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VP's ARMA 3 1.76 beta now out, compatible with Windows for now

By Samsai,
Virtual Programming has released a new version of their ARMA 3 beta which brings the game in sync with the Windows version for the first time. The new beta also provides support for the Laws of War DLC.

My top Tower Defence games for Linux

By scaine,
I love tower defence games. So I thought I’d give you all a list of some of the best, some honourable mentions, and outline a few of the titles I’ve yet to try, in the hope that you’ll tell me why I should!

Some thoughts on Trackless, a different sort of first-person adventure game

By BTRE,
Trackless merges first person exploration and puzzles with a strange futuristic world. I put in the time to explore and take in the sights and have a few thoughts to share.

Space Wars: Interstellar Empires will launch into Early Access next month

By BTRE,
If you’re eager to scratch your space MMO itch, you won’t have to wait much longer. You can expect to play this fusion of real-time travel with tactical battles on December 6th.

Askutron Quiz Show released into Early access, some quick thoughts

By BTRE,
If you’ve ever wanted to appear on a quiz show or relive past pub quiz glories, Askutron Quiz Show gives you the opportunity to test your knowledge. You can play this title alone or with a group of friends.

Rec Center Tycoon looks like a fun simulation game that's coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Rec Center Tycoon is another simulation game with a graphical style similar to Prison Architect and inspired by Theme Hospital. It looks good and it's coming to Linux.

Space Pirates And Zombies 2 releases in full with great Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Totally forgot to post about this: Space Pirates And Zombies 2 is now officially released with full Linux support.

Hardcore retro-futuristic adventure game Far-Out looks awesome, coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Continuing my search for Linux games to come next year, I came across Far-Out, a hardcore retro-futuristic adventure game and damn it looks good.

Devader is an absolutely nuts shooter coming to Linux early next year

By Liam Dawe,
Get ready to defend a dying civilization in Devader, as this absolutely nuts shooter is coming to Linux early next year.

Wine 2.21 is out with Direct 3D indirect draws support, also fixes for The Witcher 3 and NieR:Automata

By Liam Dawe,
The latest and greatest from the Wine development team is now available with Wine 2.21 which include support for Direct 3D indirect draws.

Like cats? Cattails is a 2D RPG with light survival elements where you're a feral cat

By Liam Dawe,
Well, that's a title I wasn't expecting to write today. A 2D RPG where you play as a feral cat you say? Interesting.

What are you playing this weekend?

By Liam Dawe,
It's the start of another weekend, time to grab a coffee and relax with a good game, so what are you going to play?

Friday Livestream with Samsai at 6 PM UTC!

By Samsai,
Evening, dear readers and viewers! It's indeed Friday today and that means a traditional livestream to celebrate the coming weekend! So, get your snacks ready and prepare your viewing device of choice for some live Linux gaming!

Football Manager 2018 has released with same-day Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Football Manager 2018 has now officially released and it comes with same-day Linux support for you footy nuts.

Klei has a weekend sale on, plus a big event for Don't Starve Together that's quite fun

By Liam Dawe,
Klei Entertainment has a big weekend sale on Steam right now, plus they've also released a big event for Don't Starve Together.

Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE releases with same-day Linux support, compatible with the non-VR version

By Liam Dawe,
Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE is another Virtual Reality title with same-day Linux support from Croteam, so those of you with expensive headsets can make things go boom!

There's a big Aspyr Media sale on Steam right now, grab some great Linux games

By Liam Dawe,
Aspyr Media has been around for a long time, so long they're doing a celebration sale on Steam and you can grab some awesome Linux games.

The work from the Solus developers to get their Linux Steam Integration as a Snap is coming along

By Liam Dawe,
For those that don't remember, the folks that make the Solus distribution are working on improving Steam on Linux. They're doing so using their Linux Steam Integration project as a Snap package. They've now shown off some of the early efforts.

Survival game Rust finally gives players hair

By Liam Dawe,
The survival game Rust has finally given players hair, so it's no longer just about a bunch of hairless weirdos running around killing each other. Warning: Inside there is a rude picture.

SteamOS is still alive with a new Beta, although it's a rather uninteresting one

By Liam Dawe,
SteamOS is still clinging on, somehow. Valve just released a new Beta that is mostly just security updates and Debian 8.9 updates.