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The recent Linux port teaser from Feral Interactive seems to be coming to Mac first now
It seems the recent teaser of a new Linux & Mac port from Feral Interactive has seen the two platforms split, with Mac now getting it first.
Verdun is yet another Unity title with broken fullscreen on Linux, here's a quick fix
Sadly another game that updated to a version of Unity that had the fullscreen bug on Linux is Verdun, so here's a reminder of the quick fix.
Looks like 'Tower of Time', the game that blends an RPG and an RTS together will be on Linux soon
Some really nice news! It seems the developers behind Tower of Time did not give up on their attempts to sort out a Linux version, it's coming soon.
Open source game engine 'Godot' showcases upcoming 3.0 features in a new video
The developers of the open source game engine Godot, have put up a new official video to showcase some of the new features coming to Godot 3.0.
What games do you want ported to Linux? Feral Interactive want to know again
Feral Interactive are wanting to know what games you want ported to Linux, hopefully taking your requests into real consideration.
Linux & Mac gamers have to wait a bit longer for the Norsca DLC for Total War: WARHAMMER
I'm going to be honest, I think Feral dropped the ball on this one quite badly. Total War: WARHAMMER just got a new DLC, 'Norsca', which released for Windows. Sadly Linux & Mac gamers have to wait on it which wasn't communicated very well.
Fictorum, an action RPG with destructible environments may come to Linux
Fictorum is an action RPG that features destructible environments and it seems it might be coming to Linux.
Livestreaming and recording tool OBS Studio 20.0 released with a modular UI and more
OBS Studio, the best way to livestream on Linux has a fresh release out and it's a bit of a big one.
Some thoughts on the new strategy game Sudden Strike 4
Sudden Strike 4 is the first in the series to have Linux support, it releases later today with day-1 Linux support. Here's what I think so far.
RPG 'GOKEN' is now officially available on Linux
Well, that didn't take long did it! The RPG GOKEN is now available on Linux after user requests were made, the developers decided to do it.
Paradox are now doing their own game client for downloads, cloud saves, statistics and so on
Apps, apps everywhere! It seems Paradox are doing their own client now too. I have no idea how long it's been a thing, but it appears it will support Linux too.
Astral Traveler, a 'runner style' racer releases next month with Linux support, check out the trailer
Astral Traveler, what the developer is calling a 'runner style' racer, where you keep on going and going while dodging obstacles and shooting down enemies is releasing next month, with Linux support.
What have you been playing on Linux lately and what do you think?
Well now, it's been quite some time since I asked a direct question to my readers. Here we are once again, as I open up the floor to you.
Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition released, free for owners of the original
Halcyon 6: Lightspeed Edition is a revamp of the Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander and it's just released today with Linux support.
Party game 'Marooners' has a big free expansion
For those of you after a bit of fun with your friends either locally or online, you might want to take a look at 'Marooners', which recently gained a big free expansion.
We have two more XCOM 2: War of the Chosen videos for you, commander
Commander, feast your eyes on two more teaser videos for the upcoming XCOM 2: War of the Chosen expansion.
Wednesday Madness, a quick look at some good Linux gaming deals
Welcome to another Wednesday Madness here at GOL. Another quick look at some good deals you shouldn't pass up! I bet you thought I would forgot again didn't you!
Wine Staging 2.14 officially released, more performance fixes and a basic UAC implementation
Wine Staging 2.14 has been officially released, mine updated yesterday but the release notes have only recently come out. It includes some pretty interesting changes.
Valve announce a new game that's not Half-Life 3, introducing 'Artifact', a card game
Artifact, a new card game based on the Dota 2 universe has been announced by Valve as the latest kick in the balls for everyone waiting on Half-Life 3.
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