Vulkan backend for the Dolphin emulator is now feature complete
On the github pull request to bring in the Vulkan backend for the Dolphin emulator, it now reads as feature complete.
Category: Open Source
Looks like the open source Mesa driver has hit OpenGL 4.5 support with Intel
A pretty incredible milestone for open source graphics, as it appears that Mesa along with the Intel driver has hit OpenGL 4.5.
The Wine Development Release 1.9.15 Is Now Available
The Wine team released today another development release of their software. Version 1.9.15 has many small changes including 22 bugfixes.
OpenTomb is an open source game engine for Tomb Raider 1-5
OpenTomb is yet another beautiful open source game engine, and this one supports Tomb Raider 1-5. Fantastic to see more of this in my inbox!
VR Funhouse from Nvidia to be open sourced this summer
VR Funhouse is currently a Windows only advanced VR game, but the interesting thing is that Nvidia claim they will open source it.
New version of the itch store app is out, better Arch Linux compatibility and other fixes
Oh my word I do love itch and their store app. It's open source (MIT license), it's beautiful and it actually works really well now.
SC Controller, the open source driver and GUI for the Steam Controller is making lovely progress
SC Controller is really coming along nicely. Since I mentioned it on GOL it has been through a few new releases.
REGoth Engine, an open source reimplentation for the game 'Gothic'
REGoth Engine was pointed out in the forum, as it's another lovely open source reimplentation and this time it's for the classic game 'Gothic'.
Major new release of open source livestreaming kit 'OBS Studio' fixes Linux window capture issues
OBS Studio is a fantastic bit of open source software for livestreamers, but the Linux version has been plagued with crashing often when capturing a window—no more!
Mesa 12 released, Vulkan for Intel, OpenGL 4.3 and more for open source graphics users
Wow, Mesa 12 has officially been released and it's a huge release for them! Intel now supports Vulkan, their OpenGL is up to 4.3 and more.
The Wine Development Release 1.9.14 Is Now Available
The Wine team released today another development release of their software. Version 1.9.14 has many small changes including 20 bugfixes.
Barony, a 3D first-person roguelike goes open source
Barony, a pretty cool looking 3D first-person roguelike has opened up the engine under the GPL license and is now on github.
Habitat from Lucasfilm Games, one of the early MMO games is now open source on github
A little bit of gaming history just got the MIT license treatment. Habitat from Lucasfilm Games is now available under the MIT license on github.
Open source racer SuperTuxKart 0.9.2 officially released with a new website
SuperTuxKart 0.9.2 is now officially available with new tracks, AI for more game modes, ghost racers and more.
Major new version of the open source itch store application
The latest and greatest itch app for the itch games store is now available, it's a pretty huge release.
Google open sources SwiftShader, a library for high-performance graphics rendering on the CPU
Google has today opened up SwiftShader, a software library for high-performance graphics rendering on the CPU.
Dolphin, the Gamecube and Wii emulator is working on a Vulkan backend
I love emulators, I think they are a fantastic way to keep old platforms alive. Even with the grey area around roms I think they are really interesting. Dolphin is now working on a Vulkan backend.
The Wine Development Release 1.9.13 Is Now Available
The Wine team released today another development release of their software. Version 1.9.13 has many small changes including 34 bugfixes.
Open source strategy game Unknown Horizons is in need of developers
Unknown Horizons, an open source strategy game that has been around for quite some time is currently in need of help.
Want to play the classic racer Need For Speed II SE on Linux? There's an open source engine for that
A classic racer from the 90's, Need For Speed™ II SE has an open source game engine allowing you to play it on Linux.
- VacuumTube is the best way to watch YouTube on Steam Deck, SteamOS
- SaveState is an open source versatile game save backup manager - now with Linux support
- Steam Deck, SteamOS will now stop bugging you to install updates multiple times
- Borderlands 2 is free to claim and keep on Steam
- Freaky incremental dungeon crawler Horripilant gets a demo
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