Massive Starbound update released, tons of new stuff
Starbound was already a huge and interesting game, and now they have released another massive update. With new combat, vehicles, new unique monsters and more.
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Dying Light: Enhanced Edition announced, sounds excellent
I'm a big fan of Dying Light, even with it being a bit iffy at times for me, but the general gameplay is fantastic. The developers have announced a newer Dying Light: Enhanced Edition is coming
The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians, a surprisingly great dungeon crawler
If you like first-person dungeon crawling, I seriously suggest you take a look at The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians.
Hybrid Beasts, a quality looking turn-based action game like Worms coming to Linux
Hybrid Beasts was sent to me on twitter earlier, and after watching the trailer I'm pretty much sold. It looks like it could be good fun.
Goat Simulator appears to be getting a new DLC, the trailer is good
Goat Simulator, ahh what a strange game it is, stranger that people actually buy it and like it! Personally not a fan, as it's too stupid for me, but the new trailer caught my interest.
Garry Newman, developer of Rust & Garry's Mod on supporting Linux, possibly not for future games
I may not like Garry Newman, or his games, but I know they are important to some people. I thought it was worth highlighting this.
A developer on Tesla Effect details why the Linux port never arrived
Tesla Effect was a pretty interesting looking game, but sadly the Linux release never happened and not because the developer didn't try.
Ruzar - The Life Stone, a first person dungeon crawler released for SteamOS & Linux
Ruzar - The Life Stone is a well reviewed first person dungeon crawler (think Legend of Grimrock if you need a comparison) now on SteamOS & Linux.
Valhalla Hills, a rather unique city-builder strategy game now on SteamOS & Linux
I only learnt about Valhalla Hills recently, as they stealth-added a Linux version just before the official release. GOG sent over a key for this interesting Unreal Engine city-builder strategy game, so I took a look.
Bound By Flame, an impressive looking action RPG now on SteamOS & Linux
Great news, Bound By Flame an interesting looking action RPG from developer Spiders and publisher Focus Home Interactive. I asked for a port in 2014, and now it's here!
GRID Autosport releasing for SteamOS & Linux on December 10th
Helmets at the ready, as GRID Autosport will be screeching onto our favourite SteamOS & Linux platform this December.
Basemark announced Basemark GPU Vulkan, a commercial benchmarking software
I am very hopeful for Vulkan, and the future of it seems bright with lots of people already working with it. Another company named Basemark announced last month they will be release a commercial benchmarking tool for Vulkan.
Speculation: It looks like the Saints Row series will all launch together on SteamOS & Linux
We all love a bit of speculation now and then (okay, some really don't, but I do), and to me it looks like the Saints Row series will all launch on Linux together.
Linux is holding exactly where we thought it would in the Steam Hardware Survey
We knew Linux wouldn't suddenly climb the ladder in Steam's Hardware Survey, as it's going to take a lot of time. The latest is out, and we are holding steady.
Total War: ATTILA looks like it's preparing a Linux & SteamOS version
Total War: ATTILA has recently popped up on SteamDB with pointers towards a Linux & SteamOS version finally coming.
Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition for Linux & SteamOS is in testing
The founder of Larian Studios has confirmed on twitter than the Linux and Mac versions of Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition are currently ready, and undergoing testing.
New Linux Gamer Survey For December
Pinch, punch, first of the month! As the saying goes...time for our latest monthly survey to complete!
Craft the amusement park of your dreams with Parkitect, now on Linux
I've been keeping an eye on Parkitect for quite some time, reading up on the development now and then as it looked promising. They have just release their Linux version, and it's already bringing back glorious memories of binge playing Theme Park.
The Dark Mod became more graphically impressive in their last update
We missed covered the last update to The Dark Mod back in February, and I'm glad someone emailed it in as its becoming quite impressive.
SkyScrappers is an amusing 2D 1-4 player competitive fighting game now on SteamOS & Linux
SkyScrappers is deceptively simple looking, but I've been playing it a bit with the brand new SteamOS & Linux release and I've found it to be a pretty fun little fighting game.
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