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Redout, a fantastic looking tribute to games like WipeOut could come to Linux, with enough interest

By Liam Dawe, 3 Dec 2016

I was shared an email yesterday from a conversation with the developers of futuristic racer 'Redout'. The developers are willing to do a Linux version, if there's enough interest.

Racing
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Applications for the 'Disgaea 2 PC' beta for Linux are now open

By Liam Dawe, 3 Dec 2016

If you want a chance to beta test Disgaea 2 PC for Linux, now is your chance. The developers are requested people enter a quick form.

Early Access physics based building game 'Besiege' is now available on GOG

By Liam Dawe, 3 Dec 2016

For those of you who stick with GOG, you may want to know that Besiege, a very cool physics based building game is now available.

Heavy Gear Assault is heading to Steam, first 1000 people on their mailing list get a free key

By Liam Dawe, 3 Dec 2016

The mech battling game 'Heavy Gear Assault' is heading to Steam soon and they are giving away 1000 keys to people who sign up on their mailing list.

Open source RTS game 0 A.D. has a new project leader, continues towards next Alpha version

By Liam Dawe, 3 Dec 2016

0 A.D. has a change in leadership with Erik stepping down, but work continues on and the new Alpha is already shaping up.

Edge Of Eternity, a beautiful indie tribute to J-RPG classics is waiting on Unity & Vulkan

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2016

Edge Of Eternity is a really fantastic looking indie tribute to the J-RPG classics and the developers have confirmed Linux will not see a release until Vulkan is stable in Unity.

Join me tonight at 8PM UTC for the weekly Linux gaming livestream

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2016

Tonight we have games to play! Come join me at 8PM UTC as we take a look at some more games and I attempt to play them live.

Livestream

ZeniMax are flexing their legal muscles towards DoomRL

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2016

This is quite sad really, ZeniMax are now sending their cronies after DoomRL the Doom-inspired roguelike.

Inner Chains, an incredibly brutal looking UE4-built FPS that's coming to Linux shows off some gameplay

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2016

I'm incredibly excited to watch how Inner Chains has been progressing and now we have a proper look at some early gameplay. It looks incredible!

Some thoughts on 'The Dwarves', the new action RPG from KING Art, a bit unpolished

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2016

The Dwarves is a rather great looking tactical action RPG from KING Art that arrived on Linux with a day-1 release. I managed to get a press key to take a look and here's my findings so far.

It looks like more classic Topware Interactive games are coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2016

It seems Topware Interactive are continuing their Linux push with their classic games and I've noticed a few more that seem to be coming.

Astervoid 2000, a multiplayer space brawler with sick music is now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2016

Astervoid 2000 was sent in by the developer and I've been testing out this multiplayer space brawler to see if it's worthy. It's surprisingly great actually! Mixing some lovely pixel art with sick tunes makes for an explosive experience.

The most popular Linux & SteamOS gaming articles for November 2016, 172 in total

By , 2 Dec 2016

Here is a look back at the 15 most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for November 2016, an easy way to for you to keep up to date on what has happened in the past month for Linux & SteamOS Gaming!

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Hardware maker 'Razer' has joined The Khronos Group to back open standards

By Liam Dawe, 1 Dec 2016

This isn't exactly surprising, but Razer have joined The Khronos Group to back open standards. While not surprising, it's still awesome news.

Drift Into Eternity, a single-player sci-fi survival experience is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 1 Dec 2016

The developers of 'Drift Into Eternity' emailed me to let me know their sci-fi single-player survival experience will be coming to Linux.

The new 'Master of Orion' has a major update inspired by the original MOO2 and a new DLC

By Liam Dawe, 1 Dec 2016

Master of Orion was somewhat eclipsed by Stellaris for me, but it has come back with a vengeance today with the release of a major patch and a race pack DLC.

The Dwarves, the new fantasy RPG from KING Art is now available

By Liam Dawe, 1 Dec 2016

The Dwarves is the fancy looking fantasy RPG from KING Art that arrived on Linux with a day-1 release today.

What one game would blow your mind if it came to Linux & SteamOS?

By Liam Dawe, 1 Dec 2016

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It's question time today here on GOL, so sit down and come have a chat. Today I ask a very simple question: what game would literally blow your mind if it came to Linux & SteamOS?

Editorial

Meet 'Vilmonic', the pixel styled artificial life simulator, it's quite sweet

By Liam Dawe, 1 Dec 2016

Vilmonic is another late night discovery, this time thanks to the itch store. It has a free and a paid version, so there's nothing stopping you taking a look.

Angeldust, a free to play and Early Access sandbox RPG supports Linux

By Liam Dawe, 1 Dec 2016

Angeldust is a late night discovery after trawling through Steam around midnight last night. It's free to play, looks amusing with the colourful cartoon-like characters so I gave it a go.