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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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Humble Indie Bundle 11 Is Out With The Swapper, Antichamber & More

By Liam Dawe, 18 Feb 2014

Well now, this was a surprise Humble Indie Bundle 11 is now out with an excellent list of games including The Swapper, Antichamber & more!

The Swapper Atmospheric Puzzle Platformer Launching On Linux Today

By Liam Dawe, 18 Feb 2014

Earlier this month we shared the news that The Swapper was launching soon, looks like today is the day for Linux.

Spacebase DF-9 Space Station Building Sim Alpha 4 Released With Video

By Liam Dawe, 18 Feb 2014

DoubleFine have released the fourth alpha for Spacebase DF-9 adding lots of new features like research labs!

Humble Store Adds Euro & British Pricing With Annoying Results

By Liam Dawe, 18 Feb 2014

In a move to annoy probably everyone, Humble has added Euro & Pound pricing to their store. You may wonder why this would annoy people, read on.

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WazHack A Procedurally-Generated Dungeon Crawler Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Feb 2014

WazHack looks pretty interesting, it looks like a platformer, but it is actually rogue-like with lots of items, monsters and sticky situations.

Crystal Picnic 2D Action-RPG Now On Desura

By Liam Dawe, 17 Feb 2014

Crystal Picnic is a very bright and colourful action-rpg that switches between a platformer and a top down/isometric 2D view.

Project Zomboid Major Update & Online Multiplayer Beta

By Liam Dawe, 17 Feb 2014

This is supremely awesome news, Project Zomboid has not only released a major performance patch, but they have also opened up a beta on Steam for the online multiplayer!

Journal Adventure Game Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Feb 2014

Journal is an adventure game with a difference, you play it as if you are reading someones journal. It's actually quite cleverly done.

Paragon Evolved FPS New Video & Demo

By Liam Dawe, 17 Feb 2014

Paragon Evolved is a fast-paced sci-fi FPS which combines the speed and intensity of older shooters with the tactics and strategy of modern ones. I showed you this when I discovered it some-time ago.

The Open Source Game Corner, Highlighting Some Projects

By Liam Dawe, 17 Feb 2014

I thought it was about time I gave some limelight to some really great open source game engines that work on Linux, from official open source games to unofficial open source engines to allow you to run games on Linux that you couldn't normally!

Super Splatters Casual Arcade Game On Its Way To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Feb 2014

Super Splatters is an extravagant, combo-driven, action-packed, arcade-style destruction! It looks pretty fun and will come to our platform soon.

Natural Selection 2 FPS & RTS Hybrid Major Updated Released Named Dropship

By Liam Dawe, 15 Feb 2014

The guys at Unknown Worlds are at it again, Natural Selection 2 has a new major version named "Dropship" that adds some really sweet features.

Card City Nights A Mix Between Adventure & Trading Card Game Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 15 Feb 2014

This looks like really good fun, Card City Nights bills itself as an adventure through a city filled with card-nuts and lunatics.

Jagged Alliance - Back in Action Now On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 15 Feb 2014

Jagged Alliance Back in Action is a contemporary remake of the latest title in the much-loved Jagged Alliance series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.

Cube & Star: An Arbitrary Love Exploration & Adventure Game Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 14 Feb 2014

Cube and Star: An Arbitrary Love is a game about the joy of exploration - the joy of... aimless but mindful wandering.

Girls Like Robots Puzzle Game Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 14 Feb 2014

Wow, Girls Like Robots is an odd puzzle game where you play with peoples faces and the goal is to put faces next to their friends.

The Novelist Linux Version Released

By Liam Dawe, 14 Feb 2014

The Novelist exploration and story game has been released onto Linux with the latest update, the game focuses on one single family and it's your job to look after them, as a ghost.

Eschalon: Book III 2D RPG Has Been Released

By Liam Dawe, 14 Feb 2014

Probably one of the best 2D RPG series made, the latest instalment is now available titled Eschalon: Book III.

The Plan, A Free Exploration Game Now On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 14 Feb 2014

In The Plan you play as a fly exploring your surroundings, developed by Krillbite Studio who are creating Among The Sleep.

Godot Game Engine Is Now Open Source

By Liam Dawe, 14 Feb 2014

Good news developers, Godot Engine is now open source for you to tinker with. Could this be a real alternative to Unity for developers who want to develop games directly on Linux?