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Valve are asking for help testing "ACO", a new Mesa shader compiler for AMD graphics

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2019

Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais mentioned on Twitter, about a new Mesa shader compiler for AMD graphics named "ACO" and they're calling for testers.

The strategy RPG "Pathway" is to get a big free update later this Summer, now allows you to respec skills

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2019

Not only are Robotality continuing to polish their strategy RPG "Pathway", they're also working towards a big free update.

Alien invasions and disasters are in the latest update to the fun god-sim city-builder "The Universim"

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2019

The Universim continues to get more interesting as a god-game/city-builder hybrid with the latest update giving the possibility of an alien invasion.

Strategy game ATRIUM releasing on Steam later this month, already available on itch

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2019

ATRIUM could be interesting, a strategy game that plays like a board game with you building and expanding the board as the game goes on.

Valve have released the CAD files for the Index VR system, enabling some fun modding

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2019

Just like Valve did with the Steam Controller, they've gone and released the CAD files for the Index VR system under a Creative Commons license.

The impressive first-person metroidvania puzzler "Supraland" now has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2019

After promising Linux support for Supraland with the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for a sequel, Supra Games have now delivered!

Extreme space shooter "Space Mercs" looks pretty incredible in the latest footage

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2019

Releasing on Steam on July 31st, Space Mercs is an extreme space shooter from Bearded Giant Games we've featured here a few times and for good reason. It's made on Linux and it looks like a lot of fun.

Planet Explorers goes free as Pathea Games lose the multiplayer code

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2019

Argh! I can't believe it's the middle of 2019 and I'm writing about something so ridiculous. Pathea Games, developer of Planet Explorers and My Time At Portia have lost the multiplayer code for Planet Explorers.

Linux Mint doing a small-form-factor MintBox 3, they don't sound too happy about Snaps

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2, 2019

The Linux Mint team have another monthly update blog post out, to talk about the state of Linux Mint and it sounds like things are going well. They also announced the small-form-factor MintBox 3 and something about Snaps.

NVIDIA have announced their new "GeForce RTX SUPER Series" lineup

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2, 2019

NVIDIA today revealed their new lineup of graphics cards, a refresh of the current series called the “GeForce RTX SUPER Series” which includes the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER.

The FOSS game engine "Godot Engine" is progressing on Vulkan support

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2, 2019

Due for the Godot Engine 4.0 release, Vulkan support sounds like it's coming along nicely for this FOSS game engine as detailed in the latest progress report.

Freaky looking pixel-art survival horror "Lamentum" is planning to support Linux, currently crowdfunding

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2, 2019

Developer Obscure Tales emailed recently about their intriguing pixel-art survival horror "Lamentum", they're planning full Linux support and it's currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter.

Aeon's End is another deck-builder now on Steam, it has some twists to set it apart

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2, 2019

Handelabra Games (Sentinels of the Multiverse, One Deck Dungeon) have given the digital treatment to Aeon's End, a deck-building strategy game that's now in Early Access.

The excellent deck-builder "Slay the Spire" is getting a 4th free character, update out with touch-screen support

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2, 2019

Slay the Spire fuses together a deck-builder card game with some roguelike mechanics to make it a very engrossing beast and it's set to get a little bit bigger.

Fantasy Strike, a really great fighting game is officially launching on July 25th

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2, 2019

Fantasy Strike is a fighting game that's designed to be streamlined and welcoming to new players, while also being great for veterans of the genre and it's launching soon.

Dota 2's prize pool for The International 2019 has surpassed $25 million, breaking previous records

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2, 2019

The International 2019 tournament that starts in August just hit a recording-breaking prize pool sum.

The former Paradox Interactive CEO thinks "platform holders" 30% cut is "outrageous"

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2, 2019

During Gamelab 2019 at a panel hosted by GamesIndustry.biz, Paradox Interactive's former CEO Fredrik Wester (now the Executive Chairman of the Board at Paradox Interactive) talked about the cut "platform holders" take from sales and they're not impressed.

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Linux Gaming News Punch - Episode 19

By Liam Dawe, Jul 1, 2019

Has it been a week already? Yes it has, Episode 19 of the Linux Gaming News Punch is here to help you keep track of a few interesting topics over the last week or so.

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Rocket League turns 4, moves into the 2nd phase of the Radical Summer event with a Spike Rush game mode

By Liam Dawe, Jul 1, 2019

Not only has Rocket League moved onto the second phase of the Radical Summer event complete with a new time-limited game mode, it's also about to turn four.