Valve have some serious competition, with the Epic Games Store being announced
Epic Games have now officially announced their own store, which is certainly going to be one to keep an eye on.
Category: Misc
THQ Nordic has acquired the Carmageddon IP, perhaps we will finally get it on Linux
THQ Nordic have announced that they've swallowed up another IP, this time it's Carmageddon from Stainless Games. It's interesting, since we were supposed to get Carmageddon: Reincarnation on Linux.
Google's game streaming platform Project Stream is built on Linux and Vulkan
Project Stream, the game streaming platform Google is currently building is apparently built on Linux and uses the Vulkan API.
Obsidian Entertainment and inXile Entertainment have officially joined Microsoft
Some rather interesting news here, both Obsidian Entertainment and inXile Entertainment have now officially joined Microsoft.
A statement from HOF Studios about the Depth of Extinction Steam key removal, plus thoughts
After writing about how the developer of Depth of Extinction revoked a user’s externally purchased Steam key after leaving a negative review, the developer reached out to give a statement.
Game developer revokes a user's Steam key after negative review
Here's a case of how to definitely not deal with getting negative feedback. A developer of Depth of Extinction revoked a user's key after a negative review.
Canonical have released some statistics from the Ubuntu installer survey
When installing Ubuntu 18.04, Canonical's installer will offer to send some statistics to them. Canonical have now released some of this.
Saturday Mag: Linux gaming news odds and ends plus a look at a few things on sale
A day early! Your new weekly roundup of odds and ends for Linux gaming that didn't make it into the main news this week, plus a look at some sales.
Embrace, extend, and protect? Microsoft joins the Open Invention Network to 'protect Linux and open source'
In a move that's going to raise a lot of eyebrows, Microsoft has joined the Open Invention Network to 'protect Linux and other important open source workloads from patent assertions'.
According to Kotaku, Microsoft is close to buying Obsidian
In what could be a blow to Linux gamers who are fans of Obsidian RPGs, Microsoft is apparently close to acquiring the studio.
Sunday Mag: Linux gaming news odds and ends and a quick look at what’s on sale
Another week has flown by and it’s been a pretty good one, here’s a roundup of some odds and ends that we didn’t fit in this week plus a quick look over some good deals.
The Sunday Mag - a look at some Linux stuff on sale and other odds and ends
It's Sunday, I have still a ridiculous cold so I feel quite poorly. Here's a run over some Linux games on sale, some other random things along with a question to you.
Humble has a pretty good Game Development book bundle
For those thinking about or already creating games, you might want to take a look over at Humble with their game development book bundle.
What are you clicking on this weekend and what do you think about it?
Good morning, it's question time here again on GamingOnLinux as we enter another weekend. Wipe that sleep from your eyes, grab a drink and come chat.
A writer for Forbes has been talking about the positives of switching to Linux
How do you know Linux is gaining steam outside of the usual circles? When you see writers like Jason Evangelho from Forbes switching over to Linux and writing about his experience.
What are you playing this weekend?
It's the weekend already? It's also September! When did that happen? What are you fine people playing on Linux this weekend?
What are you playing this weekend?
The weekend has arrived and for many of you this is likely your best time to boot up your favourite game, so what are you all playing?
The CTO of Croteam has written up a post about 'The Elusive Frame Timing'
In an interesting post aimed at the more casual reader, the CTO of Croteam has now written up a post about 'The Elusive Frame Timing'.
A look at some top Linux games released in 2018
If you're new to Linux and you're wondering what notable releases have made their way to Linux in 2018, here's a quick list of some good stuff on the table.
What are you playing this weekend and what do you think about it?
It's the weekend and the sun is out, so naturally many of us will be staring at a bright screen playing the latest and greatest Linux games.
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