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ScummVM to merge in ResidualVM, adding support for a number of 3D titles
While the ScummVM project was originally meant to cover 2D classics, ResidualVM was the companion project for 3D games and now they're going to combine into ScummVM.
Play more classics including one from 1976 with a new ScummVM release
ScummVM, the awesome all-in-one solution for playing tons of classic adventure and RPGs has a brand new release available which expands the games supported.
ScummVM 2.2.0 is coming soon, developers need help testing
With the next release of ScummVM upcoming, the team have put out a call to arms for helping testing a bunch of new titles that will be supported with ScummVM 2.2.0.
Linux Format has a Collabora dev talk about Steam's Linux container 'Pressure Vessel'
Linux Format issue 267 went out today (not affiliated) and in it there's a rather wonderful interview with Simon McVittie, a software engineer at Collabora who also works on things for Valve to do with Steam on Linux.
The Steam Play Proton compatibility layer turns two years old
Two years ago to the date, Valve Software made an announcement that would change Linux gaming on Steam: that announcement was the new version of Steam Play with the Proton compatibility layer.
Cult classic Beneath a Steel Sky is finally available free on Steam
It's hard to believe that until now, Beneath a Steel Sky wasn't available on Steam. With the launch of the sequel Beyond a Steel Sky recently, Revolution Software decided to fix that.
Beyond a Steel Sky gets a first major patch, some big Linux improvements
Beyond a Steel Sky, the recent big release from Revolution Software that acts as a sequel to the classic Beneath a Steel Sky has a most needed patch.
3D adventure thriller 'Beyond a Steel Sky' is out now for Linux PC
Beyond a Steel Sky, the big 3D sequel to the much loved classic Beneath a Steel Sky is out now with Linux support.
Beyond a Steel Sky now confirmed for Linux PC on July 16
After a recent Apple Arcade release and a bit of teasing about when PC players will get it on Steam, Revolution Software have now confirmed the date for Beyond a Steel Sky.
Beyond a Steel Sky to release for Linux PC during July
Beyond a Steel Sky, the exciting looking upcoming game from Revolution Software recently hit Apple Arcade and it appears the Steam release is soon too.
ScummVM officially testing Ultima IV, Ultima VI, and Ultima VIII
Want to play some classic RPGs? ScummVM is helping to keep many classics alive and multiple Ultima titles should now work nicely in it.
The Linux GOTY Award 2019 is now over - here's the winners
The Linux GOTY Award 2019 is now over, there were thousands of votes across many categories and we have the winners in.
You can now return to the world of 1997's Blade Runner, as it's up and restored on GOG
What a lovely day. Blade Runner, the iconic and absolute classic 1997 adventure game from Westwood Studios has returned online and it's now available to pick up DRM-free on GOG.
Odds and ends, the Linux and gaming Sunday Section
Almost time to begin another week full of news, before we do let's run over a few interesting happenings recently.
ScummVM 2.1.0 is now ready for testing with support for more major classics
ScummVM, the clever bit of software enabling many classic point-and-click adventure games to run nicely on modern systems has a big new release in need of some testing.
Want a more up to date Proton for Steam Play? Proton GE has a big new release out
There's no need to wait for Valve and CodeWeavers to update Proton for Steam Play, if you're willing to do a little bit of extra work with a custom build like Proton GE.
Roberta, a new Steam Play compatibility tool to play games with a native ScummVM
Following on from the Boxtron tool to run Steam games through a native Linux version of DOSBox, the same developer has now put out Roberta to do the same for ScummVM.
GameHub is another open source game launcher, giving Lutris some competition
Not a fan of Lutris or just want to try something different? GameHub could be a pretty good option for you.
Noclip have done an interesting documentary on how GOG came to be
For those who have some time to spare, Noclip have done an interesting documentary on how game store GOG came to be.
Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! now has a Linux version on GOG
Need some Larry in your life? GOG have just put up a Linux download for Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!
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