LINUXGAMES

Yabause, a Sega Saturn emulator, had a new release to fix bugs.

Download: [ yabause.org ]

Not a major thing, but PlanetQuake pointed out a neat singleplayer Quake 1 map (you’ll want to use Fitzquake or DarkPlaces as your client) with a fun gimmick:

“Skinny Norris”
A medium to large tower-like Quoth single player map with an unusual texture theme and independent puzzles/traps routes – the tallest map ever made.

Download: [ tastyspleen.net ]

A reader pointed out the release of Atomic Worm for Linux by Charlie Dog Games; it’s a TuxCap-powered puzzle game in the “snake” genre.

Screenshots: [ View ] Download: [ charliedoggames.com ]

Playdeb, the game-oriented depository from GetDeb for the Ubuntu Linux distribution, is now in public beta testing:

Originally known as Playbuntu (renamed for trademark reasons), Playdeb is a repository for Ubuntu (and it’s derivatives) that will provide all games available on getdeb.net and more in a repository format – allowing you to receive updates for your favourite game via the Update Manager tool.

Gamepark Holdings has announced the upcoming release of their latest Linux-based handheld game console in the GP2X series, the GP2X Wiz. GP2X News has a brochure delineating what’s new, including official games, Flash 7 support, and a redesigned slimmer form factor.

As with its predecessors, the Wiz will use a Linux OS and have an official SDK for homebrew game/application development; you can already pre-order the system from online retailers such as Play-Asia.