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Silver, a 90s Action RPG Lands on Steam for Linux

 By Andrew Powell News

"Silver, a corrupt and sinister sorcerer, rules the land of Jarrah with an iron fist. He and his henchmen have abducted the village women as part of a pact with the almighty god, Apocalypse. Now, only one man can put a stop to Silver and his minions. That man is you, David, a promising young…

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Gradio - a Neat GTK3 Internet Radio App

 By Andrew Powell Overviews

It's not often that I use internet radio applications, or even internet radio itself, but when a situation arose recently where I was seeking some online radio streams, I also then went delving into seeing what internet radio applications were available on Linux. Running a GNOME desktop, a GTK3 app…

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New Simple Scan Designs Emerge; Seeking Devs to Implement Them

 By Andrew Powell Development

Simple Scan is one of my personal favourite and perhaps even one of the "essential" apps on the Linux desktop for me. It does what it says on the tin: it's simple and it scans, with a nice preview system and enough options to be decently functional. Some new designs for the app have…

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Xfce 4.13 Development COPR Repo Available for Fedora

 By Andrew Powell Development

For those wanting to try out the latest development version packages for Xfce 4.13 (which will become 4.14 at the stable release) in Fedora, user 'nonamedotc' has set up a COPR repo to try out. The COPR repo provides packages for Rawhide, Fedora 25 and Fedora 26 and as one can imagine, anything…

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KDE Plasma gets Google Drive Integration

 By Andrew Powell News

KDE Plasma and Google Drive users rejoice - you will soon get Google Drive integration in the KDE desktop, allowing you to browse your files in the Dolphin file manager and Plasma Folder View applets. Elvis Angelaccio announced it today on his blog. Apparently it's pretty much ready to go, though…

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NVIDIA Driver with Improved Optimus Support Lands for Fedora 25+

 By Andrew Powell News

For those using an NVIDIA powered machine, especially those running Optimus laptops, a new NVIDIA driver stack has landed in the negativo17.org repo for Fedora 25 (and up) users. In a blog post, user "slaanesh" announced the improvements: "The Nvidia repository now contains all the…

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Solus Project Gets New Website, Migrates to New Development Tracker and More

 By Andrew Powell News

The fast moving Solus Project that is making some waves in the Linux distribution world has some new shiny things going on. Joshua Strobl, Solus Project Communications Manager has announced them in the latest This Week In Solus. In the 44th installment of This Week In Solus, Joshua details the…

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GNOME Recipes to Receive Interface Improvements, New Recipes and Cuisines

 By Andrew Powell News

A few months back we took a look at the new GNOME Recipes app that's currently in heavy development. Matthias Clasen has announced that along with a growing team of developers, some further improvements are on the way, both in terms of user experience and the selection of recipes and cuisines…

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Netflix flicks the 'On' Switch for Firefox on Linux

 By Andrew Powell News

In news sure to please all Firefox users who also use the Netflix streaming service, it's now possible to do so without any user-agent tweaks or hacks. It now works out of the box, as Netflix themselves have finally done the necessary changes in the background to make Firefox recognised as a valid…

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GNOME 3.24 'Portland' Released

 By Andrew Powell News

A bit over a month following the beta release of GNOME 3.23.91, the GNOME project has now released the latest version of the GNOME desktop, now at version 3.24, codenamed Portland. Some of the new features and fixes include: Calendar: A new week view, plus allowing Drag & Drop events to…

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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.

GamingOnLinux Latest Articles

Massive scale RTS 'Ashes of the Singularity II' out now - review

Ashes of the Singularity II is out now from Oxide Games and Stardock Entertainment, here's some of my thoughts on this massive RTS game.Read the full…

X.Org Security Advisory released for November 10th - multiple security issues in X.Org X server

A fresh X.Org Security Advisory has been released today, noting multiple security issues in X.Org X server. Here we go again huh?Read the full…

Proton Experimental gets fixes for Phantom Blade Zero, AION 2, The Forest and more

Valve released an early update to Proton Experimental to bring fixes for Windows games on Linux / SteamOS including Steam Deck, Steam Machine and…

Mesa 26.3.0 arrives with many Linux graphics driver enhancements

While there's no announcement for it yet, the Mesa 26.3.0 open source drivers release is tagged and out now. Bringing many enhancements for…

Upcoming isometric action rogue-lite Everrest is "Hades meets EarthBound"

Everrest looks like one to stick onto your wishlist and keep an eye on, if you like the sound of "Hades meets EarthBound" as the developer…

