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VKD3D-Proton 2.3.1 rolls out along with a quick-fix to Proton Experimental

By Liam Dawe, 28 Apr 2021

Valve contractors and CodeWeavers continue tweaking VKD3D-Proton for Direct3D 12 over Vulkan with another fresh update out now, and a small update to add it into Proton Experimental.

Metro Exodus and Hellpoint in May's Humble Choice, along with a new subscriber discount

By Liam Dawe, 27 Apr 2021

Looks like the next Humble Choice bundle is going to be reasonably good, with Metro Exodus headlining.

Become an owl in Down Ward, an upcoming flight-platformer set in the haunted wilds

By Liam Dawe, 27 Apr 2021

Planned to release for Linux along with a successful Kickstarter campaign, Down Ward from solo developer Fisholith.

Save islands from sinking by spreading life across them in Regrowth

By Liam Dawe, 27 Apr 2021

On the surface Regrowth seems simple, with you growing plants across islands to stop them from sinking. However, it's surprisingly challenging and quite lovely.

Silicon Dreams is a pretty rad cyberpunk interrogator sim out now

By Liam Dawe, 27 Apr 2021

Clockwork Bird have managed to created a thoroughly unique cyberpunk experience with Silicon Dreams, which is out now with Linux support.

Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan expansion is out now, plus the free Majapahit update

By Liam Dawe, 27 Apr 2021

Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan brings with it a number of new diplomatic and domestic options, with more opportunities for expanding and improving your nation’s position as it competes for power from the Renaissance to the Age of Revolution.

Vulkan gets a new extension to aid API-translation layers like OpenGL on top of Vulkan

By Liam Dawe, 27 Apr 2021

The Vulkan API has been updated once again with the latest 1.2.177 spec update available, and curiously it pulls in a new extension to help API translation layers.

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Block-pushing puzzler with horror elements Dark Sheep is out with music made on Game Boy

By Liam Dawe, 27 Apr 2021

Block-pushing puzzles with a horror twist? What more could you possibly need in such a Sokoban game? Well, Dark Sheep has some twists and turns to it you might enjoy.

Co-op News Punch Podcast - Episode 29

By Liam Dawe, 27 Apr 2021

We're back, we're early this time! As usual, it's a very casual and frank chat between two friends (myself - Liam) and GOL contributor / Linux livestreamer Samsai about many different Linux-related topics.

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Veil of Dust is an upcoming environmental exploration of what comes after devastating loss

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2021

Trying to survive in a sparse landscape, Veil of Dust: A Homesteading Game puts you in the shoes of someone just trying to keep going and find your way after loss.

Be a dancing tentacle alien who murders bosses and wears their skulls in Zapling Bygone

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2021

Well, that certainly is a headline isn't it. I'll admit that the idea and style of Zapling Bygone pulled me in right away, along with the description of what you'll be doing.

Railroad dispatching management sim Rail Route to release on June 23, try out the new demo

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2021

You've built cities, factories with never-ending conveyor belts, rail lines connecting up everything and more - but have you been in charge of train dispatch before? Rail Route brings another fresh take.

Townseek is an adorable game about a shark exploring the world by airship

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2021

Now and then a Game Jam entry comes along that's simply wonderful and the latest discovery is Townseek, a game about flying a shark around the world.

Project Zomboid has recently seen a nice surge in players on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2021

Project Zomboid, the long-running Early Access zombie survival game has recently seen a very interesting surge, repeatedly blowing away their previous records for players online.

Heroic Games Launcher for Epic Games on Linux version 1.5.8 is out fixing a critical bug

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2021

Have plenty of games on the Epic Games Store? The Heroic Games Launcher continues maturing to allow you to download and play them on Linux through a native application.

Collabora using AI to enhance VR hand tracking in Monado, the open-source OpenXR runtime

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2021

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (XR) is continuing to be a very interesting space with lots of innovation going on and Collabora are at the front of this with Monado, the open source OpenXR runtime.

The Sunday Section - keeping up with some missed Linux and gaming bits

By Liam Dawe, 25 Apr 2021

Hello and welcome to another Sunday Section here on GamingOnLinux, pointing out a few bits we wanted to cover across the week but didn't get time to do so. Grab a coffee and get ready for a little light reading across a few subjects.

Absolutely beautiful 2D platformer rogue-lite Astral Ascent confirmed for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2021

Hibernian Workshop are currently developing Astral Ascent, a 2D platformer rogue-lite set in a modern fantasy world and it looks simply marvellous.

PULSAR: Lost Colony gets a brand new campaign in the latest update

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2021

PULSAR: Lost Colony is a co-op spaceship simulator where each player assumes the role of a crew member and a whole new campaign just dropped in.

Cross platform Jagged Alliance 2 reimplementation 'Stracciatella' has a new release out

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2021

Jagged Alliance 2, the classic tactical RPG continues living in modern times thanks to Jagged Alliance 2 Stracciatella, a cross-platform game engine reimplementation.

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