No Steam For Linux
Aug 23, 2010Doug Lombardi puts the rumor to rest.
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Jun 21, 2010
Digital GPS-aided treasure hunts, or geocaching, is becoming more popular. We investigate the choice of geocaching software available for Linux.
more »Linux loses Steam
Apr 26, 2010Linux Client Pulled from Valve Server
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Apr 22, 2010Newly discovered Linux code keeps the dream alive.
more »Sony Removes Linux from PlayStation 3
Mar 29, 2010After the PS3 Slim already delivered without Linux functionality, Sony is now also removing Linux from the older PlayStations as of firmware update 3.21.
more »Nexuiz Shooter Becomes Commercial on Game Consoles
Mar 15, 2010For quite some time the Nexuiz homepage has been hinting at a major announcement in March. Now the cat is out of the bag and hitting the community over the head.
more »Kwaak3 Ports Quake3 to Android
Feb 26, 2010IPhones and Nokia's N900 already have Quake3 versions. What could be more appropriate than a version of the shooter game for Android? The first release is now available to be downloaded.
more »Gifts for Gamers: Some End-of-Year Recommendations, Part 4
Dec 31, 2009On the last day of the year part four of the gamers recommendations offer some adventure games, sports and action. Have fun!
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