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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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Sword of the Stars:The Pit Gold Edition Arrives For Linux This Month

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2014

Kerberos Productions are continuing their Linux push this month with the release of Sword of the Stars:The Pit a procedural death labyrinth were you are trying to find a legendary alien facility.

Mountain Is A Game That Isn't Quite A Game

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2014

Wait...what? Yeah that's the best headline I could come up with. Mountain is available for Linux for $1 and promises 50 hours of watching a mountain do...stuff.

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Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake Released For Linux On Steam

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2014

A very cute looking game has been released for Linux on Steam titled "Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake" and it actually looks quite decent. It's another Cartoon Network game (the other was Powerpuff Girls) which is interesting to see such a big name support Linux again.

Dino D-Day Source Engine Powered Nazi & Dinosaurs Game Will Come To Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2014

Another Source engine powered game plans to support Linux soon with a migration to a more updated version of Source. Dino D-Day is touted as being like Counter Strike only with Nazi troopers and dinosaurs. If that didn't peak your interest then I don't know what will.

Steam Hardware Survey For June 2014, Linux Is On The Rise

By Liam Dawe, Jul 3, 2014

Here is the latest instalment of Steam's Hardware Survey, as usual we do our monthly thing and compare it and talk about it to make sure you know not to use it as a hard figure.

Shovel Knight Looks Set To Be On Linux Soon

By Liam Dawe, Jul 1, 2014

Shovel Knight is an awesome looking love letter to 8-bit games that was funded on Kickstarter some time ago. It had a Linux stretch goal that was hit and the developers have now teased it running on Linux.

Killing Floor 2 Shows Off The Infected In A New Trailer

By Liam Dawe, Jul 1, 2014

I think we can all agree Killing Floor 2 is going to be awesome, but how awesome? See this new trailer with some fresh footage.

Door Kickers Squad Based Strategy Finally Hits Beta

By Liam Dawe, Jul 1, 2014

Door Kickers is the excellent squad based strategy and tactics game from KillHouse Games we have shown you a few times here. They have released a big update to push the game into beta and it's a good one.

A Look At June's Indie Box With Escape Goat 2

By Liam Dawe, Jun 30, 2014

The Indie Box is something we briefly covered before that allows you to subscribe to receive a new game in the post every month boxed up with a bunch of goodies. This time we actually have a box with plenty of pictures for you to take a look at.

Eminence: Xander's Tales An MMO/RPG Trading Card Game Coming Soon

By Liam Dawe, Jun 30, 2014

Eminence: Xander's Tales is a very interesting looking game that came across my inbox recently that is a mix between an RPG and a trading card game and it looks like the battles are quite good too.

Triggerfish Drill Sergeant Puzzle Game In Beta For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jun 30, 2014

Triggerfish Drill Sergeant is the first game from Anglerteam Games which puts you in charge of getting a bunch of fish into the right formation, and it's weird.

There's No Business Like Goat Business, Goat Simulator Now Out On Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jun 29, 2014

One of the funniest games around is now fully available and out of beta for Linux. Goat Simulator is pretty popular and for good reason, as it's just insanely stupid.

Prison Architect Alpha 22 Bug Bash Released

By Liam Dawe, Jun 28, 2014

Prison Architect has release Alpha 22 where bug fixing has been the priority only in this release as they try to smooth up the experience.

Valve Has Greenlit 36 More Linux Games For Steam

By Liam Dawe, Jun 27, 2014

Valve are pushing really quickly recently and have gathered together another list of games to allow on Steam. 36 of which are confirmed for Linux.

Ryan "Icculus" Gordon On The Linux Game Industry

By Liam Dawe, Jun 27, 2014

Ryan Gordon has an hour long presentation on the Linux game industry full of interesting views and it makes for some good listening.

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Arcen Games Porting AI War & More To Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jun 27, 2014

Arcen Games has announced that A Valley Without Wind 1 and 2, AI War, and Shattered Haven are all be ported to Linux.

Mount & Blade: Warband Now In Beta For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jun 26, 2014

While not yet officially announced Mount & Blade: Warband is out for Linux, downloadable and might even be playable for you.

Unreal Tournament Is Coming Along, New Video Update

By Liam Dawe, Jun 26, 2014

The developers of Unreal Tournament have another update in store for us and it sounds like it's all coming together very nicely.

GamingOnLinux Interviews Feral Interactive About XCOM & Linux Game Development

By Liam Dawe, Jun 26, 2014

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Today is a good day. I had the pleasure of speaking to Feral Interactive on their porting work for the Linux version of XCOM and games in general and here it is in all its glory.

Wings Of Saint Nazaire Demo Updated, Looking As Beautiful As Ever

By Liam Dawe, Jun 26, 2014

Wings Of Saint Nazaire is one of the most beautiful space shooting experiences i've had in years and the latest updates give some subtle improvements.

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