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STAR WARS: DARK FORCES, Now On Linux Thanks To GOG


By Liam Squires-Hand
As a big Star Wars fan I approve of this. STAR WARS: DARK FORCES is now officially available and supported on Linux and is available from GOG.

Tiny Robot Justice Squad, A 2D Side-scrolling Arena Shooter, Helps Charity


By Liam Squires-Hand
Tiny Robot Justice Squad is a slick looking arena shooter, but the difference isn't just in the game, all funds go to charity.

OBEY, A Highly Asymmetrical Multiplayer Action Game Starring Rabbits


By Liam Squires-Hand
OBEY is one of the more unique games I have been sent to take a look at recently, and it really does look like a lot of fun.

The Chzo Mythos And Other Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw Games Updated For Linux


By Hamish
Several years ago I made a number of standalone Linux binaries for the Chzo Mythos using the then closed source Adventure Game Studio runtime as a base. Now that the source code to AGS has been released, I have updated the builds to use the superior free software engine.

The Banner Saga RPG Looks Close To A Linux Version


By Liam Squires-Hand
I know quite a few people who will be waiting on this, and it looks like The Banner Saga is preparing their Linux release now.

Song Of The Myrne: What Lies Beneath, A Pixel Graphic RPG Adventure Now On Steam For Linux


By Liam Squires-Hand
Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath is an interesting looking mix of adventure and RPG that has graphics similar to "Realm of the Mad God".

Shadow Warrior Looks Like It Will Come To Linux


By Liam Squires-Hand
Cue heavy breathing, Shadow Warrior, the fantastic and brutal looking FPS from Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital has some very promising signs it's going to come to Linux.

Steam Client Updated, Broadcasting Now Out Of Beta, Still Not For Linux


By Liam Squires-Hand
Steam has done a lot for us, and they are always adding useful features people get excited about. Game streaming is huge now, and Steam wants a bit of the pie.

The Linux Port Of Age Of Wonders III Is Progressing, A Bit Too Explosive Right Now


By Liam Squires-Hand
Age of Wonders III is confirmed to be heading to Linux, and it has seen more activity on the SteamDB, but the developer has noted the Linux build is a "bit too Michael Bay at the moment". Hah!

Verde Station, An Adventure Akin To Gone Home Is Coming For Linux


By Eike
Verde Station is a strange game. It lets you wander through a space station. You're all on your own for a full year and just need to keep the station running. You can think of it as a sort of a solitude simulator.

Verdun WW1 FPS Major Engine Update, Plus A Few Thoughts About The Game


By BTRE
The WWI FPS Verdun has been in Early Access and on Linux for over a year now. A major patch was released a few days ago which updated the engine to Unity 5. Time to take a look at it!

Ostrich Island: The Best 'Bad Game' On Steam


By Chris Were
There's certainly a fair about of 'YouTube fodder' when it comes to Steam games, but Ostrich Island seems to adopt a nuanced charm missed by the likes of Goat Simulator.

The Palit GeForce GTX970 Jetstream 4GB Is A Monster


By Liam Squires-Hand
I finally decided what graphics card to upgrade with, and my choice was the Palit GeForce GTX970 Jetstream 4GB, and wow what a card performance wise.

Space Sandbox Game Drifter Sees Major Update


By BTRE
Open-world sandbox space trading game 'Drifter' has seen a major release lately, bringing more content and polish to the game. Additions include the first implementation of space station interiors, five new ships and many UI improvements.

The Mims: Beginning, A Quirky God Game, Now Available


By BTRE
Last week saw the release of The Mims: Beginning, a god game with strategy elements, on Steam. It's an early access title that's been in development for a while and was successfully funded by an Indiegogo campaign.

Under That Rain: A New Retro-style Psychological Horror Adventure


By Guest
Under That Rain is a game about choices, and how these choices can affect even the purest spirit. In “Under that Rain” we are not proposing just an adventure, but an amazing and profound story that wants to investigate the human soul.

Aspyr Media Have A New Port Due Soon & Might Bring Their Games To GOG


By Liam Squires-Hand
More information is coming out of Aspyr thanks to a reddit, and the news is all pretty good. Not only are they looking at releasing a new port soon, but they are looking to GOG too.

Steam Has A Rather Silly Bug, And It Can Remove Your Files


By Liam Squires-Hand
Steam has had a bit of embarrassment on Linux recently, as an oversight in one of their scripts will cause it to remove all your files, eeek!

Survival Game Stranded Deep Will Come To Linux Later


By tuxintuxedo
I have been following this realistic survival game for about a year now as they stated Linux support on their homepage. Some of its main features include an infinite procedurally-generated world, dynamic weather, hunting, crafting and on top of all that it has great graphics.

Son Of Nor, Action Adventure Romp With A Twist


By BTRE
This is a game that flew under the radar a little bit since its Linux launch a couple of months ago. Son of Nor is an action adventure title set amidst rolling dunes, temples and oases. Challenging collectibles, environmental puzzles and four player coop are just some of the game's highlights.