Valve working on a stand-alone version of the popular Dota Auto Chess
Dota Auto Chess, a very popular custom game mode for Dota 2 is being turned into a stand-alone game by Valve.
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Valve have released a new dedicated mobile Steam Chat application
Now that Valve have upgraded the chat and friends system in the desktop Steam client, they've also rolled out a brand new dedicated mobile application to do the same.
Time for school as the big Cities: Skylines - Campus expansion is out now
Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order have put school back on the map, as the Cities: Skylines - Campus expansion is out now.
The Humble tinyBuild Bundle 2019 is live with some lovely Linux games
Here's something to keep you going for a little while, the Humble tinyBuild Bundle 2019 went live today and it has plenty of Linux games.
Tank Maniacs looks like some seriously good local multiplayer fun, coming to Linux soon
Tank Maniacs, a local multiplayer party game about blowing up everyone with tanks looks really fun and it's coming to Linux.
Pixel Noir, a turn-based RPG set against a film noir backdrop is entering Early Access soon
Here's another game successfully funded on Kickstarter, one we missed, which looks fantastic and it's coming to Linux. It's called Pixel Noir and it sure does look stylish.
In the 2.5D puzzle-adventure Afterlight, you play as an isolated astronaut on Titan
Afterlight really does look beautiful, with a "2.5D" style this puzzle-adventure is one to firmly keep an eye on.
Regions Of Ruin, a side-scrolling RPG with town-building is now on GOG
Regions Of Ruin from Vox Games and Poysky Productions, a side-scrolling RPG with town-building is now available DRM-free on GOG.
Creature-building survival-action game 'Sipho' has a new breed in the latest update
Sipho is another pretty interesting indie game I'm following, one where you construct an organism from various parts and attempt to survive. The latest update adds an entirely new breed and it's pretty fun.
Hell is Other Demons is a frantic arcade shooter that's pure bliss to play, out now
Not originally scheduled to release same-day with Linux support, Hell is Other Demons, developed by Cuddle Monster Games and publishing from Kongregate is out now and it's damn good.
Video recording and livestreaming software OBS Studio has a new 23.2 Release Candidate out
For those who create videos and livestreams, OBS Studio is for the most part all you need. It continues advancing too, with a Release Candidate out for OBS 23.2.
2D indie platform brawler 'Super Powered Battle Friends' is now up on Steam and itch.io
Super Powered Battle Friends from Cache Grab Studios is a new platform fighter, with both local and online play and it's now in Early Access.
Geneshift gets a GTA2-inspired update with civilians, an expanded demo, better maps for driving and more
Geneshift continues to evolve into a very interesting top-down action game, mixing in a single-player/co-op campaign, various traditional multiple modes and a Battle Royale.
DASH, the fast-paced platformer where you create the levels is launching in June with a new trailer
Best get your running shoes, you're going to need them to compete in DASH: Danger Action Speed Heroes.
Minimalistic puzzle game 'Simple Dot' looks rough but it's an interesting experience overall
Simple Dot has a simple idea, balls drop from a bucket and you have to draw lines to get them into a bucket somewhere else. It's out now with same-day Linux support and I gave it a run to see if it's worth your time.
Point & click adventure 'Lord Winklebottom Investigates' fully funded and coming to Linux
Lord Winklebottom Investigates, a very quirky murder mystery, point and click adventure has managed to get funding and so it's coming to Linux.
Terraria has sold 27 million copies, 12 million on PC and it continues to expand
Re-Logic have announced that Terraria has officially sold a massive 27 million copies, 12 million of those being on PC and they're not stopping.
Oxygen Not Included release delayed until July, Klei making sure it's nicely polished
Klei Entertainment have decided to delayed the full release of Oxygen Not Included, with it moving to July.
Linux Gaming News Punch - Episode 13, your weekly round-up podcast is here
Grab a cup of coffee and come listen to some news you may have missed over the last week or so, as the Linux Gaming News Punch - Episode 13 has arrived.
A quick look at some fun games & expansions released with Linux support in 2019 so far
We’re closing in on the midway point of 2019 so let’s slow down for a moment, take a step back and look at some of the top games released with Linux support so far this year.
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