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Papercraft inspired tactical RPG Wildermyth enters Early Access plus initial thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 14 Nov 2019

With a visual style inspired by papercraft, story telling like Dungeons & Dragons and XCOM-like combat options the new tactical RPG Wildermyth is out in Early Access on Steam.

Paradox explain their vision for Crusader Kings 3, along with a new dev diary on War

By Liam Dawe, 14 Nov 2019

Crusader Kings 3 is going to be a big game, of that I've no doubt. Everything Paradox has said about it so far has me exceptionally excited, especially with their bigger focus on accessibility for more players.

Chaotic 8-player party game Aeolis Tournament announced with local and online play

By Liam Dawe, 14 Nov 2019

Canadian developer Beyond Fun Studio has announced Aeolis Tournament, a new 3D 8-player party game that will be coming to Linux in April next year.

NVIDIA 435.27.06 Vulkan Beta driver is out

By Liam Dawe, 14 Nov 2019

If you like to live on the wild side, NVIDIA yesterday released a brand new update to their Vulkan Beta driver series with version 435.27.06.

CodeWeavers are after a Graphics Developer for Steam Play Proton and Wine

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

CodeWeavers, the company that helps to support development of Wine and are currently partnered up with Valve to help with Steam Play/Proton have a new Graphics Developer position open.

Theme park building sim Parkitect is getting a Taste of Adventure expansion

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

Releasing on November 20, Texel Raptor just announced the first big expansion to their incredibly fun theme park building game Parkitect and I couldn't be more excited.

Bridge Constructor Portal - Portal Proficiency DLC out now

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

Bridges, Portals, Turrets, Laser Beams and plenty more await in the Bridge Constructor Portal - Portal Proficiency DLC.

Cyberpunk side-scrolling stealth shooter Contract Work arrives on Linux this month

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

Iterative Games say they've combined elements inspired by Contra and Metal Gear Solid to create a cyberpunk side-scroller shooter with stealth elements with Contract Work.

Play as a fusion powered killer android in a tech demo of LAZR, an upcoming Clothformer

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

Platformers are out, Clothformers are in. Well, that's what the developer of LAZR wants you to believe with an impressive tech demo release of their in-development title.

Commandos 2 - HD Remaster now releasing next Spring for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

Kalypso Media and developers Yippee! Entertainment have announced that the Commandos 2 - HD Remaster, which will support Linux, is now going to be releasing in 2020.

Super Indie Karts adds back the Battle Mania mode with the latest update

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

The retro kart racing game Super Indie Karts has finally added the Battle Mania mode back into the game after being removed backed in 2017 with a previous update.

Shovel Knight: King of Cards and Shovel Knight Showdown releasing December 10

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

After a delay to both, Yacht Club Games have now announced that both Shovel Knight: King of Cards and Shovel Knight Showdown will release with Linux support on December 10.

Small and challenging space game Pulstario where you rescue souls in the void is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 13 Nov 2019

Quick news tip to start your Wednesday morning, as the developer of Pulstario has confirmed their game is coming to Linux.

Epic Games acquires Quixel with its enormous library of 3D and 2D assets

By Liam Dawe, 12 Nov 2019

Epic Games have reached down the back of the sofa and pulled up enough loose change to acquire Quixel.

How To: Fix American Truck Simulator not displaying on Linux with the latest update

By Liam Dawe, 12 Nov 2019

It seems the latest update of American Truck Simulator has come with a few issues, like the Linux version playing audio but seemingly displaying nothing. Here's a fix for you.

HOWTO

Gravity Ace, a gorgeous retro 2D twin-stick shooter that looks like Thrust on some serious steroids

By Liam Dawe, 12 Nov 2019

Thrust is that you? Gravity Ace, a new pixel-art twin-stick shooter in development by John Watson is looking quite incredible and it's coming to Linux.

Interrogation: You will be deceived to arrive on Linux on December 5

By Liam Dawe, 12 Nov 2019

Critique Gaming and Mixtvision have announced that their immersive noir-styled psychological detective-thiller with conversational puzzles, Interrogation: You will be deceived, is going to release on December 5.

Linux Gaming News Punch - Episode 21

By Liam Dawe, 12 Nov 2019

Prepare for a fistful of news, as the Linux Gaming News Punch - Episode 21 has arrived to go over some recent interesting topics to allow you to keep up with all the news.

Podcast

Wx3 Labs looking into Linux support for Starcom: Nexus

By Liam Dawe, 12 Nov 2019

Starcom: Nexus from Wx3 Labs is a striking looking open-world space action adventure and they've been looking into getting it running on Linux.

Tremendous looking 2D action game Helvetii confirmed to be coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 12 Nov 2019

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the supremely stylish 2D action game Helvetii has now been confirmed to be launching with Linux support next year.