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Do We Want Ubisoft To Support Linux?

By FutureSuture, 20 Jun 2014

Ubisoft says that DRM can't stop piracy, then says that better DRM needs to be put into place. Ubisoft may not have a presence on Linux yet, but do we want or even need a company with such unfriendly policies toward gamers?

Rhythm Destruction Could See A Linux Release With Enough Backing

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jun 2014

Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. The developers have stated it's possible to port, but we just need to show enough interest.

The Civ V Steam Giveaway Winner!

By n30p1r4t3, 20 Jun 2014

Announcing the winner of our most recent give-away! See inside for the winner of a complete edition of Civ V!

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Here Come The Goats, Goat Simulator Now In Beta For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jun 2014

The day has finally come goat fans, as Goat Simulator now has an open beta on Steam for Linux gamers to get in on one of the funniest games around.

Together: Amna & Saif's Deeply Interdependent Co-op Kickstarter Campaign Adds Linux As First Stretch Goal

By Guest, 20 Jun 2014

Together: Amna & Saif has successfully funded on Kickstarter and added stretch goals including Linux Support. It is placed as the first stretch goal ahead of Mac support.

Contagion Source Engine Based Survival FPS Linux Port In Progress

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jun 2014

After the last update from the guys at Contagion it looked like they were in for a long wait on getting answers from Valve. It seems Valve has been giving them a hand now and the Linux port is in progress.

VVVVVV: Make and Play Edition Released For Linux For Free

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jun 2014

VVVVVV: Make and Play Edition is a free version of the popular indie game that only includes player made levels and a level editor to get you started.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jun 2014

The invasion has begun. XCOM: Enemy Unknown is now available on Linux and you can help stop the alien invasion right now.

LIMBO Dark Platformer Fully Native Linux Version Released, No More Wine

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jun 2014

LIMBO can finally be played natively on Linux thanks to Ryan "Icculus" Gordon and his porting magic. If you don't remember LIMBO came in a Humble Indie Bundle and caused a wee bit of a stir when people noticed it wasn't native.

Steam Marines Squad Based Procedural Death Labyrinth Finally Lands On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2014

Steam Marines an excellent looking squad based procedural death labyrinth set on a space-ship has now arrived on Linux after teasers from the developer.

Fancy Skulls Procedural Death Labyrinth FPS Now On Steam

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2014

Fancy Skulls is the good looking procedural death labyrinth FPS I have previewed for you a few times, and luckily the game has managed to get onto Steam.

It Seems AMD May Still Bring The Mantle Graphics API To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2014

AMD cannot seem to make up their minds about their Mantle graphics API and Linux support, but thanks to new information it seems it may happen after-all.

Crystal Catacombs Procedural Death Labyrinth Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jun 2014

Crystal Catacombs is a fantastic looking 2D Procedural Death Labyrinth that is now out for Linux and promises lots of death.

WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.01 Visual Novel Now On Linux, More To Come

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jun 2014

WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.01 is a fantastic looking visual novel recently translated into English and it's now fully released onto Steam for Linux. They are also crowdfunding translations for the other two episodes.

Alienware Say Steam Machines Will Open The Flood Gates On New Linux Gamers

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jun 2014

Alienware do like to make some bold statements don't they! Not only have they jumped ship with their "Steam Machine" by not waiting and slapping Windows 8 on it, but they are now claiming Steam Machines will change things overnight.

A Bad AMD Catalyst Driver Is Bad For Everyone

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jun 2014

Attention grabbing headline? Check. It seems the ex-Valve engineer Rich Geldreich has noted a recent Phoronix benchmark using apitest on how badly AMD's Catalyst driver performed.

A Wizard's Lizard 2D Action RPG Released Now On Steam Linux

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jun 2014

The game has been out for a while, but A Wizard's Lizard joins the ranks of the many on Steam's Linux section. The game itself is a 2D action RPG inspired by Zelda & The Binding of Isaac.