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Jupiter Hell, a modern turn-based sci-fi roguelike from the creator of DoomRL is on Kickstarter

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Jupiter Hell looks and sounds very exciting, especially since it will have full Linux support. It's from the same developer who made DoomRL. The developer told me Linux support will be in from the beginning.

Aspyr Media shut down their GameAgent store, focusing more on developing and publishing directly

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As sad as it may sound GameAgent (owned by the Aspyr Media) is going away, but don't worry, Aspyr is still here to stay.

RUNNING WITH RIFLES, the super fun top-down action game updated with a new game mode

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RUNNING WITH RIFLES is an old favourite of mine, as it's an easy to pick up and play top-down shooter. It has just been updated with a new game mode, where everyone only gets one life.

The Transport Fever developers outline their post-release plans, performance will be worked on

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Transport Fever is an interesting simulation game, but sadly it does have a lot of issues. Performance being the most major one, with it all over the place.

X-Plane 11 system requirements revealed, needs plenty of RAM

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X-Plane 11 is the next version of the advanced flight simulator and the system requirements are now up. It looks like it needs a large amount of RAM, but other than that you won't need the best system.

Gunmetal Arcadia Zero, a slick retro action platformer is now out for Linux on Steam

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Gunmetal Arcadia Zero from J. Kyle Pittman (Super Win the Game) and Minor Key Games (Slayer Shock) is now available on Steam for Linux.

Puzzle adventure Candle has been released on GOG and Steam

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The hand-painted puzzle adventure game by Teku Studios was crowdfunded on Kickstarter three years ago, and was recently released for Linux and other PC platforms on GOG and Steam.

The Linux editor for Unity is slated to officially launch with Unity 5.6 (updated: it wont)

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The Linux editor of Unity has been in beta for quite a while, over a year in fact, so it's really pleasing to see it getting bumped up to an official status. Updated!

Check out the new trailer for 'Tether', the great looking adventure and horror game built with UE4

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Yeah, I'm far too much of a sucker when it comes to adventure and horror games with a future space sci-fi story. Tether now has a new trailer and it has sucked me in even more.

Looks like mech combat game 'Dark Horizons: Mechanized Corps' is coming to Linux

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The developer of mech combat game 'Dark Horizons: Mechanized Corps' has tweeted out that they are testing a Linux version, and it's looking good.

Destination Ares, control an AI aboard a rusty old colony ship and keep the crew alive, Linux support is planned

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The developer of 'Destination Ares' has stated on Steam that a Linux version of this interesting sounding strategy game is planned.

Silence from Daedalic Entertainment is an absolutely beautiful story-rich adventure game, my thoughts on it

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Honestly, I had never heard of Silence until someone asked me in our IRC to look it up. I am glad they did, as Daedalic were more than happy to provide review access and this game is fantastic.

Total War: WARHAMMER release date announced for Linux, Tuesday 22nd of November

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You thought Feral Interactive had done enough Linux ports this year? Wrong. Total War: WARHAMMER now has a release date for Linux!

Minecraft 1.11, the 'Exploration Update' is now live, new launcher coming along nicely

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Minecraft 1.11 is now available which is the 'Exploration Update' aimed at making the world more interesting. They also showed off the new Minecraft launcher running on Linux recently.

Become a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian state in 'Beholder', now on Linux

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Well now, this is not a game I ever thought I would play. Beholder has truly captured my interest with the amusing and creepy setting.

Alienware manager on Steam Machines lull: Windows 10 changed things

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PC Gamer had a chat with Alienware manager Frank Azor about the changing situation of Steam Machines. They feel Windows 10 is part of the reason Steam Machines and SteamOS didn't do so well.

Killing Room is another game that promised Linux support that may no longer happen

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Killing Room is an FPS from Alda Games was supposed to be on Linux day-1. It was delayed due to issues with the Linux version and getting the Windows version ready, but now it's even less certain.

The Linux port of space action game 'EVERSPACE' is sounding a bit iffy now

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I was seriously looking forward to getting some space combat action with 'EVERSPACE', but it's sounding like the developers are having major issues.

FEZ and Enclave are now both available on GOG for Linux

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GOG have boosted their Linux library some more again! Both FEZ and the recent Wine port of Enclave are now available on GOG.

You might want to keep an eye on 'Silence', the new point & click adventure from Daedalic Entertainment

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I managed to get in touch with Daedalic Entertainment to review their new adventure game named 'Silence' and you may want to keep a close eye on it.