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Another look at 'Fumiko!', the gravity-defying 3D platformer that has engrossed me
I was pretty harsh on Fumiko! previously, so with the latest patch I aimed to take another look at this gravity-defying 3D platformer.
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A look at ‘Solaroids: Prologue’, an evolution of the classic Asteroids
Solaroids: Prologue has the same basic gameplay as the classic Asteroids with a focus on surviving as long as you can, while you face new threats as the game gets longer.
An early look at Geneshift the top-down shooter with vehicle action
Some early thoughts on Geneshift, the new top-down shooter with vehicles that’s been in development for a long time. It's had eight long years to craft an interesting experience, but it still launched into Early Access to continue this.
Wine 2.10 released, nothing massive this time around
Wine 2.10 has release recently and this release is one of the less exciting releases for Linux gamers. I imagine the Wine-Staging release isn't far behind now too.
A massive 7 Days to Die update is due next week with masses of new content
7 Days to Die is a Zombie survival and building game from The Fun Pimps, it's come a long way since the initial released and a new version is due next week that's absolutely huge.
Brawl of Ages, the fun free to play simple RTS has added a 2v2 mode
Brawl of Ages is a fun simple take on an RTS that I quite enjoyed previously. It has just been updated with a new 2v2 mode promising to make it even more interesting.
Starbound 1.3 – Spacefarer update is now live
Another huge Starbound update is now live! Spacefarer as the name might suggest brings a large focus to what you can do in space.
PAYDAY 2 is currently free for the first 5 million people who grab it on Steam
Fancy a free permanent copy of PAYDAY 2? Well here's your chance as the developers are throwing 5 million copies away on Steam.
Albion Online's big final beta 'Hector' update has launched, it has issues on Linux
Albion Online, the MMO that supports Linux has a final beta release ahead of the main release next month. There's lots of goodies in this one.
Waaagh! Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III released for Linux with OpenGL & Vulkan, review & port report
Hey you humies! Time to die! Feral Interactive have done it once again! We now have a native Linux port of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III and here’s my port report. Waaagh!
Minecraft 1.12 released today with parrots, a whole new advancements system and more
Minecraft 1.12 is officially available and yes the Linux version continues to be supported. They've added a bunch of new blocks, parrots and a whole new advancements system and more.
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!
Feral Interactive have released the required specifications for Dawn of War III on Linux
Dawn of War III arrives on Linux tomorrow and we now know exactly what kind of system is needed to run it, come check it out.
Overload, the excellent Early Access six-degree-of-freedom shooter updated again recently, looking amazing
Few developers are able to pull off a Descent-like six-degree-of-freedom shooter, but the Overload team easily have the most promising available.
Ballistic Overkill has an opt-in beta with performance fixes (update: now out of beta)
Ballistic Overkill, the fun and cheap online FPS that recently added Vulkan support now has an opt-in beta for you to try. The developers say it's aimed at improving performance. UPDATE: It's now out of Beta.
Heavy Gear Assault has gone through a UI revamp in the latest update
Heavy Gear Assault has just had a major upgrading include a rework of the UI, which was quite badly needed.
The developers of 'Colony Survival' are looking for Linux testers of their voxel RTS
Colony Survival is a new voxel RTS coming to Linux sometime this summer and the developers are asking for Linux testers.
Steam Greenlight is officially closed, Steam Direct to open the flood gates on June 13th
Brace yourself, games are coming. Steam Greenlight has been officially closed as of today and Valve has announced Steam Direct will launch on June 13th.
GOG Connect adds more games, plus a huge summer sale now on
GOG have updated GOG Connect again allowing some more titles to be redeemed on GOG if you have them on Steam, they also have a huge summer sale now on.
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition has launched with two new packed expansions
Victor Vran: Overkill Edition has officially released expanding the ARPG in many ways, the two new expansions Mötorhead Through The Ages and Fractured Worlds can be purchased as DLC if you already own the base game.
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