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.
Mesa git has pulled in the patches from Marek to improve Deus Ex: Mankind Divided on Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/mesa-git-has-pulled-in-the-patches-from-marek-to-improve-deus-ex-mankind-divided-on-linux.8858
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Mesa git has pulled in the patches from Marek to improve Deus Ex: Mankind Divided on Linux
I recently pointed out that Marek sent in patches to the Mesa list which could improve Deus Ex: Mankind Divided performance on RadeonSI around 70%, well all of the patches are now in Mesa git.
My thoughts on the MMO Albion Online on Linux, many months later https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/my-thoughts-on-the-mmo-albion-online-on-linux-many-months-later.8859
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My thoughts on the MMO Albion Online on Linux, many months later
I’ve been playing Albion Online on and off since November 2015 and since then it has evolved into something much bigger.
Friday Livestream today at 6 PM UTC! https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/friday-livestream-today-at-6-pm-utc.8861
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Friday Livestream today at 6 PM UTC!
After the mess that was our multiplayer livestream of 30th of December, we return back to normal programming of Linux gaming brought to you solely by myself. So, strap yourselves to your comfy sitting surfaces and let's go for a ride!
Wine 2.0-rc4 released, fixing 28 bugs to make sure the final release is solid https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/wine-20-rc4-released-fixing-28-bugs-to-make-sure-the-final-release-is-solid.8862
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Wine 2.0-rc4 released, fixing 28 bugs to make sure the final release is solid
Wine 2.0-rc4 has been released with 28 bug fixes. It's a pretty quiet release with no new features as they are in a code freeze to prepare the big 2.0 stable release.
If you act fast you can grab a key for the demo of Disgaea 2 and it runs on Linux already https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/if-you-act-fast-you-can-grab-a-key-for-the-demo-of-disgaea-2-and-it-runs-on-linux-already.8863
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If you act fast you can grab a key for the demo of Disgaea 2 and it runs on Linux already
A GOL follower sent word that Alienware are giving out limited keys to a Disgaea 2 demo test. The good news is I got one and it seems the demo already runs on Linux.
99Vidas, a fun-looking beat 'em up, is now available https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/99vidas-a-fun-looking-beat-em-up-is-now-available.8864
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99Vidas, a fun-looking beat 'em up, is now available
If you’ve been feeling like fighting hordes of goons alone or with friends, the new beat ‘em up 99Vidas might be right up your alley. It released late last month with day-1 Linux support.
Join me tonight at 8:30PM UTC for some Portal 2 live https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/join-me-tonight-at-830pm-utc-for-some-portal-2-live.8865
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Join me tonight at 8:30PM UTC for some Portal 2 live
Tonight for your amusement I shall be attempting to play some Portal 2 live on Twitch. I hate Samsai for making me do this.