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Heroic Games Launcher for Epic Games on Linux version 1.5.8 is out fixing a critical bug

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2021

Have plenty of games on the Epic Games Store? The Heroic Games Launcher continues maturing to allow you to download and play them on Linux through a native application.

Collabora using AI to enhance VR hand tracking in Monado, the open-source OpenXR runtime

By Liam Dawe, 26 Apr 2021

Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality (XR) is continuing to be a very interesting space with lots of innovation going on and Collabora are at the front of this with Monado, the open source OpenXR runtime.

Reminder: Update your PC info for the next round of statistics updates

By gamingonlinux, 25 Apr 2021

This is your once a month reminder to make sure your PC information is correct on your user profiles. A fresh batch of statistics is generated on the 1st of each month.

The Sunday Section - keeping up with some missed Linux and gaming bits

By Liam Dawe, 25 Apr 2021

Hello and welcome to another Sunday Section here on GamingOnLinux, pointing out a few bits we wanted to cover across the week but didn't get time to do so. Grab a coffee and get ready for a little light reading across a few subjects.

Absolutely beautiful 2D platformer rogue-lite Astral Ascent confirmed for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2021

Hibernian Workshop are currently developing Astral Ascent, a 2D platformer rogue-lite set in a modern fantasy world and it looks simply marvellous.

PULSAR: Lost Colony gets a brand new campaign in the latest update

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2021

PULSAR: Lost Colony is a co-op spaceship simulator where each player assumes the role of a crew member and a whole new campaign just dropped in.

Cross platform Jagged Alliance 2 reimplementation 'Stracciatella' has a new release out

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2021

Jagged Alliance 2, the classic tactical RPG continues living in modern times thanks to Jagged Alliance 2 Stracciatella, a cross-platform game engine reimplementation.

Humble Bundle replacing purchase sliders with less generous options

By Liam Dawe, 24 Apr 2021

Humble Bundle is currently facing something of a backlash after announcing they will be replacing the sliders on bundle purchases, with two options that are far less generous.

It's your time to Wine with the 6.7 release out now

By Liam Dawe, 23 Apr 2021

It's Friday and it's been two weeks so that can only mean one thing! We get to have a little Wine, as a treat.

LudoNarraCon is live showing narrative games with a unique event pack developed on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 23 Apr 2021

LudoNarraCon has returned with their continued focus on highlighting some fantastic narrative games. This time they teamed up with developer Popcannibal (Kind Words) to create a special game.

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is delightfully silly short adventure and a must play

By Liam Dawe, 23 Apr 2021

Love your short action-adventure games that have the feel of classic Zelda? Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion hits the spot and as a bonus it's completely hilarious.

Jetboard Joust looks frantic and hilarious plus it's coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 23 Apr 2021

Jetboard Joust, an arcade-style shoot 'em up blended with the hardcore tactical elements found in a lot of modern roguelikes and it's coming along to Linux in May.

Barotrauma gets a colossal update to improve almost every part of the game

By Liam Dawe, 23 Apr 2021

Barotrauma, the sci-fi submarine sim I lovingly call a suffering simulator has just had massive Embrace the Abyss upgrade while in Early Access making it better than ever.

Piepacker is a new online multiplayer platform for retro gaming

By Liam Dawe, 23 Apr 2021

Another attempt to bring back the glory days of retro games and local multiplayer is here with Piepacker, a browser-based platform for playing the classics with your friends.

Civilization VI has a final free update 'of the season' hinting at more

By Liam Dawe, 23 Apr 2021

The final free update to Civilization VI is now live although the team appears to be hinting that more may be on the way now the New Frontier Pass is finished.

Jackbox Games have a huge sale, pick up Quiplash FREE and Drawful 2 going international

By Liam Dawe, 23 Apr 2021

In the mood to party? Jackbox Games have what you need with a big Weekend Party Sale going on Steam and you can get a free game for a few days too.

Proton Experimental gets upgraded, Forza Horizon 4 playable and Origin Overlay works

By Liam Dawe, 23 Apr 2021

Valve and their partners CodeWeavers have upgraded Proton Experimental, the special testing version of Proton where the latest special updates come in with some big stuff.

Direct3D 12 to Vulkan layer VKD3D-Proton 2.3 is out with early DirectX Raytracing support

By Liam Dawe, 22 Apr 2021

Even more progress towards having a layer that will translate Direct3D 12 nicely over to Vulkan, as the VKD3D-Proton project just had a fresh release out.

FMOD Studio 2.02 is out along with native Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 22 Apr 2021

Enabling even more developers to work directly from Linux, FMOD Studio 2.02 has been released which includes (amongst other things) native support for Linux.

Ubuntu 21.04 is out now with Wayland by default and a new dark theme

By Liam Dawe, 22 Apr 2021

Continuing the gradual improvements towards the next LTS (Long Term Support) release, Ubuntu 21.04 is officially out now to bring some of the latest enhancements to the popular Linux distribution.