Ubuntu 12.04 will Focus on Power Users, Efforts to Bring Ubuntu to Phones,Tablets and TVs by 14.04 LTS

In opening keynote address of Ubutnu Developer Summit (UDS), Mark Shuttleworth said that lots of efforts will be put this cycle to make Ubuntu more power users friendly. Emphasis will be on improving multi-tasking, multi-monitor support and other features for power users.

Puzzle/RPG Hybrid Game 'Wizorb' Coming to Linux

Wizorb a hybrid RPG/Puzzle game which innovatively combines classic Breakout style gameplay with many role playing game elements. The game was released for XBox Live Indie Games (XBLIG) last month and has garnered great response so far.

75% Off on Amnesia and Penumbra Collection this Weekend

As much as 75% is off on Amnesia : The Dark Descent and Penumbra Collection this Halloween weekend. Amnesia and Penumbra are survival horror games from Frictional Games Studio. You can buy both the games from Frictional Store. Links Below.

'Mega Games Pack' Lets You Install and Play Hundreds of Free Games on Ubuntu

Mega Games Pack (MGP) by GlennLChugg is a standalone client for Ubuntu that allows you to download and play hundreds of free Linux games. Though there is Ubuntu Software Center (USC) and Desura client, MGP have some other useful features.

[Gnome Shell Themes] Aqua and Tron Legacy

Aqua is a simple and clean light theme for Gnome Shell 3.2. This theme is made by Satya who also designed Evolve GTK3 theme for Gnome Shell and Unity.

Evolve is a Lightweight and Minimal GTK3 Theme, Supports Unity

Evolve is a lightweight and minimal GTK3 theme by Satya and is based on Adwaita theme engine. The theme works well with Gnome Shell 3.2 as well latest Unity in Ubuntu 11.10 as it comes with support for its own custom window controls for maximized windows.

[Game Updates] Warzone 2100, Captain Backwater, Towns, Dwarf Fortress

There has been some Linux game updates and news in last week. Warzone 2100 has been updated to version 2.3.9 and is last release in 2.3 series. This release sees many bug fixes, some UI tweaks and translation updates. You can grab your copy from here.

Dungeons of Dredmor Expansion, Mod Tools Planned

Just few days we back reported that Dungeons of Dredmor has been released for Linux on Desura. However the game has been around for quite some time as Windows build was released earlier than Linux.

Team Fortress 2 Gnome Shell Theme

Team Fortress 2 Gnome Shell theme by Alfy102, as the name suggests is based on popular multiplayer game Team Fortress 2. The theme features similar colors and style found in TF2 game UI. 

Physics Based Game 'Marble Arena 2' Coming to Linux this December

Physics based game Marble Arena 2 will be released on December 13 for Linux. In a recent press release, Brightside Entertainment announced that the game will feature updated HD graphics.

Web TV Player 'FreeTuxTV' Updated for Ubuntu 11.10

Web TV player FreeTuxTV has been updated for Ubuntu 11.10. FreeTuxTV, which uses VLC as backend allows you to watch hundreds of free web TV channels in different languages.

Elegance Gnome Shell Theme

Elegance is a clean HUD theme for Gnome Shell made by Satyajit Sahoo. The theme is compatible with the latest Gnome Shell 3.2.

5 Open Source Games Come Together to Form 'Free Game Alliance'

Free Game Alliance is a collection five free and open source games spread across a variety of genres. All these games are cross platform and work on Linux, Mac and Windows. The initiative was started by Atomic Blue, makers of MMORPG PlaneShift. However, FGA is made by all the projects participating in it.

Tronny 'Tron Legacy' Gnome Shell Theme

Tronny is Gnome Shell theme by rvc-2011 based on original Tron Legacy theme by half-left. Tronny is fully compatible with Gnome 3.2 so you can get it working under latest Ubuntu 11.10.

Ubuntu Spotted at Best Buy, But Not as Something for Sale Though

Ubuntu was spotted at a Best Buy Store, Loveland, CO on a display powering a promotional video/slideshow for Nintendo.

Alien Arena 7.52 Released with New Levels and Game Mode

Multiplayer First Person Shooter Alien Arena has just been updated to version 7.52 bringing in lots of new features and fixes.

