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US Supreme Court sides with Google against Oracle about copying APIs being 'fair use'

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2021

It's being widely reported today that in the decade-long battle of Google vs Oracle that the US Supreme Court has now finally ruled in Google's favour. This is huge, for Linux and Linux Gaming too.

Save houses from the spreading fire in the puzzle game Wildfire Swap

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2021

Forest fires are everywhere, they're spreading and it's up to you to ensure people's houses are safe in Wildfire Swap.

Wildermyth ignored April Fools with the addition of multiplayer and controller support

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2021

No fooling around here, Worldwalker Games decided not to do any April Fools shenanigans for Wildermyth and instead release a massive upgrade adding in multiplayer and controller support.

The Darkside Detective (plus the sequel) are getting a special Collectors USB Cassette

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2021

Here's a chance to get some cool swag with The Darkside Detective teaming up with Huey Games to bring a special Collectors USB Cassette Double-Pack of both games.

GodotCon returns online for Godot Engine in July, submit your talk now

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2021

Interested in game development, open source and Godot Engine? GodotCon is planned to return in July.

Warzone 2100 4.0 is officially out now with the Vulkan renderer

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2021

A big day for the free and open source Warzone 2100 as the team have officially released Warzone 2100 4.0, which brings in some modern enhancements to their rendering including Vulkan API support.

The Co-op News Punch Podcast - Episode 28

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2021

We're back and actually on time for a change! Welcome back to the Co-op News Punch Podcast - Episode 28.

FMV adventure Dark Nights with Poe and Munro released for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2021

After a short Beta period that we wrote about earlier in March, the modern FMV adventure game Dark Nights with Poe and Munro is now natively released and support for Linux systems from D'Avekki Studios Ltd.

OBS Studio 27.0 RC1 out with Wayland support and browser docking on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2021

What looks like it will be a massive release for Linux users, OBS Studio has begun the release procedure for OBS Studio 27.0 with it having a first Release Candidate out now and it's huge.

Get ready for more art of rally with the Kenya update releasing Summer 2021

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2021

art of rally, easily one of the best games from 2020 is getting another big free update with the Kenya expansion that's confirmed to be releasing Summer 2021.

Midnight Protocol, a tactical narrative-driven hacking RPG releases Summer 2021

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2021

LuGus Studios have announced their hacking themed tactical narrative-driven hacking RPG, Midnight Protocol, will be releasing this Summer and they have a new trailer.

Go Easter Egg hunting in the Lucy Dreaming demo, get a chance to appear in the game

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2021

Tall Story Games have announced a fun little Easter Egg hunt in the demo for their upcoming point & click adventure game Luxy Dreaming. It gives you the chance to appear in the game!

Theme park builder 'Parkitect' gets a Beta for cross-platform multiplayer

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2021

This is wonderful! Texel Raptor, developer of the absolutely fantastic theme park building game Parkitect have announced a new Beta is available that brings in cross-platform online multiplayer.

Free game Friday - grab a permanent free copy of Steel Rats

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2021

In need of a new game for the weekend? Here's our quick tip for you! You're in luck as Tate Multimedia have made their 2.5D action arcade motorbike combat game Steel Rats completely free to claim and keep.

Steam Play Proton 6.3 is out now plus a Proton Experimental update (updated)

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2021

Ready for a long weekend testing out the latest Steam Play Proton compatibility layer? Good news! Valve announced the release of Proton 6.3-1 along with a Proton Experimental update. UPDATED: 07/04/21.

The excellent business and building sim OpenTTD arrives on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2021

Play the open source remake and expansion of Transport Tycoon Deluxe free with OpenTTD, which is finally available on Steam along with a new update available.

Koi Farm, the relaxing koi breeding game releases the source code

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2021

Want to jump in and see how another game is made? Now is another chance! The koi breeding game Koi Farm that released on Steam on February 26 has now released the source code.

The popularity of Albion Online continues to grow hitting new heights

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2021

Albion Online, one of the few popular MMOs that actually supports Linux with a native build continues to grow and they've given a look at some of the latest numbers.

Cute Bite is an upcoming vampire raising sim from Hanako Games

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2021

Here's something a little different and the type of game we don't cover often - Cute Bite from Hanako Games is an upcoming vampire raising sim where you guide a tiny shrunken vampire back to power.

The open source Minecraft launcher MultiMC adds more mod platform support

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2021

Need an easy way to mod Minecraft using many different sources and versions? MultiMC is a great way to do that with a brand new release out now expanding it.

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