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There is now an open source driver and GTK3 based UI for interacting with the Steam Controller
Open source rocks! A fellow named kozec has created a user mode driver (based on another) and a UI for interacting with the Steam Controller.
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Linux & Steam running on the PS4 playing Bastion is impressive
What you can do what Linux always impresses me, but this has to be what has impressed me the most recently.
Serious Sam 4 confirmed to be in development right now
Croteam sure are busy, not only did they confirm The Talos Principle 2 is happening, but it seems I missed the fact that Serious Sam 4 was also confirmed to be in development right now.
AMD GPU-PRO Beta Driver for Linux released with Vulkan support for Dota 2
AMD have released another Beta of their new AMD GPU-PRO. It brings in support for the new Vulkan API in Dota 2 which is expected to release this coming week.
Come watch another round of the GOL OpenRA tournament tonight, last one before the final!
Apologies for the late notice on this, we will try better next time. Tonight is the last OpenRA game before the final! Come watch it on Twitch at 7PM UTC.
The Mims Beginning, the strategy god-like game that supports Linux is officially released
The Mims Beginning is a very promising strategy god-like game that has supported Linux for quite some time. It's really pleasing to see it have a final release.
The Talos Principle 2 has been announced
While I haven't completed The Talos Principle, I have played it and I do think it's a very well presented puzzle game. It seems it has been a hit, so The Talos Principle 2 has now been confirmed.
Minetest, the open source sandbox game inspired by InfiniMiner & Minecraft has a major new version
Minetest is an open source game and game engine much like Minecraft and available for free. It has recently released a major new version.
Looking for a cute city builder on Linux? Try out Hearthlands
I've been following Hearthlands for quite some time and I supported them quite early on, so it's really great to see the little city builder evolve. It has a new trailer and update ready.
Oxenfree, a great looking supernatural thriller is being ported to Linux
I have to admit, I hadn't heard of Oxenfree until I saw it pop up in my twitter feed as it was retweeted by some excited fans. It seems the developers have been working away and it will come to Linux.
Soulcaster: Part I & II coming to Steam with Linux support
Originally launched on Linux in 2013 on IndieGameStand, Soulcaster: Part I & II are coming together as a bundle on Steam.
Unity3D has plans to support Vulkan in the next quarter
Google is currently doing their big I/O developer conference today and Unity developers are attending. It seems Vulkan is firmly in their sights.
CRYPTARK, the fantastic 2D sci-fi roguelike shooter has a massive update with a co-op option
CRYPTARK is probably one of the best sci-fi roguelike shooters I've played for a while and this new update is fantastic. You are now able to do a co-op campaign if you have two gamepads handy.
Overfall, the awesome mix of adventure, RPG and strategy is now fully released and available for Linux
I have a real soft spot for Overfall, it looks simple, but it has some really engaging gameplay with it mixing up a few different styles. The Linux version works really well too.
OpenRW, an open source engine for Grand Theft Auto III
I love open source! OpenRW joins the ranks of game engines like OpenMW (Morrowind), OpenRA (Command & Conquer, Red Alert) and many more.
Vulkan support for Dota 2 to come next week
Dota 2 is the first Valve game that will support the new Vulkan API and it could be as soon as next week.
Motorsport Manager from SEGA and Playsport Games will come to Linux & SteamOS
While I can never really get into Football Manager games, Motorsport Manager is certainly something I could get into! Would love to take control of an F1 team.
Some thoughts on Shadwen, Frozenbyte's new stealth game available for Linux
Thanks to Frozenbyte I was sent over a key to check out Shadwen, the brand new stealth game from Frozenbyte that had shown plenty of promise from the demo.
Paradox detail what's to come in future Stellaris updates
Space is only going to get bigger with what Paradox has planned for future Stellaris updates. I am still playing it and still in love with this game.
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS has new patches in testing and a big new faction mod
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS looks to be getting a new lease of life after two recent patches have been released into their test builds. Not only that, but an entirely new faction has been created in a mod.
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