Space colony building sim 'Maia' has another massive update
Maia is a personal favourite as a game I really love to see grow and it just got a big update. It comes with lots of new and very useful features.
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Two Worlds II to release on Linux in May, along with engine upgrade & Call of the Tenebrae DLC
Topware Interactive are revamping Two Worlds II and bringing out a new DLC named Two Worlds II: Call of the Tenebrae. Both will see Linux support on May 25th.
Saints Row 2 is currently free on Steam, other Saints Row titles on sale
Saints Row 2 is currently free to grab it on Steam for a limit time, so act quick if you don't own it yet. The other Saints Row titles are on sale as well.
Jonathan Blow's next game looks like it might support Linux
Take this with a pinch of salt, since it's early days for his next game, but Jonathan Blow (Braid, The Witness) actually showed off his next game 'Jai Sokoban' running on Linux.
About Linux games being delayed: A chat with several game developers and porters
We see a lot of games get delayed for Linux, but why is this? I decided to ask around about the difficulties facing developers when porting games to Linux. A chat with some well known Linux porters! Warning: Article is on the longer side.
Civilization VI for Linux updated with the Spring Update, no cross-platform multiplayer yet
Aspyr Media today rolled out the Spring Update for Sid Meier's Civilization VI for Linux gamers, but sadly cross-platform multiplayer still isn't ready.
Techland claim to have finally fixed Linux co-op in Dying Light
Techland claim to have finally fixed the Linux co-op in Dying Light in a patch released today! Finally, I tried many times with various Linux gamers and it never worked.
Diluvion, the deep sea exploration game with RPG elements is getting a Linux beta
We briefly covered Diluvion before, as the developers were considering Linux support, looks like they decided to! A beta was mentioned and it looks like it might be up to test now.
Monumental Failure, the hilarious physics game adds support for 10 players and more
Monumental Failure is a really quite amazing game! It's hilarious by yourself, with a friend, but how about 10 of you together? That's now possible.
Spaceship building and battler 'BossConstructor' adds new free content
BossConstructor, an indie 2D spaceship building and battling game recently added in some free new content.
Wednesday Madness, a quick look at some good Linux gaming deals
Welcome to another Wednesday Madness here at GOL. Another quick look at some good deals you shouldn't pass up!
Terraria update adds new languages, improved Linux stability, support for high resolutions and more
A big Terraria update has landed and it looks like the developers spent a lot of time getting this right. It includes lots of really useful stuff.
Massive Slime Rancher update released that introduces rewards for your monies
Slime Rancher is a fantastic game, both for adults and children and I personally love it. This new update introduces more ways to spend your monies.
Ashes of the Singularity almost has Vulkan ready, doesn't have Linux on the radar right now
There was some excitement a while ago about Ashes of the Singularity being ported to Vulkan and eventually Linux. It seems Vulkan is largely complete, but Linux still isn't on their radar.
Google login is now live in addition to the Twitter & Steam logins
Just a quick heads up, today I implemented a Google login option to hopefully make it easier for some of you.
Immortal Redneck, an FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements releases for Linux soon
Immortal Redneck looks like it could be something really fun for FPS fans! An FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite and it looks pretty darn good.
Flinthook, a fast action-platformer with roguelike elements releases day-1 for Linux
Flinthook is yet another action platformer that throws in some roguelike elements and it has released with day-1 Linux support.
A look at Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?! A crazy space simulation and adventure game
Another title from the backlog is Holy Potatoes! We’re in Space?! The game is a bit nuts, but I quite like it.
Downward, an impressive first-person open-world Parkour adventure supports Linux
I've tested out Downward and I've found it to be a rather incredible open-world Parkour game and I love it.
Geneshift, the top-down shooter with vehicles has an Early Access launch date and a Linux demo (updated)
Geneshift, previously known as Subvein: Mutant Factions, a top-down shooter with vehicles will officially launch on April 27th (Early Access) and they also have a demo now too. UPDATED.
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