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Co-op News Punch Podcast - Episode 29
We're back, we're early this time! As usual, it's a very casual and frank chat between two friends (myself - Liam) and GOL contributor / Linux livestreamer Samsai about many different Linux-related topics.
Viewing all the latest articles (news, guides and more).
Veil of Dust is an upcoming environmental exploration of what comes after devastating loss
Trying to survive in a sparse landscape, Veil of Dust: A Homesteading Game puts you in the shoes of someone just trying to keep going and find your way after loss.
Be a dancing tentacle alien who murders bosses and wears their skulls in Zapling Bygone
Well, that certainly is a headline isn't it. I'll admit that the idea and style of Zapling Bygone pulled me in right away, along with the description of what you'll be doing.
Railroad dispatching management sim Rail Route to release on June 23, try out the new demo
You've built cities, factories with never-ending conveyor belts, rail lines connecting up everything and more - but have you been in charge of train dispatch before? Rail Route brings another fresh take.
Townseek is an adorable game about a shark exploring the world by airship
Now and then a Game Jam entry comes along that's simply wonderful and the latest discovery is Townseek, a game about flying a shark around the world.
Project Zomboid has recently seen a nice surge in players on Steam
Project Zomboid, the long-running Early Access zombie survival game has recently seen a very interesting surge, repeatedly blowing away their previous records for players online.
Heroic Games Launcher for Epic Games on Linux version 1.5.8 is out fixing a critical bug
Have plenty of games on the Epic Games Store? The Heroic Games Launcher continues maturing to allow you to download and play them on Linux through a native application.
Collabora using AI to enhance VR hand tracking in Monado, the open-source OpenXR runtime
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (XR) is continuing to be a very interesting space with lots of innovation going on and Collabora are at the front of this with Monado, the open source OpenXR runtime.
Reminder: Update your PC info for the next round of statistics updates
This is your once a month reminder to make sure your PC information is correct on your user profiles. A fresh batch of statistics is generated on the 1st of each month.
The Sunday Section - keeping up with some missed Linux and gaming bits
Hello and welcome to another Sunday Section here on GamingOnLinux, pointing out a few bits we wanted to cover across the week but didn't get time to do so. Grab a coffee and get ready for a little light reading across a few subjects.
Absolutely beautiful 2D platformer rogue-lite Astral Ascent confirmed for Linux
Hibernian Workshop are currently developing Astral Ascent, a 2D platformer rogue-lite set in a modern fantasy world and it looks simply marvellous.
PULSAR: Lost Colony gets a brand new campaign in the latest update
PULSAR: Lost Colony is a co-op spaceship simulator where each player assumes the role of a crew member and a whole new campaign just dropped in.
Cross platform Jagged Alliance 2 reimplementation 'Stracciatella' has a new release out
Jagged Alliance 2, the classic tactical RPG continues living in modern times thanks to Jagged Alliance 2 Stracciatella, a cross-platform game engine reimplementation.
Humble Bundle replacing purchase sliders with less generous options
Humble Bundle is currently facing something of a backlash after announcing they will be replacing the sliders on bundle purchases, with two options that are far less generous.
It's your time to Wine with the 6.7 release out now
It's Friday and it's been two weeks so that can only mean one thing! We get to have a little Wine, as a treat.
LudoNarraCon is live showing narrative games with a unique event pack developed on Linux
LudoNarraCon has returned with their continued focus on highlighting some fantastic narrative games. This time they teamed up with developer Popcannibal (Kind Words) to create a special game.
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is delightfully silly short adventure and a must play
Love your short action-adventure games that have the feel of classic Zelda? Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion hits the spot and as a bonus it's completely hilarious.
Jetboard Joust looks frantic and hilarious plus it's coming to Linux
Jetboard Joust, an arcade-style shoot 'em up blended with the hardcore tactical elements found in a lot of modern roguelikes and it's coming along to Linux in May.
Barotrauma gets a colossal update to improve almost every part of the game
Barotrauma, the sci-fi submarine sim I lovingly call a suffering simulator has just had massive Embrace the Abyss upgrade while in Early Access making it better than ever.
Piepacker is a new online multiplayer platform for retro gaming
Another attempt to bring back the glory days of retro games and local multiplayer is here with Piepacker, a browser-based platform for playing the classics with your friends.
- It just keeps getting worse - Firefox to "evolve into a modern AI browser"
- NVIDIA have discontinued Quake II RTX
- Steam Replay is live and notes only 14% "of playtime spent by all Steam users" was for 2025 releases
- GOG formally announce their GOG Patrons subscription donation system
- The results are in - Bullet Heaven moves forward to be an official genre
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