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The Linux and gaming Sunday round-up paper

By Liam Dawe, 29 Sep 2019

Another week has passed already? There's simply not enough time in the week! Since we slow right down during the weekend to get a little downtime ready to be fresh for another week, here's some interesting bits for Sunday reading.

DXVK 1.4.1 is out fixing issues with Batman: Arkham City, Hitman 2 and Ni no Kuni Remastered

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

The fresh releases just don't stop rolling off the production line recently. Developer Philip Rebohle announced the DXVK 1.4.1 update tonight to clear up some issues from the recent big release.

Wine 4.17 is out with new Mono, support for DXTn compressed textures and more

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

Another Friday another tasty Wine development release is out with Wine 4.17, no pun this week as the bottle has run dry. What's with that blanc look on your face?

Chiaki, an open source PlayStation 4 Remote Play client is out and it works on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

Streaming is all the rage now right? How about streaming your PlayStation 4 to your Linux box using Chiaki, a new open source Remote Play client.

The absolutely crazy Streets of Rogue is now available on GOG

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

If you prefer to pick up your gaming fix from the DRM-free store GOG, you're in luck again. One of the best games all year, Streets of Rogue, is now available there too.

Valve are expanding Steam Remote Play with defaults for popular games and a new API

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

Steam Remote Play (previously in-home streaming), the feature of Steam that allows you to stream a game from one PC to another device sure is handy and Valve are giving it a bit more of a push now.

Lovecraftian horror RPG Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones has launched

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

With Linux support same-day as promised, Cultic Games and 1C Entertainment have launched their lovecraftian themed horror RPG named Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones.

The Jackbox Party Pack 6 now has a release date and pre-orders are open

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

In the mood to party? Need a fresh set of amusing games to entertain your guests with? Good news everyone! The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is releasing quite soon.

Testing the Gioteck WX-4 Wireless gamepad on Linux, pretty good for the price

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

Always on the look out for new hardware that's good and cheap, I recently came across the Gioteck WX-4 Wireless gamepad.

Mindustry the Factorio-like tower-defense game is now on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

Oh no, this is going to be very bad for my free time. It was bad enough with Factorio having a huge update recently and now Mindustry is available on Steam.

An update on the status of Linux support for the sci-fi RPG 'Encased' now it's in Early Access

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

After a successful crowdfunding campaign in October last year, the sci-fi RPG Encased is now on Steam and GOG in Early Access. Here's an update on when we might see Linux support.

The WWI FPS 'Tannenberg' is free to play this weekend, plus all M2H games on sale

By Liam Dawe, 27 Sep 2019

If you've really wanted to try the WWI FPS Tannenberg you're in luck, it's free to download and play for a few days plus it's on sale along side other games from M2H.

OFF GRID, a game about stealth and hacking the planet is delayed into 2020

By Liam Dawe, 26 Sep 2019

OFF GRID from developer Semaeopus is a very promising game about sneaking around and hacking everything. After a successful Kickstarter campaign in November last year it's progressing nicely.

What's that? Another Steam Client Beta update? With a Linux platform filter? Yes it is

By Liam Dawe, 26 Sep 2019

Valve have released the fourth Beta update for the Steam Client since the new Library design dropped and it's a good one.

Quirky looking 3D indie action-RPG 'Insignificant' planned to release for Linux next month

By Liam Dawe, 26 Sep 2019

An action RPG where you're three inches tall, surviving in a world made for Humans? That's what's going on in Insignificant, launching on October 8 with Linux support.

Monster Sanctuary's first content update is up with a female character option, mounting mobs and more

By Liam Dawe, 26 Sep 2019

Monster Sanctuary from Moi Rai Games and Team17 Digital hasn't been in Early Access for long but they're already putting out a big update to expand this creature catching metroidvania.

Fantasy turn-based tactics game with dynamic environments 'Fort Triumph' has a massive upgrade

By Liam Dawe, 26 Sep 2019

In my book, the more games that attempt XCOM-styled combat the better. Fort Triumph is one that does it, only it's pushing things even further with the dynamic environments and the fantasy setting.

Astro Golf, a simple and relaxing game about shooting some balls in space

By Liam Dawe, 26 Sep 2019

After spending tons of time with Factorio recently, I needed something that used a little less brainpower to relax with and Astro Golf is a game that fits perfectly.

Dynamic physics 3D platformer 'Crumble' has a fresh demo available with very varied levels

By Liam Dawe, 26 Sep 2019

Roll around as a ball with a loose tongue you use as a swing in Crumble, now with a much updated demo available to try.

The massive overhaul for Factorio is now live for everyone, get ready to build big

By Liam Dawe, 25 Sep 2019

After first releasing the test builds for Factorio 0.17 around half a year ago, the team at Wube Software have now finished it up enough to let everyone have it.