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Contraption Maker, a slight oldie but a great Linux game to check out if you like your puzzles
Contraption Maker came to Linux with the Humble Indie Bundle 14 back in 2015. I was gifted a copy some time ago and finally found some time to play it.
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A look at 'Asura', a top-down hack 'n' slash game inspired by Indian mythology
Today I took a look at 'Asura' a brand new hack 'n' slash title that's inspired by Indian mythology.
Wine 2.6 released and it finally brings in the multi-threaded command stream for Direct3D
Looks like the Wine developers consider the Multi-threaded command stream for Direct3D good enough now, as it's in Wine 2.6.
Feral Interactive are having a big Easter sale
Yet another chance to get some great games for much cheaper, as Feral Interactive are doing a big Easter sale.
Cities: Skylines - Mass Transit will release May 18th and it has a new trailer
The big new DLC for Cities: Skylines named Mass Transit is set to arrive on May 18th and they have a slick new trailer for it.
Beautiful action platformer Rise & Shine ready to release on Linux, waiting on the publisher
The developers of the beautiful action platformer Rise & Shine have posted on Steam to note that the Linux version is ready, it's just waiting on final approval from the publisher.
A look at 'Tribal Pass', a genre-mashing tactical runner that has Linux support
Tribal Pass, a genre-mashing tactical runner, is one we missed last year as they added Linux support after the initial release. Here's a few quick thoughts on it.
BRAIN / OUT, a free to play side-scrolling 2D shooter that isn't actually terrible
BRAIN / OUT is a free to play 2D side-scrolling online shooter, it looks good, so I tested it out for a while to see if it's worth your time too.
Better late than never, GOG now has the Linux version of La-Mulana
La-Mulana, the free roaming exploration platformer has had a Linux version since early last year on Steam, but now GOG have it too.
The UNIGINE engine will get Vulkan support this year
It seems UNIGINE have Vulkan firmly in their sights to support it this year, which means their recently released Superposition benchmark could gain support for it too.
A look at ONRAID, a 2D shooter that's free to play
ONRAID is a self-proclaimed “challenging 2D shooter” that is heavy on the multiplayer component despite having a lot that you can do by yourself. It’s recently gone free-to-play so I gave it a look to see if it was any good.
The Jupiter Hell developers are showing how a Kickstarter is done properly
Jupiter Hell, a project I personally backed is really showing how to do a Kickstarter properly in terms of Linux support and open communication.
Woodpunk, a medieval-themed arcade experience, is looking for votes on Steam Greenlight
If fighting hordes of enemies with fancifully implausible-but-shooty ranged and melee weapons is what you desire in life, Woodpunk might satiate the need. The developers have recently announced Linux support and are looking for enough votes on Greenlight to proceed.
Local multiplayer dungeon crawler 'Crawl' leaves Early Access
Crawl is a local multiplayer dungeon crawler, where your friends can control the monsters and it's actually pretty good.
Brawl of Ages, an online 1v1 strategy game from the creators of Strife, it's free too
Brawl of Ages is a free to play online 1on1 fast-paced strategy game that recently launched with Linux support. It's being published by S2 Games, who created Strife with a new developer BNA Studios taking the helm.
The next big update for Minecraft is in development and will feature Parrots
Minecraft 1.12 development is well under way now and a few development snapshots have been released with some fun new additions. Parrots will be found in many different colours and it sounds fun.
Wednesday Madness, a quick look at some good Linux gaming deals
Welcome to another Wednesday Madness here at GOL. Another quick look at some good deals you shouldn't pass up!
Superposition, the latest benchmark by Unigine, has been released
The newest benchmarking test by Unigine Corp shows off their UNIGINE 2 engine and rather impressive visuals. Get ready to push your GPUs hard!
Cosmic Star Heroine, yet another Kickstarted game to delay Linux support
Cosmic Star Heroine, an indie 2D RPG about saving the galaxy has delayed the Linux version. Another in a long list, sadly.
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition released with Day-1 Linux support, my review
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition is another revamp of an old classic given new life by Beamdog, a game where death is not the end. You will end up becoming friends with death and get to know it rather well.
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