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mkws - Static Site Generation With The Shell

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Today I'm looking at something a little different. Rarely (or ever?) do I take a look at static website generators on here, but mkws is a bit of a special case. mkws is a static site generator (SSG) created by Adrian Emil Grigore, written in nothing but the good old shell. No, not BASH, but sh.…

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Review: DiRT Rally

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Yet another game in the porting lineup by Linux gaming heros, Feral Interactive, DiRT Rally is a racing game focussing on, you guessed it: rallying. As opposed to the largely arcade oriented DiRT Showdown released a few years prior, DiRT Rally is very much intended as a simulation, delivering…

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Review: Trigger Time

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Trigger Time is described as a story-driven, top-down 2D shooter with a gravity gun and physics puzzle elements with some cutscenes amongst the 9 levels of shoot-em up action. Amidst a world full of indie top-down shoot-em ups, does Trigger Time deliver enough to be different? Developer: Shephf…

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Review: Spec Ops: The Line

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The bullets screamed past Walker's ears, piercing the dust-ridden air. The only consolation of being aware of the sharp hot cracks through the air from the bullets whizzing by meant that he was still alive. His fellow Delta Force teammates, Lugo and Adams, were crouched nearby on the flanks behind…

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Review: Yooka-Laylee

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3D platformer and Banjo-Kazooie fans rejoice - Yooka-Laylee recently landed for all major platforms, including our very own Linux. As a spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie in particular, and created by a team made up of former Rare members, Yooka-Laylee has been a much hyped and anticipated game.…

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Review: HITMAN - The Complete First Season

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Here at TLR we recently had a 'first impressions' look at the newly released game in the Hitman series of video games. It is also the debut for the Hitman series on Linux, thanks to the porting efforts of Linux and Mac porting company, Feral Interactive. Having racked up more hours of gameplay and…

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Review: Fedora 25 - The Trail Blazer that is Blazing Fast

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Not long after being released to the wild, I decided it was time to retire old faithful Ubuntu GNOME in favour of Fedora 25 on my main laptop (an Optimus equipped machine). The Ubuntu install had served me very well indeed, but with Fedora's latest offering featuring the latest stable version of…

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Broken Age: Act 2 Review

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Way back in early 2014 I reviewed Act 1 of Double Fine Productions's quirky and colourful adventure, Broken Age. Somewhere along the line I assume I was either hit in the head or started living under a rock (perhaps both), because it wasn't until very recently that I got to playing Act 2. I gave…

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Aveyond 4: Shadow of the Mist Linux Game Review

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Times have been better, for Boyle Wolfbane. He and his unfortunate but loyal minions, along with his most faithful minion and pet, Fang, tried taking over the world like all of the best and most powerful dark lords do. Emphasis on 'tried', because Boyle failed. Miserably. Aveyond 4: Shadow of the…

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Memo - Note Taking, Unix-style

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We all take notes in various ways. Whether it's old fashioned sticky notes littering the front of your PC monitor, an app on your smartphone or simply using your brain to take a 'mental note' (if your memory is that good!), it's a useful activity. How about note taking on the command-line? And in a…

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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.

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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.

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Proton 11.0-2 is out with lots of gaming fixes for Linux / SteamOS, Steam Deck, Steam Machine

Valve just rolled out the red carpet for the latest mainline stable update to their compatibility layer with Proton 11.0-2 now available.Read the…

HOPE 01 brings spooky single-player pixel-art extraction gameplay on September 15

HOPE 01 is a recent discovering that instantly jumped right into my wishlist for the interesting blending of genres with the horror-survival…

Gunstoppable is vibrant, fast and full of explosive wall-running action

Gunstoppable is blazing fast momentum-fueled roguelite shooter, one that fans of fast-paced action will no doubt absolutely love.Read the full…

The Light Brigade: Definitive Edition and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes add Steam Frame support

More and more games have been adding dedicated Steam Frame support, with the Great on Frame page now listing 86 games ready for Valve's new VR…

Voxel game creation platform Luanti (formerly Minetest) gets basic gamepad support, security fixes

Luanti (formerly Minetest) is a popular free and open source voxel game creation platform, with the latest release 5.17.0 out now and it's an…

First-person gothic adventure 'Night Cart: The Immortal Plague' is a must for your wishlist

Drive a horse-drawn cart through plague-ridden Transylvania in the first-person gothic adventure Night Cart: The Immortal Plague that sounds rather…

