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Manjaro and Slimbook team up for the Slimbook Hero Linux gaming laptop

By Liam Dawe,
So not only are Manjaro teaming up with Orange Pi for the Orange Pi Neo gaming handheld, they're also working with Slimbook for the new Manjaro Slimbook Hero gaming laptop.

No Man's Sky Omega Update arrives with a Free Weekend and lots new

By Liam Dawe,
Even though Hello games are now working on their open-world survival game Light No Fire, they're not quite done with No Man's Sky just yet with the Omega Update.

Apple M1 gets OpenGL 4.6 and OpenGL ES 3.2 support on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Developer Alyssa Rosenzweig announced in a blog post that support for the Apple M1 has been improved, with the latest updates bringing full conformant OpenGL 4.6 on the M1.

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 adding EA AntiCheat, breaking it on Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe,
It's only a matter of time before more and more EA published games move over to EA Anti-Cheat, and now Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 is set to get it.

Get a whole lot of classic Capcom games in this Humble Bundle

By Liam Dawe,
Here's a good way to build up a whole lot of games with the Capcom Cup: Fighters & Arcade Classics Pack from Humble Bundle. Featuring some top games.

Helldivers 2 rated Playable for Steam Deck by Valve

By Smellbringer,
Helldivers 2 is the bug-squashing sensation that's sweeping the nation. Skyrocketing to popularity in a way that the first Helldivers could only dream of. And now Valve has given it a Steam Deck rating.

Grab a free copy of FlatOut during the GOG Love at First Pixel sale

By Liam Dawe,
GOG are running their own little Valentine's Day promotion with the Love at First Pixel sale, plus you can grab a free copy of FlatOut.

Cultist Simulator gets much improved Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe,
Cultist Simulator was already Steam Deck Verified with Native Linux support but Weather Factory have put out a brand new update, which aims to improve it even further.

Paradox confirm no Linux support for Prison Architect 2 but investigating Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Prison Architect 2 from Double Eleven and Paradox Interactive was recently revealed with an entirely new look, and while the original has full Native Linux support, the sequel will not.

Check out the demo for Silence of the Siren a rich sci-fi strategy game

By Liam Dawe,
From the same team that created Project Hospital, the next game from Oxymoron Games is a sci-fi strategy game called Silence of the Siren and there's now a public demo you can try.

DOSBox Staging 0.81.0 out now with new CRT shaders and lots of graphics improvements

By Liam Dawe,
DOSBox Staging is a modern continuation of DOSBox with advanced features and modern development practices, giving you the great compatibility of classic games with plenty of extras. A new release is available with DOSBox Staging 0.81.0 and it brings with it quite a number of changes to improve a whole lot of games.

Steam Next Fest 2024 was the biggest for Valve and game devs yet

By Liam Dawe,
Valve announced the top 50 most played game demos from Steam Next Fest 2024, and as it turns out this was the biggest Steam Next Fest event Valve has run so far.

Fortune Avenue is a new take on a Monopoly-like experience

By Liam Dawe,
Binogure Studio (City Game Studio) recently announced Fortune Avenue, their own take on a Monopoly-like experience that will enter Early Access this year.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with this Bloody Sale

By Smellbringer,
Whether we're celebrating with loved ones or just staying home alone, Valentines Day is a special day.

Dead Island 2 hits Steam in April - grab Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition free

By Liam Dawe,
Dambuster Studios / Deep Silver have announced that Dead Island 2 is finally coming to Steam on April 22nd, ending the Epic Exclusive time. Plus get a limited-time freebie.

Baldur's Gate 3 hits over half a million Steam user reviews - ranked 19th most popular

By Liam Dawe,
Baldur's Gate 3 from Larian Studios has managed to hit a mark not many games do, as it's crossed over the half a million mark on Steam for user reviews with an Overwhelmingly Positive rating overall.

The latest Godot Engine 2023 showreel shows an impressive variety of games

By Liam Dawe,
Godot Engine continues to grow in popularity, and the quality of the games being made with it year after year just keep improving. The latest official Godot showreel is out now.

Geometry Survivor is a little Geometry Wars and a bit Vampire Survivors

By Liam Dawe,
Yes, it continues! The survivor-like bullet-heaven mashup has gained another. Geometry Survivor releases February 21st and should be on the radar of anyone who loved the classic Geometry Wars.

Pesticide Not Required blends Vampire Survivors with Atomicrops

By Liam Dawe,
There's clearly no stopping the rise of games designed like Vampire Survivors, and as usual they keep hooking their teeth into me. The latest is Pesticide Not Required, combining Vampire Survivors with Atomicrops.

Funday Games plan to get Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor bumped to Steam Deck Verified

By Liam Dawe,
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor launches in Early Access tomorrow (February 14th) and it has now been given a Steam Deck Playable rating. The good news is the developer, Funday Games, plan to improve on that.