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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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SuperTuxKart Open Source Racer 0.9 Released With New Game Engine

By Liam Dawe, 22 Apr 2015

SuperTuxKart is now much more beautiful thanks to the hard work of the developers, and they have released a new major version.

Tripwire Interactive State Killing Floor 2 Is Actively Being Worked On For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 21 Apr 2015

While it's sad we aren't getting the initial release of Killing Floor 2, we should see it sooner rather than later going by their most recent comments.

Techland State Dying Light Will Get Linux Workshop Support, Performance Patch Still Being Worked On

By Liam Dawe, 21 Apr 2015

It's no secret that Dying Light doesn't perform well on Linux, and we are currently left out in the cold as far as Steam Workshop support goes, but that should change.

Starbound Has Another Massive Update, Lots Of New Stuff

By Liam Dawe, 21 Apr 2015

Starbound is the epic singleplayer and multiplayer 2D sandbox game from Chucklefish. They have just pushed out a massive new stable release.

Bundle Stars 'Trinity 2 Bundle' Has All Linux Games For Cheap

By Liam Dawe, 21 Apr 2015

Bored this Tuesday? We may have a solution to your problems! Bundle Stars 'Trinity 2 Bundle' is rammed full of Linux games!

Zenzizenzic, An Awesome Bullet-hell Shooter On Linux, With Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 21 Apr 2015

Zenzizenzic has recently release for Linux and I hadn't played a bullet-hell games for a while, so I took a look and it turns out to be quite good.

The Banner Saga Linux Port Report, It's A Good One

By Liam Dawe, 20 Apr 2015

Now that The Banner Saga has been out for a few days I've taken a look at it. It’s a newly ported game, so if you haven’t picked it up yet, this should help you decide.

Chroma Squad, A Power Rangers Inspired Tactical RPG Releasing For Linux This April

By Liam Dawe, 20 Apr 2015

Chroma Squad is a game I've been following for a while, and the release is nearly upon us. Will you be grabbing a copy?

Sales Statistics For Linux Games From Different Developers, Part 4

By Liam Dawe, 18 Apr 2015

You would hopefully have seen my previous articles talking to multiple developers about their Linux sales, so to begin a new year we are talking to a few more about their sales.

Fallen: A2P Protocol, A Post-apocalyptic Turn Based Strategy Released For Linux, Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 18 Apr 2015

Fallen: A2P Protocol is a pretty good looking turn based strategy currently in Early Access, and I have been graced with a key to take a look at it.

Storm United, A Beautiful New FPS Now In Early Access, We Have Keys

By Liam Dawe, 18 Apr 2015

Storm United is a new first person shooter built in Unreal Engine that looks absolutely stunning. The developers have just released the game into early access, and we have some keys to help boost the player count.

Gratuitous Space Battles 2 Released For Linux, Some Thoughts Included

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2015

It’s a great time to be a fan of space combat games, and the latest release for us is Gratuitous Space Battles 2 which I’ve taken a look at.

The Banner Saga Is Finally Available For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2015

The Banner Saga has been highly sought after from Linux users, and the day has finally come. The new update also adds controller support.

The Excellent Crypt Of The NecroDancer Officially Launches This Month

By Liam Dawe, 16 Apr 2015

Crypt of the NecroDancer is really awesome, and it's going to exit early access this month. If you love your music it's a fantastic game.

Interstellar Marines FPS Big Update Due This Month, New Online Modes

By Liam Dawe, 16 Apr 2015

It’s no secret that we really like Interstellar Marines, but it could do with more content and online modes to keep people interested in it. It may even be updated next week.

War For The Overworld Released Out Of Early Access, Conquer The Overworld

By Liam Dawe, 16 Apr 2015

War for the Overworld does look like a good spiritual successor to the old Dungeon Keeper games, but it seems it has a way to go yet.

BMX Ride - A New Extreme Sports Video Game On Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 16 Apr 2015

Now this is a type of game we really don't have much of right now, if any? BMX Ride looks like a pretty good extreme sports game to have.

The Awesome Strategy Game 'Nightside' Has Been Updated, It's Still Awesome

By Liam Dawe, 15 Apr 2015

Nightside is one of my current favourites on Steam, and not just because it's a traditional RTS game, but because it just looks so damn cool.

Don't Starve Together To Get 'Reign Of Giants' As A Free Expansion Soon

By Liam Dawe, 15 Apr 2015

Don't Starve Together is the official multiplayer version of the excellent survival game Don't Starve, and it will get the original Reign of Giants expansion now too as a free update.