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Frozenbyte's Platformer Splot Release Date Announced, Linux Version Missing

By Liam Dawe,
We have been awaiting Frozenbyte's platformer Splot for quite some time now, and it seems Linux gamers will have to wait even longer.

GOL Cast: Freezing Bandits and Claptrap Logic in Borderlands 2

By Samsai,
There has to be a conspiracy of some sort against us. I believe someone somewhere is deliberately trying to ruin our productivity by unleashing a storm of awesome games that we (at least I) get hooked on. Here's one of them: Borderlands 2!

This War Of Mine Survival Game Preview Video, Looks Stylish & Awesome

By Liam Dawe,
A fellow on youtube dubbed "Quill18" ran a rather long preview video of the new wartime survival game 'This War of Mine' from the Anomaly studio 11 bit.

Borderlands: The Pre-sequel New Video, Pre-orders Available

By Liam Dawe,
Since we now know that Borderlands: The Pre-sequel will be our first AAA same-day Linux release. Check out this latest video for pre-orders.

Reckpunk, A Different Kind Of Platformer Officially Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Reckpunk may not look like much graphically, but looks are often deceiving. Reckpunk is one such title as it's a platform where you control the level elements rather than the character for interesting results.

A Roundup Of The Last Weeks Linux Gaming

By Liam Dawe,
Here is a look back at the last week on GamingOnLinux, an easy way to for you to keep up to date on what has happened in the past week for Linux Gaming!

The Sunday Gaming Section, Linux Gaming From Around The Web

By Liam Dawe,
Here is some Sunday reading for you from other gaming sites across the internet. Not much generally happens on a Sunday, so hopefully this will be a regular article.

J.U.L.I.A.: Among The Stars Sci-fi Adventure Released On Linux, Plus Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe,
For those that have read us for some time you will probably know I am a big space sci-fi fan, so J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars ticks literally every single box for me. Here's my thoughts on the soon to be released Linux version.

City-building Game Banished Is Still Being Ported To Linux, Woo

By Liam Dawe,
Banished is a city-builder from Shining Rock Software LLC that was praised rather a lot when it came out, and the developer noted they planned a Linux version. We caught up with the developer to see when.

GOL Survey Results: September

By Segata Sanshiro,
Valve have released the Steam Hardware Survey results for September and thus, GOL’s first survey comes to an end. Thanks to all of you who took the time to do it. The new survey for October is also out, so remember to fill that in too!

Steam Now Has Over 700 Linux Games, What A Milestone!

By Liam Dawe,
I remember the days of old when "Linux has no games!" was a common argument against using it. Now with developers flocking to put Linux versions of games up on Steam we are seeing over 700!

Dreamfall Chapters Adventure Game Release Date Announced In New Video

By Liam Dawe,
Dreamfall Chapters is a highly anticipated sequel to The Longest Journey and Dreamfall: The Longest Journey. The game will finally released on October the 21st.

NS2: Combat FPS Game Has A New Teaser

By Liam Dawe,
The newest game in the Natural Selection series titled NS2: Combat has a new teaser trailer out and it's looking good!

Satellite Reign Looks A Bit Like Syndicate In The New Game Footage

By Liam Dawe,
Satellite Reign was funded on Kickstarter to create a game inspired by the classic Syndicate and it looks fantastic in the new footage.

The Wine Development Release 1.7.28 Is Now Available.

By sobkas,
Wine development team was able to produce a new experimental release today. 1.7.28 bringing many new features and as many as 21 bugfixes.

We are streaming Borderlands 2 (Updated with VODs)

By Liam Dawe,
Just a quick notice to let people know we are currently streaming Borderlands 2 to celebrate the Linux release!

2D RPG Pier Solar and the Great Architects Arrives On Linux, Looks Amazing

By Liam Dawe,
Pier Solar and the Great Architects is a 2D RPG originally made for the Sega Megadrive that went to Kickstarter to fund a HD version. The game is now available on Linux thanks to those who helped fund it.

Steam Hardware Survey For September 2014, Linux Rises

By Liam Dawe,
Here is the latest instalment of Steam's Hardware Survey, as usual we do our monthly thing and compare it and talk about it and make sure you know not to use it as a hard figure.

Stronghold 3 Gold For Linux Released

By Liam Dawe,
Fans of strategy games will be pleased. Stronghold 3 has been released for Linux and joins the ranks of the many.

Dex, A Side-scrolling Open-world RPG Now On Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Dex is a beautiful looking side-scrolling RPG from Dreadlocks Ltd that has just landed on Linux. It's currently in Early Access, so remember to watch out for those bugs!