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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.
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Craft the amusement park of your dreams with Parkitect, now on Linux
I've been keeping an eye on Parkitect for quite some time, reading up on the development now and then as it looked promising. They have just release their Linux version, and it's already bringing back glorious memories of binge playing Theme Park.
The Dark Mod became more graphically impressive in their last update
We missed covered the last update to The Dark Mod back in February, and I'm glad someone emailed it in as its becoming quite impressive.
SkyScrappers is an amusing 2D 1-4 player competitive fighting game now on SteamOS & Linux
SkyScrappers is deceptively simple looking, but I've been playing it a bit with the brand new SteamOS & Linux release and I've found it to be a pretty fun little fighting game.
A very special livestream tonight, keyboard and mouse vs Steam Controller
We interrupt your regularly scheduled broadcasting with an important announcement. Tonight at around 7:30 PM UTC myself and Samsai will face off in a livestream. We will see if a Steam Controller can beat a mouse and keyboard.
Rocket League should be on Linux before the end of December
A forum post from one of the Rocket League team has stated that the game will be on Linux before the end of December.
The Escapists and all of the DLC now DRM free on GOG for Linux
GOG have now put up the Linux versions of the original The Escapists along with all the DLC, so you can begin your DRM free escape adventures.
Some thoughts on Xenonauts the XCOM inspired strategy game, now it’s native on Linux
I love XCOM, you should all know this by now. It’s one of the best strategy games available on Linux, and the original was one of the first games to ever suck me in. So, with Xenonauts now being native on Linux, I decided to finally take a look at it.
The Zotac Steam Machine ZBOX NEN SN970 impressed OC3D in their review
Some good news about the whole Steam Machine parade, OC3D did a pretty long review of the ZBOX NEN SN970 and they liked it so much they gave it an award.
Wine 1.8-rc2 released, brings more stability
The Wine developers are continuing towards a stable 1.8 released, and they have released Wine 1.8-rc2.
GOG have put up some serious classics for Linux, such as Cannon Fodder
I do love GOG for their classic games, and what a delivery they have for us today, wow! Cannon Fooder 1 & 2, Leisure Suit Larry Greatest Hits and Misses and Sensible World of Soccer 96/97.
Our Games Republic store has a sale on, and we have an extra discount for you
For those who don't know already, we have our own store on Games Republic. Since it's 'Black Friday' we also have an extra discount available!
Feral Interactive have a big sale on their store
Here's an easy chance to snap up some cheap ports from Feral Interactive, as they have discounted their games until November 30th.
Dying Light's DLC The Following will be on Linux, price set to rise soon
I have it straight from the developer that Dying Light's DLC The Following will be on Linux, after I saw reports and speculation that it wouldn't be. The price is also set to rise, so you may want to pickup the season pass soon due to how big it is.
Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh tested on Linux, very freaky
Today I decided to have a glass of man-up juice and actually play Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh. It's quite an experience.
Hollow Knight looks like exactly the type of action platformer I would play on Linux
Hollow Knight's trailer took me by surprise, not only do the graphics and animations look really sweet, but the gameplay actually looks rather good.
GhostControl Inc, the ghost hunter turn-based strategy game has a big update
GhostControl Inc is a pretty cool idea, and one to try for fans of things like XCOM and Ghostbusters, the developers just landed a nice big update too.
Empire TV Tycoon released for SteamOS & Linux, manage your own TV channel
Empire TV Tycoon has just today put up their Linux version after sorting out some issues, and I can't wait to give it a go.
A big Steam sale is now on, get some cheap games for Linux & SteamOS
Heads up cheapo hunters, as Steam has a big sale on right now that lasts until December 1st. I've highlighted some deals I think are pretty good.
Albion Online, my impressions of this new Linux MMO currently in closed beta
Albion Online is something I have kept on eye on for sometime now, and since I’ve been playing it during the closed beta period here are my initial thoughts on it. This is not a full review, as I will do that once it’s completely out.
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