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Battlestation: Harbinger changing its name due to trademark troubles, new update soon too

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jul 2016

I feel bad for the Battlestation: Harbinger developer, as I think it's a pretty nice name but another developer has coined the "Battlestation" term so they have to change their name. They will also be doing a free update soon.

Sven Co-op, a co-operative game originally based around Half-Life now on Linux in Alpha

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jul 2016

Sven Co-op is a still rather popular standalone modification for Half-Life that has just gained a Linux version.

Slime Rancher now available DRM Free on GOG

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jul 2016

Slime Rancher is an incredibly cute Early Access/In Dev title that has gained DRM Free support on the GOG store with Linux support.

Nightdive Studios are making a System Shock Linux demo after gathering feedback

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jul 2016

Nightdive Studios are confusing me a little, but they are now at least making a Linux demo which will have a closed beta period.

The most popular Linux & SteamOS gaming articles for June 2016, 190 in total

By , 2 Jul 2016

Here is a look back at the 15 most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for June 2016, an easy way to for you to keep up to date on what has happened in the past month for Linux & SteamOS Gaming!

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Pro Pinball Ultra now available on SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe, 1 Jul 2016

Pinball is something Linux has been lacking in variety, so it's pleasing we get another! Pro Pinball Ultra is now officially available on Linux & SteamOS.

Developer breaks silence about 'The Silent Age', a point-and-click adventure for which a Linux port was promised

By -Daniel-Palacio-, 30 Jun 2016

It has been quite some time since the Linux port of The Silent Age was supposed to arrive, and the developer has now made a statement.

Some essential mods to try in XCOM 2 that don't break the balance or change gameplay

By Liam Dawe, 29 Jun 2016

I love XCOM 2, it's probably my favourite strategy game right now. The problem is, it's still a bit of a buggy mess, a lovable mess mind you. Here's some mods I picked and tested to make it feel better.

Stellaris patch Asimov 1.2 released, it's a good one

By Liam Dawe, 27 Jun 2016

I've been scared to click that play button on Stellaris recently, as it sucks up so much time it's crazy. The patch named Asimov has been released!

The work to bring Banished over to OpenGL is still going on

By Liam Dawe, 24 Jun 2016

The developer of Banished has written up another blog post about porting Banished to OpenGL for the Mac and Linux ports, and it sounds like the Mac OpenGL implementation was holding things up.

XCOM 2 - Alien Hunters thoughts, prepare to get frustrated

By Liam Dawe, 22 Jun 2016

So I've been playing through XCOM 2 again, but now with the Alien Hunters DLC enabled and my god it's frustrating.

So I Played… RymdResa

By Samsai, 22 Jun 2016

Some time ago I ended up testing this little game called RymdResa on a livestream. Afterwards I decided to look into it a little bit more and I am now here to present my thoughts on the experience.

Street Fighter V has passed the initial Linux & SteamOS release window

By Liam Dawe, 22 Jun 2016

I sincerely hope none of you pre-ordered Street Fighter V on the promise of the Linux version, as it has shown yet again how silly it is. Street Fighter V is now officially late.

PAC-MAN 256, a surprise Steam release with day-1 Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 22 Jun 2016

I have to say it has been a long time since I played any form of PAC-MAN, now maybe I will. PAC-MAN 256 was released on Steam with day-1 Linux support.