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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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ANOMALY 2 announced with Linux support!

By Liam Dawe, Feb 28, 2013

Two weeks ago, 11 bit studios offered gamers a chance to buy its secret next game at half price. Today, that secret game was unveiled as 11 bit studios announces Anomaly 2, the sequel to the award...

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Jonathan Blow on Linux users buying games and The Witness

By Liam Dawe, Feb 27, 2013

So this made me a bit confused, John Blow creator of Braid seems to think Linux users don't really buy games outside...

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Jon Shafer's At the Gates an empire builder confirmed for Linux

By Liam Dawe, Feb 27, 2013

At the Gates - Lead a barbarian kingdom to glory during the final days of the Roman Empire. An empire builder by Jon Shafer, designer of Civ. The develope...

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Steam roundup, new titles, new greenlights, new stuff!

By Liam Dawe, Feb 26, 2013

So here is just a small round up of all things Steam as they are right now for you. Steam has just today release the next set of Greenlight titles thankfully some Linux ones are included too!

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Spatial-Flux - A Pixel Art style Text Adventure set in Space FULLY FUNDED

By Liam Dawe, Feb 24, 2013

Spacial Flux is a pixel art style, 2D space adventure for Windows, Mac and Linux, with random consequences, events, upgrades & exploration has been fully funded on Kickstarter.

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The Humble Bundle Mojam 2!

By Liam Dawe, Feb 24, 2013

So I have been sitting on the fence about The Humble Bundle Mojam 2 since they never say what games will get Linux or even Mac support until they put the builds up, but at least the Mojang games ...

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Prison Architect is coming to Linux soon

By Liam Dawe, Feb 23, 2013

Prison Architect the latest game currently in Alpha from Introversion will be coming to Linux as we now have confirmation directly from the developers! When

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Guns of Icarus online released! [plus initial impressions]

By Liam Dawe, Feb 23, 2013

We recently told you about Guns of Icarus Online coming to Linu...

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Hammerwatch A hack and slash action adventure

By Liam Dawe, Feb 22, 2013

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Solo or cooperate in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique enviroments with traps, hidd...

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Legend of Grimrock 2 is official!

By Liam Dawe, Feb 22, 2013

Legend of Grimrock 2 the sequel to the awesome first game is now officially being worked on!

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Fields of War a third person shooter with large scale battles

By Liam Dawe, Feb 21, 2013

Fields of War is a massive multiplayer third-person-shooter focused on large scale battles, territory control, skill and most importantly team play. The players are divide...

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Desura has new games! 2 DROD games and Spectra

By Liam Dawe, Feb 21, 2013

Amongst all the Steam and Kickstarter news new releases on Desura are still happening which is great! This time they have added

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Running With Rifles release 0.8 with boats!

By Liam Dawe, Feb 18, 2013

Running With Rifles unleashes 0.80 with drivable boats, a new map, persistent stats and general fixes!

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DOTA2 looks to be coming to Linux!

By Liam Dawe, Feb 18, 2013

Thanks to Matthew Bailey showing a screenshot of his Linux games list on Steam an interesting item is on that list...DOTA2!

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Dagon engine that poweres the horror game Asylum is open sourced

By Liam Dawe, Feb 16, 2013

The game engine powering Asylum went open source two days ago. It has been designed with adventure games in mind and it’s really easy to use. It's free to use for commercial projects. Developers and players alike are welcomed to take a ...

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Salvation Prophecy entering testing for Linux

By Liam Dawe, Feb 15, 2013

Salvation Prophecy is a space epic. Four warring factions battle over control of the known galaxy and it's on it's way to us on Linux!

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Steam for Linux celebration Sale!

By Liam Dawe, Feb 14, 2013

Today, Linux gaming takes a huge step forward as Valve have now officially released the Steam Client for Linux and so it's available for everyone to try. Valve are also doing a big sale to celebrate, with 50-75% off select games.