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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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Telltale Games Programmer Really Wants A Linux Port Of Minecraft: Story Mode

By Liam Dawe, 15 Oct 2015

After the recent SteamDB info for Minecraft: Story Mode, we have some more interesting info to share. It seems one of the developers at Telltale is a Linux user, and wants to see the new Minecraft: Story Mode on Linux.

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Small Preview For Noct, A Thermal-image Horror Game Coming On October 22nd & Free Keys Link

By Liam Dawe, 14 Oct 2015

I took a quick look at Noct, a survival horror game coming out on the 22nd of October. It's unique because it's visuals are using a "thermal image satellite system high above the Earth". It sounds cool, and looks cool, but how does it play?

Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series Looks Like It's Heading To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 14 Oct 2015

Telltale games are highly rated, so it's pretty exciting to see the possibility of Minecraft: Story Mode on Linux.

Feral Interactive Are Hosting A Bunch Of Company of Heroes 2 and Empire: Total War Events, Game On

By Liam Dawe, 14 Oct 2015

Just a heads up, Feral Interactive are hosting a bunch of events from tomorrow and they play to carry them on for a while for both Company of Heroes 2 and Empire: Total War.

AMD Lose Another Big Name, This Time To Nvidia

By Liam Dawe, 14 Oct 2015

After CPU architect Jim Keller left AMD recently, Phil Rogers has now also left and joined up with Nvidia. Here's to hoping their Zen CPU line will bring them back into a nicer light.

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Zombasite, A New Zombie Apocalypse Action RPG In Early Access From Soldak

By Liam Dawe, 14 Oct 2015

Zombasite is a brand new Zombie apocalypse RPG in Early Access, it looks good, and it's from the same developer that created Drox Operative.

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut Released, Looking Good For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 14 Oct 2015

Wasteland 2: Director's Cut is a big upgrade to the original Wasteland 2, it's free if you already owned it too. I've tested it a bit, and it's working great.

Humble Bundle Let Staff Go Due To Being Too Ambitious

By Liam Dawe, 14 Oct 2015

I didn't expect to read this any time soon! Humble Bundle has laid off 12 people (20% of their staff) due to being over ambitious with their previous hiring.

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Don't Be Patchman Windows Version Delayed, A Bit Hilarious

By Liam Dawe, 14 Oct 2015

I still haven't properly tried out Don't Be Patchman, but it looks cool. The funny bit of Wednesday news for you is that it's still the only game on Steam to only support Linux, and the Windows release is now delayed.

Our Linux Game Release Calendar Has Been Slightly Revamped

By Liam Dawe, 13 Oct 2015

Just a heads up Linux gamers, our release calendar has been updated. It will no longer spam the entire year out to you when you visit.

Murder Miners FPS Is Being Ported To Linux By Ethan Lee, Looks Like Fun

By Liam Dawe, 13 Oct 2015

Murder Miners is a highly rated indie first-person shooter, and it has been confirmed by the developers and porter that it's coming to Linux.

Buying Linux Games From Cheap Bundle Websites & Stores, Some Important Information

By Liam Dawe, 13 Oct 2015

Since I see a lot of confusion about where to buy Linux games from, I decided to write up some information for you on how to make sure you're counted for Linux.

Victor Vran: Cauldron Of Chaos Dungeon Free DLC Released

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2015

Good lord I love Haemimont Games and Victor Vran. Another free DLC has been released, and this time it offers a fresh challenge every day.

Shutshimi, A Randomized Shoot'em Up About A Muscle-bound Fish

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2015

The description of Shutshimi was too hilarious to pass up, so I decided to take a look at this recent Linux game release.

Brigador, The Isometric Action Game With Destructible Environments Will Enter Early Access On October 16th

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2015

Brigador has me seriously excited, it's an isometric action game with fully destructible environments and it looks awesome.

Firewatch, The Stunning First-person Adventure Game To Release On 9th February 2016 For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2015

Firewatch has me excited, as it seems to offer an interesting story and some quite striking visuals. Anyone else excited?

CRYPTARK Is A Really Quite Good Sci-fi Roguelike Shooter In Early Access For Linux, Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2015

Nice voice acting? Check. Nice graphics? Check. Massive lasers trying to destroy me? Crap. I've found CRYPTARK to be quite a good game.

Broforce Will Launch On Linux With The Full Release On 15th October

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2015

Broforce the massively popular action game will come to Linux with the official release on the 15th of October. I am really excited, as it looks awesome.

Explore & Shape Planets In The Gorgeous ASTRONEER, Coming To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2015

ASTRONEER was quite a surprise to see sent in, and it looks fantastic. You are an astronaut exploring and re-shaping different worlds, it's simple and beautiful.