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The Banner Saga For Linux Is Coming Close To A Release

By Liam Dawe,
The Banner Saga developers tweeted out recently that the game is nearing the final stages for Linux! I know quite a few are waiting on it, so I'm happy to relay the news.

Some More Classic Games Are Now On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Thanks to Night Dive Studios we now have a few more real classic games on Steam for Linux. A chance for some younger gamers to relive the experience.

Out There: Ω Edition Space Exploration Adventure Fully Released On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Out There: Ω Edition is a really nice space exploration game with zero combat. It impressed me during the beta, and the final release is now available.

The GOL Nouveau Experiment – Conclusion

By Samsai,
I have now spent two weeks using the open source Nouveau driver on my desktop and I have some results here. Let's see how well Nouveau did for me!

Grass Simulator Fully Released With Linux Support

By Liam Dawe,
April Fools! Wait, this is real? Grass Simulator added Linux support recently, and today they have released the final version.

New Linux Gaming Survey For April

By Segata Sanshiro,
The new GOL survey for April is now available, so please make sure to fill it in if you have the time. The results of the March survey will be published in the next couple of days.

Retro Style Arcade Game 'Pix The Cat' Now Available For Linux On Steam

By flesk,
Pix the Cat is a fast-paced arcade game that draws inspiration from classics like Pac-Man, Snake and Bomberman. Originally released for PS4 and Vita last year, the game was released for Windows in January and is now available for Linux on Steam.

Casual Adventure Game 'Grim Legends 2: Song Of The Dark Swan' Out On Steam, Our Review Of The Game

By flesk,
The latest game in the fantasy hidden object puzzle adventure series Grim Legends was released on Steam for Linux last week. I've played through the game, and here are my thoughts on it.

Star Citizen For Linux Is Being Held Up By Crytek

By Liam Dawe,
In a very recent video from Star Citizen's Chris Roberts, he outlines what's going on with the Linux version, and sadly the news right now isn't too healthy.

The GDC Videos From This Year Are Now Online, Including The Video On The Vulkan API

By Liam Dawe,
While we didn't get a chance to attend GDC due to it being expensive, the videos are now online for all to see. It's good to finally see a high quality video for the Vulkan presentation.

Humble Indie Bundle 14 Is Out, Outlast & Shadow Warrior New To Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Well, I was writing up both Outlast & Shadow warrior, then I checked my twitter feed and...dayam! Outlast & Shadow warrior are both now on Linux and in the brand new Humble Indie Bundle 14, what a day!

AIRLINE TYCOON DELUXE Released On GOG For Linux

By Liam Dawe,
The dated (but still good) simulation game is now available DRM free from GOG. The Linux version only appeared on Steam in December, so GOG are only 4 months later on this one.

Developer Infamous Quests Has Announced Two New Point-And-Click Adventures To Be Released This Year

By flesk,
The developer of the crowd-funded adventure RPG 'Quest for Infamy' recently announced two new projects, which they aim to release by the end of 2015. One is a prequel to 'Quest for Infamy' and the other is the first game in a planned anthology series.

Create A Rad Spaceship In Captain Forever Remix, Now On Linux & Thoughts Thrown In

By Liam Dawe,
Captain Forever Remix is a colourful and fun spaceship action and building game that just released into early access, and I took a look.

Pirates, Vikings, And Knights II Released For Linux, It's Free On Steam

By Liam Dawe,
It's free game Saturday! Pirates, Vikings, and Knights II a free source engine action game to brighten up your weekend.

Spirits of Xanadu, A Creepy Space Adventure Released For Linux, Some Thoughts Thrown In

By Liam Dawe,
Spirits of Xanadu is a creepy mix of exploration and adventure that was just released, and I decided to take an early look to see if it's worth your time.

Out Of The Park Baseball 16, Latest Sports Management Sim Now Available

By BTRE,
The latest instalment in the baseball simulation franchise Out of the Park Baseball was released earlier in the week. It's the first in the franchise to have officially licensed brands and teams, going back over a hundred years of historical seasons, so baseball fans will be able to enjoy playing around with their favourite Major League Baseball teams.

Prepare A New Set Of Pants, Outlast Releases For Linux On Tuesday

By Liam Dawe,
Well there goes my Tuesday night. Outlast, one of the scariest games ever made is releasing for Linux on Tuesday the 31st of March!

GOL Cast: Fending Off Pests and Collecting Biomass in The Mims Beginning

By Samsai,
This game popped up on Steam a while back and immediately caught my attention with it's interesting looking visual style and store page description. Let's see how good it actually is!

Second Nouveau Livestream Starting At 6 PM UTC! [VODs included!]

By Samsai,
Hello, I want to play a game. Maybe a couple actually. Anyways, it's time for our weekly livestream and I'm once again streaming using the Nouveau drivers. Join in for some casual Linux gaming and chatting.