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I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. You can also follow my personal adventures on Bluesky.

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Escape Goat 2 Puzzle-Platformer Released, Our Video & Review

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

Escape Goat 2 is now available on Linux from developer Ian Stocker, I put it through its paces to see if it's a good goat simulator or not. Spoiler: It's not a good goat simulator, but it is a good game.

Tallowmere, A 2D Procedural Death Labyrinth Platformer Needing Some Love

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

Tallowmere is a 2D indie action roguelike procedural death labyrinth platformer for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, featuring randomly-generated levels, enemies, weapons, and gore.

Copod, A Roguelite Game Of Survival As A Tiny Creature

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

Copod is a roguelite where you have to survive as a small creature in a strange world. It is currently in alpha and shows some real promise.

A Big List Of Linux FPS Games, Here's Over 30 To Check Out

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

Not enough FPS games you say, we need more you say, fear not for we have a big list for you to sink your mouse into!

3D Gems Match 3 Game On Desura, Looking Good

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

3D gems is a match 3 game with a beautiful 3D graphics and unique gameplay, which varies from level to level throughout the game.

See Valve's Vogl OpenGL Debugger In Action

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

Valve's Rich Geldreich has continued his awesome blog post about his work on the Vogl OpenGL debugger and has now posted some actual shots of it in action.

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The Hong Kong Massacre Promises Lots Of Blood-Shed And Will Be On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

The Hong Kong Massacre is a decent looking top down blood-fuelled shooter that will come to Linux. The game is inspired by classic Hong Kong action movies.

Support 'Game Develop' To Make Ubuntu A First Class Citizen For Its Game Toolkit

By Liam Dawe, 23 Mar 2014

Game Develop is an interesting bit of kit, as it's like GameMaker, Clickteam's Fusion and Scirra's Construct 2 in the way of letting you create games without programming. They need funding to make their Ubuntu support better.

Ground Pounders Strategy Game From 'Sword Of The Stars' Developer Linux Version Now Available

By Liam Dawe, 23 Mar 2014

A little later than expected, but Ground Pounders the turn-based strategy game now has a Linux version on Steam.

Build & Defend Survival Co-Op Rogue-like Game 1.0.22 Released

By Liam Dawe, 23 Mar 2014

Build & Defend is the pretty fun looking co-op survival rogue-like game that doesn't seem to get enough attention.

Maratis Another Open-Source Game Engine

By Liam Dawe, 23 Mar 2014

Move over Godot, you aren't the only open-source game engine in town. Maratis is also free and open source!

KiloBite Brings The Classic Game 'Snake' Into 3D With Fun Results & A Video

By Liam Dawe, 22 Mar 2014

KiloBite is an the next logical step for snake, 3D! A simple HighScore chaser with a beautiful retro look; which can be left on or mixed and matched to achieve a look you like.

Planetary Annihilation RTS Major Updates, New Linux Gameplay Video

By Liam Dawe, 22 Mar 2014

Planetary Annihilation has some more spit and polish now as they work through their Gamma phase of development, they have recently improved art, the lobby, the AI and more!

Esenthel Next-Gen Game Engine, Supports Linux

By Liam Dawe, 22 Mar 2014

With all the talk of game engines giving Linux support recently, here is another. Esenthel game engine classes itself as a "Next-Gen" game engine with advanced features.

White Noise Online, An Adventure & Horror Game

By Liam Dawe, 22 Mar 2014

White Noise Online looks extremely interesting. It is a mix between horror and adventure that can be played solo, co-op or even online. It needs help getting onto Steam.

Battle Chess: Game of Kings Will Be Heading To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 22 Mar 2014

Battle Chess: Game of Kings looks like it will be coming to Linux as a developer confirms it on their Steam forum.

Get Ready For Some Thumping Tunes In Crypt Of The NecroDancer

By Liam Dawe, 22 Mar 2014

This is just magical, Crypt of the NecroDander is a hardcore dungeon crawling (roguelike) rhythm game. It features an epic sound-track and the ability to play with your own music.

Breach & Clear Tactical Squad Strategy Game Released On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 22 Mar 2014

Breach & Clear brings deep tactical strategy simulation to Windows, Mac and Linux! Build your Special Operations team, plan and execute advanced missions, and own every angle.

The Last Federation Sci-Fi Strategy New Game-Play Footage, Looking Fantastic

By Liam Dawe, 21 Mar 2014

The Last Federation is a space sci-fi strategy game I am seriously looking forward to, it mixes some good unit graphics with beautiful space backdrops.