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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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Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice! Powerpuff Girls Game Heads To Linux

By Liam Dawe, Mar 6, 2014

I know what you're thinking "I can't tell anyone I actually liked Powerpuff Girls!", never fear we are here. A new game is heading to our platform in the form of 'The Powerpuff Girls Defenders of Townsville'.

Star Conflict Space MMO Gets A Nod From The Developer About The Linux Version

By Liam Dawe, Mar 6, 2014

So, some people didn't believe us that Star Conflict was coming to Linux after our recent post about SteamDB updates, we now have a funny bit of news for you, with more evidence.

Procedural Death Jam Starts On The 8th, Helping OpenGameArt Raise Funding

By Liam Dawe, Mar 5, 2014

A new game jam is about to start named "Procedural Death Jam" that is aimed at giving OpenGameArt some needed exposure, and to get the term Procedural Death Labyrinth some exposure too.

Nova-111 A Sci-Fi Themed Turn Based Adventure With Alien Fighting

By Liam Dawe, Mar 5, 2014

Nova-111 is a funny looking little indie game where you control a cute little science vessel looking for lost scientists.

Halfway, A Futuristic Turn Based Strategy Game Development Update

By Liam Dawe, Mar 5, 2014

Well, Halfway sadly isn't with us yet, but the developers have written a new blog post telling us what is happening with some screen-shots and a video.

Wasteland 1 The Original Classic Survival RPG Heading To Desura, DRM Free Fans Go Wild

By Liam Dawe, Mar 5, 2014

For you DRM free loving, Steam bashing crew Wasteland 1 is heading to Desura and is only a few days away!

New SOMA Teaser Trailer From Frictional Games

By Liam Dawe, Mar 5, 2014

SOMA is the new sci-fi horror game from Frictional Games (creators of Amnesia) and it looks like it will be a good one!

Gabe Newell Of Valve Answers Questions, CS:GO Coming To Linux & Steam To Be A Self-Publishing System

By Liam Dawe, Mar 5, 2014

So, you love getting questions answered right? Gabe Newell of Valve did an AMA last night and luckily I managed to get him to confirm CS:GO for Linux.

Steam Has Greenlit Plenty More Linux Games

By Liam Dawe, Mar 4, 2014

Today Steam has greenlit 50 more games, there are a few good ones that have Linux support too here is my stand-out list.

Crawl Has The Best Trailer You Will See Today

By Liam Dawe, Mar 4, 2014

Crawl is the competitive multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Sounds good, but will Crawl deliver?

Drifter Open-World Sandbox Space Trader Now On Steam Early Acces

By Liam Dawe, Mar 4, 2014

Drifter is an open-world sandbox space trading game with a procedurally-generated galaxy 100,000 light years across made up of tens of thousands of star systems to explore and features an original soundtrack by composer Danny Baranowsky.

Shelter & Pid From Might and Delight Are Being Ported To Linux

By Liam Dawe, Mar 4, 2014

Two games from Might and Delight are confirmed by the developer to be heading to Linux, we have the scoop for you!

The UnEarth Initiative, A Strategy Game About Colonizing Alien Worlds

By Liam Dawe, Mar 4, 2014

The UnEarth Initiative is a science fiction game created by veteran developers of the classic Playstation 2 Ratchet & Clank series. This 3D Sim mixes humor and charm with the deep gameplay of building and exploration on a previously undiscovered planet.