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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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Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Mini PC: Music Player

Discover the Raspberry Pi 5 Desktop Mini PC, your ultimate music player solution. Enjoy high-quality sound and endless customization for your audio experience.

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6 Best Modern Linux ‘init’ Systems (1992-2025)

Discover the 6 best modern Linux 'init' systems from 1992 to 2025. Explore their features, benefits, and how they shape today's Linux environment.

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Linus Torvalds Announces First Linux Kernel 6.18 Release Candidate

Linus Torvalds has announced the first release candidate for Linux Kernel 6.18. Discover the latest features and improvements in this exciting update.

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: October 12th, 2025

Discover the latest in Linux news with the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for October 12th, 2025. Stay updated on trends, releases, and community highlights.

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Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 41 (Oct 6 – 12, 2025)

Discover the latest in Linux news with our Weekly Wrap-Up for Week 41 (Oct 6 – 12, 2025). Stay informed on trends, updates, and community highlights.

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The Only Thing Stopping You from Switching to Linux Is Your Mindset

Discover how your mindset may be the only barrier to switching to Linux. Embrace new possibilities and enhance your computing experience today.

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5 Best Free and Open Source Go Linter Tools

Discover the top 5 free and open source Go linter tools to enhance your coding efficiency. Improve code quality and streamline your development process today!

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LMDE (Linux Mint Debian Edition) 7 Is Now Available for Download

Discover the latest LMDE 7 release! Download Linux Mint Debian Edition now and enjoy a stable, user-friendly experience tailored for all users.

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LibreOffice 25.8.2 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 70 Bug Fixes

Discover the latest LibreOffice 25.8.2 Office Suite, now available for download! Enjoy 70 bug fixes for improved performance and user experience.

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KDE Gear 25.08.2 Rolls Out with More Improvements for Your Favorite KDE Apps

Discover the latest enhancements in KDE Gear 25.08.2, featuring improved performance and new features for your favorite KDE applications.

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GOG Preservation Program expands with Splinter Cell, Hitman and more + Autumn Sale is on

Along with the launch of the GOG Autumn Sale, the GOG Preservation Program has expanded to include even more games the GOG team will be keeping…

Fedora Linux 43 has officially arrived

Fedora Linux 43 has arrived for Fedora Workstation, Fedora KDE and other assorted flavours that use Fedora have also seen various upgrades..Read the…

Time to run as Death by Scrolling from Ron Gilbert / Terrible Toybox is out now

Death by Scrolling is a rather unique twist on some of the ideas from survivor-like bullet hells, from Ron Gilbert / Terrible Toybox and MicroProse…

New security advisory released for X.Org X server and Xwayland issues

Today, an X.Org Security Advisory was sent out that details multiple security issues X.Org X server and Xwayland..Read the full article on…

The new survival game VEIN looks awesome with intelligent AI and interactions with nearly everything

Just released into Early Access with Native Linux support, VEIN could be the next big survival game with a whole lot of features that just look and…

A wildlife DLC has been teased for Two Point Museum

It wasn't enough that Two Point Museum recently had a Vampire Survivors crossover, it's now getting a new DLC that's a bit on the wild side..Read the…

Civilization VII set for a big change to allow you to play as one civ continuously

Firaxis Games have heard your cries, and so Civilization VII is getting an update at some point to let you play as one civ continuously through the…

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection releases soon from Digital Eclipse and Atari and ahead of release Valve have given it the green tick to be Steam…

Ghost of Tsushima gets Steam Deck Verified as the devs push the multiplayer into a DLC

Well, that's certainly one way to get around the Steam Deck rating system isn't it. Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT now has the online play split…

GE-Proton 10-23 released with fixes for Killer Instinct, Heroes of Newerth Reborn and more

Another new build of GE-Proton is here to improve compatibility for Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Here's what's changed in…

SteamOS 3.7.17 Beta disables wake-on-bluetooth for Steam Deck LCD again

Seems that wake-on-bluetooth for the Steam Deck LCD model is quite problematic, as Valve have again disabled it in the latest SteamOS update..Read…

