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Humble Bundle Android 8 Adds 3 More Games

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With now a bit less than 6 days remaining the Humble Bundle Android 8 has now added another 3 games! As of writing, the average purchase price sits around $4.36, so if you haven't already picked up the Bundle, paying more than that average would net you the original 6 games plus the newly added 3.…

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Calibre eBook Management Software 1.16 Released

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As of 20th December 2013, the popular free and open-source ebook management software Calibre has been released in version 1.16, just in time for Christmas! There are a decent number of bug fixes as well as new features that keep advancing the power of this ebook software. Calibre is available for…

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Humble Bundle Android 8 Ready, features 6 Linux games

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The Humble Bundle Android 8 is available for whatever money you wish to throw it's way! Best of all, it includes 6 cross-platform (Linux compatible) games and most likely will add a few more soon, as is the tradition of the Humble Bundles. Games currently in the bundle: Little Inferno Gemini Rule…

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Fedora 20 'Heisenbug' Released

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While facing some delays along the way, today Fedora 20 "Heisenbug" has been released! The Red Hat sponsored Fedora Project announced the release today which features a number of improvements and updates. The release is also dedicated to Fedora Project member, Seth Vidal, who was the lead…

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Mageia 4 Beta 2 Available For Testing

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Mageia 4 Beta 2 is now available for testing! For those unfamiliar with the Mageia distribution, it's a community powered fork of the commercial Mandriva distribution. Mageia was only forked back in September 2010 but has already enjoyed a nice amount of popularity and userbase. See the DistroWatch…

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Ubuntu to stick a fork in Gnome Control Centre

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In a move that will no doubt be unsurprising for anyone that has followed Canonical's moves with Ubuntu over the last few years, it has been confirmed that the Gnome Control Centre will indeed be forked into the "Unity Control Centre" for the popular Linux based operating system. Ubuntu…

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SteamOS Now Available!

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Plus: Steam Machines beta units shipped! Unless you have lived under a very large rock for the last few months, you would surely know of Valve's "Steam Machines" and it's operating system, SteamOS, Valve's own new Linux distribution. We have heard bits and pieces about both the hardware…

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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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AMD FSR SDK 2.4 is out with FSR Upscaling 4.1.2 for older hardware and Vulkan support

AMD FSR SDK 2.4 is now officially out bringing the newer FSR Upscaling 4.1.2 for older Radeon GPUs and Ryzen APUs, along with Vulkan support for…

CONTROL Resonant gets a DRM-free release on GOG

Good news for fans of DRM-free gaming as the popular recent release of CONTROL Resonant is now available on GOG.com.Read the full article on…

Arriving this Winter, the frog town-building game Croakwood from the Parkitect devs looks lovely

Croakwood, the relaxed frog town-building and management game from the Parkitect devs has a newish trailer out now and it arrives sometime this…

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor - Knockout Expansion arrives November 17

The popular bullet heaven survivor-like Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is set for the Knockout Expansion to arrive on November 17th.Read the full…

DayZ creators RocketWerkz reveal Gruntz, a multiplayer survival game inspired by Space Station 13

DayZ creator Dean Hall of RocketWerkz just announced Gruntz, a top-down multiplayer horde survival game inspired by Space Station 13.Read the full…

Alternate history 1950s Soviet Kyiv shooter You Are Empty: Absolute Edition released

ZOOM Platform have revived another retro game here, with You Are Empty: Absolute Edition getting released with its alternate history 1950s Soviet…

Dark Messiah of Might & Magic: Community Edition is coming to Steam with major upgrades for the classic

The Arkane Studios and Ubisoft classic Dark Messiah of Might & Magic was originally released 20 years ago, and now a new overhaul mod is on the…

VKD3D-Proton 3.1 brings a new stable release, ahead of more important changes to come

VKD3D-Proton is one of the major parts of Valve's Proton, that enables tons of Direct3D 12 games to run well on SteamOS / Linux. Version 3.1 is out…

Bullet Banshee puts a survivor-like spin on classic shoot 'em up action

Bullet Banshee is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up that blends in the survivor-like bullet heaven mechanics for upgrades to great effect.Read the…

Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios hit by cyberattack

Another recent incident, Kingdom Come: Deliverance developer Warhorse Studios revealed they've been hit in a cyberattack.Read the full article on…

Luanti (formerly Minetest) reveal a major ContentDB security incident

The team behind Luanti (formerly Minetest), just recently announced a security incident with their ContentDB system.Read the full article on…

Insane fever-dream retro FPS 'Divine Frequency' is out in Early Access

Divine Frequency is a new GZDoom / UZDoom powered FPS fever dream, one where you get to experience the total collapse of reality.Read the full…

Build up a party of complete idiots in Outcast Tales, out now and it's free

Developed by Hardlane Studio and published by Inner Pocket, the story-rich adventure sends players into a post-apocalyptic frontier in search of…

Command a being formed from thousands of leaves in Leafborn

Top marks for some protagonist originality here in Leafborn, with your character made up of a thousands leaves.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Steam Scream Fest V is here with discounts on spooky games

Steam Scream Fest V has arrived and with it lots of discounts on various different types of games that will make you need fresh pants.Read the full…

Classic survival-horrors Ecstatica and Ecstatica II get re-released with upgrades

Originally released in the late 90s, Ecstatica and Ecstatica II are survival-horror games with a unique style not to be missed.Read the full article…

Steam Beta makes game invites simpler on SteamOS / Big Picture Mode

Valve released the latest Steam Beta for all supported platforms, with the October 26th update finally making game invites easier.Read the full…

