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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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SOMA, The Next Horror Game From Frictional Games Should Have Day-1 Linux Support

By Liam Dawe, 22 Aug 2015

SOMA, a horror title I am super excited about looks like it will have a day-1 Linux port thanks to Knockout Games.

Nova Blitz Trading Card Game Might Be My New Addiction On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 22 Aug 2015

Nova Blitz is something I was emailed a few times by PR people, and I looked past it until a GOL supporter emailed it in. I have now decided to give it a go, and boy does it get addictive.

OlliOlli2 Welcome To Olliwood Has Been Fixed Up, Gamepads Now Work Properly

By Liam Dawe, 22 Aug 2015

It seems the developers of OlliOlli2 Welcome To Olliwood were taking note of all the issues at release, and I can confirm the game works much nicer now.

The Linux Version Of Dying Light Is Broken

By Liam Dawe, 22 Aug 2015

A little warning announcement for you, it seems the latest update for Dying Light has broken the game for Linux gamers.

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No Surprise, Looks Like Dota 2 Reborn Will Be The First Source 2 Game With Vulkan

By Liam Dawe, 21 Aug 2015

In a very unsurprising move, new slides out of SIGGRAPH 2015 from Valve talk about Source 2 and Vulkan. The game featured is of course Dota 2 Reborn.

Celestian Tales: Old North RPG Released For Linux, Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 21 Aug 2015

After a little miscommunication it turns out Celestian Tales: Old North did release as originally planned day-1 on Linux, and I managed to give it a go and write down some thoughts for you.

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS, Some Thoughts On The New Standalone Expansion & The Controversy

By Liam Dawe, 21 Aug 2015

Now that I’ve had some time to sit down and try out Planetary Annihilation: TITANS, here are my thoughts of it.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Reviewed For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 20 Aug 2015

Feral Interactive sure do know their stuff with their porting, so it’s time we took a proper look at Shadow of Mordor on Linux.

The Forgotten Realms Archives Now On GOG For Linux, Eye Of The Beholder 1,2,3 & More!

By Liam Dawe, 20 Aug 2015

GOG have added a bunch of games in the form of three "The Forgotten Realms Archives" collections, and they have some real classics.

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Risk of Rain & Crypt Of The Necrodancer Now On GOG For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 20 Aug 2015

Two interesting games are now available to buy DRM free from GOG. I know a fair few people love Crypt Of The Necrodancer and have been waiting for this.

TerraTech, An Open World Customizable Vehicle Combat Game With Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 20 Aug 2015

TerraTech is my latest discovery and purchase, after the developers fixed up the input issues in the demo, I was able to see that it's quite an interesting vehicle combat game.

Humble Bundle PC & Android 13 Launches, Good Selection

By Liam Dawe, 18 Aug 2015

Today is a busy day for Linux gamers, as Humble Bundle PC & Android 13 has launched with a cracking set of games to get on the cheap.

Planetary Annihilation: TITANS, A Standalone Expansion For Planetary Annihilation

By Liam Dawe, 18 Aug 2015

Well now, I didn't see this coming! Planetary Annihilation: TITANS was released today on Steam, and what a whopper of a standalone expansion it is.

Remember 'The Flock'? The Limited Lives For Everyone Game Will See A Delayed Linux Release

By Liam Dawe, 18 Aug 2015

The Flock seemed like an interesting experiment for a game. There are limited lives for everyone, and once gone, the game is over. Sadly, Linux will see a delayed release.