Medibuntu Repository Now Available For Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot

Medibuntu repository now supports Ubuntu 11.10. Medibuntu (Multimedia, Entertainment & Distractions In Ubuntu) is a repository of packages that cannot be included into the Ubuntu distribution for legal reasons, copyright, license and patents (e.g.  advanced DVD playback support, multimedia codecs etc.)

Faenza Icons 1.1 Released with New Icons, Now Supports Ubuntu 11.10

Faenza Icons have been updated to version 1.1 bringing in two new themes Faenza-Ambiance and Faenza Radiance, specially suited to be used with new Unity interface in Ubuntu 11.10.

Much Awaited Game 'Dungeons of Dredmor' Released for Linux

Much awaited game Dungeons of Dredmor from Gaslamp Games is now available for Linux and can be purchased from Desura (Linux client is currently in beta).

How to Fix Lag Issues with ATI Proprietary Graphic Drivers (fglrx) in Ubuntu 11.10

The lag issue with ATI proprietary graphic drivers in Ubuntu 11.04 has not been solved and the problem exists in Ubuntu 11.10 too.

Things You Should Do After Installing New Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot

Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot has been released now. As with every release, we write about list of things you should immediately do after a fresh installation. Here is one for Oneiric.

Ubuntu 11.10 'Oneiric Ocelot' Released, Full Review, Video and Screenshots Tour

Ubuntu 11.10 'Oneiric Ocelot' has been released. This release brings numerous changes as compared to last version.

Win Free Copies of Linux Game 'Blocks That Matter'

Swing Swing Submarine has started a new contest to celebrate release of their game Blocks That Matter on Linux.

eOS Gnome Shell Theme, Yet Another Beautiful Theme Inspired by Elementary Desktop

Few days back we wrote about Elementary Viper Luna Gnome Shell theme. eOS Gnome Shell theme by 0rAX0 is yet another equally beautiful theme inspired by Elementary desktop and features a Plank like dock and designs from Pantheon Shell and Wingpanel.

Norbert Varga from Digital Arrow Talks about Why Bringing Dilogus to Linux is Important

In an interview with Delta Gamer, Norbert Varga, lead developer and co-founder of Digital Arrow talks about why they really want to bring Dilogus to Linux.

DinoRubbish MegaBundle: Two Linux Games and Soundtracks from Pixeljam Studios for $5 or More

DinoRubbish MegaBundle includes two cross platform games, Dino Run SE from Pixeljam and Space Rubbish from Slakinov Game studios and is available for $5 or more under 'name your price' model. This bundle also includes soundtracks from these games composed by Pixeljam.

Mos Speedrun, A Fast Paced Retro Action Platfomer Coming Soon to Linux

Mos Speedrun is a fast paced retro themed action platformer by Physmo Games where you have to jump, dodge and race Mos through 25 action packed stages, find secret areas, collect hidden skulls, coins and 12 cool costumes which can be unlocked throughout the game.

Elementary Viper Luna Gnome Shell Theme

Elementary Viper Luna Gnome Shell theme is inspired by DanRabit's work on Elementary Luna desktop. The theme is created by justviper who in past gave us couple of nice Gnome Shell themes.

Indian Supreme Court Replaces Red Hat Enterprise Linux with Ubuntu in More than 17,000 Courts

Indian Supreme Court has given a customized DVD of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS to more than 17,000 courts across the country. All the systems in these courts were running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 for last 4-5 years and now it will be replaced by Ubuntu.

First Alpha Build for Indie Action Shooter 'Voxatron' Coming Soon

A new alpha build for indie action/adventure game Voxatron will be available soon on Linux and those who pre-order the game will be able to get their hands on it.

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Named 'Precise Pangolin'

Mark Shuttleworth just announced the codename for next Ubuntu Release - Precise Pangolin.

Linux Game Preview: AirMech, New Action/RTS Hybrid Game

AirMech is an upcoming top down shooter, real time strategy hybrid game by Carbon Games Studio. The  first gameplay footage was shown at PAX 2011 and since then it has garnered quite good response from viewers.

NVIDIA and ATI Post Release Driver Updates Land in Oneiric

Back at the time of UDS we reported that from Oneiric onwards, users will be able to update their graphic drivers on time without having to wait for another six months for a newer Ubuntu release.