FORCED SHOWDOWN now available on Linux & SteamOS
The developers of FORCED SHOWDOWN have emailed in to let us know that the deck building action twin-stick game is now available on Linux.
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Two Worlds Epic Edition openworld action RPG now on GOG for Linux
GOG have now added in a Linux build for Two Worlds Epic Edition that requires Wine in order to function.
Nidhogg, the fencing action game is heading to Linux with a Beta
Nidhogg is a rather popular little action gaming about what look like stick figures doing some fencing.
Join me at 7:45PM UTC for the weekly Linux gaming livestream, also helpers needed
As announced previously by Samsai he is temporarily leaving us for his mandatory army training, so I will be taking the livestream bull by the horns.
The work to bring Banished over to OpenGL is still going on
The developer of Banished has written up another blog post about porting Banished to OpenGL for the Mac and Linux ports, and it sounds like the Mac OpenGL implementation was holding things up.
And so it begins, the Steam Summer Sale is here
Open up those wallets, as the Steam Summer Sale is now upon us. Already some cracking deals to be found.
The Long Dark survival game updated with a new skills and feats system
The Long Dark is probably one of the nicest survival games available on Linux right now, it's cold, it's harsh, but it's beautiful.
XCOM 2 - Alien Hunters thoughts, prepare to get frustrated
So I've been playing through XCOM 2 again, but now with the Alien Hunters DLC enabled and my god it's frustrating.
Ashes of the Singularity still plans Vulkan and Linux & SteamOS support
A developer of Ashes of the Singularity has stated very clearly that both Vulkan and Linux/SteamOS are still planned for the big RTS game.
Platformer On Rusty Trails now DRM free on GOG, it's really cool
The colourful and colour changing platformer On Rusty Trails is now available DRM free on GOG. We already covered the Steam release with flesk, but here's a look at the GOG version.
Street Fighter V has passed the initial Linux & SteamOS release window
I sincerely hope none of you pre-ordered Street Fighter V on the promise of the Linux version, as it has shown yet again how silly it is. Street Fighter V is now officially late.
PAC-MAN 256, a surprise Steam release with day-1 Linux support
I have to say it has been a long time since I played any form of PAC-MAN, now maybe I will. PAC-MAN 256 was released on Steam with day-1 Linux support.
Megapolis, a classic city simulator is now on Steam with Linux support
Megapolis is an older title, but positively rated and it's now on Steam with Linux support. It's a small city building simulator, something more casual than say Cities Skylines.
Operator Overload, a fantastic looking puzzle game with a ton of levels needs help on Steam Greenlight
I personally think Operator Overload looks fantastic and the developer email me to let me know it's fully Linux supported and needs help on Greenlight.
Join me at 10AM UTC (in less than an hour from now) for another GOL vs Feral Twitch livestream
It's Wednesday, so that means myself and Matt from Feral Interactive will be playing Company of Heroes 2 live on Twitch. Come join us, we need fresh meat for the grinder, Matt also needs someone he can actually win against, poor Matt.
In Case of Emergency, Release Raptor is releasing on 5th of July
In Case of Emergency, Release Raptor is the latest game from Arcen Games, LLC and a rather big departure from their usual stuff. You're a velociraptor in space tearing up robots.
Play as a ghost in point & click adventure game Goetia now on Linux & SteamOS
As far as Goetia adventure games go, this looks pretty good. Nice smooth looking graphics and an interesting sounding story. It is another Square Enix published game to come to our platform too!
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action released for Linux, some thoughts
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action has been released for Linux and thanks to the guys at GOG I have been sent a copy to play with. Here's some thoughts.
LIMBO is free on Steam for 24 hours, grab it while you can
Not free to play for 24 hours, actually free. If you install it you get to keep it. LIMBO is actually a pretty great platformer you all need to try.
Mighty No. 9 delayed for Linux
Sad news folks, no Mighty No. 9 release today for us Linux gamers as it has been delayed by a few days.
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