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I've spent a little while checking out the new update for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive today and I'm pretty impressed with the new map.

The code for OpenGL threaded GL dispatch is now finally in Mesa-git, after multiple developers attempts to fix it up. This should improve performance in multiple games for users of the open source Mesa drivers.

AMD initially launched Ryzen 7 their enthusiast higher performing chips, but now they're gearing up for the lower end with Ryzen 5 which will launch on April 11th.

I didn't write this up initially, but now the Humble Jumbo Bundle 8 has some new games it's well worth taking a look.

The developers of Vikings - Wolves of Midgard have confirmed that Linux is planned, but it won't be until after the initial Windows release.

I picked up a copy of Hyper Knights on a whim and it turns out this Early Access mix of strategy and action is actually quite good.

There were a few loud users complaining about a recent Linux release where you had to pay for the Linux version on Steam, even if you already own the Windows version. I’ve spoken to a few people and have some thoughts on it.

I only wrote about signs of Fossil Echo finally coming to Linux yesterday, but it has already seen a release!

Welcome to another Wednesday Madness here at GOL. Another quick look at some good deals you shouldn't pass up!

'Disturbed' is a free visual adventure that was released some months ago, which got a lot of favorable reviews from Steam users. Because of this, the single developer behind the game announced, only a few weeks after its release, that there would be a sequel. And now the Steam Greenlight page is finally live.

After an announcement made by the developers, now there is a Steam store page available for the upcoming The Journey Down: Chapter Three, which will be released on August 25th. And as you can see in the System Requirements, Linux is already listed.

Full Throttle Remastered now has a release date, which is the 18th of April. Also, it seems GOG have snagged an exclusive deal on the pre-orders for it.

Okay, so this makes me love the open source itch client even more! The client has been updated to 23.3.0 which include some pretty smart updates.

Doing my usual perusing of SteamDB while something is uploading or compiling I came across Fossil Echo. A game that was supposed to be on Linux quite some time ago, but it looks like it's finally happening.

As expected, although not in the same day I wrote about Aspyr teasing it, the 'Australian Summer' update for Civilization VI is now live on Linux.

STRAFE looks fantastic as an FPS and a throwback to some retro shooters, but sadly it has seen a delay. I reached out to the publisher Devolver Digital to ask about the Linux release as it wasn't mentioned in the announcement.

I really hope this is for the last time, but in all fairness the delay isn't too long this time. Cossacks 3 for Linux has been delayed until the 29th of March.

Arma: Cold War Assault is now available for Linux & Mac, but it does not support Steamplay with the Windows version.

Good news everyone! The Linux version of Civilization VI should get the 'Australian Summer' update and DLC soon it seems.

Seems Valve really are trying to do a big push to get Linux graphics drivers up to scratch. Last night Pierre-Loup tweeted about a new hiring and the name might be familiar to some.