Grab the wonderful Kingdom series in a new Humble Bundle

Kingdom: New Lands, Kingdom Two Crowns and more feature in the Kingdom: 10th Anniversary Bundle for you to stock up on some more great games..Read…

Check out the demo for Turnbound, a clever haunted boardgame inventory battler

Turnbound looks like it could be a really good one, a PvP inventory management auto-battler that does things quite differently to others in the…

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt to fully shut down in April 2026

Time to say goodbye completely to another game, as Sharkmob AB have announced the full shutdown is coming for Vampire: The Masquerade -…

The huge TimeSplitters Rewind fan project launches in November

TimeSplitters Rewind is a massive upcoming fan project that pretty much remakes the original trilogy of TimeSplitters games and it finally has a…

MISERY is a new rogue-lite Stalker-like co-op survival game

A rogue-lite Stalker-like to play with friends designed to look like a game from retro consoles? You can sign me up for some MISERY right now..Read…

The useful AI warning for Steam script has been turned into a proper browser extension

Recently GamingOnLinux highlighted a useful browser script to give you a better warning for games on Steam using AI, and now it's even easier to…

Denuvo has been removed from Dead Island 2

Good news for everyone who dislikes DRM, as Denuvo has now been removed from Dead Island 2 making it easier to run than ever..Read the full article…

GE-Proton 10-22 released with a fix for game launchers, Persona 5 Strikers and Richard Burns Rally

GE-Proton 10-22 is out now to further enhance running Windows games on Linux + SteamOS / Steam Deck, here's what's been changed and improved..Read…

You can grab 911 Operator for free to keep on Steam

A free game to start your week? Wonderful. 911 Operator from Jutsu Games is currently free to claim and keep on Steam..Read the full article on…

GOG asking for more donations from gamers with the new GOG Patrons program

While it hasn't been properly publicly announced yet, GOG Patrons is a new system launched by GOG to hopefully pull in more people to donate..Read…

Halo: Campaign Evolved announced for release in 2026

Microsoft / Xbox Games Studios revealed Halo: Campaign Evolved, which will be releasing sometime in 2026 and it will have a Steam release too..Read…

Proton Experimental brings fixes for Fellowship, Marvel Rivals, Assassin's Creed Shadows and more

Valve have released another great update for Proton Experimental to play more Windows games on Linux / SteamOS + Steam Deck for October 24th..Read…

Cronos: The New Dawn now has a demo available on Steam

If you were interested in Cronos: The New Dawn but weren't sold on picking it up yet, you can now try the demo that's recently released..Read the…

From former Telltale Games veterans, Dispatch is out and Steam Deck Verified

While only two episodes are currently live with the rest to follow soon, Dispatch from former Telltale Games veterans has arrived..Read the full…

Spin to fight and win in Roulette Hero, a rather unique strategic roguelike deck-builder

Combining elements of Slay the Spire and Luck be a Landlord, the roguelike deck-builder Roulette Hero is out now and it will likely spin your hours…

Stress testing and benchmarking tool OCCT gets an essential Linux fix

OCCT is a popular tool for stress-testing and benchmarking your system that recently had a Linux release, and now as of the latest update it should…

Roman city-builder Nova Roma from the devs of Kingdoms & Castles arrives in January

From Lion Shield who created the rather great Kingdoms & Castles, their next game Nova Roma has been confirmed for Early Access release on…

Award-winning gothic horror narrative adventure Scarlet Hollow gets a release date for Episode 5

Just in time for Valentine's Day next year, Scarlet Hollow will expand with the fifth episode the day before on Friday the 13th but the story isn't…

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will perform better on AMD GPUs with Mesa 26

Mesa 26 is due for release early next year, and it appears that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is one game that's set to benefit greatly from…

Grab a short free horror experience with the new release of Days Without Incident

First built in 2017 it never saw a release until now, Days Without Incident is a free short horror game that looks worth a go..Read the full article…

