Category Archives: Linux Gaming News
Heavy Gear Assault new update and discount
Heavy Gear Assault is back in the news again. Since the #games now seen yet another update and a nice discount. While the discount is only for the #SteamSummerSale. This makes it easier to put you in better control of a multi-ton, humanoid war machine (Gear). Which is available now for both Linux and #Windows. While is also available with a nice 40% discount until July 5th.
So jump into the peak of Terra Novan engineering. Gears feature a Rotary V-Engine, an advanced, compact and highly efficient internal combustion engine. Although built for faster speeds. Gears are gearing up with a Secondary Movement System (SMS). Set in the form of either wheels or treads under their feet. So get armor with new composites and load up with an assortment of weapons. Since Gears are advancing the most with the latest weapon systems available on Terra Nova.
Heavy Gear Assault License Renewed:
The Heavy Gear Assault development team is very pleased to announce. Dream Pod 9 has renewed our Heavy Gear license until 2022. We are fully committed to the Heavy Gear universe and we are poised to continue bringing new features. As well as content online in a competitive multiplayer format following our Early Access development schedule. We have some very exciting announcements planned regarding our first Early Access eSports tournament so please stay tuned!
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Changelist: 06/23/17 Version 316
Added:
- New and Refined versions of Port Oasis and San Lopez
- Main Menu UI materials and hover effects
- Additional weapon icons
Changed:
- Main Menu UI polish and refactor
- Simplified Gearbay collisions
- Navmesh generation settings have seen adjustment to prevent bots from getting stuck
- Spawn point placement have been adjusted in Pioneer and Lopez to minimize bot stucking
Fixed:
- Numerous navmesh fixes in Pioneer and Lopez and Hydro
- Missing Terrain material Port Oasis
- Audio stuttering have seen a fix.
So I haven’t played Heavy Gear Assault lately. Actually, the games new changes have me keen to jump into some gameplay. While that 40% discount until July 5th for Linux and Windows works too.
Linelight gets Linux support and discount
Since #Linelight is a refreshingly inventive, minimalist puzzle-adventure. Hence the #games release only supported Mac and #Windows. While Linux was left on hold. Which is certainly not the case now. Since this very well received puzzle games supporting Linux via Steam. and a 33% discount until July 5th. Since gameplay already takes the wildly simple premise to Windows and Mac. “What if everything takes place on a line?” and rockets it into outer space.
So there no jump or shoot button. Therefore players move and that one ability creates a universe of possibilities. Which is to be one mind-bending experience. Since each mechanic is immediately understandable. So you gradually combine this with familiar elements. All leading to an exponentially large array of puzzles. While each has it’s own one-of-a-kind solution.
Linelight Features
- Bask in the soft glow of a world made out of straight lines.
- Experience 6 hours of pure, unadulterated gameplay.
- Solve more than 250 unique puzzles across 6 unique worlds.
- Enjoy a Zen-like, ethereal soundtrack, and enter a state of flow.
- Explore the intricacies of each world to uncover secret challenges.
So the core design mantra is “Simplify until another reduction would remove the puzzle.” Linelight revels in the natural depths of puzzle design. Providing the player everything they need to reach its hundreds of grin-inducing “Aha!” moments.
The straight forward and calming visuals and soothing soundtrack are meditative. Linelight simulates the experience of getting an A+ on an exceptionally hard test. While receiving a back massage.
Linelight is available right now on Steam with a 33% discount in games. Since we now have a Linux release, along with the Mac and Windows builds.
FL337 beat ‘em up action releases on Linux
Since it’s time to sharpen your swords and prepare yourself for #FL337. While the #games available now on Steam. Which finally releases this week on Linux, Mac and #Windows PC. Completely set in a world where pirate ships run the seas. So go ahead and embark on a journey to defeat the one fleet that rules them all in FL337. Grab a friend or dare to give it a go solo. Since this is arcade style beat ‘em up. Where each level is more challenging than the last. Every level brings you to a different ship of the fleet. Upon boarding each ship you must know that no ship is without a Captain. Every boss battle brings you and your comrades one step closer to the task at hand. Do you think you have what it takes to defeat the Fleet?
FL337 Features:
- Two player local co-op
- Three playable characters
- 8 different themed ships
- Player leveling with skill tree
- Melee combos and ranged attacks
- Unlockable abilities
- Power ups
Drawing on inspiration from the golden era of side scroller releases. Players immerse themselves into 8 fully realized ships. Since each is filled with deadly enemies at every turn. Each hardship and trial players will gain experience attributes. While having players upgrade their abilities through a skill tree to cater to each style of play.
