The open source itch store client has gotten smarter about 64bit and dependencies on Linux
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.
Fossil Echo, the gorgeous platformer may finally land on Linux soon
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.
The 'Australian Summer' update for Civilization VI is now live on Linux
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.
The awesome looking FPS 'STRAFE' has been delayed, with no set Linux release date now
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.
Cossacks 3 for Linux has been delayed, yet again
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 released for Linux & Mac, but it's separated from the Windows version
Arma: Cold War Assault is now available for Linux & Mac, but it does not support Steamplay with the Windows version.
Aspyr Media have teased that the 'Australian Summer' Civilization VI update will be on Linux soon
Good news everyone! The Linux version of Civilization VI should get the 'Australian Summer' update and DLC soon it seems.
Valve have hired another developer to work on Linux graphics drivers
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.
So, I played... Black Mesa
Oh boy, this review has been in the works for ages now but I decided that it’s better late than never and I’ve finally compiled my thoughts on Black Mesa, the fan remake of Half-Life. So, let’s check it out!
A developer from Feral Interactive has sent in yet another Mesa patch for the 'radv' Vulkan driver
It seems Feral Interactive are busy bees behind the scenes towards something, as one of their developers has sent in another patch for the Mesa 'radv' Vulkan driver.
Dropshot, a brand new game mode is heading to Rocket League this month
Gather your boost, as you're going to need it. Dropshot is a brand new game mode heading to Rocket League completely free on March 22nd.
Polyball, a platformer mixed with racing arrives on Linux in Early Access, my thoughts
Polyball is quite a weird game to describe really, as you're just controlling a ball and racing along platforms across various levels. That doesn't sound like much, but it's actually pretty fun.
We have 75 keys for Wild Terra Online, come grab one
Here's your chance to try another Linux MMO called Wild Terra Online, as the developer sent over 75 keys for us to throw at you.
2Dark released without a Linux version despite promising it during crowdfunding
Developer Gloomywood is another one to enter our naughty books, as they promised a Linux version of 2Dark during their crowdfunding. They have now release a Windows version, that has Denuvo DRM and they claim no Linux version is planned.
Planet Nomads plans an Early Access release in April
Planet Nomads, the once promising sci-fi sandbox survival game is planning to finally do a public Early Access release on the 18th of April.
City Climber, a silly physics-based game about climbing released for Linux, some thoughts
GOL contributor SangreDeReptil wrote about City Climber coming to Linux last year and now this silly physics-based climbing game has a Linux release. I checked it out!
The Linux Game Jam 2017 is a thing now, go sign up
'The Linux Gamer' has officially launched 'The Linux Game Jam 2017' which starts in a few days time! Will you be joining in?
The trailer for the MMO Albion Online 'Galahad' update is impressive
Albion Online is going to be pretty interesting for MMO fans on Linux, especially so after watching the trailer for the 'Galahad' update that lands on Monday.
Dope TrashCanners, a free online shooter (with bots) that has an amusing twist
Dope TrashCanners has just arrived on Linux and after trying it out I'm really quite impressed. The gameplay is simple, but the twist on death is quite amusing.
Hyper Sentinel adds a Linux demo and has hit the funding goal on Kickstarter
After chatting privately with the developers of Hyper Sentinel to give them some advice, they have now put up their official Linux demo and they have also hit their funding goal on Kickstarter.
