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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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The Itch Games Store Are Working On An Open Source Client

By Liam Dawe, 29 Dec 2014

The Itch.io games store has always been nice, but icing on the cake is that they are now creating an open source desktop client in Qt 5.

Natural Selection 2 FPS Has A Major Update, Fixes Major Linux Crash Bug

By Liam Dawe, 28 Dec 2014

Natural Selection 2 is a great FPS game when it works, and thankfully a major Linux crash bug has finally been fixed.

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Whats Next In Graphics APIs

By Liam Dawe, 27 Dec 2014

Neil Trevett from Nvidia shared a presentation about what's going on in the world of graphics APIs. Presentation included in our post on it.

This War Of Mine Updated With Free New Content

By Liam Dawe, 27 Dec 2014

This War of Mine is one of the best games I've tried for a while, and a big 1.2 update has rolled out with a bunch of new kit for you.

Chaos Reborn Turn Based Strategy Now Available In Early Access On Steam

By Liam Dawe, 26 Dec 2014

Chaos Reborn is the brand new game from Julian Gollop, the designer of the original, award-winning XCOM (A game I am a massive fanboy of).

Planetary Annihilation Major Update, Unit Cannon Makes An Appearance

By Liam Dawe, 26 Dec 2014

If there was one major building missing from Planetary Annihilation that was promised a while ago it was the Unit Cannon, and Uber Entertainment have delivered.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays From GamingOnLinux

By Liam Dawe, 24 Dec 2014

For those of you that celebrate it Merry Christmas, I know not everyone celebrates it, so if you don't we hope if you're on holiday that it's a good one.

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Chivalry: Medieval Warfare Might Be A Little Present To Unwrap Soon For Linux Gamers

By Liam Dawe, 24 Dec 2014

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare has today added Linux information to their Steam database, so get your "it's happening" images ready.

BlazeRush, A Frantic & Fun Survival Racer Now On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 23 Dec 2014

BlazeRush had confirmed they were going to do a Linux version, and with no announcement it has landed. BlazeRush is a dynamic arcade racing survival game with no health, no levelling and no brakes!

The Latest Feral Interactive Newsletter Was Rather Interesting

By Liam Dawe, 23 Dec 2014

If like me you are signed up with the Feral Interactive newsletter you probably saw a big nod to us, but if you didn't we have screencaps for you.

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Team Fortress 2 Unviels Another New Game Mode, With Grappling Hooks

By Liam Dawe, 23 Dec 2014

If you are still playing Team Fortress 2 and continue to build up your hat collection, then this will probably excite you. TF2 has added a new game mode in beta called "Mannpower Mode".

CorsixTH 0.40, The Open Source Theme Hospital Engine Released

By Liam Dawe, 23 Dec 2014

CorsixTH is one of my all time favourite open source projects, so I hope it lives a long healthy life. They have just released version 0.40 which includes some exciting new features to make it more complete.

Outcast, A Real Classic Has Been Revamped, And Linux Is Planned

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2014

A revamp of the classic game Outcast named "Outcast 1.1" has been released, and the developers noted a Linux version is planned.

GamingOnLinux GOTY Section & Nominations Now Open

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2014

It's official, we are doing our very first GOTY awards for Linux games. Nominations are currently open and will be for a few days before voting begins, so be sure to add every game you think deserves it.

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Clockwork Empires Still Pushing Towards A Linux Version, Suffering Delays

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2014

Clockwork Empires is the new strategy game from the developers of Dungeons of Dredmor, and sadly it has seen a number of delays in coming to Linux.

Distance, A Survival Racing Game Released On Steam Early Access

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2014

A little late on this, apologies. Distance the excellent looking and well reviewed survival racer is now available for anyone to try out on Steam.

Spermination, Battle It Out In A Procedurally Generated Uterus

By Liam Dawe, 22 Dec 2014

Is this the greatest game you've ever seen? Spermination comes from the developer of 3089 and promises a wierd and funny experience.

Welcome To The Re-launched GamingOnLinux!

By Liam Dawe, 19 Dec 2014

Surprise! This new design has been in the works since around the end of September 2014 and we have sent previews around to people a few times, but it's now live!

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Civilization: Beyond Earth Released For Linux, On Sale & You Can Win Some Keys

By Liam Dawe, 18 Dec 2014

Aspyr Media have done it again! Civilization: Beyond Earth is now officially available for Linux. Sadly, all the keys have now gone out to the winners, thanks!