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The Vulkan API spec has been updated again, now at its 34th revision since release

By Liam Dawe,
17
Is Vulkan going to be the saviour of Linux gaming? I have no idea, but the spec is being updated regularly to solve all sorts of issues. It's now on it's 34th revision since release.
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Feral Interactive are requesting that Canonical get Mesa updates into an official PPA

By Liam Dawe,
36
With Mesa coming along rather nicely in the latest releases, Feral Interactive are requesting that Canonical push out Mesa updates to their official graphics driver PPA to help Feral officially support Mesa in their Linux ports.
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A quick video on SC Controller's new gestures feature, the standalone UI and driver for the Steam Controller

By Liam Dawe,
16
SC Controller is really awesome! It's a standalone UI and driver for the Steam Controller. It was pointed out to me that it has a new gestures feature and I was asked to do a video. Here's a quick look at this fun new feature.
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Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander gets a large update

By BTRE,
1
The space strategy game with RPG elements recently got a patch focused on combat and customization following feedback from players.
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EVERSPACE, the gorgeous looking space shooter does look more positive for Linux now

By Liam Dawe,
15
We recently wrote about how EVERSPACE was looking a bit iffy on it coming to Linux, but it seems it was a case of miscommunication.
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BLACKHOLE & Space Rogue Classic now available for Linux on GOG

By Liam Dawe,
2
BLACKHOLE & Space Rogue Classic are both now available on GOG and they came along with Linux builds as well.
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Need something for the weekend? Klei Entertainment's games are on sale

By Liam Dawe,
6
Klei Entertainment have developed and published some amazing games, so go pick them up for cheap and be happy this weekend.
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Cyber Chicken is a ridiculous action platformer that arrives on Steam soon

By Liam Dawe,
4
Cyber Chicken is probably one of the silliest action platformers I've heard about for a while and it arrives on Steam for Linux on November 21st.
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Just a heads up 'Firewatch' is currently rather broken on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
20
I'm quite sad about this one. Firewatch is currently rather broken on Linux. You are unable to move your mouse once you get in-game, making it essentially unplayable.
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Project Zomboid adds in a factions system and VOIP for survivors near you

By Liam Dawe,
0
Project Zomboid, the zombie survival sandbox game has two new big features in their beta right now. A Factions system to bring survivors together and VOIP chat for survivors near each other.
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Retro-Pixel Castles updated, new building upgrade system and more

By Liam Dawe,
5
Retro-Pixel Castles is such a great godlike village simulator I hope more of you check it out, it's going through a constant evolution and it's damn good now.
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Daedalus is another space sci-fi adventure game needing help on Kickstarter, but it's a little iffy

By Liam Dawe,
10
Daedalus is yet another space sci-fi game on Kickstarter that promises Linux support. The developer told me that Linux is for sure a release platform.
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A look at 'Pro Pinball Ultra' now it's Linux, some quick thoughts for you

By Liam Dawe,
15
Pro Pinball Ultra was released for Linux this year and a GOL follower gifted it to me, so I took a look to see if it's actually worth others picking it up.
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Albion Online is to get another impressive content update named 'Faye'

By Liam Dawe,
14
I've said it before and I will say it again, I think Albion Online is going to be amazing for Linux gamers in desperate need of an MMO. This next huge content update further shows how much effort they are putting in.
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Slime Rancher has a massive update named 'Slime Science'

By Liam Dawe,
6
Slime Rancher is the seriously cute and fun Early Access game that just got a huge update involving SCIENCE.
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The Station, a first-person narrative sci-fi game that looks gorgeous is on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe,
7
I am such a sucker when it comes to narrative games set in space, especially when they're damn good looking like 'The Station' is.
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The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile & Charlie Murder coming to Linux, porting done by Ethan Lee

By Liam Dawe,
5
Game porter Ethan Lee has been a busy bee, he's currently porting The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile and Charlie Murder for Linux, Mac OS and Windows. They were both originally Xbox Live arcade games.
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Jupiter Hell, a modern turn-based sci-fi roguelike from the creator of DoomRL is on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe,
3
Jupiter Hell looks and sounds very exciting, especially since it will have full Linux support. It's from the same developer who made DoomRL. The developer told me Linux support will be in from the beginning.
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Aspyr Media shut down their GameAgent store, focusing more on developing and publishing directly

By sobkas,
9
As sad as it may sound GameAgent (owned by the Aspyr Media) is going away, but don't worry, Aspyr is still here to stay.
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RUNNING WITH RIFLES, the super fun top-down action game updated with a new game mode

By Liam Dawe,
5
RUNNING WITH RIFLES is an old favourite of mine, as it's an easy to pick up and play top-down shooter. It has just been updated with a new game mode, where everyone only gets one life.
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