Ubuntu 18.04 is now officially released, so to mark this occasion we’ve teamed up with DRM free game store GOG for a sale and to throw some free games your way.
As you know, GOG have supported Linux for some time now, going way back to August 2014 where they made a bit of a splash with 50 games. Since then, they’ve continued to expand their catalogue of DRM free games. Not just modern games though, as they’re also nicely packaging some retro classics with the likes of DOSBox to make it simple for Linux gamers.
From now, GOG will be officially supporting Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04, as they will no longer be actively testing 14.04. They told me they’ve confirmed around 90% of their Linux games as fully working on the latest Ubuntu 18.04 release. They also officially support Ubuntu-based distributions like Mint and elementary OS. Personally, I think it’s fantastic GOG go through such lengths with their Linux support.
GOG have even given us one of those shiny partner pages, where we have listed a few choice Linux games to take a look at. With so many good Linux games available, it was a tough job to narrow it down to only a few. Feel free to link it to friends considering using Linux for gaming as a quick and easy list for some good choices. You can also see all Linux games currently on sale on GOG right here.
They’ve also given us 50 copies of Hacknet to give away! (Update: It's over now!)
Want to win a copy? Simply say "I love DRM free games!" somewhere in your comment to be entered. Competition closes 7PM UTC tomorrow, winners will be sent a PM directly here with a key if they win sometime after that.
As for what's new in Ubuntu 18.04, our good friends over at OMGUbuntu did a rather slick video you should check out. Will Cooke from Canonical also put up an overview with some tips to get you going. The biggest change, is the main Ubuntu version being moved from their own Unity desktop back to GNOME. For me personally, the move from Unity to GNOME Shell wasn't as big a shock as I expected, I've grown to quite like it honestly. Having a more customizable desktop certainly is handy, quite a fan of the one-click install for most GNOME plugins!
Naturally, there's many other Ubuntu-based distributions to look out for with different desktops like Ubuntu MATE, Ubuntu Budgie and so on with each of them having their own 18.04 release.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Phitherek_ Apr 27, 2018
Even if I don't win I might have to pick this up. I think I could get away with playing this at work and people would just think I am working with a new terminal app. The joys of being able to work with Linux at work and home!
Been running 18.04 since beta 1!
Comandante Ñoñardo Apr 27, 2018
I love GOG!
I love to install my games without the need of an internet connection and I Love to play my games without a client running in the background..
But I don't like the UI of Ubuntu.18.04..
Is Gnome fallback available for it?
I wonder when Zorin will release a version based on 18.04...
MacGyver88 Apr 27, 2018
I actually like GNOME and have been using it for couple of years.
holyshietbiscuits Apr 27, 2018
Roses are redThis "meme" predates the invention of the term, and the Internet, by decades if not centuries. :)
Violets are blue
I love DRM free games
And so do you
Revived an old Internet meme haha.
I'm on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and it's got some bugs to iron out still but generally it's OK and, despite some inconsistencies, I'm very much enjoying the Communitheme! :D
snap install communitheme(optionally use `--edge`) then log out and log into the Ubuntu with Communitheme snap (with Wayland) session!
I'm also really excited about 18.04.
I don't like the UI of Ubuntu.18.04..
Is Gnome fallback available for it?
Haven't tried it myself but what happens if you run `sudo apt install gnome-flashback`, does that give you a GNOME Flashback session on GDM (the settings cog in the bottom-right as you log in) to log into after you reboot?
You might also want to try Ubuntu MATE.
Thanks for the opportunity and happy release day!
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