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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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Minecraft server downtime + Website revamp

By Liam Dawe, May 13, 2011

Hi everyone sorry about our Minecraft server being down, multiplay finally decided to ditch windows if favour of FreeBSD for minecraft servers (Hoorah!) so maybe once the changeover is complete the server will be more stable! Sorry guys, more...

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Steel Storm: Burning Retribution released!

By Liam Dawe, May 11, 2011

Episode 2 of the Steel Storm series has now been released! QuoteToday, May 11th 2011, we are excited to announce the release of our new game, Steel Storm™: Burning Retribution!!! We can not find the words to des...

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Monster RPG 2 on sale!

By Liam Dawe, May 11, 2011

Monster RPG 2 the fun old skool RPG is now on sale! Go on grab a bargain! QuoteWe're having a sale on Monster RPG 2 right now on most platforms it's available for. This includes the

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Helena The 3rd update

By Liam Dawe, May 8, 2011

Helena The 3rd has had another nice little update: Posted via twitter: QuoteA new update v1.12!!. It adds only few more areas. But it does add an auto updater to the game and it should keep itself up to date :)

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FLARE 0.13 Released!

By Liam Dawe, May 4, 2011

QuoteFlare now supports quests! This release marks a major leap forward for the story-telling capability of the engine. NPC questgivers can send players on quests and give rewards on completion. Quests can also involve finding ite...

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Linux Game Publishing...are alive?

By Liam Dawe, May 4, 2011

Eskild Hustvedt writes on the LGP blog: QuoteSo, we’ve been a bit too quiet lately. That’s partly my fault, and partly because we’ve been busy working on our next port. I’m pleased to inform yo...

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0 A.D. Alpha 5...not long now!

By Liam Dawe, May 1, 2011

Wildfire Games upcoming epic RTS game 0 A.D. is approaching the next Alpha version! They recently posted a teaser video of what is to come:

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(How-To) TrueCombat: Close Quarters Battle (CQB)

By Liam Dawe, Apr 25, 2011

Another quick/dirty how-to from L.G.C.

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Want to win a copy of the Humble Frozenbyte Bundle?

By Liam Dawe, Apr 21, 2011

Want to bag yourself a copy of the Humble FrozenByte Bundle? All you have to do is register on our message board and join in with a couple discussions, the most interesting member chosen by myself and Rustybolts will win a copy on the 30th of...

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Helena The 3rd

By Liam Dawe, Apr 21, 2011

Well after a while of waiting, the the next update to Helena The 3rd should be available soon with a new demo, our very own Rustybolts has been working on the levels to!

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Sorry about the downtime folks! + New interview soon!

By Liam Dawe, Apr 19, 2011

Sorry about all the downtime over the weekend, our old host was taken over by another company about 6 ish months ago and they just wheren't very good. Have now switched to a new host who has already proven their worth by having awesome s...

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Interview with Michael Bok developer of The Zod Engine

By Liam Dawe, Apr 16, 2011

So today I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Bok of The Zod Engine via google talk. This is the most fun I've had chatting to developer so far (mainly because it was live and not via e...

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The Humble Frozenbyte Bundle

By Liam Dawe, Apr 12, 2011

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Moar games sales!

By Liam Dawe, Apr 9, 2011

Shhhh....Quick everyone get games while they are cheap. Wupra has reduced all LGP games. Fun 4 Tux

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Lips of Suna 0.3.0

By Liam Dawe, Mar 31, 2011

Lips of Suna has released 0.3.0, as always L.G.C has the lowdown for you, video after the break! QuoteLips of Suna is a tongue-in-cheek dungeon crawl game that takes place in the chaotic dungeons of Suna. The five int...

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BEEP coming to Linux in April

By Liam Dawe, Mar 28, 2011

Big Fat Alien are bringing their game BEEP to Linux in April as reported by their blog:

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Heroes Of Newerth weekend sale!

By Liam Dawe, Mar 26, 2011

S2 games is having a weekend sale it seems on Heroes of Newerth, only $10 so i just bagged myself a copy and so should you! http://www.heroesofnewerth.com/...

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Ubuntu Software Centre adds Darwinia and Uplink by Introversion

By Liam Dawe, Mar 23, 2011

I have just been sent a press release about this! QuoteHello, I just wanted to send you the below press release about the addition of Darwinia and Uplink games by renowned publisher Introversion to the Ub...