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I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly came back to check 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.

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Achron updates

By Liam Dawe, Jul 22, 2011

The time traveling based RTS game Achron is looking like it's nearing complete with the campaigns being pushed out and improved upon, just released is 0.9.3.0, which features a second camp...

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Helena the 3rd The Grande Finale

By Liam Dawe, Jul 19, 2011

Our much covered favourite little indie game is nearing completion! QuoteHelena the 3rd is now in the final production stages, we have started work on our fin...

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Puzzle Moppet now on Gameolith!

By Liam Dawe, Jul 19, 2011

Gameolith my favourite new little Linux store has added another game which our readers should be familair with....Puzzle Moppet

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FLARE 0.14, 0.14.1 and a new video!

By Liam Dawe, Jul 16, 2011

Well it's been a while since i posted about FLARE the i have high hopes for this one type of game engine. Firstly they have a new major version out 0.14, which adds a main menu...

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Blocks that Matter tech demo out!

By Liam Dawe, Jul 15, 2011

QuoteThe Windows, Mac and Linux versions of Blocks That Matter are almost done and we still need time to prepare their launch. You can’t wait, neither do we, but we have good news for you : a playable tech demo!

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Interview with Keith Poole from Desura Part 3

By Liam Dawe, Jul 6, 2011

This is the final part in the interview with Keith Poole about porting Desura! Part 1 - click me

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Interview with Keith Poole from Desura part 2!

By Liam Dawe, Jul 2, 2011

The second part in my inteview with Keith Poole one of the Linux engineers at DesuraNET responsible for porting over Desura to Linux!

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Gameolith The LinuxÂ® Game Download Store

By Liam Dawe, Jun 30, 2011

Announcing Gameolith a new Linux game download store opening on 12th July! Details are sparse, the only info currently seems to be a couple tweets from people just tweeting it's existance, could this be a game changer...or another Tux Ga...

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Interview with Keith Poole from Desura Part 1

By Liam Dawe, Jun 27, 2011

Okay so here is the first part of the interview I have done with Keith Poole one of the Linux engineers over at DesuraNET about porting over Desura to Linux. Q) Can you introduce yourself a little and how you got into working with Des...

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Oil Rush 0.70

By Liam Dawe, Jun 24, 2011

QuoteYou can download the current development build (version 0.70) from Unigine Online Store: https://store.unigin...accounts/files/

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Revenge of the Titans + other puppygames hits coming to USC

By Liam Dawe, Jun 20, 2011

Puppy Games will be heading to an Ubuntu software centre near you soon my sources tell me! So you can expect hits like

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A3P

By Liam Dawe, Jun 19, 2011

Announcing A3P a neat game i found today that can be played via the browser! QuoteA3P is an indie online shooter that runs right in your web browser

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Helena the Third - Now on kickstarter!

By Liam Dawe, Jun 16, 2011

My favourite little indie game of the moment Helena the Third now has a KickStarter page, go ch...

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Interview with Troy of MyGameCompany, part 2 in the replies

By Liam Dawe, Jun 10, 2011

The latest installement of Gaming On Linux interview time has been well spent with Troy the founder of MyGameCompany.com Liam: First of all let's start nice and eas...

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Zod Engine Update

By Liam Dawe, Jun 8, 2011

The awesome Michael Bok sent me an update on what he has been working on for The Zod Engine. QuoteChange Log for the Zod Engine Linux Distribution 2011-06-05

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New opensource linux space sim

By Liam Dawe, May 30, 2011

A reader sent this interesting piece in! QuoteProcedural space sim with land-able, real-sized planets, with detail down to meters. Sort of like Infinity the quest for earth, but, single player,free, and on Linu...

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Big Fat Alien looks for Linux testers!

By Liam Dawe, May 29, 2011

Big Fat Alien has tweeted asking for more testers, so here's your chance to make a difference! QuoteBEEP coming to Ubuntu S...

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Hex-a-Hop...heard of it?

By Liam Dawe, May 27, 2011

A nice little game i came across the other day i thought i would highlight for you guys.

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Oilrush updated to 0.63 and 0.631

By Liam Dawe, May 25, 2011

Anyone who purchased the game would have already seen this in their emails, for anyone not watching their forum either here is the announcement: QuoteYou can download the current development build (version 0.63) from ...

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Mobile site is up!

By Liam Dawe, May 25, 2011

Okay so for anyone who really hates the new site (i honestly still cannot see why, it looks better, works better...etc). I created a quick mobile site http://m.gamingonlinux.com/ so visit that :).