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Amos from Itch has written a guide to distributing self-contained Linux builds
This is really great to see, and we need more of it. Amos from the game store Itch.io has written up a guide for people pushing out Linux builds of games.
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I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. You can also follow my personal adventures on Bluesky.
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Starbound just keeps on getting bigger and better
Starbound is still under development, and the developers have been adding some really great features I'm going to highlight.
SteamOS 2.67 beta now available, now prefers HDMI & DisplayPort and pulseaudio updates
Valve have pushed out SteamOS 2.67 beta with some minor but useful changes to the compositor, pulseaudio and boot-up. It also fixes as an issue with The Talos Principle.
Valve have released the CAD geometry for the Steam Controller
This is pretty fun, Valve have opened up the Steam Controller some more with the release of the CAD geometry for it. I wonder what wild versions of it we will see in future?
Knights and Merchants now on Linux (again), ported with Wine
I mentioned before that Knights and Merchants was coming back to Linux (after originally being ported by LGP). It is now officially available on Steam for Linux after a short beta, and it uses Wine.
Intel showed off Vulkan at GDC including the open source driver, here's the video
Not a long one, but still really nice to see. Intel were at GDC showing off Vulkan running on their hardware.
Syndrome, a survival horror game from Camel 101 has a pretty good new trailer
Syndrome is a brand new survival horror game coming out sometime this summer from Camel 101, and the trailer certainly makes it look good.
Tomb Raider will release for Linux on April 1st (Correction: release date was a glitch)
Update: It's not releasing then, it was a glitch in their news. Feral Interactive announced today that Tomb Raider will release for Linux on April 1st, so it's going to be a fun weekend!
Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces & Ardennes Assault now on SteamOS & Linux
Good news war fans, as Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces and Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault are now available on SteamOS & Linux.
Feral Interactive will be livestreaming the Linux Tomb Raider client next week
If you're eager to see how the Linux port of Tom Raider is running, you might want to check Feral Interative's twitch on March 30th at 6PM GMT (So that's UTC+1 as the UK switches to summer time this weekend).
PAYDAY 2 on Linux & SteamOS, some thoughts & port report
PAYDAY 2 was released without any warning, so I’ve been putting some time into it to see how it runs on Linux.
Looks like Darkest Dungeon may finally release for Linux next week
Great news for everyone waiting on Darkest Dungeon, as the developers have told us to look out for something next week.
Dying Light finally adds a Chromatic Aberration toggle in the latest patch
Dying Light (oh sorry it's Dying Light: The Following - Enhanced Edition now isn't it) is a pretty good game, even more so with the new The Following DLC. It's great to see them finally listen to the community and add in this much requested feature.
Tomb Raider, the excellent 2013 game is officially coming to Linux from Feral Interactive
Excellent news today folks, Feral Interactive have now officially confirmed that Tomb Raider will be coming to Linux "This Spring".
Offworld Trading Company looks like it may come to Linux
Looks like Linux is about to get its first Stardock Entertainment published game in the form of Offworld Trading Company.
Want to use dual monitors but don't have enough desk space? I found a great monitor arm for you
After upgrading to a 27 inch 4K monitor, I found that my desk was a little cramped and I couldn't fit another monitor on it. Someone in a recent livestream suggested a "monitor arm", and I am now using one I consider to be excellent.
ARK spin-off ARK: Survival Of The Fittest will come to Linux
Fear not ARK lovers, as ARK: Survival Of The Fittest is confirmed to be coming to Linux. We don't know when exactly, but it's at least in their plans for release.
Hyper Light Drifter release date set for 31st of March, Linux should be a day 1 release
Hyper Light Drifter is one I have kept an eye on since the Kickstarter, as graphically it looks vibrant and beautiful. The good news is the release date now set as the 31st of March should include Linux too.
Cities: Skylines updated with new map tools and tons of fixes
Cities: Skylines continues to get better with this latest major patch. It brings new tools for map makers and tons of bug fixes.
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, previously named Umbra still plans a Linux version
Good news folks, Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem which was previously named Umbra is sitll coming to Linux the developers confirmed to me.
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