OpenZ is an open-source 3D fan remake of the RTS 'Z' (The Bitmap Brothers, 1996)

Anyone remember the classic strategy game Z from The Bitmap Brothers? A true and brutally difficult classic that's been revived by fans in 3D.Read…

Dune: Awakening gets fully offline single-player in the latest update

Dune: Awakening developers delivered what they promised, as the game can now be played entirely offline in single-player.Read the full article on…

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy set for release in January, 2027

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy from Owlcat Games just got a release date reveal of January 28, 2027, plus there's a brand new trailer too.Read the…

Dwarf Fortress now has audio for the Fortress Mode

Dwarf Fortress, the popular colony sim just had another big upgrade, with Fortress Mode now actually having audio in it.Read the full article on…

Valve now provide Steam Deck Framerate data to the public for each game

Now you don't have to entirely rely on Valve's sometimes iffy verification status for games on Steam Deck, as they're providing Framerate data.Read…

Theropods review - the joy of discovery without words

Theropods is a pixel-art point and click adventure set in prehistoric times of dinosaurs and cave-dwellers, and it proves you don't need words for a…

Call of Duty Zombies mixed with Team Fortress 2 - Mann Versus Zombies is coming to Steam

Love the idea of fighting off zombies in the Team Fortress 2 world? Mann Versus Zombies is bringing the action to Steam.Read the full article on…

Lumen Keeper looks like a fun mixture of roguelite action meets tower defense

Fight off the swarms while you also build up defences, and push back the darkness in Lumen Keeper.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Path of Exile 2 releases December 11 with a huge update and it goes free to play

The big day is approaching, Path of Exile 2 hits the 1.0 on December 11 when it will also finally go free to play.Read the full article on…

New skateboarding deckbuilder Grab Your Deck looks very unique

Jump onto your deck and build up some tricks using cards in Grab Your Deck, a new skateboarding deckbuilder that looks unique.Read the full article…

Fight through the districts of a dead city in the demo of SAMOPAL Protocol

If you're in need of more interesting retro shooters, how about check out SAMOPAL Protocol. Inspired by 1960s Eastern Europe.Read the full article on…

Aftermind is a promising looking boomer-shooter set inside a coma patient's nightmares

Things look a bit spooky and full of gibs in the boomer-shooter Aftermind, set inside the mind of a coma patient.Read the full article on…

Under-equipped and far from help, retro shooter DERELIKT arrives November 13

DERELIKT is a narrative retro FPS built for fans of claustrophobic PS1-era sci-fi horror, and it's set to release on November 13.Read the full…

Heroes of Might and Magic 2 project fheroes2 version 1.1.18 is out now

Dear players of HoMM2 and fans of the fheroes2 project! After a very long delay and endless waiting, we are finally releasing the next version.Read…

Give your brain a challenge with the Non Non Nonograms Humble Bundle

Stop your brain from getting bored with the new Non Non Nonograms Humble Bundle which is overall a pretty great deal.Read the full article on…

SteamOS 0.5.8 Beta for Steam Frame and SteamVR Beta 2.19.2 released

Valve just released SteamOS 0.5.8 Beta for Steam Frame and SteamVR Beta 2.19.2 for all users, bringing numerous improvements to smoothen some rough…

Epic Games comments on planned Linux distribution support

With the new Epic Games Launcher Preview out with Linux support, you might be wondering what distros exactly they plan to support - we have an answer…

Roguefort is an open-world roguelike RPG where magic comes from cheesemaking

Want some cheese? You're going to need plenty in Roguefort, a new open-world traditional roguelike RPG that has some peculiar ideas.Read the full…

EXD - Extra Dimensional adds Steam Frame support with a big update

Action-adventure VR game EXD - Extra Dimensional recently had a huge upgrade, and with it support for the Steam Frame was added.Read the full article…

Star Trek: Infection gets official Steam Frame standalone support

Star Trek: Infection gets official Steam Frame standalone support, with the developer bringing over their Meta Quest 3 build with enhancements.Read…

Fate of the Galaxy is a big new free Star Wars space combat sim based on FreeSpace Open

Fate of the Galaxy is a free total conversion for FreeSpace Open developed by a team of fan volunteers, and it looks really impressive.Read the full…

Alchi, a deck-builder built around a unique card-mixing system adds Linux and macOS versions

With some fun looking scribbly artwork, Alchi is a deck-builder for those of you that want something a bit different with the mixing system.Read the…

