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The Jackbox Party Pack 2 & 3 are both now in Beta for Linux
Much like with the fourth version, the developer working on the Linux ports of The Jackbox Party Pack 2 & 3 has allowed me to announce their Beta for Linux today.
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Ultraball, a free multiplayer sci-fi action sports game will be coming to Linux
Are you a fan of games like Rocket League? Ultraball might be your game. A free multiplayer sci-fi action sports game with players wearing robotic armour.
Streets of Rogue has to be one of the funniest co-op gameplay experiences I've had lately
Street of Rogue is a fantastic game, especially when played in co-op, what our livestream viewers jokingly called a 'co-nope' experience.
The 'JA2-Stracciatella' game engine for Jagged Alliance 2 has a new major release
Want to play Jagged Alliance 2 on Linux and have a good experience? The JA2-Stracciatella game engine is exactly what you need.
Space shooter 'Stellar Interface' gained an Endless Mode recently, looks mental
Stellar Interface is a rather crazy looking space shooter with a randomly-generated galaxy, it recently gained an Endless Mode too.
The PS3 emulator 'RPCS3' has a new development report out, progress is great
RPCS3, the open source emulator for the Playstation 3 has a new progress report out and it's looking really good.
You better watch those corners, as aliens can now come through the floor in Xenomarine
Xenomarine, the early access sci-fi dungeon crawler has been updated again, it's not a huge update but it's a fun one.
The Linux 2017 GOTY Awards are now open for nominations
Continuing our tradition and a day later than last year, the Linux 2017 GOTY Awards are now open for nominations.
Insurgency: Sandstorm will have a delayed Linux (and Mac) release, story-campaign cancelled for now
Insurgency: Sandstorm the newest FPS game from New World Interactive is now entering a closed-alpha phase. The sad news is that Linux (and Mac) will see a delayed release.
Frantic shooter 'Monsters and Monocles' has improved a lot, lock and load your crumpet cannon
It's been a while since I said anything about the frantic shooter Monsters and Monocles and it turns out that it's improved a lot since the initial release.
GOG adds another classic game 'Death Gate' with a Linux version
GOG have rescued another classic game, this time it's Death Gate and it comes with a Linux version wrapped up with DOSBox.
Task Force is a tactical third-person Unreal Engine 4 shooter coming to Linux
Sometimes, late at night, I endlessly browse the internet to find Linux games worth covering. I don't always find something, but last night I came across the tactical third-person shooter Task Force.
An interview with the developer of space sim Helium Rain who says ‘Linux gaming is alive and well’
I love space, I love how mysterious and dangerous it is and to be able to fly around in a game like Helium Rain is fantastic. I decided to have a chat with the developer and they’re very positive about Linux gaming.
The 'Humble Staff Picks Bundle: Scribble' seems like a nice deal for Linux gamers
If you're in the mood to pick up some cheap games the Humble Staff Picks Bundle: Scribble is now available and it has a few Linux games.
A Linux version of open-world RPG 'Seven: The Days Long Gone' is a realistic option
Early last month we posted an article about the developer of Seven: The Days Long Gone asking on Steam about future platforms for the game, it seems they've taken note of all the requests for a Linux version.
In 'Ruggnar' you control a dwarf with a candle-hat searching for treasure
Ruggnar is a rather sweet looking platformer about a dwarf in a candle-hat searching for treasure and it has Linux support.
Retro-inspired FPS 'DUSK' should still come to Linux after the main launch
Back in August last year I mentioned the retro-inspired FPS 'DUSK' and how it may come to Linux. In the latest update, it seems it's still planned!
Free to play multiplayer shooter 'BRAIN / OUT' adds special missions in the latest update
Don't be scared of trying BRAIN / OUT due to it being free to play, I was actually quite impressed with it when I tried it a while ago. This new game mode adds in some more variety to the gameplay.
Free to play vehicle-based MMO 'Road Dogs' adds Linux support
I really don't quite know what to make of Road Dogs, but this free to play MMO recently added Linux support.
The Steam Hardware Survey for December 2017 shows a reasonable increase for Linux
The Linux market share on Steam has bounced backed a little in the latest Steam Hardware Survey for December 2017.
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