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NOT A HERO From The OlliOlli Developer Will Come To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 28 Apr 2015

NOT A HERO sounds like a pretty crazy game, and it looks pretty nice too. The developer confirmed the game should come to Linux this summer.

Valve Officially Drop Paid Mods

By Liam Dawe, 28 Apr 2015

Not every experiment of Valve's will work, and this time it's paid mods that are being killed off. They will be refunding everyone too.

SpecOps: The Line For Linux Is Official, Being Ported By Virtual Programming

By Liam Dawe, 27 Apr 2015

I’m really looking forward to SpecOps: The Line, and now that it’s official I couldn’t be happier! We don’t have many great looking third person shooters, and VP’s porting has come a long way.

We Have More Discount Codes For The Excellent 'This War Of Mine'

By Liam Dawe, 27 Apr 2015

Since the last time we offered discount codes for 'This War Of Mine' went down so well, we decided to team up with Games Republic once more to throw another bunch at you.

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Antisquad Turn Based Strategy Released For Linux As Promised

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2015

We can add 'InsGames' to the list of developers who promise a Linux version, and deliver it eventually! Just over a year ago I wrote about the developers stating Antisquad would come to Linux, and here it is.

Arma 3 Certainly Looks Closer To A Linux Version

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2015

A few days ago we notified you about signs of Arma 3 coming to Linux, and now it looks even more likely.

The Vanishing Of Ethan Carter Is Being Moved To Unreal Engine 4, Should Come To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2015

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a gorgeous looking exploration and mystery game that will be moved to Unreal Engine 4. The developers stated they hope this will make a Linux port easier.

Gabe Newell Takes To Reddit To Answer Questions On Steam Paid Mods

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2015

In an attempt to cool things down, Gabe Newell of Valve took to reddit to answer questions and concerns from people. I throw some opinions in too.

Stop Everything, Tea Party Simulator 2015 Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 25 Apr 2015

Will these joke simulator games ever end? Who honestly is going to buy Tea Party Simulator 2015? Goat Simulator was funny, but this...

The New Trailer For 'Chroma Squad' Is Madness, Check It Out

By Liam Dawe, 25 Apr 2015

I'm actually quite excited to give Chroma Squad a go, and this brand new trailer is showing off the gameplay rather well.

Dungeons 2 Strategy Game Released On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 25 Apr 2015

Dungeons 2 is another game to come to Linux thanks to Kalypso Media Digital, and it's very much like the old Dungeon Keeper games.

Will Fight For Food: Super Actual Sellout: Game Of The Hour Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 25 Apr 2015

Will Fight for Food: Super Actual Sellout: Game of the Hour wins my award for most annoying name of a game ever. That aside the game has been released, and they have a new trailer to show off too.

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Survivor Squad: Gauntlets Adds Linux Support, Looks Really Fun

By Liam Dawe, 25 Apr 2015

Survivor Squad: Gauntlets has recently added Linux support to their Early Access title. Honestly, I didn't think much of it looking at screenshots, but you really do need to watch a gameplay video to understand it, and it looks fun.

Steam Officially Starts Allowing Paid Mods In The Workshop, People Are Upset

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2015

In a move that is not even remotely surprising to me, Valve has started rolling out the ability for mod authors to sell their works.

Demise Of Nations: Rome Enters Early Access, Free To Play Strategy Game For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2015

I know, I used that terrible free to play term in a title again didn’t I! They are doing it in an odd way too, with only one map playable unless you buy DLC.

Crypt Of The NecroDancer Exits Early Access, Get With The Beat

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2015

Crypt of the NecroDancer was a bloody good idea for a game, and it is executed well. The game has now left Early Access.

Parcel, A Cyberpunk Puzzler Exits Early Access On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2015

Parcel is a Cyberpunk puzzle game from Polar Bunny Ltd that kept our flesk pretty hooked, and less than a month later it has come out of Early access.