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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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Grab 10 Games From The Latest Bundle Stars Indie Bundle

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jan 2015

Bundle Stars isn't something we usually cover, but their latest Abstract Bundle is huge, and all games support Linux. One not to be missed that's for sure.

Editorial: Skullgirls On Linux Finally Shows Some Progress

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jan 2015

Skullgirls has been a sore spot for Linux gamers who backed it on Indiegogo due to the poor way it was presented, but that aside progress is progress.

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Two Worlds II Confirmed For A Linux Release This Month

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jan 2015

The great thing about what we do at GamingOnLinux is that we re-check our news, and try to catch up with developers. This time we managed to find out that Two Worlds II will release for Linux this month!

Play Old DOS Games In Your Browser

By Liam Dawe, 5 Jan 2015

Monday's fun tip of the day is coming at you right now. We bring word that you can play tons of old games right in your browser that work with DOSBox without the need for any plugins at all, and it works.

Editorial

Noct, A Fantastic Top Down Thermal Image Survival Horror Game

By Liam Dawe, 5 Jan 2015

Noct looks like a fantastic addition to the survival horror genre with the rather unique game visuals. It has us very excited, see inside for why!

ROCCAT Ryos MK Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Reviewed

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jan 2015

You thought buying a keyboard was a simple matter, well I did, and I was so very badly wrong. Here are my thoughts on the ROCCAT Ryos MK Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

Steam Client Beta Add FPS Counter

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jan 2015

A new Steam client beta is upon us, and with it comes a really useful feature to enable you to see your games FPS without extra plugins.

VoidExpanse, A Great Looking Open-world, Science Fiction Action RPG Set In Space

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jan 2015

One game we haven't mentioned before is VoidExpanse, and I'm not sure why as it looks like a great space game.

Lockdown Protocol, A High-score Shooter & Platformer Released Into Beta For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jan 2015

Lockdown Protocol is a good looking high-score orientated action platformer that has now entered beta for Linux, and it's looking great.

Linux Game Of The Year Awards Voting Open

By Liam Dawe, 1 Jan 2015

Time is now up to add games, so you may now vote for whatever game you loved the most last year. Next year will work in a very different way too. You don't have long to vote!

Editorial

Braveland Wizard, The Second Braveland Strategy Game Now On Linux, Has Issues

By Liam Dawe, 1 Jan 2015

Braveland Wizard is the sequel to the first Braveland that our Samsai took a look at last year. The first game had a lot of positive reviews, and it seems the second is doing well too. Sadly, it seems the developers aren't too trustworthy.

Guess The Next Linux Port From Feral Interactive, And Win A Copy

By Liam Dawe, 1 Jan 2015

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We have teamed up with Feral Interactive, who ported XCOM to Linux, to bring you a fantastic new competition! Simply guess their next Linux port, and you could win a downloadable copy when it is released!

Star Traders: 4X Empires & Heroes Of Steel RPG To Gain Linux Versions This Year

By Liam Dawe, 1 Jan 2015

The developer of both 'Heroes of Steel RPG' and 'Star Traders: 4X Empires' has confirmed Linux ports will happen for both games this year.

LISA, A Quirky Side-scrolling RPG, In Beta For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 31 Dec 2014

Lisa is a quirky side-scrolling RPG set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. It has a nice style to it, and very positive reviews on Steam.

The Most Popular Linux Gaming Articles For 2014

By Liam Dawe, 31 Dec 2014

Here is a look back at the most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for 2014, it was a seriously crazy year for us here, and for everyone in Linux gaming, so let's see what happened.

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Happy New Year From GamingOnLinux

By Liam Dawe, 31 Dec 2014

Sadly, this year I shall not be out getting merry on rum as I have my little one now living with me, but it does mean I am here to post stuff.

Editorial

Project Zomboid Releases A Massive Update, Co-op Play Returns

By Liam Dawe, 30 Dec 2014

Project Zomboid is the fantastic zombie survival game that you can play in single-player, co-op, or online with other survivors. Myself and Samsai have really been getting into it, and a massive update was released.

New Desura Client Available For Linux, Open Source Again

By Liam Dawe, 30 Dec 2014

Finally, Desura has a new client available for Linux. Bad Juju Games haven't officially announced it anywhere on Desura yet, but it is available to download.