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Multiple statistics have shown Linux market-share doing better than ever
Good news for Linux fans, as multiple big websites showing off statistics have shown Linux is on the rise!
Category: Editorial
Rich Geldreich, a former Valve developer, has an interesting blog post about Valve supporting Linux and OpenGL
It's always interesting to read about what happens inside of Valve. Rich Geldreich, who previously worked at Valve has blogged about his experience inside Valve during Valve's push towards Linux.
What game are you truly thankful to have on Linux & SteamOS?
I've previously asked you what number one game you want to have on Linux, but what about what we already have? What is the number one game that you are truly thankful to have on Linux?
Civ VI Steam forum mods banning users for expressing Linux support
The volunteer moderators on the Civ VI forum have been banning Linux users for expressing their support of a Linux port.
Editorial: The Nintendo Switch will use Vulkan, why that doesn't suddenly mean more Linux ports
The news doing the rounds right now is that the Nintendo Switch, the new gaming device from Nintendo will use Vulkan. People are getting rather excited and thinking it will mean more Linux ports, but right now it won't.
Mimimi Productions state that Linux (and Mac) were profitable for The Last Tinker
Good news today folks, as Mimimi Productions who recently released Shadow Tactics have stated that their previous game The Last Tinker was profitable on Linux (and Mac).
Linux Gaming in 2016, an end of year review
2016 has been an absolute knockout year for Linux gaming, let’s have a little talk about what we have achieved.
Games Republic, the store owned by 11bit studios is shutting down
If you have purchased anything from Games Republic, you may want to ensure you have grabbed all your keys as they are shutting down.
Over 1,000 games have released on Steam this year with Linux support
Don't adjust your screens, as you did read that correctly. Over 1,000 games have released on Steam this year alone with Linux support. Also, yes, that homepage image is a case of me wondering how many gimp effects I can squeeze into one image.
Editorial: A chat about asking developers for a Linux port
It has come to my attention recently that some people have been taking a really hard stance against developers who want to gauge interest for a Linux port. I want to talk about it for a bit.
ZeniMax are flexing their legal muscles towards DoomRL
This is quite sad really, ZeniMax are now sending their cronies after DoomRL the Doom-inspired roguelike.
What one game would blow your mind if it came to Linux & SteamOS?
It's question time today here on GOL, so sit down and come have a chat. Today I ask a very simple question: what game would literally blow your mind if it came to Linux & SteamOS?
Nearly 4 years later, Steam still won’t close to the tray icon on Linux without workarounds
In January 2017 it will be 4 years since a bug report was opened about Steam not closing to the tray on Linux. On Windows it works perfectly, but on Linux it has been left to gather dust like so many other issues.
Valve seems to have removed the SteamPlay logo from Steam
Something that didn't go unnoticed was that Valve has removed the SteamPlay logo from Steam store pages.
My top list of must-have strategy games on Linux as of right now
Are you a new Linux gamer wondering what strategy games we have? Or perhaps you’re just in the mood for something new! Here’s my current top list of Linux strategy games.
Feral Interactive are requesting that Canonical get Mesa updates into an official PPA
With Mesa coming along rather nicely in the latest releases, Feral Interactive are requesting that Canonical push out Mesa updates to their official graphics driver PPA to help Feral officially support Mesa in their Linux ports.
Just a heads up 'Firewatch' is currently rather broken on Linux
I'm quite sad about this one. Firewatch is currently rather broken on Linux. You are unable to move your mouse once you get in-game, making it essentially unplayable.
The Linux editor for Unity is slated to officially launch with Unity 5.6 (updated: it wont)
The Linux editor of Unity has been in beta for quite a while, over a year in fact, so it's really pleasing to see it getting bumped up to an official status. Updated!
Alienware manager on Steam Machines lull: Windows 10 changed things
PC Gamer had a chat with Alienware manager Frank Azor about the changing situation of Steam Machines. They feel Windows 10 is part of the reason Steam Machines and SteamOS didn't do so well.
The Linux port of space action game 'EVERSPACE' is sounding a bit iffy now
I was seriously looking forward to getting some space combat action with 'EVERSPACE', but it's sounding like the developers are having major issues.
- Indie devs have begun adding a no generative AI stamp to their store pages
- Anti-cheat stops Mecha BREAK running on Desktop Linux but works on Steam Deck
- Wine 10.2 and vkd3d 1.15 released with more Bluetooth driver progress and support for setting thread priorities
- Sadly the RoadCraft demo is currently broken on Steam Deck / Linux
- Team Fortress 2 Classic is coming to Steam thanks to Valve adding TF2 to the Source SDK
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