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@scuti@stereophonic.spaceRead less about chaos magic, parapsychological intertwinement with reality, and sheer coincidence.
And read more about my first contributions to the free and open source real-time strategy game #0ad over at #neocities.
https://scuti.neocities.org/pages/playing-with-fire
#gamedev #FOSSgaming
FOSS turn based strategy game "Tanks of Freedom II" has been updated to version 1.0.6. This update adds the ability to have spectators during multiplayer matches, three bug fixes, and more. The code is licensed using the MIT license and the game is made using the FOSS Godot engine.
The game can be downloaded from Itch.io:
https://czlowiekimadlo.itch.io/tanks-of-freedom-ii
The source code is on Github:
https://github.com/P1X-in/Tanks-of-Freedom-3-D
The release notes for this update can be found here:
https://czlowiekimadlo.itch.io/tanks-of-freedom-ii/devlog/893625/version-106-is-out
#fossgaming #linuxgaming #godotengine #tanksoffreedom #itchio
Reinforcements are rolling in!
itch.ioFOSS roguelike dungeon crawler "Shattered Pixel Dungeon" has been updated to version 3.0.0. This update adds a new playable character, interface changes, bug fixes, and more. The code is licensed using GPLv3.0. It was made using libGDX.
The main website for the project is here:
The source code is available on Github:
https://github.com/00-Evan/shattered-pixel-dungeon
The release notes for this udpate are here:
https://github.com/00-Evan/shattered-pixel-dungeon/releases/tag/v3.0.0
The game can be downlaoded on Itch and Github, as well as purchased on GOG:
https://shattered-pixel.itch.io/shattered-pixel-dungeon
https://www.gog.com/game/shattered_pixel_dungeon
The project has a presence on Mastodon and Lemmy:
https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@ ShatteredPixel
If you wish to help the project financially you can donate through Liberapay, Itch, Patreon and by purchasing on GOG:
https://liberapay.com/Shattered_Pixel
#fossgaming #linuxgaming #itchio #github #shatteredpixeldungeon
FOSS performance overlay "GOverlay" has been updated to version 1.3. This update adds a App Image version, adds new color themes, adds a dedicated form for blacklist management, and more. The code is licensed using GPLv3.0. GOverlay is an opensource project that aims to create a Graphical UI to help manage Linux overlays. The project can be found in various Linux distro repos.
The source code can be found on Github:
https://github.com/benjamimgois/goverlay
If you wish to help the project financially you can donate to the lead developer Benjamim Góis Ildefonso da silva through Paypal:
GOverlay is an opensource project that aims to create…
GitHubFOSS Tetris clone "Block Attack - Rise of the Blocks" has been updated to version 2.9.1 This update fixes one bug.The code is licensed using GPLv2.0 and was made using SDL. The game can be downloaded from Itch and Github.
The main website for the project is here:
The source code is available on Github:
https://github.com/blockattack/blockattack-game
The Itch page is here:
https://sago008.itch.io/blockattack
The changelog for this update is here:
https://github.com/blockattack/blockattack-game/blob/v2.9.X/CHANGELOG.md
Block Attack - Rise of the Blocks is a puzzle/blockfall…
blockattack.netThis week's donation went to a software developer that goes by "Mew Pur Pur". They contribute to the FOSS Godot engine, an SVG editor called "GodSVG" among others.
They have a profile at Github:
If you want to help them financially they accept donations through Github Sponsors.
Studied CS & Math. Nowadays I'm busy with work and…
GitHubFOSS map editing tool "Tiled Map Editor" has been updated to version 1.11.1 This update adds, support for loading Aseprite images, various scripting and bug fixes, and more. Tiled Map Editor is a FOSS tool for editing maps for games ranging from RPGs to puzzle games. Some games that use it are Carrion, Shovel Knight, Alwa's Legacy and more. Different parts of the code are licensed differently. This includes Apache 2.0, GPLv2.0, and a couple others.
