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Become a box in 'What The Box?' a rather funny online shooter that has Linux support

By Liam Dawe, Sep 19, 2016

I decided to check out 'What The Box?' a new Early Access shooter because the idea of it sounds hilarious. Everyone is a box, in rooms full of boxes, but you have to figure out what box is another player and kill them.

Stellar Overload (previously named Planets³) has released an experimental UE4 Linux build, looks very cool

By Liam Dawe, Sep 15, 2016

Quite some time ago I wrote about Planets³ (now called Stellar Overload) and how they didn't hit the Linux goal, but didn't want to leave Linux out. Looks like they are delivering on that.

Have you tried 'Life of Pixel'? A very cool love letter to retro gaming

By Liam Dawe, Sep 13, 2016

Life of Pixel is a game that has been on Linux for quite some time, it originally released back in 2014 and I've finally given it a go. You're essentially playing through the graphical history of multiple eras.

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander released with day-1 Linux support, some thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Sep 12, 2016

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander is a blend of a space strategy game with base building and RPG elements. It recently launched on Linux day-1 so here's some thoughts.

Rocket League thoughts on Linux, initial port report, it’s also 25% off right now

By Liam Dawe, Sep 9, 2016

Rocket League did actually arrive on Linux while I was asleep last night and my lovely team popped the article out for me. I am awake, I have played it and here are some thoughts.

Some thoughts on Fear Equation the horror and strategy title, lead a train to safety in the fog

By Liam Dawe, Sep 8, 2016

My GOG contacts sent over Fear Equation, a game I have been really wanting to play as the sound of managing a train in a horror setting filled with fog and deadly creatures sounded fun.

Pan-Pan, an intriguing adventure and puzzle game is now on Linux, here's some thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Sep 8, 2016

Pan-Pan was sent over by my friends at GOG to take a look at. I had never heard of it before, but the visuals are so interesting it was begging to be played.

Refunct, the short and peaceful first-person platformer is now on Linux, I have some free keys for you

By Liam Dawe, Sep 7, 2016

Refunct is a very peaceful and simple first-person platformer where you're not really guided by anything but your senses, it's odd, yet refreshing. It also throwns in some Parkour – because why not.

Mother Russia Bleeds released on Linux, go beat 'em up, some thoughts included

By Liam Dawe, Sep 5, 2016

Mother Russia Bleeds is a rather violent beat 'em up that's now available day-1 for Linux. My friends at GOG sent over a key, so here's what I think.

Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire, a visually appealing and beautifully presented tactical turn-based RPG

By Liam Dawe, Aug 31, 2016

Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire is another tactical RPG on Linux so I took a look at the game thanks to my PR contacts.

Overland, the itch exclusive First Access survival and strategy game is now open to all to buy

By Liam Dawe, Aug 31, 2016

Overland, is a very, very cool survival game and the developers have now expanded their itch First Access program, so you can all go and buy it now.

The Girl and the Robot, a third-person action adventure game released for Linux, sadly buggy

By Liam Dawe, Aug 29, 2016

A brand new third-person action adventure game is now available on Linux. Some of the people who made The Girl and the Robot are ex Gameloft, EA and Ubisoft developers!

Slain: Back From Hell released for Linux on GOG, some thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Aug 25, 2016

Slain: Back From Hell is the revamped of the poorly received Slain, now that it's available on GOG and I have been sent a key I gave it a test.

Worms W.M.D is out day-1 on Linux, here's some early thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Aug 23, 2016

With thanks to my friends at GamesRepublic I was sent a key to Worms W.M.D today to give it a test, so test it I did! Warning: Image heavy article.

Slime Rancher is another Linux game you should let your kids try if you haven't already

By Liam Dawe, Aug 20, 2016

Along with trying my son out with Putt-Putt, another one I tried to great success is Slime Rancher and it's awesome.

Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon, an excellent Linux & SteamOS game for kids

By Liam Dawe, Aug 20, 2016

Today was another typical British summers day (rain), so I decided to pick up Putt-Putt Goes to the Moon and it has impressed me.

Master an angry mob in Okhlos, now on Linux with some thoughts thrown in

By Liam Dawe, Aug 19, 2016

Okhlos is another new released that was provided to me by GOG, I tried it properly tonight during the livestream and sadly it isn't all that good.

Monsters and Monocles, a new co-op top down shooter enters Early Access, some early thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Aug 18, 2016

Come in, have a cup of tea to replenish that mind and let me tell you about Monsters and Monocles a stylish new co-op shooter that’s now available for Linux.