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OUYA is blocking a Linux version of That Dragon, Cancer being on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jan 2016

I was wondering what was going on with the silence of That Dragon, Cancer. Linux wasn't listed on their website, and it launched on Steam without the promised Linux version. Now at least we know. Check the bottom for tweets to us from the developer.

Hypercharge looks like an amazing UE4 shooter that will support Linux

By Liam Dawe, 13 Jan 2016

Fancy becoming a child's action figure? Hypercharge will let you do this, and destroy your friends in this multiplayer shooter.

Space Grunts, a really rather great turn-based action roguelike now fully released

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jan 2016

I talked about Space Grunts a bit back in September of last year, and it was already pretty damn good. Today marks the official full release, so go get it.

The 2015 GamingOnLinux GOTY award is now over, here's the results!

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jan 2016

The second ever GamingOnLinux GOTY award is now over! Thank you to every one who voted, give yourselves a pat on the back.

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Homefront: The Revolution aiming for a day-1 Linux & SteamOS release on May 20th

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jan 2016

I didn't expect Deep Silver to reply to me so quickly, but it seems the Linux & SteamOS release of Homefront: The Revolution will come out alongside Windows on May 20th!

Punch Club, a boxing tycoon management game now on Linux & SteamOS, some thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2016

A boxing tycoon management game named 'Punch Club', it was too fun an idea to pass up on. I took a look and here's my findings.

This years GDC conference will have a very interesting Vulkan & DX12 talk from AMD

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2016

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) isn't too far away now, and a few more sessions are starting to appear. One in particular caught the interesting of a reader who sent it in, and now it's exciting me too.

We Are The Dwarves, a real-time tactics game is coming to Linux, and it looks awesome

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2016

We Are The Dwarves was sent in by the developer, and my my, it looks quite good actually. Certainly one of the more unique settings for a game that has come across my emails recently.

Want a job? GOG are hiring!

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2016

GOG would be a pretty awesome company to work for wouldn't it? They are currently hiring for plenty of positions, so get in while you can.

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Medieval II: Total War Collection coming to Linux & SteamOS on January 14th

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2016

Good news for strategy fans, as Medieval II: Total War Collection is coming over to Linux & SteamOS on January 14th.

SpeedRunners, a competitive action-platform runner has been delayed for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2016

SpeedRunners, a competitive action-platform runner which was originally going to be out for Linux before Christmas has been delayed. It now has no ETA.

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak may come to Linux some day

By nerdknight, 10 Jan 2016

According to a member of BBI Interactive the game may come to Linux and Mac in the future. Not likely soon, but at least they aren't saying no right away.

XCOM 2 is starting to look mighty interesting

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2016

As the time to release gets closer, more details about XCOM 2 are starting to arrive. I am excited, but I hope they don't mess it up.

Windlands, a first person grappling hook exploration game now on SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2016

Windlands looks like one of the more unique indie games I've seen recently, and the idea of bouncing around with a grappling hook sounds fun.

SteamOS beta updated to support Xbox One Elite gamepad

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2016

For those not keeping an eye on the latest SteamOS updates, a new beta was pushed out a few days ago! It's good to see Valve keeping up with new hardware support.

Slime Rancher pre-alpha, DRM free, available for Linux

By Xpander, 9 Jan 2016

Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the 'Far, Far Range' where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.

GOL Asks: What have you been playing recently?

By Liam Dawe, 9 Jan 2016

We are firmly into the new year now, so what have you all been playing recently? It's been a while since I asked!

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The Wine Development Release 1.9.1 Is Now Available

By sobkas, 9 Jan 2016

The Wine team released today another development release of their software. Version 1.9.1 has many small changes including 38 bugfixes.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive updated, now with nicer sound options for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 8 Jan 2016

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is actually a really great game, and we had a lot of fun playing it a while back on a livestream. One thing I've seen people moan about is the sound options on Linux, so it looks like Valve has taken steps to address that.