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HEARTBEAT, a monster-filled RPG looks really sweet and it's getting a Linux version

By Liam Dawe,
While it may not arrive for Linux at release, the developer of the sweet looking RPG HEARTBEAT has confirmed their intention to do a Linux build.

The developer of the retro FPS 'DUSK' has confirmed a Linux build is on the way

By Liam Dawe,
While we knew DUSK would be getting a Linux version, it's always good to see confirmation that's up to date and positive.

The Odd Realm to enter Early Access on Steam with Linux support in January

By Liam Dawe,
The Odd Realm, the simulation game where you will lead a group of settlers to a new home is coming to Steam next month.

Battle Royale Tycoon has you designing and building arenas to watch the AI fight

By Liam Dawe,
Now available with Linux support in Early Access, Battle Royale Tycoon flips the hype train upside down and has you building the arena rather than fighting in it.

Humble are doing an 'Indie Mega Week' that's worth a look for some cheap Linux games

By Liam Dawe,
Take the chill off with some toasty new games, now with money off in the Humble Indie Mega Week sale.

The Linux version of Civilization VI has been updated with cross-platform multiplayer support

By BTRE,
Just in time for the holidays, Linux gamers finally have version parity with other platforms. Expect to be able to spend just one more turn playing with friends on other operating systems.

John Romero has announced a free unofficial spiritual successor to The Ultimate DOOM's 4th episode

By Liam Dawe,
John Romero, one of the co-founders of id Software has revealed he's been working on SIGIL, a free megawad for the original 1993 DOOM.

Have graphical distortions in Unity games with NVIDIA? Here's a workaround

By Liam Dawe,
It seems a lot of Unity games upgrading to later versions of Unity are suffering from graphical distortions on Linux with an NVIDIA GPU. There is a workaround available.

The turn-based tactical RPG Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark is coming along nicely

By Liam Dawe,
After a few months in Early Access, the tactical RPG Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark has come along nicely and it's quite impressive.

Mindustry, an open source sandbox Tower Defense game that's a little like Factorio

By Liam Dawe,
Mindustry is a free and open source Tower Defense game that pulls in elements rather similar to Factorio and it seems like it could be quite good.

Unvanquished, the free and open source shooter has a huge new release now out

By Liam Dawe,
After being quiet for some time, the Unvanquished team is back and they have quite a lot to show off in the new release of their free and open source shooter.

Citra, the Nintendo 3DS emulator now has 'Accurate Audio Emulation'

By Liam Dawe,
Citra, the impressive and quickly moving Nintendo 3DS emulator has a new progress report out and it sounds great.

Valve adds even more gamepad support to their latest client beta

By Liam Dawe,
Valve are continuing to support as many devices as possible with a new Steam client beta now available.

Editorial: An open letter to Valve on why they should keep on embracing Linux

By BTRE,
News in the last week, heck, in the last few weeks and months have the potential to shake up the games industry significantly. It certainly may have huge repercussions for Linux gaming. It’s also been a little hard to follow sometimes, so I decided to explain many of the developments of the past few months and put them within an easy-to-understand context.

Grab a glass, the first release candidate for Wine 4.0 is now available

By Liam Dawe,
For those who like to guzzle a glass of the good stuff, Wine 4.0 just got the first release candidate.

NVIDIA driver 415.22 is out for Linux, finally adding Transform Feedback support

By Liam Dawe,
Finally, after waiting for a few months NVIDIA has released a new mainline driver which includes Transform Feedback support.

DiRT 4 is officially coming to Linux, port from Feral Interactive

By Liam Dawe,
Feral Interactive have adjusted their mirrors and put things into high gear with DiRT 4 on the way to Linux.

Blackout, a modern choose your own adventure inspired by World of Darkness, H.P. Lovecraft and Twin Peaks

By Liam Dawe,
Inspired by the likes of World of Darkness, H.P. Lovecraft and Twin Peaks, the choose your own adventure Blackout is coming to Linux.

EmptyEpsilon, a free and open source spaceship bridge sim

By Liam Dawe,
If you like your sci-fi co-op games, EmptyEpsilon might be one to take a look at which is free and open source.

Beyond Blue, the ocean exploration game has new footage out and a dev blog up

By Liam Dawe,
Beyond Blue from E-Line Media is an ocean exploration game due out next year for Linux, it looks impressive and they have some fresh footage out.