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Insurgency: Sandstorm will have a delayed Linux (and Mac) release, story-campaign cancelled for now

By Liam Dawe,
Insurgency: Sandstorm the newest FPS game from New World Interactive is now entering a closed-alpha phase. The sad news is that Linux (and Mac) will see a delayed release.

Frantic shooter 'Monsters and Monocles' has improved a lot, lock and load your crumpet cannon

By Liam Dawe,
It's been a while since I said anything about the frantic shooter Monsters and Monocles and it turns out that it's improved a lot since the initial release.

GOG adds another classic game 'Death Gate' with a Linux version

By Liam Dawe,
GOG have rescued another classic game, this time it's Death Gate and it comes with a Linux version wrapped up with DOSBox.

Task Force is a tactical third-person Unreal Engine 4 shooter coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Sometimes, late at night, I endlessly browse the internet to find Linux games worth covering. I don't always find something, but last night I came across the tactical third-person shooter Task Force.

An interview with the developer of space sim Helium Rain who says ‘Linux gaming is alive and well’

By Liam Dawe,
I love space, I love how mysterious and dangerous it is and to be able to fly around in a game like Helium Rain is fantastic. I decided to have a chat with the developer and they’re very positive about Linux gaming.

The 'Humble Staff Picks Bundle: Scribble' seems like a nice deal for Linux gamers

By Liam Dawe,
If you're in the mood to pick up some cheap games the Humble Staff Picks Bundle: Scribble is now available and it has a few Linux games.

A Linux version of open-world RPG 'Seven: The Days Long Gone' is a realistic option

By Liam Dawe,
Early last month we posted an article about the developer of Seven: The Days Long Gone asking on Steam about future platforms for the game, it seems they've taken note of all the requests for a Linux version.

In 'Ruggnar' you control a dwarf with a candle-hat searching for treasure

By Liam Dawe,
Ruggnar is a rather sweet looking platformer about a dwarf in a candle-hat searching for treasure and it has Linux support.

Retro-inspired FPS 'DUSK' should still come to Linux after the main launch

By Liam Dawe,
Back in August last year I mentioned the retro-inspired FPS 'DUSK' and how it may come to Linux. In the latest update, it seems it's still planned!

Free to play multiplayer shooter 'BRAIN / OUT' adds special missions in the latest update

By Liam Dawe,
Don't be scared of trying BRAIN / OUT due to it being free to play, I was actually quite impressed with it when I tried it a while ago. This new game mode adds in some more variety to the gameplay.

Free to play vehicle-based MMO 'Road Dogs' adds Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
I really don't quite know what to make of Road Dogs, but this free to play MMO recently added Linux support.

The Steam Hardware Survey for December 2017 shows a reasonable increase for Linux

By Liam Dawe,
The Linux market share on Steam has bounced backed a little in the latest Steam Hardware Survey for December 2017.

A new test build of OpenRA is out, with the full Dune 2000 Harkonnen campaign

By Liam Dawe,
OpenRA is a fantastic game engine, which enables you to play Command & Conquer, Command & Conquer: Red Alert and Dune 2000 on Linux. The latest test release is rather nice too.

State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem is a cartoon-styled shoot 'em up that's super cheap and fun

By Liam Dawe,
Do you like blowing things up? How about blowing things up in a cartoon-like setting? Tons of weapons? Tons of enemies? State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem seems to have it all.

Small Talk looks incredibly trippy and it's coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe,
I have no idea how to describe the game Small Talk, mainly as there's very little information on it. They released a trailer that makes it look like a rather trippy experience.

'Indivisible' an action-packed RPG from the Skullgirls creator will be on Linux at launch

By Liam Dawe,
Indivisible is a new action-packed RPG from the Skullgirls creator and they've confirmed it will be on Linux at launch.

3D action and adventure RPG 'Little Devil Inside' will come to Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Here's one from a while ago we missed completely! Little Devil Inside is a 3D action and adventure RPG and it's coming to Linux.

Valve hands out VAC bans for having 'catbot' in your Linux username (updated: they're not)

By Liam Dawe,
Happy New Year! Let's start 2018 with a bit of a joke shall we: Knock Knock. Who's there? Catbot. Banned. (Post updated)

Some reflections on radv, the first open source Vulkan driver for AMD GPUs

By BTRE,
With recent commits that fix bugs and allow newer Vega cards to pass tests for official conformance, development for radv continues apace. It’s a good time to look back and talk about just how far the driver has come in such a short time.

Wine 3.0 RC4 is now available, more glorious bug fixes

By Liam Dawe,
As expected, another Wine 3.0 release candidate is available today with RC4 bringing in more bug fixes.