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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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Starsector space combat sim gets a new trailer!

By Liam Dawe, 28 Mar 2013

Starsector (originally Starfarer) is a space combat sim I have been following for a long time now, it is constantly evolving and becoming more awesome, it has everything a decent space combat sim ...

Misc

Postal, Dungeon Defenders and Dungeon Hearts added to Steam for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 28 Mar 2013

So the push for Linux games on Steam just keeps on going, this time we have Postal, Dungeon Defenders

Steam

Humble Troubles Again, more platform specific bundles

By Liam Dawe, 27 Mar 2013

So, Humble Bundle, we meet again in my Editorials. This time, I am going to be a little less harsh than previous entries, but still I thought I should write about this and see what everyone’s opinion is. Previously, I was, I suppose, over...

Editorial

Kinetic Void 3D space adventure will be heading to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 26 Mar 2013

Kinetic Void is a 3D space adventure with a focus on customization and enjoyable space simulation. The game is one of the few in Steam's new Early Access section (meaning it's early i...

Misc

Monster RPG 2 major new version 2.0 is out!

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2013

Monster RPG 2 the now open source RPG game reminiscent of early Final Fantasy games has just hit its 2.0 release! There are masses of changes, far too many to list here but here a...

Whispering Willows horror puzzle game fully funded

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2013

Whispering Willows - Elena must control her spirit to save her father. Help ghosts and solve puzzles to uncover the secrets of the W...

Misc

LUFTRAUSERS aerial combat will come to Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 22 Mar 2013

LUFTRAUSERS a 2D aerial combat game has been confirmed via twitter that it will be coming to Linux! Looks like this could be pretty fun, good to see more varied games co...

Misc

Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition coming to Linux on Steam!

By Liam Dawe, 21 Mar 2013

Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition is the definitive compilation of the landmark first-person shooter that includes enhanced versions of Duke Nukem 3D: Atomic Edition and three unique ...

Left 4 Dead 2 is still on it's way for Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 21 Mar 2013

Writing on the official blog the developers have noted that L4D2 is still coming to Linux! Which is great news since it was supposed to be the original title!

Steam starts it's own form of Alpha Funding!

By Liam Dawe, 20 Mar 2013

So it seems that Steam is now doing something similair to Desura's Alpha Fund program with their new section called

Misc

Hotline Miami looks to be heading to Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 20 Mar 2013

Thanks to Yulike for tweeting to the developers, we now know Hotline Miami should be heading to Linux!

Misc

The Humble Weekly Sale

By Liam Dawe, 19 Mar 2013

So it looks like Humble Bundle have taken a few ideas from IndieGameStand on this one and started doing weekly sales.

Humble Store

Steam client update!

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2013

So the latest ramp of official changes have rolled out fixing a few issues and adding new features, seems to be a whole lot more stable for me! All Platforms - Changed top level Steam navigation to highlight both You and the Steam Co...

Misc

Steam's hardware survey now shows many distro's

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2013

So the Steam Hardware Survey got updated again, this time they are now including lots of Linux distro's so we can see just how popular they are! It's good to see see them ...

Kerbal Space Program released for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2013

KSP is a game where the players create and manage their own space program. Build spacecraft, fly them, and try to help the Kerbals to fulfill their ultimate mission of conquering space. ...

Misc

The 39 Steps a man-on-the-run thriller UPDATED

By Liam Dawe, 16 Mar 2013

Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way. Be transported back to 1914 London, where Richard Hannay finds himself framed for a murder he didn't commit. Now he must escape the Capital and stay alive long enou...

10 Million the indie puzzle rougelike game Review

By Liam Dawe, 15 Mar 2013

So I decided to go ahead and buy 10 Million as soon as it popped up as available on Steam Linux and here are my thoughts and a video of me playing it rather poorly!

Homeworld 3 and possible Homeworld 1 for Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 15 Mar 2013

Homeworld one of the greatest Sci-Fi Real Time Strategy games could come to Linux with your help! 13 years ago, one of the most legendary sci-fi games was released, and the space RTS genre took a giant leap forward in innovation and fun. Yet,...

Strategy

Hostile Takeover 0.2 released!

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2013

Hostile Takeover has released a new version for you to play with, keep this on your watch lists folks, I think it's going to be good! You are such an assassin. Working for who...