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Valve continues to improve Linux Vulkan Shader Pre-Caching

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Recently we wrote about a new feature for Linux in the Steam Client Beta, where Steam can now sort out Vulkan shaders before running a game. With the latest build, it gets better.

Monado OpenXR runtime for Linux 0.2 out, continues advancing VR

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Collabora have today announced the release of Monado 0.2, their open source OpenXR (VR / AR) runtime for Linux.

The latest RimWorld update opens up more possible paths

By Liam Squires-Hand,
RimWorld was already a deep game, with so much on offer it's easy to get completely sucked into it and now that's going to be even more possible.

Akurra to support Linux without a stretch-goal on Kickstarter

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Game developer Jason Newman who is currently crowdfunding Akurra, mentioned here on GOL recently, has decided they no longer need a stretch-goal for Linux support.

Space Grunts 2 is a roguelike with card-based combat out now

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Merging together elements of a card-based deckbuilder with a traditional turn-based roguelike, Space Grunts 2 from Orangepixel has now left Early Access.

Raspberry Pi 4 goes 8GB, plus new 64bit OS

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The highly versatile Raspberry Pi 4 now has a new 8GB model and their official Debian-based operating system has a new 64bit version for you to play with.

Godot Engine editor running in a web browser is now a thing

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Godot Engine just keeps on advancing in new and interesting ways. This free and open source game engine can now be run in a web browser - yes really.

Spacebase Startopia confirmed for launch on October 23

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Realmforge Studios and Kalypso Media have announced that Spacebase Startopia will be launching on October 23.

Path of Exile adds a Vulkan Beta, another step closer to Linux support

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Path of Exile, the free to play online action RPG just recently released a huge update that adds in a Beta version of their new Vulkan API rendering system.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius gets a new DLC, major update and Steam Workshop

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Proxy Studios and Slitherine continue supporting Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, with some major news dropping yesterday. They also moved to the Vulkan API last year and we totally missed that.

Historically-accurate WWII adventure Attentat 1942 looking at Linux builds

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Attentat 1942, a historically-accurate adventure about World War 2 from developer Charles Games has recently switched to the Unity game engine and is looking into Linux support.

Darkest Dungeon gets a Free Weekend, Butcher's Circus on Linux later

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Darkest Dungeon got a big free new DLC recently with The Butcher's Circus but it comes with a caveat for Linux gamers.

Total War: WARHAMMER II - The Warden & The Paunch DLC out now on Linux

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Feral Interactive announced today that the work has been completed on porting over the Total War: WARHAMMER II - The Warden & The Paunch DLC.

Civilization VI - New Frontier Pass adds Linux support

By Liam Squires-Hand,
After a delay, the first part of the Civilization VI - New Frontier Pass with the Maya & Gran Colombia Pack is now available in the Linux version.

Stadia Pro subscribers get 5 new games on June 1

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Each month, subscribers of the Stadia game streaming service with the Pro tier get free games and in June they're getting an additional five.

A fractured future and a beautiful yet dark style, Resolutiion is out now

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Resolutiion, an absolutely beautiful fast-paced action-adventure from Monolith of Minds and Deck 13 is out now.

Viking strategy game Northgard gets a map editor, Steam Workshop support

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Northgard, the excellent real-time strategy game about warring viking tribes from Shiro Games just got another huge free update to expand what's possible with it.

Onsen Master is a hot spring customer management game

By Liam Squires-Hand,
You've built cities, managed theme parks and run across kitchens to prepare dishes but have you managed a hot spring before? I sure haven't and Onsen Master looks and sounds amusing.

Dungeons of Clay has a wild style and a lot of action

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The latest game from ShotX Studio has been announced with Dungeons of Clay, an ever-changing action-platformer dungeon crawler and it looks great.

Mesa 20.1.0 drivers released

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The latest in open source graphics drivers for Linux has released, with Mesa 20.1.0 now out with tons of changes and improvements everywhere.