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Start from the bottom and rise to the top in Wizard of Legend, out with same-day Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
You're a Wizard ha...oh wrong thing. Wizard of Legend combines fast-paced dungeon crawling with dynamic magic-fuelled combat and it's now out.

The Humble Hooked on Multiplayer 2018 Bundle has Besiege & Rocket League for cheap

By Liam Dawe,
Sadly, not all games in the the Humble Hooked on Multiplayer 2018 Bundle are on Linux but there's still some goodies!

Punch your way to the top in Spartan Fist, released with same-day Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Spartan Fist, the first-person puncher from Glass Bottom Games is out today with Linux support and it’s bloody glorious. Literally so, I’ve spent hours in this one punching people with various special fists and it just doesn’t get boring. Fists will fly, heads will roll.

If you want to see the rhythm-music platformer Runner3 on Linux, they need to see demand for it

By Liam Dawe,
Did you enjoy the previous Runner games or the BIT.TRIP games? Runner3 could come to Linux if the developer sees enough demand.

Valve continue to make VR easier with their new SteamVR Input system

By Liam Dawe,
Valve have expanded their VR support, with the introduction of their SteamVR Input system which is very much like what they've done for gamepads in the main Steam client.

Broforce, one of the best action platformers ever just got a nice performance patch

By Liam Dawe,
Honestly, Broforce is a ridiculously good time for all involved while playing it. It just got a decent performance patch too.

mod.io is a new open API for cross-platform Steam Workshop-like mod support

By Liam Dawe,
This is really interesting. The guys behind Indie DB and Mod DB have announced mod.io, a new cross-platform API to give any game Steam Workshop-like mod support.

Horizon Chase Turbo is a super smooth and fun retro-inspired racer, now out with Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Honestly, I'm amazed games like Horizon Chase Turbo are still made. A retro-inspired racer that's not only super smooth, but damn fun too.

A Linux build of Phoenix Point is due within a day, main release delayed

By Liam Dawe,
Phoenix Point, the new strategy game from Snapshot Games, the studio which includes the legendary Julian Gollop will have a Linux build available within a day and the main release has been delayed.

Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! now has a Linux version on GOG

By Liam Dawe,
Need some Larry in your life? GOG have just put up a Linux download for Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!

Hyperspace Dogfights is a chaotic, challenging and fun jet-combat game that's now out

By Liam Dawe,
Hyperspace Dogfights from developer Sleeper Games is a fantastic mix of chaotic jet-combat fun and it's out with same-day Linux support.

Odium To the Core is a musical single-button game that will challenge your clicking finger

By Liam Dawe,
No flapping birds to be found here, as the single-button musical game Odium To the Core oozes style and it certainly can be challenging.

Last Epoch is an RPG well worth supporting on Kickstarter, it's now fully funded

By Liam Dawe,
With only a couple of days left to go, the Kickstarter for the RPG Last Epoch has just managed to scrape by to get fully funded and their demo has seen a few good updates.

The Linux version of squad based Roguelike 'Steam Marines' has nearly become profitable

By Liam Dawe,
It's taken quite a while, but it seems the Linux version of squad based roguelike Steam Marines has nearly become profitable.

Valve are paying hackers for finding security flaws, plus a website refresh teased top secret games

By Liam Dawe,
Valve seem to be pretty serious about increasing the security of their services, as it turns out they've been paying hackers for finding flaws. They also updated their company website recently, which mentions some secret games.

Ships, choices and gods – some more thoughts on Pillars of Eternity II

By BTRE,
Pillars of Eternity II released earlier this week and I was only able to share some basic thoughts about the experience. Now, with more time sunk into the game I have a more nuanced perspective I can talk about.

Vulkan layer for Direct3D 11 & Wine 'DXVK' updated with fixes for Dark Souls 3, Overwatch & more

By Liam Dawe,
DXVK is such an incredible project to bring Direct3D 11 support to Wine using Vulkan and another exciting release is now out.

The open-world RPG 'Smoke and Sacrifice' is currently not coming to Linux, despite reports saying it will

By Liam Dawe,
Sad news, as the great looking open-world narrative RPG 'Smoke and Sacrifice' is currently not coming to Linux.

Rocket League to get a new arena and music later this month, cross-platform parties due this summer & more

By Liam Dawe,
Looks like there's a lot going on with Rocket League at the moment and some of it sounds pretty darn exciting.

Shoot 'em up Hyper Sentinel, a love-letter to Uridium is officially released with Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Have fond memories of Uridium? Love shoot 'em ups? Hyper Sentinel is now out and it's pretty damn good.