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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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Groundskeeper 2, A Fast-paced Arena Shooter Out Now For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 10, 2014

Groundskeeper 2 is from the same developers who gave us the fun Heroes of Loot and they have done it again! The game looks absolutely nuts and you are going to love it!

Planets³ Didn't Hit The Linux Stretch Goal, But The Developers Don't Want To Exclude Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 10, 2014

Planets³ is a 3D open-world voxel-based RPG (first person view) on Kickstarter. It was over-funded, but sadly it didn't hit the Linux stretch goal. Thankfully the developers won't be excluding Linux gamers.

Outcast Reboot HD Open-world Action-adventure Game, A Reboot Of A True Classic

By Liam Dawe, Apr 10, 2014

If you haven't heard of Outcast before then you are either young or living under a rock, possibly both! Outcast was a revolutionary open-world action-adventure game back in the day. Outcast Reboot HD is promising Linux support at a hefty stretch goal.

Wasteland 2 RPG Linux Beta To Come Next Week

By Liam Dawe, Apr 10, 2014

The day has come post-apocalyptic RPG fans, Wasteland 2 the massive hit on Kickstarter is finally going to bring out the promised Linux version!

KeeperRL, An Open Source Mix Dungeon Keeper and Dwarf Fortress Of Needs IndieGoGo Love

By Liam Dawe, Apr 10, 2014

Remember KeeperRL? That odd mix of Dungeon Keeper and Dwarf Fortress that we posted about recently is now on indiegogo looking for funds to reach a glorious "1.0" version.

Interview With Pasi Kainiemi Developer Of Running With Rifles & Linux Game-play Video

By Liam Dawe, Apr 9, 2014

Running With Rifles is a top-down tactical shooter that has hooked me in badly. If you haven't checked it out already now is a good time to do so.

Humble Bundle PC & Android 9 Ups The Ante With Three More Linux Games

By Liam Dawe, Apr 9, 2014

Humble Bundle PC & Android 9 was already a good thing for Linux gamers, and now even more so with three more native games for Linux included as extras.

FLASHOUT 2 Looks Like A Great Futuristic Racer

By Liam Dawe, Apr 9, 2014

FLASHOUT 2 looks like it will revive futuristic fast-paced combat racers and that's a pretty good thing. I have been waiting for a decent game like this to arrive on Linux and this may deliver.

Hotline Miami 2 Has A New Trailer, Yes It Will Be On Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 8, 2014

Hotline Miami 2 is the brutal follow-up the the indie sensation Hotline Miami and it was previously confirmed to be coming to Linux.

ATTRACTIO First Person Puzzler Now Available On Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 8, 2014

While ATTRACTIO has had a Linux icon on the Humble store for a while, it has only just received the Linux version.

CryEngine SDK on SteamDB Is Now The CryEngine 3 Free SDK

By Liam Dawe, Apr 8, 2014

Before we told you about the CryEngine SDK that came up on SteamDB, well more has happened and according to the EULA it is the free SDK for CryEngine 3.

Nvidia Releases 337.12 Beta Driver, Brings Back Over-clocking

By Liam Dawe, Apr 8, 2014

Nvidia is looking to get even more serious about Linux with their push to put over-clocking back in the Linux driver, hooray!

Hardware

A Quick Message On Sponsored Articles, My Apologies

By Liam Dawe, Apr 8, 2014

We did a little experiment that sadly didn't work out when trying out "Sponsored Articles", were someone could have an article in the home-page list.

Editorial

Hold Onto Your Fedoras as Unvanquished The FPS/RTS Hybrid Has Set Loose Alpha 26

By Liam Dawe, Apr 7, 2014

Unvanquished continues to amaze with the 26th alpha version, wow that's a lot of alpha's for you. Usual assortment of new features and bug fixes.

Are More AAA Games Waiting For Steam Machines?

By Liam Dawe, Apr 7, 2014

So, you all know by now that Tropico 5 has been pushed back for the Steam Machines release and it does beg the question, are more AAA games waiting for Steam Machines?

Folk Tale Sandbox Fantasy City-Builder Nearing The Linux Release, Finally

By Liam Dawe, Apr 7, 2014

Folk Tale has been a sore spot for Linux gamers for quite some time now, after initial excuses about graphics drivers the developers are finally closer to a Linux release.

Ballpoint Universe - Infinite, A Crazy Hand Drawn Action Platformer On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 7, 2014

Sadly this one seems to have been missed, it was released last month for Linux, but as it's not a brand new game (only new to Linux) it didn't pop up as new to Linux on Steam. Ballpoint Universe Infinite is a shoot-em-up adventure game featuring artwork entirely drawn in ballpoint pen.