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System76 release COSMIC Alpha 2

By Liam Dawe, Sep 27

System76 are continuing to expand and improve their new Linux desktop environment, COSMIC, with a second Alpha release now available for testing.

Cross-platform Nexus Mods app v0.6.0 out now expanding Cyberpunk 2077 support

By Liam Dawe, Sep 3

The Nexus mod platform team continue building up their newer open source and cross-platform mod launcher, with expanded support for Cyberpunk 2077 modding in the new 0.6.0 version out now.

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Square Enix invests in Playtron for their Linux-based PlaytronOS - first Alpha out now

By Liam Dawe, Sep 3

Playtron are quietly building up their Linux-based PlaytronOS behind the scenes, and not only have they released their first Alpha but they've pulled in another investor too.

System76 desktop environment COSMIC alpha now available to try

By Liam Dawe, Aug 8

System76 have today released the first alpha preview for you to try out COSMIC, their brand new home-grown desktop environment.

Nexus Mods new cross-platform app adds experimental Cyberpunk 2077 support

By Liam Dawe, Jul 15

On top of fixing up various issues with Stardew Valley modding, the new Alpha of the cross-platform and open source Nexus Mods app introduces experimental Cyberpunk 2077 support.

Nexus mods want feedback from Linux / Steam Deck users on their new cross-platform app

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2

I wrote about the brand new Nexus mods app before, as it's quite a promising and exciting development for the future of modding (especially for Linux and Steam Deck). And now, they want your feedback.

KDE Plasma 6 gets a first Alpha release

By Liam Dawe, Nov 8, 2023

Nearly 10 years after KDE Plasma 5.0, the launch of KDE Plasma 6.0 is approaching and a first "Megarelease - Alpha" is out now for testing.

Modrinth make their own launcher for Minecraft modders

By Liam Dawe, May 25, 2023

Modrinth, the open source modding platform that's gaining popularity, has now announced the first Alpha build of their own launcher to make modding easier for Minecraft fans.

Stone Kingdoms is an in-development open source remake of Stronghold

By Liam Dawe, Jan 18, 2023

Anyone remember the original Stronghold from FireFly Studios? Well, there's an open source remake named Stone Kingdoms.

The next release of 0 A.D. will have experimental Vulkan API support

By Liam Dawe, Jan 13, 2023

0 A.D. is an in-development free and open source RTS, one that's very promising and looks pretty good and the next Alpha version will also feature experimental Vulkan support.

Beyond All Reason is looking incredible for fans of Total Annihilation / Supreme Commander

By Liam Dawe, Jan 4, 2023

Beyond All Reason is an in-development free and open source RTS, based on the SpringRTS game engine and their latest update showcases just how great it looks.

Castle Game Engine building up towards a huge new release

By Liam Dawe, Sep 16, 2022

It's not only Godot Engine that's building towards a big new release. We also have the free and open source Castle Game Engine you might want to keep an eye on.

CurseForge modding client comes to Linux in Alpha, only supports WoW for now

By Liam Dawe, May 11, 2022

CurseForge, the popular game modding client, has now officially released an early Alpha version for Linux.

Google detail more on how Steam on Chrome OS works with Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 13, 2022

Want to get more info behind the scenes on how Steam for Chrome OS works? It uses Linux but it's a little bit complicated and Google has put out the first in a series of blog posts to talk more about it.

Valve actually announced Steam for Chrome OS now too

By Liam Dawe, Mar 26, 2022

After a bit of a false start with an announcement made too early, Google has now announced Steam for Chrome OS and Chromebooks and now Valve has done their own brief announcement. So it's all officially official now.

FreeRCT sees a first release trying to capture the feel of RollerCoaster Tycoon

By Liam Dawe, Mar 22, 2022

While there is the popular OpenRCT2 for an open-source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, it does rely on the original data files, and so the FreeRCT project aims to be a completely free and open source inspired game.

Sci-fi building and crew management sim Space Haven Alpha 14 is out

By Liam Dawe, Feb 11, 2022

Space Haven from Bugbyte Ltd. continues building up towards something truly special with it blending together spaceship building, exploration and crew management. Alpha 14 is out now with lots of new goodies.

Developer of Netherguild looking for Alpha testers

By Liam Dawe, Feb 10, 2022

Netherguild is an upcoming turn-based tactical roguelite dungeon-crawler that will be offering native Linux support, and you can try out the Alpha version right now.

Tiny Life is an upcoming pixel-art take on experiences like The Sims

By Liam Dawe, Jan 7, 2022

Tiny Life is an upcoming game trying to capture the essence of games like The Sims, but in an isometric pixelart style.

Plan ahead and heist away in Spirited Thief, with an open Alpha on Steam

By Liam Dawe, Nov 16, 2021

Need something fresh this week? How about scouting out and planning for a heist? That's what you'll be doing in Spirited Thief and you can get in on the action early.

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