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Doom (2016) could have been on Linux, id Software made a Linux version sound easy to do

By Liam Dawe,
Doom 2016 supports Vulkan and at GDC this year developers from id Software talked a little about it, including how easy a Linux version could have been.

Turn-based RPG Ash of Gods: Redemption is now out with day-1 Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
For those in need of a good story game with turn-based battles and RPG elements, Ash of Gods: Redemption is now out with day-1 Linux support.

Robocraft Royale could see Linux support if their release goes well

By Liam Dawe,
Robocraft Royale, a new Battle Royale game from Freejam (the makers of Robocraft) may see Linux support if all goes well.

AMD has announced 'Radeon-Rays' an open source ray tracing SDK using Vulkan

By Liam Dawe,
Ray tracing seems to be all the rage at GDC this year, so AMD has announced Radeon-Rays, an open source ray tracing SDK.

The rather relaxing clicker 'Lazy Galaxy' is now out of Early Access

By Liam Dawe,
Clicker games are strange, I've never really been into them and then Lazy Galaxy came along to make me think again.

Streets of Rogue Alpha 47 released more with more disasters making it even more hilarious

By Liam Dawe,
Probably one of the most entertaining Early Access games around, Streets of Rogue is now even better with Alpha 47 adding in more disasters.

Try to out-drink Satan in Afterparty, the new game from the developer of Oxenfree

By Liam Dawe,
Afterparty, from the developer of Oxenfree is a game about two recently deceased friends stuck in Hell, however they might be able to escape if they out-drink Satan.

Rocket League 'Tournaments' update releases on April 3rd

By Liam Dawe,
A rather exciting update to Rocket League is on the way, giving you the ability to run your own tournaments.

Contain a crisis on a colonization ship in story-based puzzle game 'Algo Bot', now on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Always on the look-out for new games, today I came across Algo Bot. A story-based puzzle game where you're trying to contain a crisis on a colonization ship. It looks like quite a treat for fans of puzzle games, especially since it pulls in aspects of programming.

F1 2015 is currently free to grab, F1 2017 has a free weekend plus a sale

By Liam Dawe,
Eyes on the road racing fans, as F1 2015 is currently going free to grab a permanent copy and F1 2017 has a free weekend with sale.

Another Surviving Mars patch is out, fixing loading saves on Linux and more

By Liam Dawe,
Another Surviving Mars patch is out to keep polishing the game with bug fixes and some minor improvements to make it an even better experience overall.

Maniac Mansion lives again on GOG, with a Linux download thanks to ScummVM

By Liam Dawe,
GOG have revived another classic, this time we have Maniac Mansion, the 1987 adventure from Lucasfilm Games.

Brutal action shooter 'RUINER' might finally arrive on Linux in April

By Liam Dawe,
RUINER, the brutal action shooter from Reikon Games night finally arrive on Linux in April it seems.

Pizza Connection 3 is out with day-1 Linux support, some initial thoughts

By Liam Dawe,
Pizza Connection 3, the simulation and management game from Gentlymad Studios and Assemble Entertainment is now out with Linux support.

Avenge the death of your friends and family in the beat 'em up 9 Monkeys of Shaolin

By Liam Dawe,
9 Monkeys of Shaolin is a new beat 'em up from Sobaka Studio and Buka Entertainment where you take control of a simple Chinese fisherman who is out to avenge the death of his friends and family.

3D Realms & Voidpoint's Build engine shooter Ion Maiden is now on GOG

By Liam Dawe,
For those who were wanting to get in on the retro action found in 3D Realms & Voidpoint's Build engine shooter Ion Maiden, you will be pleased to know GOG now has it up.

Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia has been delayed

By Liam Dawe,
Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia, the new strategy game that will form part of a series from Creative Assembly has been delayed.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus looks very XCOM and the enemy has been revealed

By Liam Dawe,
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is a new strategy game due out this year with Linux support, they've shown off a bit more of it now and it's looking good. They've also revealed the enemy now too.

Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion arrives on Linux tomorrow (actually out now)

By Liam Dawe,
Aspyr Media have confirmed to us today that Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion will officially add Linux support tomorrow.

Get the second mission in HITMAN completely free to keep right now

By Liam Dawe,
Not sure if HITMAN is for you? You can currently grab the HITMAN Spring Pack completely free on Steam to get a permanent copy.