We have 99 keys of IMPOSSIBALL to give away to Linux gamers willing to test it out https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/we-have-99-keys-of-impossiball-to-give-away-to-linux-gamers-willing-to-test-it-out.8840
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We have 99 keys of IMPOSSIBALL to give away to Linux gamers willing to test it out
The developer of IMPOSSIBALL is working to bring the game to Linux, so they have sent us tons of keys to throw at you so you can test it.
Retro-Pixel Castles updated again and will get a new name https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/retro-pixel-castles-updated-again-and-will-get-a-new-name.8841
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Retro-Pixel Castles updated again and will get a new name
Retro-Pixel Castles, the excellent Early Access village building sim has been updated and it's getting a new name.
Eco - Global Survival Game, an incredibly interesting looking game that's already on Linux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/eco-global-survival-game-an-incredibly-interesting-looking-game-thats-already-on-linux.8842/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/eco-global-survival-game-an-incredibly-interesting-looking-game-thats-already-on-linux.8842/
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Eco - Global Survival Game, an incredibly interesting looking game that's already on Linux
I was pointed towards 'Eco - Global Survival Game' thanks to a GOL follower and after looking it up, I decided to check it out a little more closely.
Rich Geldreich, a former Valve developer has an interesting blog post about Valve supporting Linux & OpenGL
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/rich-geldreich-a-former-valve-developer-has-an-interesting-blog-post-about-valve-supporting-linux-opengl.8843/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/rich-geldreich-a-former-valve-developer-has-an-interesting-blog-post-about-valve-supporting-linux-opengl.8843/
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Rich Geldreich, a former Valve developer has an interesting blog post about Valve supporting Linux & OpenGL
It's always interesting to read about what happens inside of Valve. Rich Geldreich, who previously worked at Valve has blogged about his experience inside Valve during Valve's push towards Linux.
If you're at all interested, here's what Operating Systems have been used to access GOL so far this month
Also, I just added in some trend graphs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/users/statistics#trends not all are in yet, as each needs tweaking to look correct.
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Beamdog (Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition) are working on another game, testers needed https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/beamdog-baldurs-gate-enhanced-edition-are-working-on-another-game-testers-needed.8844
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Beamdog (Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition) are working on another game, testers needed
It seems Beamdog may be doing a revamp of another title, or possibly even an original title. They have sent word that they need game testers, including Linux gamers.
MHRD, a game where you design your own hardware released for Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/mhrd-a-game-where-you-design-your-own-hardware-released-for-linux.8845
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MHRD, a game where you design your own hardware released for Linux
A game that will likely excite the most nerdy in our community, MHRD, a game where you design your own hardware.
Try Hard Parking, an infuriating top-down parking game that actually looks hilarious https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/try-hard-parking-an-infuriating-top-down-parking-game-that-actually-looks-hilarious.8846
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Try Hard Parking, an infuriating top-down parking game that actually looks hilarious
Try Hard Parking, is a new indie game from developer gearspecs that promises a rage-inducing 80s styled parking game.
Voxeliens, a game I covered back in 2012 has gone open source https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/voxeliens-a-game-i-covered-back-in-2012-has-gone-open-source.8847
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Voxeliens, a game I covered back in 2012 has gone open source
Voxeliens, a game I haven't seen much on since I wrote about it back in 2012 has officially gone open source a few days ago. It's a retro-style arcade shooter and it's essentially a 3D voxel-based version of Space Invaders.
Intel Haswell now has support for OpenGL 4 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/intel-haswell-now-has-support-for-opengl-4.8848
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Intel Haswell now has support for OpenGL 4
The Mesa developers are as usual continuing their effort to get the open source Linux graphic drivers up to scratch. Intel Haswell (gen7) now has support for OpenGL 4.
Airships: Conquer the Skies, a game about building steampunk pixel airships is now on GOG https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/airships-conquer-the-skies-a-game-about-building-steampunk-pixel-airships-is-now-on-gog.8850
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Airships: Conquer the Skies, a game about building steampunk pixel airships is now on GOG
GOG have yet another game available that's in-development with Linux support. Airships: Conquer the Skies, a rather good game I've enjoyed a good few hours in.
Heroes of Dire, a turn-based combat MMO is available for Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/heroes-of-dire-a-turn-based-combat-mmo-is-available-for-linux.8851
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Heroes of Dire, a turn-based combat MMO is available for Linux
Heroes of Dire is an interesting one, as it's an MMO featuring turn-based combat where you can borrow fighters from friends or a guild.
Pizza Tycoon, another classic from my childhood is now available on GOG with Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/pizza-tycoon-another-classic-from-my-childhood-is-now-available-on-gog-with-linux-support.8849
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Pizza Tycoon, another classic from my childhood is now available on GOG with Linux support
I am a Pizza addict and now I think I finally realize why. I played a lot of Pizza Tycoon when I was younger and I think it had an effect on me. It's now available on GOG with Linux support.
Long War 2 mod announced for XCOM 2 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/long-war-2-mod-announced-for-xcom-2.8852
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Long War 2 mod announced for XCOM 2
For those of you who played XCOM, you may remember the mod 'Long War' which expanded the game in many ways and made it a much larger experience. Well, it seems Pavonis Interactive (previously Long War Studios) are working on Long War 2 for XCOM 2.
Mesa 13.0.3 released with numerous bugfixes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/mesa-1303-released-with-numerous-bugfixes.8853
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Mesa 13.0.3 released with numerous bugfixes
The open source OpenGL implementation Mesa has a new release 13.0.3 which, as the minor version bump indicates, brings a number of bug fixes to RadeonSI and Intel.
No More Room in Hell 2 has a new teaser, should come to Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/no-more-room-in-hell-2-has-a-new-teaser-should-come-to-linux.8854
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No More Room in Hell 2 has a new teaser, should come to Linux
No More Room in Hell 2 is not just a sequel, it's going to be running on an entirely different game engine. The developer have said will be doing a Linux version, but their wording has been iffy.
The latest Steam Beta Client fixes a nearly 4 year old Linux issue, fixes other Linux issues https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/the-latest-steam-beta-client-fixes-a-nearly-4-year-old-linux-issue-fixes-other-linux-issues.8855
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The latest Steam Beta Client fixes a nearly 4 year old Linux issue, fixes other Linux issues
Valve have been busy, as the latest Steam Beta Client makes some important improvements to the Linux client. The Steam Controller has also seen some improvements.
Our statistics page now has trending graphs for all questions up! https://www.gamingonlinux.com/users/statistics#trends
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Feral Interactive are hosting a Company of Heroes 2 livestream and multiplayer event https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/feral-interactive-are-hosting-a-company-of-heroes-2-livestream-and-multiplayer-event.8857
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Feral Interactive are hosting a Company of Heroes 2 livestream and multiplayer event
Feral Interactive are celebrating their Steam group for 'Mac & Linux multiplayer' reaching over 1K people by hosting a multiplayer event and they will be livestreaming it.