The project's main website is here:
The source code is on Github:
https://github.com/mapeditor/tiled
The release notes for this update can be found here:
https://github.com/mapeditor/tiled/releases/tag/v1.11.1
The project is also on Itch:
https://thorbjorn.itch.io/tiled
The project has a presence on Mastodon:
https://floss.social/@ tiled
If you wish to help the project financially they accept donations through Open Collective and Liberapay. You can also donate directly to the lead developer Thorbjørn Lindeijer through Patreon and Github:
https://opencollective.com/tiled
https://www.mapeditor.org/donate
#fossgaming #linuxgaming #tiledmapeditor #opencollective #liberapay
Flexible level editor
TiledFOSS 2D space sim "Naev" has been updated to version 0.12.2. This update includes improvements on deployed escorts, fixing looting FLF ships causing nearby planets and other ships to become hostile, and puts Dvaered ships for sale among other things. The game is available DRM free on Itch.io, from Flathub, from Github, and through various distro repos. The code is licensed using GPLv3.0 and the game was made using SDL.
The project's main website is here:
The changelog for this update can be found here:
https://github.com/naev/naev/releases/tag/v0.12.2
The Itch.io page is here:
The source code is on Github:
@fosserytech@social.linux.pizzaFOSS NEWS
Bitwarden added a new bitwarden/sdk-internal dependency, users are concerned over new SDK license clause:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/10/bitwarden-users-concerned-over-new-sdk-license-clause-and-open-source-commitment/
Bitwarden addressed the concerns over SDK licensing, calls it a "packaging bug":
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bitwarden-Code-Cleared-Up
Popular FOSS game, Minetest gets renamed to Luanti which means luonti ("creation" in Finnish) + Lua scripting language, to distinguish itself from other Minecraft "clones":
https://blog.minetest.net/2024/10/13/Introducing-Our-New-Name/
(Pretty unique name, I like its sounding.)
Proton Pass gets Aliases Sync (integrated SimpleLogin) feature to send emails directly from an alias from Proton Pass:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/10/proton-pass-and-simplelogin-introduce-aliases-sync-feature/
(Sending email from a password manager?)
(*Chuck Norris liked this*)
Tor Browser 14.0 released with Firefox 128 ESR base with some UI improvements, improved fingerprint protection etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/tor-browser-14-0-anonymous-web-browser-is-out-based-on-firefox-128-esr
(Linux news in original post)
#WeeklyNews #FOSS #OpenSource #Bitwarden #Minetest #Luanti #ProtonPass #Proton #SimpleLogin #Tor #TorBrowser #Browser #WebBrowser #PasswordManager #FOSSGaming #FOSSgame #Game #Gaming #Privacy #Security #Anonymity #FosseryTech
FOSS game manager Heroic Games Launcher has been updated to version 2.15.2. This update adds the ability to upload logs to a pastebin and fixes six bugs. It's a launcher where you can manage your games from a variety of stores as well as those you have locally installed. It is focused on privacy, using fewer resources, and supporting a range of tools such as Wine, Proton, Crossover, DXVK, and VKD3D. The code is licensed using GPLv3.0. HGL is available from various Linux distro repos, as an App Image as well as a Flatpak.
The project's main website is here:
https://heroicgameslauncher.com/
The source code is available on Github:
https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher
The release notes for this update are here:
https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher/HeroicGamesLauncher/releases/tag/v2.15.1
The project has a presence on Mastodon:
https://mastodon.social/@ heroiclauncher
If you wish to help them financially they accept donations through Github, Ko-fi, and Patreon:
https://heroicgameslauncher.com/donate
#heroicgameslauncher #gaming #linuxgaming #fossgaming #github
An Open Source Epic, GOG and Amazon Prime Games Launcher
heroicgameslauncher.comFOSS first person horror game "Where the Dead Lie" has been updated to version 2. This update fixes one bug, upgrades the engine, and improves performance. The game is made using the Godot engine and the source code is licensed using GPLv3.
