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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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The Swapper Atmospheric Puzzle Platformer Launching On Linux Today

By Liam Dawe, Feb 18, 2014

Earlier this month we shared the news that The Swapper was launching soon, looks like today is the day for Linux.

Spacebase DF-9 Space Station Building Sim Alpha 4 Released With Video

By Liam Dawe, Feb 18, 2014

DoubleFine have released the fourth alpha for Spacebase DF-9 adding lots of new features like research labs!

Humble Store Adds Euro & British Pricing With Annoying Results

By Liam Dawe, Feb 18, 2014

In a move to annoy probably everyone, Humble has added Euro & Pound pricing to their store. You may wonder why this would annoy people, read on.

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WazHack A Procedurally-Generated Dungeon Crawler Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Feb 18, 2014

WazHack looks pretty interesting, it looks like a platformer, but it is actually rogue-like with lots of items, monsters and sticky situations.

Crystal Picnic 2D Action-RPG Now On Desura

By Liam Dawe, Feb 17, 2014

Crystal Picnic is a very bright and colourful action-rpg that switches between a platformer and a top down/isometric 2D view.

Project Zomboid Major Update & Online Multiplayer Beta

By Liam Dawe, Feb 17, 2014

This is supremely awesome news, Project Zomboid has not only released a major performance patch, but they have also opened up a beta on Steam for the online multiplayer!

Journal Adventure Game Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Feb 17, 2014

Journal is an adventure game with a difference, you play it as if you are reading someones journal. It's actually quite cleverly done.

Paragon Evolved FPS New Video & Demo

By Liam Dawe, Feb 17, 2014

Paragon Evolved is a fast-paced sci-fi FPS which combines the speed and intensity of older shooters with the tactics and strategy of modern ones. I showed you this when I discovered it some-time ago.

The Open Source Game Corner, Highlighting Some Projects

By Liam Dawe, Feb 17, 2014

I thought it was about time I gave some limelight to some really great open source game engines that work on Linux, from official open source games to unofficial open source engines to allow you to run games on Linux that you couldn't normally!

Super Splatters Casual Arcade Game On Its Way To Linux

By Liam Dawe, Feb 17, 2014

Super Splatters is an extravagant, combo-driven, action-packed, arcade-style destruction! It looks pretty fun and will come to our platform soon.

Natural Selection 2 FPS & RTS Hybrid Major Updated Released Named Dropship

By Liam Dawe, Feb 15, 2014

The guys at Unknown Worlds are at it again, Natural Selection 2 has a new major version named "Dropship" that adds some really sweet features.

Card City Nights A Mix Between Adventure & Trading Card Game Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Feb 15, 2014

This looks like really good fun, Card City Nights bills itself as an adventure through a city filled with card-nuts and lunatics.

Jagged Alliance - Back in Action Now On Linux

By Liam Dawe, Feb 15, 2014

Jagged Alliance Back in Action is a contemporary remake of the latest title in the much-loved Jagged Alliance series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.