Terraria has officially launched for Mac and Linux, with both clients offered for free to owners of the Windows edition of the game. Re-Logic kicked off an open beta test for the new platforms just a few weeks back, and a post on theTerraria forumsconfirms their full release. The now …
Read More »OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood lands on PC next week
Roll7’s skateboarding sequel OlliOlli 2: Welcome to Olliwood is heading to PC platforms next week, publisher Devolver Digital has announced. The game is set to launch on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms on August 11thvia Steam, GOG and Humble Store. The PC version will cost $14.99 – matching the PlayStaiton …
Read More »Unity Linux Editor in the works
Future hinges on feedback from experimental build
Read More »Crytek adds Oculus support with CryEngine 3.8.1
New point release also introduces new OpenGL renderer, Android and Linux support
Read More »Steam now offering refunds
Valve has announced Steam will begin offering refunds for nearly any purchase made on the digital distribution service. A new page on Steam’s website details the new policy, which states users will receive refunds requested within two weeks of purchase – provided a few usage milestones haven’t been crossed. "You …
Read More »Goat Simulator borrows a page from DayZ this week with GoatZ DLC
Goat Simulator is primed to receive a zombie survival game mode with the release of the DayZ-inspired GoatZ DLC later this week. Tongue planted firmly in cheek, developer Coffee Stain Studios boasts that GoatZ is the only survival game on Steam that isn’t in Early Access.” Though the claim isn’t …
Read More »Star Citizen’s crowdfunding effort surpasses $80m mark
The unstoppable crowdfunding force that is Star Citizen has surpassed $80m in funding. Roberts Space Industries funding page shows the in development PC and Linux game is approaching $80.5m at time of publication – the latest milestone was reached thanks to a recent sale on ships and other in-game items. …
Read More »Invisible Inc for PS4 in the works, full Steam release lands next month
Klei Entertainment has pinned an official release date on its Steam Early Access stealth title Invisible Inc., revealing the game is in development for PlayStation 4 as well. The PC, Mac and Linux versions of the game will leap from Early Access to 1.0 status on Steam May 12th, according …
Read More »Valve introduces policy to protect Steam users from phishing scams
Valve has introduced a policy limiting Steam user accounts which have spent less than $5 on the digital distributor’s storefront. Steam users who have only activated a retail game on Steam, played a demo, added a non-Steam game as a shortcut, added a free-to-play game, or received a game as …
Read More »Crysis, Saints Row developers form new VR-focused studio
Industry veterans David Wessman, Jack Mamais and Coray Seifert have come together to form Impeller Studios, a new independent outfit focused on developing VR titles. Wessman is known for developing the X-Wing series, as well as deigning Saints Row. Mamais has experience working on titles such as Crysis and Far …
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