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Here is a look back at the 15 most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for August 2016, an easy way to for you to keep up to date on what has happened in the past month for Linux & SteamOS Gaming!

Valve have now updated the Steam Client and the firmware for the Steam Controller to allow Big Picture Configuration editing and more.

Cities: Skylines - Content Creator Pack: Art Deco is the new collaboration between Paradox and modder Matt "Shroomblaze" Crux that adds a bunch of new building variations.

Killing Room is an upcoming rogue-like FPS full of violence and black humour, which doesn't take itself too seriously. The game will be launched in October, and there won't be Early Access, though they promise to keep adding features and fixing bugs.

I have been really impressed with Armello, as it blends board-game like mechanics with really fun gameplay. It has a new DLC out which brings in a bunch of new characters.

The day has finally arrived! The Linux developers at Unity have shipped their first build of the Linux Unity editor that is from a unified codebase.

Puzzle fans can't be bored with all the great games we have on Linux. Sekwere has joined the ranks and now has a Linux version available on Steam.

The Dark Mod is a completely free first-person stealth game inspired by Thief. The game had a big release recently and we totally missed it.

Good news GOG fans, Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition is now officially available on GOG with Linux support right away.

Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire is another tactical RPG on Linux so I took a look at the game thanks to my PR contacts.

Victor Vran is a very good action RPG, if you haven't picked it up yet, just do it already! Anyway, the game has been updated again recently with an interesting new graphical feature named Dynamic Resolution.

Overland, is a very, very cool survival game and the developers have now expanded their itch First Access program, so you can all go and buy it now.

For those wanting to try out Blendo Games latest with 'Quadrilateral Cowboy', the good news is you will be able to on Friday as they will open a beta.

Mr Shifty is a top-down action game inspired by Hotline Miami, but with different aesthetics and a focus on using superhero abilities. The game will be out next year, and the developers started preparing the Linux version two months ago.

City Climber is an upcoming good looking platformer where you need to control a ragdoll character using your mouse or your controller. It was created by one person and right now is looking for votes on Steam Greenlight. There isn't a precise release date, but apparently the game will be finished by next month.

Kingdom Rush Frontiers the latest Tower Defence game from Ironhide Game Studio has just released for Linux! This update also adds in more languages.

Fighting games are in short supply on Linux, so Vanguard Princess has come along to help fill the void for us. A few moments ago they announced the Linux version is good to go!

Klei Entertainment have announced their next game titled 'Hot Lava'. They are already planning a Linux version. It's an amusing idea, going back to childhood games of 'don't touch the floor'.

Well I didn't see this coming at all, I got told in our IRC moments ago that In Case of Emergency, Release Raptor has been cancelled and refunds are being offered.

I have been debating writing this up for a while, but here I am. I have completely ditched SteamOS in favour of Ubuntu Mate.