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Star Traders: Frontiers released into Early Access, here’s a few thoughts

By BTRE, 14 Nov 2017

This single-player experience lets players trade, fight and align themselves with various competing factions in the vastness of space. I was able to spend some time with the game and have some thoughts on its current state.

X-Plane user data shows Linux usage holding steady

By BTRE, 14 Nov 2017

The developers of this rather robust flight simulator have shared the latest round of user data and it shows that Linux usage remains at the same level.

Intra-System: Trust Issues fiendishly encourages betrayal, my thoughts on the experience

By BTRE, 14 Nov 2017

Intra-System: Trust Issues, aside from being a mouthful to say, is a short adventure game with a heavy emphasis on audio feedback and choices. I gave this recently-ported free game a play and have a few thoughts to share.

Trüberbrook, a beautiful adventure game with Linux support, is on Kickstarter

By BTRE, 14 Nov 2017

This story-driven adventure game set in 1960s Germany places you in the role of a young scientist who finds himself having to save the world.

Valve has added 11 new currencies to the Steam Store

By BTRE, 14 Nov 2017

Recent changes to the Steam Store have seen the addition of more local currencies for customers in different regions. Expect to get more bang for your Peso or Dinar.

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Feral Interactive continues to contribute to Mesa as one of its developers gets commit privileges

By BTRE, 14 Nov 2017

Alex Smith of Feral has been granted the right to push code into Mesa, a continuing sign of the commitment of Feral to Mesa and Vulkan.

I played a bit of Die Totenmaske and it was a very strange experience

By BTRE, 14 Nov 2017

I recently gave one of the entries in the ongoing Indie Game Maker Contest 2017 a look and came away slightly befuddled.

VP's ARMA 3 1.76 beta now out, compatible with Windows for now

By Samsai, 13 Nov 2017

Virtual Programming has released a new version of their ARMA 3 beta which brings the game in sync with the Windows version for the first time. The new beta also provides support for the Laws of War DLC.

My top Tower Defence games for Linux

By scaine, 13 Nov 2017

I love tower defence games. So I thought I’d give you all a list of some of the best, some honourable mentions, and outline a few of the titles I’ve yet to try, in the hope that you’ll tell me why I should!

Some thoughts on Trackless, a different sort of first-person adventure game

By BTRE, 13 Nov 2017

Trackless merges first person exploration and puzzles with a strange futuristic world. I put in the time to explore and take in the sights and have a few thoughts to share.

Space Wars: Interstellar Empires will launch into Early Access next month

By BTRE, 13 Nov 2017

If you’re eager to scratch your space MMO itch, you won’t have to wait much longer. You can expect to play this fusion of real-time travel with tactical battles on December 6th.

Askutron Quiz Show released into Early access, some quick thoughts

By BTRE, 13 Nov 2017

If you’ve ever wanted to appear on a quiz show or relive past pub quiz glories, Askutron Quiz Show gives you the opportunity to test your knowledge. You can play this title alone or with a group of friends.

Rec Center Tycoon looks like a fun simulation game that's coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Nov 2017

Rec Center Tycoon is another simulation game with a graphical style similar to Prison Architect and inspired by Theme Hospital. It looks good and it's coming to Linux.

Space Pirates And Zombies 2 releases in full with great Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 11 Nov 2017

Totally forgot to post about this: Space Pirates And Zombies 2 is now officially released with full Linux support.

Hardcore retro-futuristic adventure game Far-Out looks awesome, coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Nov 2017

Continuing my search for Linux games to come next year, I came across Far-Out, a hardcore retro-futuristic adventure game and damn it looks good.

Devader is an absolutely nuts shooter coming to Linux early next year

By Liam Dawe, 11 Nov 2017

Get ready to defend a dying civilization in Devader, as this absolutely nuts shooter is coming to Linux early next year.

Wine 2.21 is out with Direct 3D indirect draws support, also fixes for The Witcher 3 and NieR:Automata

By Liam Dawe, 11 Nov 2017

The latest and greatest from the Wine development team is now available with Wine 2.21 which include support for Direct 3D indirect draws.

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Like cats? Cattails is a 2D RPG with light survival elements where you're a feral cat

By Liam Dawe, 10 Nov 2017

Well, that's a title I wasn't expecting to write today. A 2D RPG where you play as a feral cat you say? Interesting.

What are you playing this weekend?

By Liam Dawe, 10 Nov 2017

It's the start of another weekend, time to grab a coffee and relax with a good game, so what are you going to play?

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Friday Livestream with Samsai at 6 PM UTC!

By Samsai, 10 Nov 2017

Evening, dear readers and viewers! It's indeed Friday today and that means a traditional livestream to celebrate the coming weekend! So, get your snacks ready and prepare your viewing device of choice for some live Linux gaming!