Knives Out-inspired mystery thriller from the Duck Detective devs, 'Apple Crumble' arrives December 2

Ready for a new mystery thriller adventure? Duck Detective devs next game is a Knives Out-inspired mystery thriller, 'Apple Crumble' set to arrive…

A slot machine is your weapon in the new release of Slots & Skulls

A slot machine as a weapon? Well, they can be pretty dangerous to your wallet but in Slots & Skulls you spin to fight.Read the full article on…

itch.io founder announces the 'return of Flash games' thanks to open source

After dealing with all the AI slop, the founder of itch.io has announced that Flash games are set to make a fun return thanks to open source.Read the…

EA bring back many classic games to Steam including Road Rash, Wing Commander, Ultima and more

Along with the GOG Showcase that mentioned some revamped classics - EA also restored many classic games and put them on Steam for the first time.Read…

Get some great casual games in Hamble's Farming Games Collection Humble Bundle

Love your more sweet and casual games? Check out the brand new Hamble's Farming Games Collection Humble Bundle.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

A new GOG Galaxy is coming in 2027 with full Linux support

GOG just held their first GOG Showcase, and in it they confirmed that in 2027 we'll see GOG Galaxy fully supported on Linux.Read the full article on…

Fanatical Platinum Collection (November 2026) game bundle is live with some treats

Fanatical just launched their Platinum Collection - Build your own Bundle (November 2026) and it has a number of good games in it for cheaps.Read the…

Debian, Ubuntu and derivatives hit by APT flaw that could give attackers root access

Got root? Someone else might have on your system - if you're running Debian, Ubuntu and derivatives you'll want to get updating soon.Read the full…

Tripwire Presents expands publishing to focus on support of smaller indie teams

Tripwire Presents, the publishing division of Tripwire Interactive, announced a new initiative to expand support for smaller indie developers and…

Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire get major updates with controller support in Beta

Obsidian Entertainment are again revamping some older games with both Pillars of Eternity and Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire getting controller…

Build a safari park, clone animals, then watch it go wrong in Captain Contraption's Safari Park

From Pill Bug Interactive (Captain Contraption's Chocolate Factory) is a new chaotic roguelite building management sim with Captain Contraption's…

I Wanna Be a Supernova is a sweet upcoming casual incremental about devouring celestial bodies

Build your own sky and swallow every star you can find in I Wanna Be a Supernova, an upcoming casual incremental game that looks really sweet.Read…

The LEGO-like co-op pirate roguelite Sink My Bricks! looks like chaotic fun

Everything looks like it's made out of LEGO-styled bricks in the co-op pirate roguelite Sink My Bricks!Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

UK moving towards banning chat in games for under 16s

The UK Online Safety Act expands next year to ban social media for under 16s, but the government plans to expand it even further to target video game…

Deadly Days: Roadtrip 1.0 review

Now Deadly Days: Roadtrip has left Early Access as a full and complete game, here's my thoughts on this zombie-slaying bullet heaven inventory…

NVIDIA stable driver 620.70.06 released for Linux

NVIDIA today released Linux drivers version 620.70.06, this is their latest stable recommended driver for everyone.Read the full article on…

Megaquarium dev reveals Plantlife, a botanical farming management sim

Megaquarium developer Twice Circled just revealed Plantlife, a really sweet looking botanical farming management building sim.Read the full article…

UPSHOT brings some online co-op ball-shooting comedy on November 12

Shoot balls to make smaller balls in UPSHOT, an upcoming FPS that sounds like quite a funny idea for some casual fun with friends.Read the full…

Classic ARPG Torchlight II returns with lots of improvements using AI assistance

The newer owners of the Torchlight IP (XD INC) have started reviving the classic action-RPG Torchlight II, with multiple Beta upgrades to test…

Humble Choice for November 2026 has a stacked cast of games

Humble Choice for November 2026 has a stacked cast of games, looks like it's one that's well worth picking up.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Nexus Mods gets stricter on AI for mods but no outright ban

Like everywhere else - Nexus Mods are being hit by a lot of AI generation, so they've changed some rules to get a bit stricter on it but they're not…

Bazzite 45 arrives powered by Fedora Linux 45 for gamers

Bazzite Linux is one of the best ways to get Linux on various handhelds, with Bazzite 45 out now powered by the newly released Fedora Linux 45.Read…

Fedora 45 arrives to continue advancing the Linux desktop

After some delays to ensure a stable experience, Fedora 45 has landed! And with it, a more advanced Linux desktop experience is here.Read the full…