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Steam Play Proton 5.13-2 compatibility layer is out now with improved Direct3D 12 support
The Proton compatibility layer used with Steam Play on Linux has a brand new release out with Proton 5.13-2.
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I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly.
Take on the high seas in the new limited time Sail Forth demo
Sail Forth is a very colourful high seas adventure that sees you travel through a procedurally crafted adventure over an unending ocean.
Enjoy a battle of magic cults in the digital board game October Night Games - now on Linux
Following on from a successful Kickstarter campaign in September 2020, Octobear Knight Games have released their digital board game October Night Games.
Multiplayer narrative escape puzzler 'Mad Experiments: Escape Room' is out now
Enjoy escape room puzzle games? Mad Experiments: Escape Room from PlayTogether Studio is officially out now.
Abstractanks is a fast-paced RTS with only one unit type out now on Steam
After being available for a long time on itch.io, the fast-paced RTS game Abstractanks with it's unique take is now available on Steam.
Steam adds initial PS5 DualSense controller support, improves Xbox Series X
Another fresh Steam Client Beta went up on November 13, improving support of Steam's own Steam Input handling with the newer controllers from the next generation consoles.
Linux hardware vendor and Pop!_OS distribution maker System76 has a big sale on
System76 are turning 15 years old so to celebrate they're running a huge sale across most of their hardware and you can bag some huge savings.
A roundup of recent successful crowdfunding campaigns offering Linux support
As thousands of games release each year, it's easy for many to go unnoticed and there's always plenty crowdfunding on the likes of Kickstarter. Here's a reminder of some finished campaigns with upcoming Linux games.
Steam has a big fighting game sale going on right now
Never missing an opportunity to run a big sale, Valve have put together a big fighting game sale including multiple genres with lots of games going cheap.
Streets of Rage 4 is now officially available for Linux, along with Vulkan support in FNA
Lizardcube and Dotemu announced today that Streets of Rage 4 is now officially supported on Linux (and macOS), with a port done by Ethan Lee creator of FNA.
Rocket Rumble is an upcoming racing party game with animals in rocket suits
PixelNAUTS Games who released LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity back in 2019 have announced Rocket Rumble, a frantic action-racing game with a cast of animals in rocket suits smash and bash their way across the finish line.
GOG has revived The Dark Heart of Uukrul from 1989
Originally released for the Apple II in 1989 and later MS-DOS, DRM-free store GOG.com have revived the first-person retro RPG, The Dark Heart of Uukrul, thanks to the power of DOSBox.
Physics-based cyberpunk platformer LAZR is looking really good in the latest footage
After an impressive early demo (which you can still try out) and a successful Kickstarter campaign, LAZR is looking really fun and I can't wait to see more of it.
The Choice of Life: Middle Ages is a silly and short choice-based adventure
An adventure that slightly reminds me of the Reigns series, The Choice of Life: Middle Ages has you pick from a couple cards to pick choices and go on your adventure.
Try to save the world in Plague Inc: The Cure, DLC coming soon and temporarily free
What was originally looking like a free update to the brilliant Plague Inc: Evolved is instead going to be a massive expansion that is "big enough to be a brand new game".
The next Steam Game Festival starts February 3, 2021 - devs have until early December
With the last Steam Game Festival ending in October, Valve have announced the dates for the next and developers don't have long to get their demos ready.
NVIDIA Vulkan Beta 455.46.01 driver out now
NVIDIA have released another update to their quickly advancing Vulkan Beta Driver, with the 455.46.01 release out.
Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead releases November 19 with Linux support
Along with getting a new trailer, it's now confirmed that Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead will be releasing on November 19 with official Linux support.
Beamdog need testers for major updates to Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
Canadian studio Beamdog who made the Enhanced Editions of Baldur's Gate I & II, Icewind Dale and others are currently testing a huge upgrade for Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition.
Zniw Adventure is a sweet new family-friendly cartoon-like point & click out now
Developed by two people since way back in 2014, Zniw Adventure is a thoroughly charming looking cartoon-styled point and click adventure with a family friendly theme.
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