Inspired by 1930s cartoons, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire set for launch in 2026

MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks really great, giving classic Disney vibes but in a black and white first-person shooter and now we have a confirmed…

Amazon Luna cloud gaming relaunched, with Prime Gaming merged in and a new AI game

Amazon have today relaunched Amazon Luna, their cloud gaming service and it also merges in Prime Gaming with the monthly game giveaways too..Read the…

Krafton (PUBG, Subnautica, inZOI) becoming an "AI-First" company

Krafton, the publisher of the likes of: PUBG, Subnautica, inZOI and Dinkum, have just put out a press release talking about a major investment into…

PAYDAY 2 is going to live again with a new team and new updates

While PAYDAY 3 continues to do rather poorly, PAYDAY 2 is coming back to life to refresh it with some upgrades..Read the full article on…

MicroProse reveal Dungeon Holdem a mixture of poker and dungeon crawling that looks ace

MicroProse just announced they're publishing Dungeon Holdem a fusion of poker, dungeon crawling, and deckbuilding RPG mechanics and it really looks…

Embark Studios confirm rollout of Denuvo Anti-Cheat for THE FINALS

With a major midseason update out today, Embark Studios have given an update on their anti-cheat plans as more tools are being added to it..Read the…

Arrowhead focus on fixing up all the issues with HELLDIVERS 2 getting a big bug-squashing patch

HELLDIVERS 2 remains as one of the best co-op action games around, but it has long be plagued with the kind of bugs you don't want to see..Read the…

Get some quality spooky games in the Dark Pictures & Little Nightmares Humble Bundle

Ready for Halloween? If not, check out the Dark Pictures & Little Nightmares Humble Bundle with some highly rated games to add to your…

Fedora Linux project agrees to allow AI-assisted contributions with a new policy

AI generation, it's everywhere! And now it's going to be formally accepted into Fedora Linux, as per the latest approved change with a new…

The Jackbox Party Pack 11 has arrived with a whole new set of games

For your next little gathering, The Jackbox Party Pack 11 is available now bringing with it five completely new original games to laugh with your…

Heroes of Magic & Cards will give poker the roguelike deck-builder treatment

With a demo coming on November 5th, Heroes of Magic & Cards is another interesting spin on deck-builders that blends in poker mechanics for…

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion set for launch on December 1

Today, Tribute Games Inc. and Dotemu have confirmed the beat 'em up MARVEL Cosmic Invasion will officially launch on December 1st..Read the full…

SNES styled fantasy RPG Kingdoms of the Dump will launch November 18

Fans of pixel art and classic SNES styled RPGs will no doubt love Kingdoms of the Dump, and we finally have a proper launch date for it..Read the…

RV There Yet? is the latest co-op hit on Steam with plans to get it Steam Deck Verified

More silly co-op games to play with friends? Yes please. RV There Yet? looks like it could be a fun time and they're working on getting it Steam Deck…

Cult of the Lamb becomes a bit more of a farming sim with the new Woolhaven DLC trailer

A few days ago we got a fresh look at the ranching system in the upcoming Cult of the Lamb DLC Woolhaven, and I really can't wait to jump back into…

The Farmer Was Replaced is a satisfying way to learn a little programming with automation

Learning a little programming doesn't need to be boring, and The Farmer Was Replaced makes it quite fun actually with you coding a little farming…

Craft unique cards with stickers in the cute deck-builder My Card Is Better Than Your Card!

As far as deck-builders go, My Card Is Better Than Your Card! is definitely more on the cute side with you crafting cards from stickers you…

Tingus Goose is one of the weirdest games I've ever seen

I really don't have a clue what's going on in Tingus Goose, an upcoming idle / clicker game in the spirit of stuff like Cookie Clicker. It's…

Steam gets personal with a recommendations calendar to help you find games

Valve have remembered that Steam Labs exists and have a new experiment for us all to try: a personal recommendations calendar for recent and upcoming…