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Paper Dungeons Crawler Released in Early Access; First Impressions

By Andrew Powell 06/06/2018 Previews

Just recently released into Early Access on Steam, Paper Dungeons Crawler is the sequel to Paper Dungeons, a table-top styled turn-based RPG that also saw a Linux release, by indie team Agent Mega. This sequel takes a more pure 'Roguelike' adventure direction than its predecessor while retaining…

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Layers of Fear - more like Layers of Jumpscares

By Andrew Powell 19/11/2017 Byte-Size

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?

By Andrew Powell 17/03/2017 Byte-Size

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

By Andrew Powell 14/03/2017 Byte-Size

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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10 Advanced Linux Commands You’ve Probably Never Used (Part 3)

Discover 10 advanced Linux commands that can enhance your command line skills. Unlock new functionalities and streamline your workflow in Part 3 of our series.

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Shotcut 25.05 Open-Source Video Editor Released with Alpha Strobe Video Filter

Discover the latest features of Shotcut 25.05, the open-source video editor. Enhance your editing skills with powerful tools and user-friendly interface.

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: May 11th, 2025

Discover the latest in Linux news with the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for May 11th, 2025. Stay updated on trends, releases, and community highlights.

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Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 19 (May 5 – 11, 2025)

Discover the latest in the Linux world with our Weekly Wrap-Up for Week 19. Stay updated on news, tips, and trends from May 5 to 11, 2025.

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Kitty 0.42 Launches With Quick-Access Terminal

Kitty 0.42, a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator, brings a Quake-style quick-access terminal, Unicode 16-compliant grapheme segmentation, and more.

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Flatpak 1.16.1 Arrives with Parental Control Enhancements

Discover the latest Flatpak 1.16.1 update featuring enhanced parental controls, ensuring a safer experience for families. Explore the new features now!

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KDE’s 9-Year Old File Transfer Suspend Bug Finally Fixed in Frameworks 6.15

After nine years, KDE has finally fixed the file transfer suspend bug in Frameworks 6.15.

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22 Best Free and Open Source Linux Chemistry Tools

Unlock your potential in chemistry with our curated list of 22 free and open source Linux tools. Perfect for students and professionals alike!

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How to Install MariaDB on AlmaLinux 10

Learn how to install MariaDB on AlmaLinux 10 with our step-by-step guide. Simplify your database setup and enhance your server performance today.

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‘End of 10’ Campaign Highlights Benefits of Linux Transition

Discover the key benefits of transitioning to Linux in our 'End of 10' campaign. Enhance security, performance, and cost-effectiveness for your organization.

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