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Element4l An Immersive & Experimental Platformer Linux Beta Released

By Liam Dawe,
Element4l getting a Linux version has been something Linux users have been requesting for some-time now. I am glad to be able to tell you the Linux beta has now arrived.

Cortex Command Soon To Be Re-ported, Says Developer

By Half-Shot,
From out of nowhere strikes another port in progress. Some of you may remember Cortex Command from a humble bundle a few years back.

The Dungeoning A Vibrant Roguelike Platformer

By Liam Dawe,
The Dungeoning is a new and very colourful roguelike platformer on Desura for Linux. Featuring random levels and permanent death to keep you frustrated.

The Journeyman Project: Pegasus Prime Revived For Modern Computers, Linux Included

By Liam Dawe,
Experience the origin of the acclaimed Journeyman Project series, remade into this enhanced special edition. You are the time-traveling Agent 5, in a desperate mission to stop a mysterious terrorist behind a series of ‘rips’ in the time-space continuum.

11bit Studios Talk About This War Of Mine & Games Republic Their New Store

By Liam Dawe,
Pawel Miechowski & Jakub Kowalski from 11bit Studios were very kind in taking time out of their extremely busy schedule of developing This War Of Mine to answer a few burning questions. They also let us know about their just released digital distribution platform.

Nuclear Throne Gets Loud On Linux, Music Works, New Sound Effects + Video

By Liam Dawe,
Nuclear Throne is quickly becoming a favourite game of mine, I did a short video for you recently and it's time I did another showing off the awesome music and sound effects included on this new release.

Developers Are Unhappy With Steam Having So Many Titles Released So Quickly

By Liam Dawe,
It seems developers aren't happy about how quickly titles are being blasted onto Steam recently. I've seen a quote from the Secrets of Raetikon developer who got pushed off the Steam home-page within minutes.

Double Fine's New Game Hack 'N' Slash Has A Trailer, Game Out Next Month

By Liam Dawe,
Double Fine sure do love Linux don't they! Hack 'N' Slash is looking good and will be release for Linux on the 6th of May, to go along with the release date we have a trailer for you!

Narcissu 1st & 2nd Visual Novel Released For Free On Steam

By Liam Dawe,
This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".

The Universim On Kickstarter, Looks Incredible Take A Look

By Liam Dawe,
It's not often I see a trailer for a game especially on Kickstarter and just think "wow I really want to back this project". The Universim has done this to me.

Spy Chameleon - RBG Agent Now Available On Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Don't let the cartoon visuals fool you. Being a RGB Agent requires some good skills. A rather fun looking game now has a Linux version!

Running With Rifles Top Down Action Has A New Major Version

By Liam Dawe,
While work goes on to make the game a bit easier to understand they have pushed out a new major version. I am a big fan of Running With Rifles.

Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition Released On Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition is a minimalistic retro puzzle game. The game features 3D word puzzles based on Chapter 1 of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Players must navigate through keywords from the book’s initial chapter.

Mutant Factions Hits 1.0, An Interview With The Developer!

By hardpenguin,
Mutant Factions, a fast-paced top-down shooter is free, it has multiplayer, it has sick abilities, vehicles, and guns. It just reached 1.0 version, which means it is ready to expand. I interviewed the developer! Check it out.

ROCCAT Ryos MK Glow Review

By Xpander,
Its a time to give my personal review about my new keyboard. Roccat Ryos MK Glow - a Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with good opensource Linux driver support.

FarSky, An Underwater Adventure Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe,
With FarSky, you take the role of Nathan who got lost in the Ocean after the crash of his submarine. You need to learn how to survive in the depths of the Ocean.

The Funding Crowd 31 (Mar 31st - Apr 21st)

By muntdefems,
The Funding crowd is here again, full of recommendations about new exciting crowdfunded games and a review of what happened to the projects we covered in our latest issue.

Unreal Engine 4.1 Has Been Released, Features Early Linux Support

By Liam Dawe,
As we have reported before about Epic Games adding in Linux support for Unreal Engine 4.1+ it is now a reality. Unreal Engine 4.1 has been released!

Quest of Dungeons Dungeon Crawler Has A Linux Beta, Slots Open For Testers

By Liam Dawe,
Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. I had a chance to not only test the game and video it for you, but to let you know the developer needs Linux testers.

Divinity: Original Sin RPG Confirms Linux Release After The Full Windows & Mac Versions

By Liam Dawe,
We have to wait a little while longer to play Divinity: Original Sin folks as the developers have now confirmed Linux will see a release when it exits Early Access.