Forsworn looks great for fans of repeatable tactical RPGs - arriving September 10

Built around party-building, tough tactical battles, and run-based progression - Forsworn is definitely one you need to keep an eye on.Read the full…

Minecraft Dungeons II gets a brand new gameplay trailer

Are you excited for some more dungeon crawling action in Minecraft Dungeons II? There's a new gameplay trailer out now ahead of the September…

Bazzite Linux 44 for handhelds finally launches with some massive upgrades

Bazzite Linux 44 has been out for desktops for a while, but the "Deck" image for handhelds and console-like TV PCs is finally here with a…

Agent 64: Spies Never Die is pure retro FPS nostalgia bait

Designed to be very much like a slightly more modern version of the Nintendo 64's classic GoldenEye - this is well and truly nostalgia bait.Read the…

Bethesda finally fix the Skyrim Special Edition on-screen keyboard crashing SteamOS / Steam Deck

A new update from Bethesda has rolled out for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, and much like with Fallout 4, they finally fixed an…

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is out now with a big free upgrade

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is the first major expansion for the open-world shooter, bringing with it a huge free upgrade for all owners.Read the…

SKINFACE is a gruesome stealth game where you steal faces

SKINFACE is a gruesome upcoming horror-thriller where you become a faceless hitman with a special skill: stealing people's faces.Read the full…

Monke bullet heaven survivor-like chaos will come in 2027 with Gorilla Tag Contagion

The very popular VR game Gorilla Tag is getting a spin-off for PC and consoles named Gorilla Tag Contagion, a co-op survival roguelite.Read the full…

The impressive Sandustry already hit 100K sales with an early multiplayer mod out now

Released only a week ago, publisher Hooded Horse sent word that Sandustry has managed to hit over 100K sales already which is mighty impressive.Read…

Live-action sci-fi horror game PRECOGNITION sounds rad from Sam Barlow

PRECOGNITION is the latest from Immortality and Her Story creator, Sam Barlow. a cinematic sci-fi horror game featuring live-action sequences.Read…

The Loopler is a roguelite deckbuilder about a slot car driving in mesmerizing loops

You love a good numbers-go-up dopamine hit right? How about with a slot car driving in loops while you power it up with game-changing cards.Read the…

Space bullet heaven roguelike Sublight arrives September 15

With a demo I really liked and played a lot of, the space bullet heaven roguelike Sublight is set to warp into Early Access on September 15th.Read…

Dominocalypse brings some clever ideas to puzzle roguelikes with dominoes

Dominocalypse clearly takes some inspiration from Balatro and many other score-chasing roguelikes, but the dominoes spin is pretty darn clever.Read…

Dumb Ways to Build brings some funny co-op from Dumb Ways to Die on September 10

From the Dumb Ways to Die team, they revealed Dumb Ways to Build - a chaotic physics-based co-op game filled with deadly construction jobs.Read the…

Cinematic puzzle-platforming comedy LIFTED is a delightful short adventure

LIFTED is a family-friendly and quite funny cinematic platforming adventure that recently released with Native Linux support.Read the full article on…

Roguelike assassination game 'Gone Feral' sounds hilarious

Playable solo or in co-op, you will improvise and use anything you can find to assassinate your targets of revenge in this roguelike game.Read the…

SiN Reloaded from Nightdive arrives September 24

SiN Reloaded from Nightdive Studios / Atari is now set to arrive on September 24th bringing with it more upgraded retro shooting goodies.Read the…

It's time to enter the Torment Hexus for some roguelike match-3 battling

I'm a bit of a sucker for match-3 games and Torment Hexus has style oozing out of it, so it was a must-played for me and it's great.Read the full…

TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age is one to check out for RTS fans

TFC2: The Fertile Crescent 2 - Collapse of The Bronze Age just entered Early Access with Linux support, and if you love RTS games you need to check…

RetroSpace will bring disco-punk space horror on October 1

RetroSpace is an upcoming immersive sim that really looks like one to watch blending the worlds of disco-punk and space horror.Read the full article…

Turn neighbourhoods into car parks in Car Park Capital - confirmed to arrive October 9

Car Park Capital allows you to live out your grey dream of bulldozing entire neighbourhoods as you've convinced everyone they need another car…

Linux VRAM management set for more improvements with kernel 7.3

Valve contractor Natalie Vock blogged about work to improve VRAM management on Linux, and we're set to see some improvements with kernel 7.3 and more…

