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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.
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Headlander, the new game from Double Fine Productions will not come to Linux
This is very sad to see from a previously very Linux friendly developer. Headlander from Double Fine Productions will not come to Linux due to their choice of graphics API.
New version of the itch store app released, as slick as ever
The itch developers have been hard at work making their open source store app even better for you, and it's lovely.
God is a Cube: Nanomachines Rising, a programming puzzle game is coming to Linux
God is a Cube: Nanomachines Rising sounds pretty fun for anyone who likes programming, puzzles and robotics. You control nanomachines to create AIs made of graphical symbols.
Empire TV Tycoon, thoughts from a Linux gamer
It has been a while as other things kept coming up, but I finally take a look at Empire TV Tycoon. I was not impressed.
Microsoft gives the okay for SWORDY to come to Linux & SteamOS
Some good news! SWORDY has been given the green light to come to Linux & SteamOS by Microsoft, as the developer was a bit confused due to the Xbox One exclusive deal they have.
HaxeFlixel, a free and open source cross-platform game framework needs funds on IndieGoGo
HaxeFlixel, a free and open source cross-platform game framework that was used in the creation of Defender's Quest is needing a bit of funding on IndieGoGo.
Mojang working on new launcher for Minecraft, Linux might not see support
For those still playing Minecraft, you may know that Mojang is working on a new launcher that doesn't use Java (hooray!), but it might not run on Linux (boo!).
Death Road to Canada released on Steam with Linux support, some thoughts
Death Road to Canada is a brand new Linux game that released on Steam recently and a GOL user was kind enough to send me a copy to take a look. It's a randomly generated road trip with zombies with lots of encounters and annoying people to find.
Epic Games founder thinks Microsoft will essentially break Steam in later versions of Windows 10
Thanks to PC Gamer we have been pointed to an interview that Tim Sweeney the founder of Epic Games did, and he's blasting Microsoft yet again.
The Talos Principle updated with more Vulkan stability and performance
Croteam have continued developing their Vulkan backend for The Talos Principle and have pushed the last beta to stable and released another beta with more Vulkan work.
Overlord, Overlord: Raising Hell and Overlord II (new port!) released on Steam for Linux
Overlord, Overlord: Raising Hell and Overlord II are all now available on Steam for Linux. Overlord II is also a brand new port today!
Stardew Valley is now in beta for Linux
Stardew Valley is now in Beta, good job they did a Beta too and it won't even run properly for me and others right now.
Auto-Staccato looks like a great new take on rhythm games
Auto-Staccato is a new action rhythm game coming to Linux and it's trying to get on Steam. Think of Audiosurf with swords and magics, it looks amusing.
Fancy playing Quake with the Vulkan API? Now you can
I'm a little late on reporting this due to being ill, but Quake has been ported to Vulkan and it's open source of course.
FOX n FORESTS, a very interesting looking 16-Bit style action platformer is on Kickstarter
FOX n FORESTS, a 16-Bit style action platformer that has adventure and puzzle elements is on Kickstarter, it looks good and promises Linux support, so I asked about the status of the Linux version.
Beat Cop, the retro pixel art adventure game has a new trailer
Beat Cop is a rather interesting looking 80s inspired pixel art adventure game due out later this year, and it finally has a fresh trailer.
Vikings – Wolves of Midgard Announced from Kalypso Media and Games Farm with Linux support
Kalypso Media really are getting Linux friendly aren't they! Vikings – Wolves of Midgard has been announced as a new action RPG that will launch in early 2017.
The Battle for Wesnoth, the great open source fantasy strategy game is now on Steam Greenlight
The Battle for Wesnoth is probably one of the all time great open source games. It's been around for a long time, it's well polished and now it's looking to get on Steam.
Progress on our User Statistics Page has continued, feedback requested
Since I am sick with Tonsillitis I decided to take a quick break from news and work on something else. Today I have updated the User Statistics Page and here's what's new.
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