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0 A.D. Open Source Strategy Game Has A New & Faster Pathfinder

By Liam Dawe,
0 A.D. is easily one of the most beautiful open source games around, but it has been plagued by poor performance. Hopefully this new and faster pathfinder is a step towards a rock solid game.

Civilization V Now Supports Steam Workshop On Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Civilization V is already a pretty massive game, and now even more so thanks to the continued support from Aspyr Media. Civ V now supports mods thanks to Steam Workshop on Linux.

CRYENGINE 3.8.1 Adds Official OpenGL & Linux Support

By Liam Dawe,
Today is already a good day, you can now add CRYENGINE to the official list of game engines that support Linux, so here's to hoping more games can come over.

Ambient Physics Platformer 'NightSky' Now On Steam For Linux

By flesk,
Developer and publisher Nicalis, Inc. has made an improved version of the popular physics platformer available on Steam for Linux.

Shadow Warrior 2 FPS Gameplay Videos, Looks Insane, Will Be On Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Shadow Warrior 2 was quite a surprise to be confirmed for Linux, especially after we only gained the first instalment recently. Thanks to E3, some gameplay videos have surfaced that makes it looks crazy good.

Alienware Show Off Their SteamOS Steam Machine, Looking Very Positive, More Games To Come

By Liam Dawe,
After Alienware originally shipped out a Windows-based Steam Machine the Alienware Alpha, we now have them showing off and talking up their real SteamOS Steam Machine. We captured a great quote about new games to come too.

NeonXSZ, The Early Access 6DoF Twitch Shooter, Gets Major 'Content Complete' Update.

By Paul F,
Having been on Steam's Early Access program for nearly a year, Intravenous Software has released their latest patch bringing NeonXSZ up to 'content complete' status.

Sci-fi Colony Sim Builder 'RimWorld' Alpha 11 Released, New Trailer To Show It Off

By Liam Dawe,
RimWorld is the surprisingly awesome colony building sim from Ludeon Studios and Tynan Sylvester, and it has a big new alpha. The new trailer isn't half bad too.

Dota 2 Reborn Launches Without Linux Support

By Liam Dawe,
In a move that I find rather odd, Valve has launched their first Source 2 game without Linux support.

Steam Hit A New Record During The Summer Sale

By Liam Dawe,
Don’t let anyone tell you PC gaming is dying, well Steam isn’t at least. Steam hit a new all-time high for concurrent users online.

Sony Is Creating A List Of Crowdfunding Projects To Gauge Interest

By FutureSuture,
In an interview with Endgadget, Sony discusses how Shenmue on Kickstarter came to be and future plans to gauge interest and fund intellectual properties via the help of Kickstarter. This, once again, prompts the discussion of whether the Linux community should do the same.

The Next Penelope, A Fast-Paced Racer, Reviewed

By BTRE,
Greek Mythology and futuristic racing might not be the most evident combination out there but The Next Penelope challenges players to rethink the obvious.

'Indie Island' DLC Available As Free Upgrade To Casual Survival Adventure 'Dyscourse'

By flesk,
Indie Island is the free DLC to Dyscourse where 10 well-known indie developers are stranded on a desert island.

Official Trailer Released For Upcoming Stealth Game 'Twin Souls: The Path of Shadows'

By flesk,
Twin Souls: The Path of Shadows is an upcoming third-person stealth game where you control an undead assassin.

Point-And-Click Adventure Game 'The Perils of Man' Now Available On Steam For Linux

By flesk,
The Perils of Man is a traditional point-and-click adventure game with time travel, created by LucasArts veteran Bill Tiller and writer and game designer Gene Mocsy in collaboration with IF Games.

XCOM 2 Gameplay Shown During E3, Linux Port Still Really Happening

By Liam Dawe,
IGN with their paid-for exclusives on XCOM 2 is annoying, but we will have to make the best of what we can get here. XCOM 2 looks good in this first video, and it's getting me excited.

GOL Cast: Escaping The Surveillance State In Neon Struct

By Samsai,
Some time ago Minor Key Games published their political stealth action thriller Neon Struct. I think we better cover this game before the big brother comes and censors us.

The Funding Crowd 47

By muntdefems,
It's been already three weeks since our last article, so it's time for a new issue of The Funding Crowd, the 47th!

Fallout 4 And Steam Machine Release Dates A Coincidence? Yes, Probably.

By Segata Sanshiro,
In case you've been living under a rock recently, Bethesda have announced Fallout 4 with the release date on 10 November. Some observant people out there may have noticed that this is also the release date for Steam Machines.

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved Content Update Now On Linux

By BTRE,
After several months' delay, the fun twin-stick shooter Geometry Wars 3 has seen its meaty “Evolved” free update finally arrive on Linux.