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Layers of Fear - more like Layers of Jumpscares

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Let's not beat around the bush, Layers of Fear is a horror title slash walking simulator that you'll probably either love or hate. Well actually, that's not totally true, because if you're like me, you'll find the game to be an enjoyable, fairly intelligent and psychological (also psychedelic)…

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CAT Interstellar; Do Androids Dream of Electric Dogs?

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CAT Interstellar is an intriguing little indie game project currently in Early Access by Ionized Games set on Mars, during a time where humanity is in the middle of terraforming the Red Planet. Rather wisely, rather than sending and risking a bunch of humans on the planet, the powers that be…

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Streets of Rogue - Mindless Rogue-Like Adventure-GTA-Deus-Ex-Like Fun

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That title ain't a mistake folks. And in truth, the title could have had even more words crammed in had I not been so conscious of not making it virtually unreadable. Streets of Rogue is exactly that, though: a rogue-like, an action-adventure with Grand Theft Auto (the old school ones) and RPG-lite…

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Pangolin Reverse Proxy Moves to Dual Licensing With New Enterprise Edition

Discover how Pangolin Reverse Proxy's new dual licensing model enhances flexibility with its Enterprise Edition, catering to diverse business needs.

The post Pangolin Reverse Proxy Moves to Dual Licensing With New Enterprise Edition appeared first on Linux Today.

Fedora Opens the Door to AI Tools, Demands Disclosure and Oversight

Discover how Fedora is paving the way for AI tools while advocating for transparency and oversight in technology. Explore the future of responsible AI.

The post Fedora Opens the Door to AI Tools, Demands Disclosure and Oversight appeared first on Linux Today.

DietPi 9.18 Adds NanoPi R3S, R76S, and M5 Support

Discover the latest features of DietPi 9.18, now supporting NanoPi R3S, R76S, and M5. Enhance your lightweight OS experience today!

The post DietPi 9.18 Adds NanoPi R3S, R76S, and M5 Support appeared first on Linux Today.

SuperTuxKart 1.5 Open-Source Kart Racing Game Released with Major Changes

Discover the exciting updates in SuperTuxKart 1.5! Explore major changes and enhancements in this open-source kart racing game. Join the fun today!

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VirtualBox 7.2.4 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.18

Discover the latest features of VirtualBox 7.2.4, now with initial support for Linux Kernel 6.18. Upgrade your virtualization experience today!

The post VirtualBox 7.2.4 Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.18 appeared first on Linux Today.

Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33 Adds Support for Cloning MTD Block and eMMC Boot Devices

Discover Clonezilla Live 3.3.0-33, now featuring enhanced support for cloning MTD block and eMMC boot devices. Streamline your backup process today!

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” Daily Builds Are Now Available for Download

Discover the latest Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" daily builds. Download now to experience cutting-edge features and improvements in your system.

The post Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” Daily Builds Are Now Available for Download appeared first on Linux Today.

The Complete Guide to Best Linux Distros for Beginners in 2025

Discover the best Linux distros for beginners in 2025 with our comprehensive guide. Find the perfect fit for your needs and start your Linux journey today!

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How to Dual Boot Windows and Linux on the Same SSD

Discover the step-by-step guide to dual boot Windows and Linux on the same SSD. Maximize your system's potential with this comprehensive tutorial.

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Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Mini PC: Internet Radio

Discover the Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Mini PC, your ultimate solution for internet radio. Stream your favorite stations with ease and enjoy high-quality sound.

The post Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Mini PC: Internet Radio appeared first on Linux Today.

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Get some quality action in the Sci-Fi Shooters 2.0 Humble Bundle

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GOG are giving away Alone in the Dark: The Trilogy to celebrate their Preservation Program

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The new TerraTech Legion trailer has me itching to play it

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ScummVM v2026.1.0 is a huge new release with tons of new supported games

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Valheim gets a big birthday update with optimizations, Steam Deck upgrades and new content

Valheim is celebrating five years of Early Access with a big upgrade that should make it perform better everywhere, especially on the Steam Deck.Read…

Hardcore single-player survival FPS Road to Vostok arrives April 7

Quite a showcase for Godot Engine, Road to Vostok is a hardcore single-player survival FPS that has a new trailer and release date for Early…

Team Fortress 2 Classified (formerly Team Fortress 2 Classic) has launched on Steam

Team Fortress 2 Classified (formerly Team Fortress 2 Classic) is a mod for Valve's Team Fortress 2 updated with refreshed visuals, new game modes and…

Raspberry Pi prices are rising again by up to $60

It's not a good time to be buying anything computer related right now, and the Raspberry Pi team just upped their prices for the second time…

Steam Survey for January 2026 shows a small drop for Linux and macOS

Valve have released the data for the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for January 2026, showing Windows getting a small bump while Linux and…

Here's the most played games on Steam Deck for January 2026

With a fresh month here now it's February 2026, here's your most up to date look at what has been popular for players on the Steam Deck.Read the full…

CachyOS founder explains why they didn't join the new Open Gaming Collective (OGC)

The Open Gaming Collective (OGC) was an interesting announcement recently from a few bigger names, but the CachyOS team opted out of it and now we…

GPD release their own statement on the confusion with Bazzite Linux support

In the continuing saga of GPD versus Bazzite Linux, the GPD team have now posted their own statement on what happened.Read the full article on…

Check out the new suitably weird Mewgenics feature trailer

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GDC 2026 report: 36% of devs use GenAI; 28% target Steam Deck and 8% target Linux

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Proton Experimental updated to fix the EA app again on SteamOS / Linux

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The original FINAL FANTASY VII is getting a new refreshed edition

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Stardew Valley dev makes it clear Haunted Chocolatier is progressing well

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The Native Linux app for NVIDIA GeForce NOW is now in Beta

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Meet the mind behind Bazzite - an interview with Kyle Gospodnetich

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Open Gaming Collective (OGC) formed to push Linux gaming even further

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NVIDIA security bulletin for January 2026 reveals new GPU driver security issues

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Netflix Animation Studios are now funding Blender development

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GOG now using AI generated images on their store

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The popular Arch-based distro CachyOS gets a new release with a significantly reworked installer

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The simple GOG client for Linux, Minigalaxy version 1.4.1 is out now

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