Since FL337 is available now on Steam for Linux, Mac and Windows. While not on sale, the games priced at only $4.99 USD. Which is a marked YES if you’re one for decent beat ‘em up release, this is one. Considering the 2GB install, wow.
Solstice Chronicles: MIA hits July 26th on Steam
So what do you do with an infected Martian colony? Chatty drone companion? While facing off against unending hordes of space mutants that want to tear you limb from limb? Just another day at the office in #SolsticeChroniclesMIA. Coming first to #Windows, then Linux and Mac.
Launching July 26th on Steam. Since Ironward’s Solstice Chronicles: MIA will throw players into the boots of a lone marine. While left for dead, clawing for his own shotgun-induced survival. As he faces off against all manner of sci-fi horrors while #gaming. Don’t believe us? Check out the game’s teaser trailer below for a look at the explosive action lying in wait:
Blending twin-stick shooter gaming sensibilities with deep tactics. So you’d better be ready to flex your brain muscles before the mutants get to them first. The horrors bearing down on you aren’t liable to take it easy. So you’ll need to take advantage of Solstice Chronicles’ class-based skill-trees . With upgradeable weaponry, and countless drone abilities. Making it out alive at least until the bigger baddies start dropping in.
Solstice Chronicles: MIA Features
- Master fluid twin-stick combat to blast through waves of mutants on Mars.
- Use your drone’s abilities tactically. Weighing the risk and reward of decisions. Since these drastically change the threat you face.
- Decide between scavenging for supplies and upgrades. All to face off the oncoming menace or pushing forward. Potentially unprepared for the enemies still to come.
- Decimate the mutant onslaught with upgradeable weaponry, including shotguns, rocket launchers, and more, as well as special Heavy weapons, like the autocannon and flamethrower, which will obliterate everything in their path.
- Develop your own skill tree from across four classes–Assault, Demolition, Hellfire, and Terminator–to become the ultimate instrument of destruction.
What about the Linux release?
“Prob by the end of the year, first we must finish the PC one [release].”
Come July 26th, it’s time to let your fight-or-flight instincts kick into overdrive. How will you take the fight to the mutants? Trigger finger can’t wait that long? Scratch that Martian-hunting itch in Ironward’s debut title. The Red Solstice, on sale for 70% off as part of the Steam Summer Sale starting now. Which is not a native Linux build, just Windows. Yet is still playable using PlayOnLinux or Wine.
Serious Sam 3: BFE releases for Fusion (Linux)
Since the Serious Sam Fusion 2017 are all fresh builds for Serious Sam #gaming. Developer Croteam are also instrumental in releasing #Vulkan support for Linux, Mac and #Windows. Which now includes Serious Sam 3: BFE for Linux, Mac and Windows.
Therefore if you own a Serious Sam game listed below. The Serious Sam Fusion 2017 version of that game will be available Free. Which I’m sure you already know by now.
Since these are all existing (and upcoming) Serious Sam games. This enables seamless integration of new engine features, patches and upgrades.
- Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter – now available!
- Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter – now available!
- Serious Sam 3: BFE – now available!
- VR versions of all games will be a part of Serious Sam Fusion 2017!
The largest changes include:
- Changes made to the levels and enemies to fix a so called “churn” with the overall gameplay. Where the game seemed to annoying or monotone. Due to these changes, mainly on Normal difficulty. Some battles were changed, some enemies no longer spawn, and some enemy stats have been changed. In general, the game should be less annoying and difficult to play on Normal.
- Enemies that had a perfect immunity to non-explosive weapons. Like the Khnum and the Technopolip now have a 50% immunity to non-explosives instead.
Rendering:
- Fixed some smaller rendering problems in Vulkan.
- Fixed problem with Spot light’s shadows being vertically flipped under Vulkan and OpenGL (and ES) gfx APIs.
Since I did give Serious Sam 3: BFE some quick gaming, WOW. Such a huge difference now with the Vulkan changes and improvements. So don’t get me wrong, the other games in the Fusion bundle are indeed good. And Vulkan support in that regard is alright, but they’re older games. Yet it’s Serious Sam 3: BFE that really has the marked improvement. Since I remember playing the earlier OpenGL build and it lagged on low settings. Now the performance tester throws me on Ultra and everything’s off the charts fast.
Also, right now the Serious Sam Complete Pack is available with a 91% discount on Steam. This includes Linux, Mac and Windows support too.
