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Another big SteamVR update is out now, with plenty of Linux fixes for VR enthusiasts

By Liam Dawe, 6 Nov 2019

SteamVR 1.8 is now out of Beta and with it, comes plenty of updates to the whole system with some big audio changes and some good sounding Linux fixes.

The FOSS rendering engine OGRE is being ported to Vulkan

By Liam Dawe, 6 Nov 2019

Some fun news for game developers and the Vulkan ecosystem as another FOSS rendering engine is being ported over to Vulkan.

Looks like Valve could be set to launch something called Steam Cloud Gaming

By Liam Dawe, 6 Nov 2019

We have Google Stadia (soon), PlayStation Now, Xbox Game Streaming, EA's Project Atlas is coming and more but what about Valve with Steam? Well, sounds like Steam Cloud Gaming is coming.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition released with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2019

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition from Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Montréal and Square Enix has been released today with a Linux port available from Feral Interactive. With an included port report.

Microsoft confirm their new Chromium-powered Edge browser is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2019

Not Linux gaming related, sure but still very interesting news. During their Ignite conference, Microsoft confirmed their new Chromium-based Edge browser will release for Linux.

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Fix up some pipes the puzzler game Flux Caves, now temporarily free

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2019

Flux Caves is like playing with a massive set of marbles, only someone came along and pulled a bunch of pieces out and you have to put it back together.

Bridge Constructor Portal is getting a Portal Proficiency DLC where you place the portals

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2019

Bridge Constructor Portal was a surprise highlight when it released in 2017, an unlikely crossover between two completely different games and it worked. Thanks to the positive reception, more is coming with a twist.

EVERSPACE 2 is officially funded and on the way to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2019

After looking a little iffy in the last few days, ROCKFISH Games managed to pull it out of the bag and end up getting over their initial funding goal for their space action adventure EVERSPACE 2.

Vertebreaker, a new pixel-art side-scroller from former Sonic Mania developer Headcannon

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2019

Headcannon might not be a name too familiar to a Linux gaming focused audience but they're quite well-known for helping with Sonic Mania development and they're now making their own game with Vertebreaker.

Road To Nowhere is a free emotionally charged live-action adventure game coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2019

With a style that looks pretty slick, Road To Nowhere seems like it's going to be quite an emotional adventure game. It's planned to be released early next year and it will be free.

Relaxing puzzler Mars Power Industries Deluxe comes to PC and it's out now

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2019

After a successful mobile release, Mars Power Industries Deluxe has arrived on PC with expanded content and Linux support right away.

The latest Zachtronics game MOLEK-SYNTEZ is about making drugs

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2019

This is a welcome surprise, Zachtronics have released another new game into Early Access. MOLEK-SYNTEZ is all about making drugs out of ordinary industrial chemicals.

NVIDIA have released the stable 440.31 driver update for Linux, plus a new Vulkan beta driver

By Liam Dawe, 4 Nov 2019

Following on from the 440.26 beta released last month, NVIDIA have today added a few more changes to it and pushed it out as a stable driver update with version 440.31.

Godot Engine continues advancing Vulkan support, adopts new Code of Conduct

By Liam Dawe, 4 Nov 2019

The team behind the free and open source game engine, Godot Engine, have another progress report to share on Vulkan support coming to Godot Engine 4.0. Plus, they have a new Code of Conduct.

Nebuchadnezzar looks like a beautifully styled classic isometric city builder coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 4 Nov 2019

Seeing Nebuchadnezzar recently gave me a bit of a buzz, a city builder inspired by classics like Pharaoh from Impressions Games which I spent a lot of hours playing in my youth.

Top-down Battle Royale game Geneshift adds Gamepad support, Steam integration and more

By Liam Dawe, 4 Nov 2019

Geneshift: Battle Royale Turbo from Nik Nak Studios continues getting polished up ready for a full release with some big new features being released recently that should hopefully make it even sweeter.

Metroidvania-styled retro adventure game Cathedral is out with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 4 Nov 2019

Decemberborn Interactive recently released Cathedral, a homage to classic 8-bit and 16-bit classics with a large hand-crafted connected world to explore.

Dream Well, a new episodic narrative arcade horror game has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 4 Nov 2019

Halloween has been a gone but don't let that stop you trying out a new horror game, as Dream Well recently released with Linux support.

The upcoming action RPG Bound By Blades now has a Linux demo

By Liam Dawe, 4 Nov 2019

Developer Zeth recently put up a Linux demo of their in-development action RPG, Bound By Blades, which is in need of some testing and feedback.

Proton GE has another new release out with patches for GTA V and lots of updates

By Liam Dawe, 4 Nov 2019

Proton GE, the unofficial and updated build of Proton for Steam Play has another big new release out. To help those who can't wait for Valve/CodeWeavers to update the official Proton or you need some extra fixes.