European Commission rejects new laws for Stop Destroying Videogames
The European Commission released their full position now on the Stop Destroying Videogames initiative, and it's not the response many will have been hoping for.
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ARC Raiders is broken for some Linux / SteamOS players - but a fix is on the way
Embark Studios rolled out a new update for ARC Raiders, which includes more people moved over to Denuvo Anti-Cheat that's causing problems on Linux / SteamOS.
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Minecraft Java Edition 26.2 'Chaos Cubed' has landed
Another nice free upgrade for Minecraft Java Edition has arrived with version 26.2 'Chaos Cubed' bringing new features and new creatures.
KDE Plasma 6.7 out with per-screen virtual desktops, Wayland upgrades, better support for background apps
The KDE Plasma 6.7 desktop environment is out now, bringing some great new features, the return of a classic theme and more UI upgrades.
Steam Next Fest June 2026 is live with thousands of demos
An event so big no one person can play through it all - Steam Next Fest June 2026 is live with thousands of demos so you can try before release.
Fantasy city-builder Songs of Syx gets a major Reign of Terror expansion
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder with vast real-time battles simulating tens of thousands of citizens and soldiers.
Hellraiser: Revival set for launch on October 8
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival brings classic horror to a brand new audience in the first-person game, which is now set for launch on October 8th.
The security situation with the Arch Linux AUR got a lot worse
Oh dear, the situation with the Arch Linux AUR got a fair bit worse since GamingOnLinux initially covered the malicious packages.
The under-16 social media ban marks the end of the open UK internet
We've got the Online Safety Act in the UK, and now we're about to have new rules "to protect children online" - although it mostly affects social media.
Epic Games is hiring a Security Engineer to champion Linux anti-cheat
Looks like Epic Games may be looking to actually improve how Easy Anti-Cheat works on Linux, with a job listing for a Senior Game Security Engineer.
Chilled off-road exploration sim 'over the hill' has a demo worth exploring
Launching sometime later this year, over the hill is a casual but challenging off-road adventure that you can do solo or with friends and a demo is up now.
The Arch Linux AUR had over 400 packages compromised with malware
Looks like the Arch Linux AUR (Arch User Repository) needs some better security and package checks - as some malicious users compromised a lot of packages.
Fast-paced shooter SPRAWL zero has a must-play demo out now
Mixing what I can only describe as vibes somewhere between Half-Life, F.E.A.R. and Quake, the upcoming SPRAWL zero has an impressive demo you need to check out.
Blood Dungeon is a weirdly rad mixture of platforming with Vampire Survivors
From the developer of Nidhogg and Wheel World, Blood Dungeon is a scribbly art mixture of platforming challenges with Vampire Survivor auto-shooting mechanics.
Linux kernel 7.1 out now with new NTFS driver, lots of hardware improvements
A brand new hot off the press Linux kernel 7.1 has been released bringing with it all the latest new and improved hardware support.
Stellaris: Nomads brings a whole new way to play the Paradox grand strategy game
Paradox today released the major Stellaris: Nomads expansion along with a free update, and it's one of the most game-changing DLC ever released for it.
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 52: What Am I Going to Do With All This Cheese
Following the demise of Loki Software the future became very uncertain for commercial gaming on Linux.
Destroy an entire city as a rolling ball of weird flesh in ROLLA
With a demo available as part of the Steam Bullet Fest, ROLLA is a fun game of retro-styled destruction where you level a city as a rolling ball of flesh.
SiN Reloaded from Nightdive Studios gets a first demo
SiN Reloaded is a remastered experience of the 1998 shooter from Ritual Entertainment, with Nightdive Studios once again giving a classic a new life.
Wine 11.11 brings more Wayland improvements
The Wine 11.11 development release is now available bringing with it more features like Wayland support upgrades and bug fixes.
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