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Shallow Space open-world beta now on Linux, bringing it to Linux helped overall performance

By Liam Dawe, Oct 14, 2016

Here's something fun, Shallow Space has been re-working to be an open-world space game and the beta is now on Linux. The developer said getting it working on Linux helped overall performance.

Small update to the PC info system today, you can now get a 'forum signature image'

By Liam Dawe, Oct 13, 2016

Inspired by a feature request in our forums, and because it was interesting to implement, you can now use a 'signature image' of your pc details and username.

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Earth Space Colonies released out of Early Access, features full Linux support, initial thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Oct 11, 2016

For those who know me, they will know I love strategy and sandbox building games. Not only that but I love things based around space and other planets. So Earth Space Colonies deserved a try.

Stellaris 1.3 patch 'Heinlein' and Leviathans DLC will be released on the 20th of October

By Liam Dawe, Oct 10, 2016

Get ready space fans, as Stellaris is soon to get a major patch and DLC. Paradox has announced they will release together on the 20th of October.

Lord of Rigel, a new 4x strategy game will support Linux from Rhombus Studios & Iceberg Interactive

By Liam Dawe, Oct 9, 2016

I do love a good 4x strategy game, Master of Orion 2 was my first and I fell in love. It's a genre not too well served on Linux, but Lord of Rigel looks like it might be good.

Neil deGrasse Tyson Presents 'Space Odyssey', will feature Linux support

By Liam Dawe, Oct 9, 2016

The respected scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson is working on a computer game called 'Space Odyssey'. It will be an online game and feature Linux support.

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7 Days to Die massive update released, Linux version seems to work okay now

By Liam Dawe, Oct 6, 2016

7 Days to Die is the Kickstarted zombie survival game from The Fun Pimps, colourful history between me and them aside, the game has come a long way. This major update has done a lot for it.

'Stellar Tactics', a space exploration RPG with classless character progression will come to Linux

By Liam Dawe, Oct 6, 2016

'Stellar Tactics' is a rather expansive looking space exploration RPG and the good news is that the developer already has plans for a Linux version.

Become an undead assassin in 'Aragami', now available with day-1 Linux support and some thoughts from me

By Liam Dawe, Oct 4, 2016

We don't often get many Stealth games like 'Aragami', so to play this on Linux was awesome. The game is slick, stylish and well worth your time.

Crowdfunding roundup with internet sim Hypnospace Outlaw, 3D point & click Woven and more

By flesk, Oct 3, 2016

In spite of the radio silence of late, there have been several interesting crowdfunding campaigns for Linux lately, including Dropsy creator Jay Tholen's Hypnospace Outlaw and the vibrant 3D point-and-click Woven.

Steam Hardware Weekend sale, bag some cheap kit, Steam Controller now has accessories

By Liam Dawe, Sep 29, 2016

The Steam Hardware Weekend sale is now live and it seems Valve now sell accessories for the Steam Controller.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, Chaos Rising and Retribution released for Linux, port report and thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Sep 29, 2016

Feral Interactive have ported another set of cracking good games. This time we have Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, Chaos Rising and Retribution to fill our strategy needs!

Convicted Galaxy, a procedurally generated space exploration game needs votes on Steam Greenlight

By Liam Dawe, Sep 22, 2016

Convicted Galaxy, a procedurally generated space exploration game that's currently on the indie store itch is also trying to get on Steam. The developers sent me a copy to check out too.

Kill deadly fast food products in the free shooter 'Space Jammers', it's really quite good

By Liam Dawe, Sep 22, 2016

'Space Jammers' is a new discovery thanks to the awesome game store itch. A game about alien kitten pirates on a music tour, who get sent to another dimension.

Stellaris: Leviathans DLC announced, making space feel a little less empty

By Liam Dawe, Sep 19, 2016

The new Stellaris: Leviathans DLC has been officially announced, while it doesn't feature too many new bits what it does have will make the game better overall.

Freespace 2 looks set to gain an open source mission editor

By Liam Dawe, Sep 18, 2016

Freespace 2 is about to gain an open source mission editor named wxFRED2. Freespace 2 has been open source for a long time, but the editor is always something we lacked.

Event[0] a sci-fi narrative exploration game is coming to Linux, befriend a spaceship computer to get home to Earth

By Liam Dawe, Sep 14, 2016

Event[0] is a very cool looking sci-fi exploration game, and the great news is that the developers told me they are doing a Linux build too.

Here's my review and video of 'RIVE', a fast paced & beautiful action game and the last game from Two Tribes

By Liam Dawe, Sep 14, 2016

RIVE is an action heavy platformer and the final game to come from Two Tribes as they are leaving game development behind. I grabbed a key from my PR people and took a look.

EVERSPACE, the amazing looking space shooter should be on Linux before the end of September

By Liam Dawe, Sep 14, 2016

EVERSPACE is the brand new graphically impressive space shooter from ROCKFISH Games. They've had a few troubles with the Linux build, but they have said it should be on Linux before the end of September.