Half-Life: Alyx updated to bring Foveated Rendering on desktop

Valve are still adding in improvements to the excellent VR game Half-Life: Alyx, with the latest update out now.Read the full article on…

Microlandia, a deeply simulated city-builder gets a big game engine upgrade

Every single citizen counts in Microlandia, a deeply simulated cozy-looking city-builder. And now, it should work better than ever.Read the full…

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl 2.1 adds A-Life NPC visualisation distance options

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl from GSC Game World has another free update out now, and it sounds fun if you have a powerful PC.Read the full…

Guide: Steam Frame tips and tricks

Now that I've had a good bit of time with the Steam Frame, and gone through some common issues and questions - here's some Steam Frame tips and…

Here's 17 upcoming VR games worth keeping eyes on

Got your Steam Frame or any other VR kit and want to follow some interesting upcoming games? Here's some potentials for you that could be good.Read…

Pick up many quality puzzle and physics games with two new Humble Bundles

Start your week with two more fresh sets of games with the Phunkier Physics and Puzzlers to Puzzle You bundles.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

PlayStation 5 Linux project upgraded to support PS5 Pro and newer firmware

The impressive PlayStation 5 Linux project is continuing on, and recent updates to it have again expanded what it can support.Read the full article…

Steam's useful Personal Calendar gets a full release

I forgot it was ever a Beta, because Steam's Personal Calendar is actually one of the most useful features they've added to the store recently.Read…

Epic's Tim Sweeney believes AI notices on Steam are a "political statement" for the "hate mob"

Valve requires developers to disclose AI-generated content in games and on Steam store pages, something Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney isn't happy…

Steam Next Fest - October 2026, here's the most-played demos so far

Valve sent word via email as Steam Next Fest - October 2026 begins to wind down about what has been the most popular during this event.Read the full…

SteamOS 3.9.5 released with Plasma 6.7, Linux 7.2, Security Fixes, better Steam Frame wireless adapter support

Valve just released SteamOS 3.9.5 as stable for all users across all supported systems, bringing with it many exciting enhancements for Linux…

Be ready for spooky season with new games from Fanatical's Build your own Frightmare Bundle (Halloween 2026)

Fanatical have launched their Build your own Frightmare Bundle (Halloween 2026), another good chance to save some monies and get new games.Read the…

Factorio 2.1 is out now with the native ARM64 Linux build to run on Steam Frame, Raspberry Pi and more

That day is here! Factorio 2.1 stable has arrived as a big clean-up release along with new platform support with their Native Linux version.Read the…

Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition pulled from sale due to mass complaints

Oh dear, oh dear. Generative AI strikes again? The recently released Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Complete Edition was pulled down after mass…

Epic Games has gone completely off the deep end with AI

Oh Epic Games, what have you become? An AI shell of your former self. Please make it all stop.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Bazzite Linux announce ROG XBOX Ally X20 and Acer Predator Atlas support is in testing

Another release of the popular Bazzite Linux is coming up, with new devices currently in testing like the ROG XBOX Ally X20 and Acer Predator…

GameMaker announce their next-gen runtime GMRT will be free for commercial use

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Check out 'Clicky Islands', a unique blend of incremental and city-builders

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Fanatical's Build your own Legendary Bundle (Fall 2026) has some top hits for cheaps

With multiple games new to bundles here, Fanatical have launched the Build your own Legendary Bundle (Fall 2026).Read the full article on…

METRO 2033 Redux and METRO Last Light Redux next-gen updates are out now

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Legacy Games store is closing down

After being around in some form since the 90s, the time is officially up for Legacy Games as they're set to close down.Read the full article on…

Steam Client Beta - October 22nd revamps Remote Play HDR support

Valve just released another upgrade with the Steam Client Beta - October 22nd update bringing overhauled Remote Play HDR support.Read the full…

Cyberpunk 2077 Edgerunners update brings improved modding, better HDR, new content and more

CD PROJEKT RED have released another major free update for Cyberpunk 2077 adding new content from the Anime, along with other tech upgrades.Read the…

Another set of 15 demos to try in Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition

Another chance for you to find your next favourite, with our second set of demo highlights from Steam Next Fest - October 2026 edition.Read the full…

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has an exciting new gameplay overview trailer

We've got another close look at Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV ahead of the December release, with an impressive new trailer.Read the full article…

Serious Sam: The Third Encounter gets teased by Croteam and Devolver Digital

Back for another helping of ridiculous action, Croteam and Devolver Digital have revealed Serious Sam: The Third Encounter.Read the full article on…

Epic Games Launcher Preview is slowly becoming actually usable on Linux

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SteamOS 3.9.4 Beta brings updates for security, hibernation and regression fixes

Valve released a fresh SteamOS 3.9.4 Beta to fix up some annoying issues, along with a security update.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Steam Client update fixes Vulkan games hanging after alt-tab, and a security update

An annoying bug I've run into a few times recently has been solved - Vulkan games hanging after alt-tab should be fixed with this new Steam Client…

SteamVR 2.18 brings Linux fixes, Steam Frame improvements, new Aurora environment

Valve just released the latest stable SteamVR 2.18 update, bringing with it an assortment of fixes for all supported platforms including Steam…

Electronic Arts (EA) to shut down BioWare and cancel the next Mass Effect

After Electronic Arts (EA) was sold off, the inevitable has happened - they're doing some restructuring and cutting jobs.Read the full article on…

Stellaris: Willpower expansion set for launch on November 23

Launching alongside another free update version 4.6 'Corona Borealis', the Stellaris: Willpower expansion arrives November 23rd.Read the full article…

Combolands will take away all your free time

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