You can now try the RetroArch Playtest on Steam for Linux
With the awesome RetroArch application for running emulators and all sorts coming to Steam, they now have a Playtest available you can opt into to try it out.
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A chat with Trese Brothers Games about the upcoming cyberpunk Cyber Knights: Flashpoint
We have a chat with Trese Brothers Games who are currently developing Cyber Knights: Flashpoint following a successful Kickstarter campaign earlier in March 2020.
Vulkan Ray Tracing becomes official with Vulkan 1.2.162 (updated)
The day has arrived, along with the release of Vulkan 1.2.162 being tagged in the Vulkan-Docs repository on GitHub the Vulkan Ray Tracing extensions are now officially released.
The upcoming metroidvania RPG 'Heart Forth, Alicia' is looking gorgeous
Here's a game I haven't heard of for a few years. Heart Forth, Alicia is an upcoming modern Metroidvania RPG, filled with devious monsters, lethal dungeons, creative puzzles, lively towns & many uncharted wonders.
Have a short immersive narrative adventure with Beyond Your Window
A pretty apt game for 2020, as Beyond Your Window is a narrative game about what goes on outside as you look outside your window as you search for new stories to tell.
The modern retro adventure Alwa's Legacy is now available on itch.io
Do you prefer to buy your games from the indie store itch.io? Good news, another quality game arrived with the platformer adventure Alwa's Legacy.
Open source Linux game overlay manager GOverlay adds more customization
GOverlay helps you to manage Linux game overlays including MangoHud, the vkBasalt effects layer and also the ReplaySorcery screen recorder.
A Monster's Expedition, one of 2020's best puzzle games is now on Linux
After an initial release in early September, Draknek & Friends have now put up a Linux build of their absolutely gorgeous puzzle game A Monster's Expedition.
Want a great virtual tabletop for RPGs? Check out Foundry VTT
After we pointed out Fantasy Grounds Unity adding Linux support a while ago, some readers pointed out another virtual tabletop experience for fans of making and playing tabletop RPGs with Foundry VTT.
TUXEDO announce the InfinityBook S 14 with Intel Tiger Lake and Intel Xe
Linux hardware vendor TUXEDO are jumping in with Intel with a brand new lightweight laptop the InfinityBook S 14.
Valve expand Steam Input to support more of the PS5 DualSense Controller
Valve sent over a press announcement to highlight that the Steam Input API has expanded its support of the brand new PS5 DualSense Controller.
Wine compatibility layer development release 5.22 is up, video fixes and 3DES support
Wine project leader Alexandre Julliard announced that the Wine 5.22 development release is now officially available.
Facebook are now funding the open source 3D creation suite Blender
In a move that's sure to raise a few eyebrows, the Blender Foundation has announced that Facebook has joined the Blender Development Fund.
Humble Store is doing a big Fall Sale, save on loads until December 1
Another chance to stock up for the weekend and the coming Winter, as Humble Store are running a big Fall Sale and as usual there's plenty discounted you might like.
Watch a rocket go into space right now for Valve's Gabe Newell to donate to charity
As we mentioned earlier this month, Valve president Gabe Newell teamed up with Rocket Lab and Weta Workshop to attach Half-Life gaming icon Gnome Chompski to a rocket.
Pharaoh-like isometric city builder Nebuchadnezzar to release February 17, 2021
While there is an upcoming Pharaoh remaster (which has no Linux support plans), we also have the far more interesting looking Nebuchadnezzar.
Tenderfoot Tactics sold well enough to fund another game, more updates coming
Tenderfoot Tactics is probably one of the best games released this year. An open-world tactics RPG that mixed real-time exploration and turn-based tactical battles, with a really gorgeous simple visual style with bright colours.
Total War: WARHAMMER II – The Twisted & The Twilight announced for December
Total War: WARHAMMER II – The Twisted & The Twilight is the next expansion for the huge strategy game from Creative Assembly, SEGA and porting studio Feral Interactive.
Civilization VI - Babylon Pack is out now with the 'Heroes and Legends' mode
Civilization VI has a new DLC out with the Babylon Pack, part of the ongoing New Frontier Pass or you can buy it as a single DLC if you prefer.
The Pro1 X Smartphone looks like an awesome Linux phone for tech fans
Here is your daily dose of not-linux-gaming news but still awesome. F(x)tec are currently crowdfunding (and very successfully so) for a new high spec Linux phone with a physical keyboard.
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