The game can be downloaded from it's Itch store page:
https://queenofsquiggles.itch.io/where-the-dead-lie
The source code can be found on Github:
https://github.com/QueenOfSquiggles/WhereTheDeadLie
The main developer has a presence on mastodon:
https://blobfox.coffee/@ queenofsquiggles
If you wish to support the game financially You can donate through Itch or support the developer on Ko-fi:
Venture into the catacombs, and pray it doesn't catch…
itch.ioFOSS roguelike dungeon crawler "Shattered Pixel Dungeon" has been updated to version 2.5.1. This update adds new trinket buffs, updated translations, and a few gameplay tweaks. The code is licensed using GPLv3.0. It was made using libGDX.
The main website for the project is here:
The source code is available on Github:
https://github.com/00-Evan/shattered-pixel-dungeon
The release notes for this udpate are here:
https://github.com/00-Evan/shattered-pixel-dungeon/releases/tag/v2.5.1
The game can be downlaoded on Itch and Github, as well as purchased on GOG:
https://shattered-pixel.itch.io/shattered-pixel-dungeon
https://www.gog.com/game/shattered_pixel_dungeon
The project has a presence on Mastodon and Lemmy:
https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@ ShatteredPixel
If you wish to help the project financially you can donate through Liberapay, Itch, Patreon and by purchasing on GOG:
This is Shattered Pixel, the home page of Evan’s various…
Shattered PixelFOSS text based rougelite "Steam Sky" has veen updated to version 10.0.3. This update fixes one bug. The code is licensed using GPLv3.0. The game is available at Itch; Github; and can be compiled from source.
The main website for the game is here:
https://www.laeran.pl/repositories/steamsky/wiki?name=Home
The source code for the game is here:
https://www.laeran.pl/repositories/steamsky/dir?ci=tip
It's also mirrored on Github:
https://github.com/thindil/steamsky
The release notes for this udpate are here:
https://thindil.itch.io/steam-sky/devlog/799403/version-1003-is-available-for-download
The lead developer has a presence on Mastodon:
https://mastodon.social/@thindil
The Itch page for Steam Sky is here:
https://thindil.itch.io/steam-sky
If you wish to help the development of Steam Sky with a donation you can do so through Open Collective; Liberapay and Github:
https://opencollective.com/laeran
#fossgaming #linuxgaming #steamsky #opencollective #liberapay
FOSS racing game "Pixel Wheels" has been updated to version 0.26.0. This update adds a new track, weapons now don't punish you as much, the ability to rotate the camera has returned, and more. The code is licensed with GPLv3 and the assets are licensed with Creative Commons Attribution_ShareAlike v4.0 International. The game can be downloaded from Itch.io; various distro repos and as a flatpak.
The main website for the project is here:
https://agateau.com/projects/pixelwheels/
The Itch.io page is here:
https://agateau.itch.io/pixelwheels
The source code is on Github:
https://github.com/agateau/pixelwheels/
The release notes for this update are here:
https://agateau.itch.io/pixelwheels/devlog/797458/pixel-wheels-0260-is-out
The main developer Aurélien Gâteau has a presence on Mastodon:
https://mastodon.xyz/@ agateau
You can support the game by donating to the developer through a variety of platforms such as Liberapay; Ko-fi and Itch.io.
Home | Vehicles | Goodies
agateau.comFOSS 2D platformer "Spinny the runner: mechanical menace" has been updated to version 0.4.3. This update adds new bonus stage music, new physics, new hud information, and more. Spinny the runner: mechanical menace was made using the FOSS LÖVE 2D game engine. The code is licensed using GPLv3.0. The game is available for downlaod from it's Codeberg repo and is available in .apk, .deb, .rpm, and as an App Image which should cover pretty much any Linux distro.
