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If you act fast you can grab a key for the demo of Disgaea 2 and it runs on Linux already

By Liam Dawe, Jan 6, 2017

A GOL follower sent word that Alienware are giving out limited keys to a Disgaea 2 demo test. The good news is I got one and it seems the demo already runs on Linux.

Some thoughts on 'Dead Age', the zombie survival game with turn-based combat and multiple endings

By Liam Dawe, Dec 15, 2016

I'm a sucker when it comes to Zombie games, so I've tried out the recently released Dead Age and written some thoughts down on it.

Political Animals, a cute political strategy simulator is now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Dec 14, 2016

Political Animals, a cute looking political strategy game from Squeaky Wheel and Positech Games is now available for Linux.

Astervoid 2000, a multiplayer space brawler with sick music is now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Dec 2, 2016

Astervoid 2000 was sent in by the developer and I've been testing out this multiplayer space brawler to see if it's worthy. It's surprisingly great actually! Mixing some lovely pixel art with sick tunes makes for an explosive experience.

Meet 'Vilmonic', the pixel styled artificial life simulator, it's quite sweet

By Liam Dawe, Dec 1, 2016

Vilmonic is another late night discovery, this time thanks to the itch store. It has a free and a paid version, so there's nothing stopping you taking a look.

Checking out the parody action platformer ‘Cyber Chicken’, to see if it’s worth your monies

By Liam Dawe, Dec 1, 2016

Cyber Chicken is a parody action platformer from WHOA! And published by Groupees Interactive. I grabbed a key to see if it’s worth a laugh or not.

Anima Gate of Memories, a third person action RPG is now on Linux, some quick thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Nov 30, 2016

I have been waiting for this one! Anima Gate of Memories looks fantastic and we don't have many good third person action RPG.

Motorsport Manager actually released for Linux, it's surprisingly good

By Liam Dawe, Nov 24, 2016

After a bit of an issue with the original non-release, Motorsport Manager is now available on Linux. I've taken a quick look to see what it's like.

Ghostlords, a turn-based RPG about capturing ghosts set in a ruined Great Britain

By Liam Dawe, Nov 21, 2016

Well this game certainly came out of nowhere, Ghostlords is a turn-based RPG set in a ruined Great Britain where you capture ghosts. Being a brit myself, I had to try it.

Fiery Disaster, a simple Tower Defence game now available for Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 21, 2016

I love Tower Defence games, so I'm always will to give a new one a go. Fiery Disaster mixes the genre up a bit, as you don't actually place any towers.

Some early thoughts on ‘CrossCode’, an Early Access 2D action RPG set in the distant future

By Liam Dawe, Nov 18, 2016

I’ve held off on ‘CrossCode’ for quite a while, as it looked so promising I wanted to give it time to mature before taking a look. This Early Access retro-inspired action RPG is quite something now.

Become a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian state in 'Beholder', now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 14, 2016

Well now, this is not a game I ever thought I would play. Beholder has truly captured my interest with the amusing and creepy setting.

White Noise 2 now works properly on Linux, this 4v1 horror game is damn fun and here's a video too

By Liam Dawe, Nov 11, 2016

The developers of White Noise 2 have managed to fix it up and get it working nicely on Linux, so I was able to take a look.

Control a scared little alien in 'Scary Humans', now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 7, 2016

Scary Humans is a small and difficult survival game where you are constantly being chased by those pesky Humans. Is it worth your bucks?

'The Last Leviathan', a physics-based, ship building and destruction adventure game in Early Access for Linux

By Liam Dawe, Oct 31, 2016

'The Last Leviathan', a physics-based, ship building and destruction adventure game recently released for Linux. It looked seriously fun, so I gave it a go and here are some thoughts.