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The Linux Civilization VI patch with cross-platform multiplayer hit a bug, going back to approvals this week

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2018

It seems Aspyr Media hit a small roadblock when trying to get the latest Civilization VI patch out for Linux, the one to finally give cross-platform online support.

An update on the Linux version of Underworld Ascendant

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2018

After a reader contacted us concerned that Underworld Ascendant wasn't listing Linux support on their Steam page, I got in touch with OtherSide Entertainment to get some up to date clarification on what's happening.

Blood Nor Water, a narrative-driven strategy RPG is on Kickstarter promising Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2018

Blood Nor Water seems quite interesting, with it blending together RPG mechanics with a strategy game with the aim to be accessible without needing overwhelming fast-paced actions per minute like some.

The fantastic RPG Tower of Time is now on GOG with a Linux build

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2018

For those after their next RPG, you can't really go wrong with Tower of Time and it's now on GOG with a Linux build available right away.

A Gummy's Life is another brilliant local and online multiplayer game for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2018

Continuing my quest to find some great co-op games, I recently tried out A Gummy's Life which was a birthday gift from a reader. It's actually hilarious.

Action RPG Last Epoch delivers the Alpha build, currently broken for me on Ubuntu (updated)

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2018

The developers of the impressive action RPG Last Epoch that we tested during the Kickstarter have now put out the Alpha version.

Kontrakt, a hyper-violent action game that looks a little like Hotline Miami announced with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2018

Kontrakt, a hyper-violent action-adventure is the next game from ShotX Studio that will have Linux support. Arriving on Steam sometime in Q4 of this year.

Looks like the fighting game Fantasy Strike may be heading to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2018

If there's one genre Linux has a pretty big hole in, it's fighting games. Thankfully it seems we may get another, as Fantasy Strike is showing signs of coming over to Linux.

Dota 2 has a new hero called Grimstroke available now, another called Mars coming later

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2018

The already long list of Dota 2 heroes is now even bigger, as Valve have released an update with Grimstroke as well as teased another called Mars.

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS to get more multithreading

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2018

As you might have read in our previous article, Planetary Annihilation and TITANS are being revived by a new team made up of some of the original developers. One of their developers has given an update on adding more multithreading.

Action RPG 'Contingent' set in late Roman Britannia will come to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 26 Aug 2018

Action RPG Contingent from developer Dark Age Studios seems promising, with a planned Kickstarter coming sometime soon and Linux support is planned.

OpenRCT2, the re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 has another fresh release out

By Liam Dawe, 26 Aug 2018

For those who love the classic RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, OpenRCT2 looks like a rather decent open source game engine to give it a new lease of life especially as it continues to be updated.

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a ridiculously good local co-op game

By Liam Dawe, 26 Aug 2018

It's been a wet and windy day here, so I blew the dust off my copy of Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime to share with the family and it's the single most bit of fun we've had all together with a PC game before.

Valve are already pushing ahead with updates to Steam Play's Proton with a beta channel

By Liam Dawe, 25 Aug 2018

Valve are now offering a chance to test a beta of the next version of Proton in their Steam Play system.

Need a new game for the weekend? Here's some Linux games on sale

By Liam Dawe, 25 Aug 2018

The weekend has arrived and you're looking for a new game but what to buy? Here's a look at what's both good and on sale. Also, be sure to let us know what you're playing this weekend!