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Classic platformer 'Titus the Fox: To Marrakech and Back' now has a Linux version on GOG

By Liam Dawe, 25 Oct 2016

'Titus the Fox: To Marrakech and Back', a platformer from 1992 that was originally released for the Amiga, but now it has a Linux version on GOG.

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

By Liam Dawe, 13 Sep 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.

Developers listened and now you can play the retro-themed adventure 'Lucius Demake' on Linux

By -Daniel-Palacio-, 4 Sep 2016

Excellent news for those who requested a Linux version for this demake, as the Linux port has been released as requested.

FOX n FORESTS, a very interesting looking 16-Bit style action platformer is on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 25 Jul 2016

FOX n FORESTS, a 16-Bit style action platformer that has adventure and puzzle elements is on Kickstarter, it looks good and promises Linux support, so I asked about the status of the Linux version.

Beat Cop, the retro pixel art adventure game has a new trailer

By Liam Dawe, 25 Jul 2016

Beat Cop is a rather interesting looking 80s inspired pixel art adventure game due out later this year, and it finally has a fresh trailer.

Habitat from Lucasfilm Games, one of the early MMO games is now open source on github

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jul 2016

A little bit of gaming history just got the MIT license treatment. Habitat from Lucasfilm Games is now available under the MIT license on github.

Atari Vault making good on the Linux version promise, taking on closed beta testers

By Liam Dawe, 2 May 2016

We have had to wait a little while for this, but it seems Atari Vault for Linux isn't too far away now. The developers are taking on closed beta testers.

Thoughts on Retro-Pixel Castles after some major updates, a godlike village simulator on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 12 Apr 2016

I really liked Retro-Pixel Castles when I played it initially last year, and after trying it again now it has had some major updates I have some more thoughts on it.

Bullshot, a very retro-inspired game is probably the stupidest thing I've played for a while

By Liam Dawe, 8 Apr 2016

Someone emailed in asking me to check out Bullshot, so I did, and It's easily one the stupidest games I've played to date. The graphics really are quite awesome though.

Until I Have You, a story-driven, fast-paced, retro-aesthetic platformer is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2016

I have it confirmed by the publisher that story-driven, fast-paced, retro-aesthetic platformer 'Until I Have You' will come to Linux after release.

1993 Space Machine, a game originally meant for the Amiga is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 31 Mar 2016

1993 Space Machine a game that was originally supposed to be on Amiga, but never released is out for other platforms. The developer has confirmed it's on its way to Linux.

Atari Vault released for Windows, Linux build coming soon

By Liam Dawe, 25 Mar 2016

Atari Vault launched without the mentioned SteamOS/Linux support, and no mention in their release announcement. I have now managed to get a response for you all.

Atari Vault, a 100 classic game collection heading to SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe, 24 Jan 2016

This is lovely news, Atari Vault a new official collection of 100 classic games is heading to SteamOS & Linux

Free retro game Bio Menace now available from GOG on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2015

Join top CIA tough guy, Snake Logan as he battles for his life against ferocious monsters created by an evil and twisted mastermind. A free game now available on Linux thanks to GOG.

Turok: Dinosaur Hunter looks like it will come to SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe, 19 Dec 2015

Turok: Dinosaur Hunter takes the best from the N64 and PC versions, puts them into a new engine and then released into the wild. It looks like the developers are planning a Linux release too.

GOG have put up some serious classics for Linux, such as Cannon Fodder

By Liam Dawe, 27 Nov 2015

I do love GOG for their classic games, and what a delivery they have for us today, wow! Cannon Fooder 1 & 2, Leisure Suit Larry Greatest Hits and Misses and Sensible World of Soccer 96/97.

Voxel Blast, A Really Retro 3D Space Shooter With Cool Music Now On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 2 Nov 2015

Voxel Blast certainly caught my interest recently, as it reminds me of some really old 3D space shooter games I played as a teen, and the music is pretty damn cool too.