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Valheim still growing with 4 million sales, hits top 5 of most played games on Steam ever

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2021

Valheim Valheim Valheim, it's all we've been hearing lately. We're guilty of it, other websites and content creators have covered it a lot and so expectedly it's hit new highs again.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 goes out today, new Linux driver released

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2021

NVIDIA will today release the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card as their entry-level next generation Ampere, plus they have a new Linux driver release to go with it.

Linux Kernel security to be boosted by Google funding developers

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2021

Linux is pretty secure right? Well, like everything else, there are and have been problems. Google is aware of this and they use Linux for a lot and now they're providing funding to help boost Linux security.

Valve launch a Beta for Remote Play Together - Invite Anyone, no Steam account needed

By Liam Dawe, 25 Feb 2021

Now this is the kind of thing that makes me a fan of Valve as a company, as they continue to build up interesting features that are genuinely cool. Introducing a Beta for Remote Play Together - Invite Anyone.

KenShape is a new tool to get easy 3D models from 2D pixel-art by Kenney

By Liam Dawe, 24 Feb 2021

Want a quick way to make 3D models? Here's your fresh tip of the day for prototyping, game development or anything else - check out the new KenShape application from Kenney.

Valve help developers into adding more controller support with new stats

By Liam Dawe, 24 Feb 2021

Valve are trying to give developer a bit more data on what controller / gamepad they're using, which is a good reminder for developers to make sure they are testing for more than just a mouse and keyboard.

OpenLoco is a free and open source re-implementation of Chris Sawyer's Locomotion

By Liam Dawe, 24 Feb 2021

Just like there's the awesome OpenTTD for fans of Transport Tycoon Deluxe, there's also OpenLoco for players who want to play through the classic Locomotion.

VRWorkout is a free and open source VR fitness rhythm game

By Liam Dawe, 24 Feb 2021

Need something new to try with your fancy Virtual Reality equipment? Well, VRWorkout looks interesting plus it's free and open source so you've got nothing to lose but time.

Free and open source voxel game engine Minetest 5.4 is out, makes mods easier for users

By Liam Dawe, 24 Feb 2021

Minetest, the Minecraft-like voxel game engine (and a basic game that comes with it) has a big new release out with Minetest 5.4.0 and it's worth trying again.

Team Cherry upgrade the excellent Hollow Knight with Vulkan for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 24 Feb 2021

Team Cherry have given their excellent action-platformer metroidvania Hollow Knight a bit of an upgrade, which you can test out on Steam in a fresh Beta test.

PixelJunk Raiders is the next Stadia exclusive, will have State Share and free for Pro

By Liam Dawe, 24 Feb 2021

While Google will no longer be doing any first-party games it seems they're still going to pull in exclusives. They've revealed PixelJunk Raiders along with the Stadia Pro line-up for March and other new games coming.

Of Mice and Moggies is an absolutely adorable puzzle game of constant cat-and-mouse

By Liam Dawe, 23 Feb 2021

Of Mice and Moggies is a game of cat and mouse, quite literally, as you step by step chase around mice and other animals in small but very clever puzzles. The adorable setting, as well as the excellent presentation and well designed puzzles are worth a look.