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Infinite Bundle from Bundle Stars has 12 Linux games for next to nothing


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The Infinite Bundle from Bundle Stars is a cracking deal, all 12 games support Linux and it costs barely anything.

DoubleFine seem to have attracted a bit of a mess with Psychonauts 2 funding


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I came across a rather interesting video today about DoubleFine and Psychonauts 2. To be clear this isn't our video, but it's worth a watch. My trust in DoubleFine was already very low after Spacebase, and now I'm really not sure what to think.

My Survival Story in Drox Operative


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I am a Drox Operative, captain of the Diffraction, a Reaper Light Destroyer along with my ragtag crew, Molder: my Reaper tactical officer, Phyllojackswing: my dedicated Marine and Kozak: a dragon-man responsible for our helm. We are on an ongoing mission in the Tanar galaxy by order of the Drox Operative Guild.

Computer, Open That Door! Kill off your ships crew on Linux


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Computer, Open That Door! A very interesting game about being a self-aware AI that is trying to kill off the crew of a spaceship.

Ori and the Blind Forest developer clarifies why a Linux port is up to Microsoft


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It seems the last article on this stirred up some heat, and the developer is back with a meaty reply about why a Linux port of Ori and the Blind Forest would be up to Microsoft.

Chaos Reborn & Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition now DRM free for Linux on GOG


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Good news GOG fans, both Chaos Reborn and Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition now have their Linux versions on GOG.

Dying Light: The Following story teaser & Enhanced Edition legendary levels preview


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I am super excited for both the Enhanced Edition upgrade of Dying Light and The Following DLC. Both will make an already good game, even better. Check out these two newer videos.

New Linux Gamer Survey For January


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As usual, here's our monthly survey asking you a few questions. No unique questions this time around, as I have nothing I wanted to really ask that hasn't been already for the moment.

Hyper Light Drifter planning for a same-day Linux release


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Good news for those wanting to play Hyper Light Drifter, as the developer has stated they are going for a same-day Linux release.

The first Friday Livestream of 2016 starting at 6 PM UTC!


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2015 has come and gone and it's time to welcome the year 2016. It was quite the coincidence that the first day of 2016 happened to be a Friday so we get to celebrate it almost immediately with the GOL Friday tradition.

Prison Architect update 2 released, featuring women inmates


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Prison Architect is easily one of the best games available on Linux, and it's great to see it get big updates after release.

Sunken, a hardcore action RPG with random monsters and loot now on Linux


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Sunken is a rather pretty looking action RPG that has random monsters and loot, permanent death and crafting of course.

Happy New Year


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I hope everyone has a good night partying, playing games, watching films or whatever you do. It's nearly 2016 now, so here's to another great year, cheers!

Albion Online closed beta extended, no longer going free to play after


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Well this is pretty interesting news for players of Albion Online. The closed beta which you can buy into has been extended, and it won't be free to play after release now.

Ori and the Blind Forest won't come to Linux for now, thanks to Microsoft


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For those waiting and hoping for Ori and the Blind Forest to come to Linux, your wait may be longer than expected.

Carmageddon: Reincarnation still aiming for a Linux version


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The Linux version of Carmageddon: Reincarnation promised during the Kickstarter has been completely MIA for some time, but they say they are still planning to do it.

FNA, the open source reimplementation of Microsoft's XNA first official release


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I'm a big fan of FNA, as the quality of the ports made with Ethan Lee's project are really quite awesome. Ethan announced recently that FNA has now had its first official release.

The most popular Linux gaming articles from 2015 and thoughts on the year


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Here is a look back at the most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for 2015. It was a complete knockout year with surprise after surprise, but what did people read the most? Some added thoughts of my own at the bottom.

Changes to login on GOL


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Just a heads up about some changes to our Login system and the cookies we set. You can now stay logged in on more than one device.

OpenRA Christmas 2015 Release (20151224)


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The OpenRA development team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and they are proud to announce the Christmas 2015 release of OpenRA.