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Monado OpenXR runtime for Linux 0.2 out, continues advancing VR

By Liam Dawe,
Collabora have today announced the release of Monado 0.2, their open source OpenXR (VR / AR) runtime for Linux.

The latest RimWorld update opens up more possible paths

By Liam Dawe,
RimWorld was already a deep game, with so much on offer it's easy to get completely sucked into it and now that's going to be even more possible.

Akurra to support Linux without a stretch-goal on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe,
Game developer Jason Newman who is currently crowdfunding Akurra, mentioned here on GOL recently, has decided they no longer need a stretch-goal for Linux support.

Space Grunts 2 is a roguelike with card-based combat out now

By Liam Dawe,
Merging together elements of a card-based deckbuilder with a traditional turn-based roguelike, Space Grunts 2 from Orangepixel has now left Early Access.

Raspberry Pi 4 goes 8GB, plus new 64bit OS

By Liam Dawe,
The highly versatile Raspberry Pi 4 now has a new 8GB model and their official Debian-based operating system has a new 64bit version for you to play with.

Godot Engine editor running in a web browser is now a thing

By Liam Dawe,
Godot Engine just keeps on advancing in new and interesting ways. This free and open source game engine can now be run in a web browser - yes really.

Spacebase Startopia confirmed for launch on October 23

By Liam Dawe,
Realmforge Studios and Kalypso Media have announced that Spacebase Startopia will be launching on October 23.

Path of Exile adds a Vulkan Beta, another step closer to Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Path of Exile, the free to play online action RPG just recently released a huge update that adds in a Beta version of their new Vulkan API rendering system.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius gets a new DLC, major update and Steam Workshop

By Liam Dawe,
Proxy Studios and Slitherine continue supporting Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, with some major news dropping yesterday. They also moved to the Vulkan API last year and we totally missed that.

Historically-accurate WWII adventure Attentat 1942 looking at Linux builds

By Liam Dawe,
Attentat 1942, a historically-accurate adventure about World War 2 from developer Charles Games has recently switched to the Unity game engine and is looking into Linux support.

Darkest Dungeon gets a Free Weekend, Butcher's Circus on Linux later

By Liam Dawe,
Darkest Dungeon got a big free new DLC recently with The Butcher's Circus but it comes with a caveat for Linux gamers.

Total War: WARHAMMER II - The Warden & The Paunch DLC out now on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Feral Interactive announced today that the work has been completed on porting over the Total War: WARHAMMER II - The Warden & The Paunch DLC.

Civilization VI - New Frontier Pass adds Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
After a delay, the first part of the Civilization VI - New Frontier Pass with the Maya & Gran Colombia Pack is now available in the Linux version.

Stadia Pro subscribers get 5 new games on June 1

By Liam Dawe,
Each month, subscribers of the Stadia game streaming service with the Pro tier get free games and in June they're getting an additional five.

A fractured future and a beautiful yet dark style, Resolutiion is out now

By Liam Dawe,
Resolutiion, an absolutely beautiful fast-paced action-adventure from Monolith of Minds and Deck 13 is out now.

Viking strategy game Northgard gets a map editor, Steam Workshop support

By Liam Dawe,
Northgard, the excellent real-time strategy game about warring viking tribes from Shiro Games just got another huge free update to expand what's possible with it.

Onsen Master is a hot spring customer management game

By Liam Dawe,
You've built cities, managed theme parks and run across kitchens to prepare dishes but have you managed a hot spring before? I sure haven't and Onsen Master looks and sounds amusing.

Dungeons of Clay has a wild style and a lot of action

By Liam Dawe,
The latest game from ShotX Studio has been announced with Dungeons of Clay, an ever-changing action-platformer dungeon crawler and it looks great.

Mesa 20.1.0 drivers released

By Liam Dawe,
The latest in open source graphics drivers for Linux has released, with Mesa 20.1.0 now out with tons of changes and improvements everywhere.

Drox Operative 2 gets an action-packed trailer

By Liam Dawe,
Coming soon is Drox Operative 2 from Soldak Entertainment, a starship action RPG with warring alien races, fierce space battles, a dynamic, evolving galaxy.