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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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LIMBO Dark Platformer Fully Native Linux Version Released, No More Wine

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jun 2014

LIMBO can finally be played natively on Linux thanks to Ryan "Icculus" Gordon and his porting magic. If you don't remember LIMBO came in a Humble Indie Bundle and caused a wee bit of a stir when people noticed it wasn't native.

Steam Marines Squad Based Procedural Death Labyrinth Finally Lands On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2014

Steam Marines an excellent looking squad based procedural death labyrinth set on a space-ship has now arrived on Linux after teasers from the developer.

Fancy Skulls Procedural Death Labyrinth FPS Now On Steam

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2014

Fancy Skulls is the good looking procedural death labyrinth FPS I have previewed for you a few times, and luckily the game has managed to get onto Steam.

It Seems AMD May Still Bring The Mantle Graphics API To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jun 2014

AMD cannot seem to make up their minds about their Mantle graphics API and Linux support, but thanks to new information it seems it may happen after-all.

Crystal Catacombs Procedural Death Labyrinth Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jun 2014

Crystal Catacombs is a fantastic looking 2D Procedural Death Labyrinth that is now out for Linux and promises lots of death.

WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.01 Visual Novel Now On Linux, More To Come

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jun 2014

WORLD END ECONOMiCA episode.01 is a fantastic looking visual novel recently translated into English and it's now fully released onto Steam for Linux. They are also crowdfunding translations for the other two episodes.

Alienware Say Steam Machines Will Open The Flood Gates On New Linux Gamers

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jun 2014

Alienware do like to make some bold statements don't they! Not only have they jumped ship with their "Steam Machine" by not waiting and slapping Windows 8 on it, but they are now claiming Steam Machines will change things overnight.

A Bad AMD Catalyst Driver Is Bad For Everyone

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jun 2014

Attention grabbing headline? Check. It seems the ex-Valve engineer Rich Geldreich has noted a recent Phoronix benchmark using apitest on how badly AMD's Catalyst driver performed.

A Wizard's Lizard 2D Action RPG Released Now On Steam Linux

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jun 2014

The game has been out for a while, but A Wizard's Lizard joins the ranks of the many on Steam's Linux section. The game itself is a 2D action RPG inspired by Zelda & The Binding of Isaac.

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War Thunder MMO Coming To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jun 2014

War Thunder announced a little surprise for us in their E3 video! A Linux version that they have been showing off.

SteamBoy Aims To Be A Handheld Steam Machine

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jun 2014

This is mighty interesting. A SteamBoy has been announced as a handheld Steam Machine and it looks pretty good, but will it run SteamOS?

FLASHOUT 2 Racing Game Game-play Video & Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jun 2014

FLASHOUT 2 is a game that reminds me very much of playing Wipeout on the early games consoles and it's actually pretty good on Linux.

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty Has A New Trailer From E3

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jun 2014

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty promises to bring Linux some great puzzle platforming as a complete rebuild of Abe's Oddysee which back in the day was a really amazing game.

Asus G20 Steam Machine Announced

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jun 2014

Asus has given out some details on their G20 gaming PC that's aimed at being a Steam Machine and is waiting on the SteamOS launch schedule.

Prepare Your Wallets! The Steam Summer Sales To Start 19th June

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jun 2014

Get your wallets ready as it's pretty much confirmed that Steam's big summer sale starts on the 19th of June.

Battle Group 2 Action & Strategy Game Released For Linux On Steam

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jun 2014

Battle Group 2 is a fun looking action and strategy game from Bane Games that has been released onto Steam. It's a good looking and action packed naval action game where you control powerful warships, satellite weapons and more.

Dungeon of Elements, An RPG Dungeon Crawler With Puzzles Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jun 2014

I have to hand it to Frogdice they create some truly unique games and Dungeon of Elements is no different! Dungeon of Elements is an RPG dungeon crawler with combat inspired by some of our favorite classic puzzle games like Dr. Mario or Tetris.

Interview With Zero Point Software, Developers Of Interstellar Marines

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jun 2014

For today we have a special one for you! I had the chance to speak to Paul Allen of Zero Point Software about their Interstellar Marines now that it has gained a Linux launch!

Crytek Need A Linux & Mac Engine Programmer for CryENGINE

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jun 2014

Here's a good job opportunity for some to get in with the big wigs and help Linux gaming progress, as Crytek need a Linux programmer!

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OpenXcom 1.0 Released, Play The Original XCOM In An Open Source Engine

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jun 2014

One of the best strategy games ever made now has a game-ready open source engine. OpenXcom is designed for original X-COM game UFO: Enemy Unknown/X-COM UFO Defense to allow you to play them on modern operating systems.