The source code is available on Codeberg:
https://codeberg.org/glitchapp/Spinny-the-runner
The release notes for this update are available here:
A platform game with rich and diverse mechanichs built…
Codeberg.orgFOSS minimalist roguelike game "Brogue: Community Edition" has been updated to version 1.14. This update overhauled five feats, allowed allies to spear attack over the player, took away the ability of monsters to attack around corners, various UI changes and bug fixes, and more. Brogue: CE is a community-lead fork of the original Brogue game. The code is licensed using AGPLv3.0. The game can be downloaded from Github as well as a Flatpak from Flathub.
The game has a website here:
https://sites.google.com/site/broguegame/
The source code is available on Github:
https://github.com/tmewett/BrogueCE
The release notes for this update are available here:
For the most current version of Brogue, please look…
sites.google.comThis week's donation went to the Heroic Game Launcher project. It is a launcher where you can manage your games from a variety of stores as well as those you have locally installed. It is focused on privacy, using fewer resources, and supporting a range of tools such as Wine, Proton, Crossover, DXVK, and VKD3D. The code is licensed using GPLv3.0. HGL is available from various Linux distro repos, as an App Image as well as a Flatpak.
The project's main website is here:
https://heroicgameslauncher.com/
The source code is available on Github:
https://github.com/Heroic-Games-Launcher
The project has a presence on Mastodon:
https://mastodon.social/@heroiclauncher
If you wish to help them financially they accept donations through Github, Ko-fi, and Patreon:
https://heroicgameslauncher.com/donate
#heroicgameslauncher #gaming #linuxgaming #fossgaming #github
An Open Source Epic, GOG and Amazon Prime Games Launcher
heroicgameslauncher.comFOSS text based rougelite "Steam Sky" has veen updated to version 10.0.2. This update fixes eight bugs and resizes the button to the enemy's ship's status in the combat screen. The code is licensed using GPLv3.0. The game is available at Itch; Github; and can be compiled from source.
The main website for the game is here:
https://www.laeran.pl/repositories/steamsky/wiki?name=Home
The source code for the game is here:
https://www.laeran.pl/repositories/steamsky/dir?ci=tip
It's also mirrored on Github:
https://github.com/thindil/steamsky
The release notes for this udpate are here:
https://thindil.itch.io/steam-sky/devlog/764841/version-1001-arrived
The lead developer has a presence on Mastodon:
https://mastodon.social/@thindil
The Itch page for Steam Sky is here:
https://thindil.itch.io/steam-sky
If you wish to help the development of Steam Sky with a donation you can do so through Open Collective; Liberapay and Github:
https://opencollective.com/laeran
#fossgaming #linuxgaming #steamsky #opencollective #liberapay
FOSS performance overlay "GOverlay" has been updated to version 1.2. This update adds a winesync option, a new Vulkan Present mode option, a negative offset option for FPS limits, four bug fixes, and more. The code is licensed using GPLv3.0. GOverlay is an opensource project that aims to create a Graphical UI to help manage Linux overlays. The project can be found in various Linux distro repos.
The source code can be found on Github:
https://github.com/benjamimgois/goverlay
If you wish to help the project financially you can donate to the lead developer Benjamim Góis Ildefonso da silva through Paypal:
GOverlay is an opensource project that aims to create…
GitHubFOSS RTS "Warzone 2100" has been updated to version 4.5.0. This update adds two new campaigns, an in game guide, advanced Port Mapping support, fixes more than a dozen bugs and more. The game code is licensed with GPLv2. The game is available through various distro repos; Github; and as a Flatpak.
The project's main website is here:
The release notes for this update are here:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Warzone2100/warzone2100/4.5.0/ChangeLog
The source code is hosted on Github:
https://github.com/Warzone2100/warzone2100
There is a Youtube channel for the game as well. Here is an Invidious link:
https://iv.nboeck.de/channel/UCth_4D8nRas1idLCXlqDpXw
If you want to help the project financially they accept donations at Open Collective:
https://opencollective.com/warzone2100
#fossgaming #linuxgaming #github #warzone2100 #opencollective
