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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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Sanctum 2 FPS/Tower Defence Hybrid Now Has An Open Beta On Steam

By Liam Dawe, 11 Apr 2014

As promised when we told you it would come. Sanctum 2 is now downloadable on Steam for Linux by opting into the "linuxbeta" branch on Steam.

Star Citizen Space Combat & Trading Sim Will Come To Linux, Chris Roberts States At PAX

By Liam Dawe, 11 Apr 2014

Something Linux gamers have been requesting time and time again is going to happen! Star Citizen is heading to Linux Chris Roberts stated at a panel at PAX.

T.E.C. 3001 Run & Jump Game Now On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Apr 2014

In T.E.C 3001 (Tesla Energy Collector), you are guiding a cutting-edge technology robot to collect virtual space energy leftovers for humanity. It looks as crazy as it sounds.

Citizens of Earth RPG New Teaser, It Is Confirmed For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Apr 2014

Citizens of Earth is a funny looking RPG from the developers of Waveform. Instead of recruiting a Mags you find a Baker, instead of a warrior you find a School Teacher and so on. It looks brilliant.

The Last Federation Space Sci-fi Strategy Game To Release On April 18th

By Liam Dawe, 11 Apr 2014

The Last Federation is a very good-looking space strategy game (spaceship combat woo!) that we have previewed a few times for you. It is now nearing completion and will release in a weeks time! It will of course be Linux native too.

Supergiant Games Transistor, A Sci-fi Themed Action RPG Will Fully Support Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Apr 2014

Transistor comes from the developers of the hit game Bastion and promises plenty of sci-fi action. They have confirmed for sure Linux will come, we just don't know when.

Groundskeeper 2, A Fast-paced Arena Shooter Out Now For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 Apr 2014

Groundskeeper 2 is from the same developers who gave us the fun Heroes of Loot and they have done it again! The game looks absolutely nuts and you are going to love it!

Planets³ Didn't Hit The Linux Stretch Goal, But The Developers Don't Want To Exclude Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 Apr 2014

Planets³ is a 3D open-world voxel-based RPG (first person view) on Kickstarter. It was over-funded, but sadly it didn't hit the Linux stretch goal. Thankfully the developers won't be excluding Linux gamers.

Outcast Reboot HD Open-world Action-adventure Game, A Reboot Of A True Classic

By Liam Dawe, 10 Apr 2014

If you haven't heard of Outcast before then you are either young or living under a rock, possibly both! Outcast was a revolutionary open-world action-adventure game back in the day. Outcast Reboot HD is promising Linux support at a hefty stretch goal.

Wasteland 2 RPG Linux Beta To Come Next Week

By Liam Dawe, 10 Apr 2014

The day has come post-apocalyptic RPG fans, Wasteland 2 the massive hit on Kickstarter is finally going to bring out the promised Linux version!

KeeperRL, An Open Source Mix Dungeon Keeper and Dwarf Fortress Of Needs IndieGoGo Love

By Liam Dawe, 10 Apr 2014

Remember KeeperRL? That odd mix of Dungeon Keeper and Dwarf Fortress that we posted about recently is now on indiegogo looking for funds to reach a glorious "1.0" version.

Interview With Pasi Kainiemi Developer Of Running With Rifles & Linux Game-play Video

By Liam Dawe, 9 Apr 2014

Running With Rifles is a top-down tactical shooter that has hooked me in badly. If you haven't checked it out already now is a good time to do so.

Humble Bundle PC & Android 9 Ups The Ante With Three More Linux Games

By Liam Dawe, 9 Apr 2014

Humble Bundle PC & Android 9 was already a good thing for Linux gamers, and now even more so with three more native games for Linux included as extras.

FLASHOUT 2 Looks Like A Great Futuristic Racer

By Liam Dawe, 9 Apr 2014

FLASHOUT 2 looks like it will revive futuristic fast-paced combat racers and that's a pretty good thing. I have been waiting for a decent game like this to arrive on Linux and this may deliver.

Hotline Miami 2 Has A New Trailer, Yes It Will Be On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 8 Apr 2014

Hotline Miami 2 is the brutal follow-up the the indie sensation Hotline Miami and it was previously confirmed to be coming to Linux.

ATTRACTIO First Person Puzzler Now Available On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 8 Apr 2014

While ATTRACTIO has had a Linux icon on the Humble store for a while, it has only just received the Linux version.

CryEngine SDK on SteamDB Is Now The CryEngine 3 Free SDK

By Liam Dawe, 8 Apr 2014

Before we told you about the CryEngine SDK that came up on SteamDB, well more has happened and according to the EULA it is the free SDK for CryEngine 3.