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Feral Interactive are requesting that Canonical get Mesa updates into an official PPA

By Liam Dawe, 18 Nov 2016

With Mesa coming along rather nicely in the latest releases, Feral Interactive are requesting that Canonical push out Mesa updates to their official graphics driver PPA to help Feral officially support Mesa in their Linux ports.

A quick video on SC Controller's new gestures feature, the standalone UI and driver for the Steam Controller

By Liam Dawe, 18 Nov 2016

SC Controller is really awesome! It's a standalone UI and driver for the Steam Controller. It was pointed out to me that it has a new gestures feature and I was asked to do a video. Here's a quick look at this fun new feature.

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander gets a large update

By BTRE, 18 Nov 2016

The space strategy game with RPG elements recently got a patch focused on combat and customization following feedback from players.

EVERSPACE, the gorgeous looking space shooter does look more positive for Linux now

By Liam Dawe, 18 Nov 2016

We recently wrote about how EVERSPACE was looking a bit iffy on it coming to Linux, but it seems it was a case of miscommunication.

BLACKHOLE & Space Rogue Classic now available for Linux on GOG

By Liam Dawe, 18 Nov 2016

BLACKHOLE & Space Rogue Classic are both now available on GOG and they came along with Linux builds as well.

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Need something for the weekend? Klei Entertainment's games are on sale

By Liam Dawe, 17 Nov 2016

Klei Entertainment have developed and published some amazing games, so go pick them up for cheap and be happy this weekend.

Cyber Chicken is a ridiculous action platformer that arrives on Steam soon

By Liam Dawe, 17 Nov 2016

Cyber Chicken is probably one of the silliest action platformers I've heard about for a while and it arrives on Steam for Linux on November 21st.

Just a heads up 'Firewatch' is currently rather broken on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Nov 2016

I'm quite sad about this one. Firewatch is currently rather broken on Linux. You are unable to move your mouse once you get in-game, making it essentially unplayable.

Project Zomboid adds in a factions system and VOIP for survivors near you

By Liam Dawe, 17 Nov 2016

Project Zomboid, the zombie survival sandbox game has two new big features in their beta right now. A Factions system to bring survivors together and VOIP chat for survivors near each other.

Retro-Pixel Castles updated, new building upgrade system and more

By Liam Dawe, 17 Nov 2016

Retro-Pixel Castles is such a great godlike village simulator I hope more of you check it out, it's going through a constant evolution and it's damn good now.

Daedalus is another space sci-fi adventure game needing help on Kickstarter, but it's a little iffy

By Liam Dawe, 17 Nov 2016

Daedalus is yet another space sci-fi game on Kickstarter that promises Linux support. The developer told me that Linux is for sure a release platform.

A look at 'Pro Pinball Ultra' now it's Linux, some quick thoughts for you

By Liam Dawe, 17 Nov 2016

Pro Pinball Ultra was released for Linux this year and a GOL follower gifted it to me, so I took a look to see if it's actually worth others picking it up.

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Albion Online is to get another impressive content update named 'Faye'

By Liam Dawe, 16 Nov 2016

I've said it before and I will say it again, I think Albion Online is going to be amazing for Linux gamers in desperate need of an MMO. This next huge content update further shows how much effort they are putting in.

Slime Rancher has a massive update named 'Slime Science'

By Liam Dawe, 16 Nov 2016

Slime Rancher is the seriously cute and fun Early Access game that just got a huge update involving SCIENCE.

The Station, a first-person narrative sci-fi game that looks gorgeous is on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 16 Nov 2016

I am such a sucker when it comes to narrative games set in space, especially when they're damn good looking like 'The Station' is.

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile & Charlie Murder coming to Linux, porting done by Ethan Lee

By Liam Dawe, 16 Nov 2016

Game porter Ethan Lee has been a busy bee, he's currently porting The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile and Charlie Murder for Linux, Mac OS and Windows. They were both originally Xbox Live arcade games.

Jupiter Hell, a modern turn-based sci-fi roguelike from the creator of DoomRL is on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 16 Nov 2016

Jupiter Hell looks and sounds very exciting, especially since it will have full Linux support. It's from the same developer who made DoomRL. The developer told me Linux support will be in from the beginning.

Aspyr Media shut down their GameAgent store, focusing more on developing and publishing directly

By sobkas, 16 Nov 2016

As sad as it may sound GameAgent (owned by the Aspyr Media) is going away, but don't worry, Aspyr is still here to stay.

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RUNNING WITH RIFLES, the super fun top-down action game updated with a new game mode

By Liam Dawe, 16 Nov 2016

RUNNING WITH RIFLES is an old favourite of mine, as it's an easy to pick up and play top-down shooter. It has just been updated with a new game mode, where everyone only gets one life.

The Transport Fever developers outline their post-release plans, performance will be worked on

By Liam Dawe, 16 Nov 2016

Transport Fever is an interesting simulation game, but sadly it does have a lot of issues. Performance being the most major one, with it all over the place.