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The Jackbox Party Pack 6 now has a release date and pre-orders are open


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In the mood to party? Need a fresh set of amusing games to entertain your guests with? Good news everyone! The Jackbox Party Pack 6 is releasing quite soon.

Testing the Gioteck WX-4 Wireless gamepad on Linux, pretty good for the price


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Always on the look out for new hardware that's good and cheap, I recently came across the Gioteck WX-4 Wireless gamepad.

Mindustry the Factorio-like tower-defense game is now on Steam


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Oh no, this is going to be very bad for my free time. It was bad enough with Factorio having a huge update recently and now Mindustry is available on Steam.

An update on the status of Linux support for the sci-fi RPG 'Encased' now it's in Early Access


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After a successful crowdfunding campaign in October last year, the sci-fi RPG Encased is now on Steam and GOG in Early Access. Here's an update on when we might see Linux support.

The WWI FPS 'Tannenberg' is free to play this weekend, plus all M2H games on sale


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If you've really wanted to try the WWI FPS Tannenberg you're in luck, it's free to download and play for a few days plus it's on sale along side other games from M2H.

OFF GRID, a game about stealth and hacking the planet is delayed into 2020


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OFF GRID from developer Semaeopus is a very promising game about sneaking around and hacking everything. After a successful Kickstarter campaign in November last year it's progressing nicely.

What's that? Another Steam Client Beta update? With a Linux platform filter? Yes it is


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Valve have released the fourth Beta update for the Steam Client since the new Library design dropped and it's a good one.

Quirky looking 3D indie action-RPG 'Insignificant' planned to release for Linux next month


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An action RPG where you're three inches tall, surviving in a world made for Humans? That's what's going on in Insignificant, launching on October 8 with Linux support.

Monster Sanctuary's first content update is up with a female character option, mounting mobs and more


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Monster Sanctuary from Moi Rai Games and Team17 Digital hasn't been in Early Access for long but they're already putting out a big update to expand this creature catching metroidvania.

Fantasy turn-based tactics game with dynamic environments 'Fort Triumph' has a massive upgrade


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In my book, the more games that attempt XCOM-styled combat the better. Fort Triumph is one that does it, only it's pushing things even further with the dynamic environments and the fantasy setting.

Astro Golf, a simple and relaxing game about shooting some balls in space


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After spending tons of time with Factorio recently, I needed something that used a little less brainpower to relax with and Astro Golf is a game that fits perfectly.

Dynamic physics 3D platformer 'Crumble' has a fresh demo available with very varied levels


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Roll around as a ball with a loose tongue you use as a swing in Crumble, now with a much updated demo available to try.

The massive overhaul for Factorio is now live for everyone, get ready to build big


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After first releasing the test builds for Factorio 0.17 around half a year ago, the team at Wube Software have now finished it up enough to let everyone have it.

Mesa 19.2 released to push open source graphics drivers


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A few months after the last release, Mesa 19.2 is officially available today pushing open source GPU drivers to new heights.

GOG are giving away Freespace 2 in their Interstellar Sale with some good discounts on too


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GOG have another interesting sale going on as well as Freespace 2 going free for the next 48 hours, don't miss out!

Looks like the grand strategy space game AI War 2 could release in October


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AI War 2, the space grand strategy game currently in Early Access being developed by Arcen Games is looking close to a full release in October.

Fairy metroidvania inspired by Slavic myths, Catmaze, adds Linux support


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Ready for your next Metroidvania? Catmaze, a game inspired by Slavic myths is now officially supported and available on Linux as of earlier this week.

Broken Lines will bring a story-driven tactical RPG in an alternative WW2 setting to Linux


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With quite good looking graphics and gameplay that has me wanting to see more, Broken Lines could be a good tactical RPG for Linux and it's releasing later this year.

The very unique block breaking shoot 'em up Sky Racket has a release date


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Releasing on October 22nd, Sky Racket is a shoot 'em up that's also a bit like Arkanoid/Breakout. A strange mix but it works well!

Wild West styled city builder Depraved has left Early Access


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A city builder with survival elements and a Wild West theme? Sign me up! Depraved just recently left Early Access.