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Lightweight Linux distribution for retro gaming Lakka 3.0 is out now

By Liam Dawe, 24 May 2021

Lakka is a lightweight Linux distribution that transforms a small computer into a full blown retrogaming console, and it's the official RetroArch Linux distribution. Good for the Raspberry Pi and other small devices.

A possible light at the end of the tunnel for GPU shortages thanks to Ethereum

By Liam Dawe, 24 May 2021

Ethereum, the stupidly popular cryptocurrency is moving from a Proof-of-Work model which needs powerful machines to a Proof-of-Stake method which will cut actual electrical power use dramatically and need less computing power to work with.

Talking Point: how about a monthly Steam Game Pass from Valve

By Liam Dawe, 23 May 2021

Subscriptions, they're everywhere and more seem to appear all the time. So, what IF Valve were to announce their own Steam Game Pass to give you access to a great many games?

Sunday Section - May 23, another round-up of Linux and gaming topics

By Liam Dawe, 23 May 2021

It's time for the Sunday Section once again here on GamingOnLinux, going over some Linux gaming topics and other miscellaneous Linux topics we missed recently.

The wonderful papercraft styled RPG 'Wildermyth' leaves Early Access on June 15

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2021

Worldwalker Games have confirmed recently that Wildermyth, an absolutely brilliant papercraft styled RPG will hit the big 1.0 on June 15 when it leaves Early Access.

The ace arcade action-puzzler Petal Crash has a huge free upgrade out with 70 more puzzles

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2021

Smash blocks together and watch the fireworks in Petal Crash, a really fantastic action-arcade puzzler that's been far to overlook and now it's bigger than ever.

Notable developer from The Dark Mod team passes away

By Hythlodaeus, 22 May 2021

Grayman, a key team member of the standalone free and open source stealth game The Dark Mod has passed away.

Days Gone makes with the working on Linux with Proton Experimental

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2021

Proton Experimental does it again! Want to play the new Windows release of the previously PlayStation exclusive Days Gone right on your Linux box? Now you can.

Get ready for a busy weekend testing as Wine 6.9 is out now - nice

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2021

The latest and greatest from the Wine hackers is out now with the nice Wine 6.9 development release going out.

Inmates will be petting dogs in the upcoming Prison Architect: Second Chances expansion

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

Releasing on June 16, Paradox and Double Eleven confirmed today that Prison Architect: Second Chances is the next expansion for the prison building sim allowing you more ways to rehabilitate inmates.

Crusader Kings III gets a first major expansion with the Royal Court

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

Due out sometime later this year, Crusader Kings III: Royal Court has been announced today as the first major expansion to the epic role-playing strategy game from Paradox.

Paradox Interactive finally announces the hotly anticipated Victoria 3

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

Paradox fans have been screaming for it for a long time and they've finally gone and done it, Victoria 3 is official and it's coming but no release date yet.

Them's Fightin' Herds looks better than ever with the HD upgrade out now

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

Them's Fightin' Herds is a wonderful fighting game that came to Linux officially recently, and with the 2.1.0 update that's out now it looks graphically better than ever.

Mighty Goose looks like a stupidly entertaining colourful run and gun game

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

Mighty Goose from Blastmode, MP2 Games and PLAYISM was announced recently ready for release on June 5. It looks incredible and it will be supported on Linux.

Reverse engineered PlayStation classic Driver 2 reimplementation has a Beta out now

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

Originally PlayStation exclusive and later ported to the Game Boy Advanced, Driver 2 lives on again with the REDRIVER2 game engine reimplementation project.

Entroware bring the Proteus Linux laptop with Intel Xe, a big screen and long battery life

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

Need some new hardware in your life? How about a powerful laptop, that's designed for getting everything you need done while on the go? UK-based Entroware have announced the latest refresh of the Proteus Linux laptop with Intel Xe.

Fast-paced sci-fi arena-styled FPS Viscerafest has entered Early Access and looks great

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

Viscerafest from Acid Man Games, Fire Plant Games and 1C Entertainment is a nostalgic trip through fast-paced FPS goodness that you don't want to miss out on.

Sci-fi action-RPG Beyond Mankind launches with Linux support this August

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

Looking like it's from the early 2000s, Beyond Mankind might be an interesting sci-fi action adventure coming from the team behind the Viking Conquest DLC for Mount & Blade.

Roguelite village-builder Kainga: Seeds of Civilization sounds unusual and has Linux plans

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

After a village building game that really does try to be a bit different? You may want to keep an eye on the upcoming Kainga: Seeds of Civilization.

Multiple Paradox titles free to play this weekend along with a big sale for PDXCON

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2021

Paradox are running another PDXCON from today for the weekend, where we expect a new strategy game to be announced. To get things going Stellaris, Surviving Mars and Cities: Skylines are free to play for the weekend on Steam and a big sale is on.