New version of the itch store app is out, better Arch Linux compatibility and other fixes
Oh my word I do love itch and their store app. It's open source (MIT license), it's beautiful and it actually works really well now.
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Worms W.M.D should now be a day-1 Linux & SteamOS release
Good news, after chatting with Team17, it seems Worms W.M.D will now be a day-1 Linux release which is fantastic.
Shen’s Last Gift DLC for XCOM 2 released for Linux
After some delay, the latest DLC and patch for XCOM 2 is now out for Linux. Shen’s Last Gift adds mech units to the mix, to better fight the insidious alien threat.
Action adventure Buck is back on Kickstarter with Linux demo, plus crowdfunding round-up
2D action adventure Buck is on Kickstarter with a Linux demo, and so is dungeon crawler Wizard of Legend and fantasy LGBT VN Eldet. Plus more campaigns than you can shake a stick at.
Exit Fate, a 50-hour 2D RPG now on Linux
Exit Fate, the massive 2D RPG has been released for Linux as a fan-made and completely free version.
User submission: Vulkan tutorials now up on github
A user submission to let you know about their Vulkan tutorials that are now available to check out on github.
Want to go hunting vampires? Slayer Shock will scratch that itch for you
Slayer Shock is the next game from David Pittman (Eldritch, NEON STRUCT) and Minor Key Games (Super Win the Game, Gunmetal Arcadia) that will see you hunting vampires.
Quadrilateral Cowboy, a cyberpunk heist adventure is coming to Linux in September
Quadrilateral Cowboy, a cyberpunk heist adventure from Blendo Games is seeing a delayed Linux release, but not too long to wait.
Heavy Gear Assault now on Linux, some thoughts after testing it
Heavy Gear Assault is the Early Access mech combat game built with Unreal Engine 4 and it's now available on Linux.
Colony building sim Maia updated, colonists can now get sick and need treatment
Maia version 0.57 is now available and it brings diseases and conditions which you will need to diagnose and treat.
Stellaris looks like it's getting the first post-release DLC with the Plantoids Species Pack
Stellaris is about to get bigger with a teaser of a DLC named the Plantoids Species Pack and they have a trailer.
Worms W.M.D will see a slight delay with the Linux version
Team17 have announced that Worms W.M.D will release on August 23rd, but the Linux version is going to be post-launch.
SC Controller, the open source driver and GUI for the Steam Controller is making lovely progress
SC Controller is really coming along nicely. Since I mentioned it on GOL it has been through a few new releases.
REGoth Engine, an open source reimplentation for the game 'Gothic'
REGoth Engine was pointed out in the forum, as it's another lovely open source reimplentation and this time it's for the classic game 'Gothic'.
The Other 99 action and survival game release delayed until August
Always sad when a game sees a delay, but hopefully it will be worth it as The Other 99 actually looks rather good.
Double Fine is doubling the good news, as there is a discounted bundle of their games on Steam
Definitely for today, Double Fine will get a lot of attention, because, aside from releasing the Linux port of the remastered version of Day of the Tentacle, they're offering a 52% discount for the whole Double Fine Bundle on Steam.
Major new release of open source livestreaming kit 'OBS Studio' fixes Linux window capture issues
OBS Studio is a fantastic bit of open source software for livestreamers, but the Linux version has been plagued with crashing often when capturing a window—no more!
Day of the Tentacle Now Available On Linux
The remastered edition of the classic point and click adventure game Day of the Tentacle is now available on Linux, thanks to the porting efforts of GOL editor Cheeseness.
Dear Valve and Steam Machines OEMs, you have it all wrong
Most of us reading this site want Steam Machines to do well. Not all of us will be interested in buying the hardware, but we're aware that its success is also tied to the success of Linux as a gaming platform, which is why I'm pretty miffed that the OEMs and Valve have messed it up.
Defect, the rather cool spaceship building and combat game will release in full on 26th July
Defect is a very cool idea for a spaceship combat game. You keep building a new ship to take on new challenges and your crew keep stealing it so you have to face it in combat.