Section: Gaming

Check out the latest news from the world of Linux gaming, including game reviews, releases, and news on Steam for Linux.

SuperTuxKart Devs Demo Native WiiMote Support

SuperTuxKart developers have demoed support for Nintendo's WiiMote.

28 February 2013

Adventures in Magical Realism: Kentucky Route Zero Act I [Review]

Two years after a successful Kickstarter campaign, indie developers Cardboard Computer offer a magical realist journey in Kentucky Route Zero.

27 February 2013

Canonical Host Weekend ‘TeamFortress 2’ Server

Calling all gamers: Canonical are hosting a TeamFortress 2 server this weekend to mark the arrival of Steam for Linux on the Ubuntu Software Center.

16 February 2013

Steam Added to Ubuntu Software Center, Celebrates With Big Sale

Valve's Steam client is now available to install on Ubuntu directly from the Ubuntu Software Center.

14 February 2013

Is ‘Strange Masks’ The Strangest Game On Ubuntu? [Review]

Behind the simplistic-seeming game-play and cutesy 2D graphics lays a game mechanic packed with enough fraught potential to put your PC's well-being in jeopardy from a flailing frustrated fist...

11 February 2013

Steam-Powered Mini-PC Gets Detailed At CES

It might not be the strongly-rumoured Steambox games console itself, but on the floor of the Consumer Electronics Show 2013 a physical prototype of a Steam-powered mini-PC has been on show. Valve have teamed up with hardware vendor Xi3 to build a modular, miniature PC, which is currently code-named 'Piston'.

8 January 2013

Torchlight: Diablo-Inspired Action RPG [Review]

Between all the Humble Indie Bundle games to land on Linux thus far, few have a team as distinguished as Torchlight's.

27 December 2012
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Steam Holiday Sale Includes Top Linux Titles

Valve have kicked off their seasonal games sale on Steam - and many top Linux games are included. Steam sales are typically very generous, particularly if you catch on the infamous flash sales or daily deals.

20 December 2012
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Steam for Linux Now Open To All

The beta of Steam for Linux is now available to download by all, confirming the news we brought you last week. After 6 weeks as a private, invite-only download Valve, the makers of Steam, have opened the doors to anyone running Ubuntu 12.04.

20 December 2012

Latest Humble Bundle Brings 6 New Games to Linux

Santa has come early for Linux gamers, as the latest Humble Indie Bundle goes live. Back for its 7th 'indie' outing, the latest iteration of the 'pay what you want' promotion features 6 games and the feature-length documentary 'Indie Game: The Movie'.

19 December 2012
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Steam Linux to Launch Open Beta Next Week

'Steam for Linux' will be available for everyone to try from next week, after spending just over a month as a limited beta. Valve cite the 'stability of the client' as allowing for the beta to be opened up to more users.

13 December 2012

Sidescroller Run Off: Bit.Trip Runner Vs Canabalt [Review]

Amongst the mélange of Humble Indie Bundle titles are two side-scrollers with similar, yet unique takes on well-timed spacebar mashing: Canabalt and Bit.Trip Runner. These titles aren't the sprawling role-playing games and first person shooters of large studio productions, but nevertheless encapsulate the art of video games in their humble, yet pleasing experiences.

9 December 2012