Proton Experimental brings fixes for Company of Heroes 3, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Arma 3 and more

Valve just launched the latest Proton Experimental update to improve gaming on Linux / SteamOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine - here's all that's…

Bethesda finally fix the Fallout 4 on-screen keyboard crashing on Steam Deck / SteamOS

Oh my gosh, finally. Such a simple issue that has been a problem for years is finally fixed. Bethesda just updated Fallout 4 and here's what's…

Framework Laptop 12 gets Fedora KDE Linux on pre-builts, along with new Intel Core Series 3 processors

Nice to see an expansion of Linux on devices, with the Framework Laptop 12 getting support for pre-builts to ship with Fedora KDE 44 and Intel Core…

Get some ace strategy games in the RTS Renaissance Digiphile Bundle

Digiphile just launched the RTS Renaissance Bundle giving you an opportunity to build up your collection of strategy games for a good price.Read the…

NVIDIA GeForce NOW finally adds official Firefox support

NVIDIA GeForce NOW finally adds official Firefox support. On Windows, that is. Sadly, any mention of Linux was left out of the announcements…

Maths and logic puzzles in a colourful platformer setting - Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition is out now

Developed in collaboration with mathematics education specialists at IREM Lyon, Néro & Sci ∫ Integral Edition is a colourful…

ZOOM Platform announced You Are Empty: Absolute Edition - a revival of the retro Ukrainian FPS

You Are Empty originally released in 2006, and now it is returning thanks to ZOOM Platform with You Are Empty: Absolute Edition.Read the full article…

GOG Preservation Program adds Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is now being kept up to date for modern platforms in the GOG Preservation Program.Read the full article on…

Make funny looking heroes in the physics-based brawler Spectacular Team: Assemble

Love silly physics as much as I do? Spectacular Team: Assemble is a hilarious looking solo and co-op brawler where you make a hero to fight…

The viral 'Normal Golf Game' from Fruit Ninja dev launches September 21

This is just a Normal Golf Game, nothing to see here. Except you're in a lot of debt, and you're trapped. What's going on? I guess we'll find out…

A deck-builder where you burn your cards - Burn With Me releases October 12

Build a deck and burn it all away for power? Burn With Me has a fun idea and the full game is now set to arrive on October 12.Read the full article…

Check out the demo for HYPERDROP an explosive neon-soaked pachinko roguelite

Now being published by Devolver Digital - HYPERDROP: A Pachinko Roguelite is a game that looks worth keeping on your wishlist with a demo out…

Warcraft 2-inspired incremental auto-battler 'Orc Incremental' arrives September 8

I foresee a great many hours being lost to this one - inspired in part by Warcraft 2, Orc Incremental is an incremental auto-battler with RPG…

Dystopian block-pushing puzzler 'Hazard Pay' arrives September 10

One for fans of clever puzzle games, Hazard Pay is releasing with Linux support on September 10th - built with Godot Engine.Read the full article on…

He Who Watches will confuse your eyes and your brain when it releases in September

He Who Watches is an upcoming first-person puzzle game where you can walk on walls, manipulate gravity and more - looks like it will confuse every…

Build cities, worlds and gardens in the Builder Games Humble Bundle

Some really nice picks for a good price here in the Builder Games Humble Bundle with a varied selection across city building, vehicle building and…

KINGDOM HEARTS IV releases late in 2027 - Steam page is up with a new trailer

KINGDOM HEARTS IV was properly revealed during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 with a release year and an extended look trailer.Read the full…

Supernatural, post-apocalypse adventure 'Sally Face 2' revealed

The much loved unsettling supernatural adventure Sally Face is getting a sequel, with the post-apocalypse Sally Face 2 formally announced.Read the…

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands has Easy Anti-Cheat removed

Good for players on Linux / SteamOS and modders - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands is now free from Easy Anti-Cheat.Read the full article on…

Linux kernel 7.2 is officially out now

The Linux kernel version 7.2 has now been officially released with optimizations, new hardware support and lots of bug fixes.Read the full article on…

D7VK version 2.1 brings improvements to retro game loading time

D7VK continues to mature its Direct3D 7, 6, 5 and 3 to Vulkan translation, to bring improvements for retro Windows games with Wine / Proton on…

Hand of Fate: Hordes is a bullet heaven survivor-like filled with story-telling and games of chance

Hand of Fate: Hordes recently entered Early Access bringing some interesting story-telling, games of chance and deck-building to the bullet heaven…