Author: Sam

The Open Gaming Collective (OGC) has been formed, bringing together various projects in the Linux community to unify efforts in the Linux gaming ecosystem. This collaborative organization aims to centralize development on critical components like kernel patches, input tooling, and essential gaming packages, reducing duplicated work and improving hardware compatibility for a more cohesive Linux gaming experience.

Valve’s in-development MOBA, Deadlock, has just rolled out a significant “Old Gods New Blood” update. Despite being invite-only, the game maintains a high concurrent player count. This update introduces a new “Street Brawl” game mode, six new heroes, overhauled game mechanics, and numerous UI and performance enhancements, signaling progress towards a wider release.

Crown Champion: Legends of the Arena, a fantasy RPG and management simulator, is available for free on Steam for a limited time. Become the owner of a gladiatorial team, train your fighters, and manage your estate to gain reputation among the nobles before the offer ends on January 22nd.

French games industry union Solidaires Informatique reports widespread “anger and despair” among Ubisoft staff following a recent restructuring plan. The union organized a strike and plans further action, citing concerns over cost-cutting, lack of pay raises, and a mandated return to office, which they view as a “disguised redundancy plan.”

Discover how to obtain wheat seeds in Palworld, either by exploring northern regions or by capturing specific Pals like Dinossom. Learn the steps to unlock and construct a wheat plantation at your base, and how to automate the process with suitable Pals.

GOG has begun using AI-generated images on its storefront, notably for a New Year Sale banner. This move has drawn attention from the community due to visible anomalies in the artwork and a GOG team member’s personal confirmation of AI use, raising concerns about the impact on human artists and the platform’s reputation.

Experience the explosive action of the Just Cause franchise with the Humble Just Cause Complete Collection. This bundle features all four main games and a vast array of DLC, allowing players to create chaos across various open-world environments. Support One Tree Planted with your purchase.

DeepCool has released the CH260 Wood Grain Edition, a micro-ATX PC case that incorporates timber-effect accents on its side-mounted I/O cluster. Available in black and white, this new variant maintains the original CH260’s compact, airflow-focused design while offering a more refined, furniture-friendly aesthetic. It supports modern components, including back-connect motherboards and large GPUs, and features a wraparound mesh for optimal cooling.

Leon S. Kennedy returns in Resident Evil Requiem, offering an intense combat-focused experience distinct from Grace Ashcroft’s gameplay. This article explores Leon’s updated combat options, signature weapons, enhanced melee with a hatchet, and his seasoned approach to fighting bio-engineered threats.

Squad, a tactical first-person shooter, delivers authentic combat experiences emphasizing teamwork and communication. It offers 100-player battles, combined arms, and base building, bridging the gap between arcade and military simulation.