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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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Valve Releases Source Code For Their Virtual Reality API

By Liam Dawe, 11 Feb 2014

In a move that will please developers Valve has opened up the source code to their VR API so anyone can now dive in.

Ubuntu Developers Join Debian In Getting Free Valve Games

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2014

Valve are again spreading the joy to developers with free games, this time the Ubuntu developers are now eligible to get free Valve games!

Jagged Alliance: Back In Action To Go Gold For Linux This Month

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2014

The currently in-beta Jagged Alliance: Back in Action is due to be pushed out properly to Linux users on the 14th of February.

RimWorld Intense Sci-fi Colony Sim Alpha 1 Released

By Liam Dawe, 10 Feb 2014

No idea how I missed RimWorld as it looks fantastic, funded by Kickstarter RimWorld aims to be a pretty interesting colony building simulator.

The Last Federation Space RTS Game Early Footage

By Liam Dawe, 9 Feb 2014

You probably don't remember, but I told you about The Last Federation in November of 2013. The Last Federation is developed by the same developers that created Bionic Dues, AI War and Skyward Collapse. Their newest game has finally been shown off.

Warsow FPS 1.1 Beta Released

By Liam Dawe, 9 Feb 2014

Warsow is a fast paced first person shooter with some pretty stylish cartoon graphics, they have just released a brand new beta with big changes.

Arena Of Heroes A Free To Play Turn-Based Battle Arena

By Liam Dawe, 8 Feb 2014

Arena of Heroes is a game I just discovered that is actually quite decent for a free to play game. With decent graphics and interesting game-play.

Interview With A Developer From Kerbal Space Program

By Liam Dawe, 8 Feb 2014

As promised we took some time to speak to the guys behind Kerbal Space Program, a game where you take control of your own space program and launch little Kerbals into space.

Jazzpunk Comedy Adventure Game Released On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 8 Feb 2014

Jazzpunk is a comedy adventure set in an alternate reality Cold War World, plagued with corporate espionage, CyberCrime, and sentient martinis.

Alcarys Complex Beautiful 2D RPG Released On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 8 Feb 2014

If you remember back in October of last year I mentioned that Alcarys Complex would be heading over to Linux, I am pleased to say it has now dropped and works great!

Door Kickers Real Time Tactics Alpha 8 Released

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2014

Door Kickers the really interesting SWAT real time tactics game has released it's eighth alpha version completing its class system.

Planet Explorers Heading To Steam Early Access This Month

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2014

Planet Explorers the epic looking open world voxel based sandbox game is heading to Steam Early Access towards the end of this month.

Eschalon: Book I & Eschalon: Book II Now On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2014

The epic episodic RPG games Eschalon: Book I & Eschalon: Book II are now on Steam for Linux ahead of Book III's release.

Steam Increases SteamOS Branding On Its Store

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2014

Steam has now taken a first small step towards increasing awareness of their SteamOS with new branding on their top navigation.

Probably Archery Game Now On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 6 Feb 2014

We first introduced you to Probably Archery back in November last year, it's now on Steam with a handy launch discount if you didn't pick it up before!