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

By Liam Dawe, 7 Apr 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.

Steam Hardware Survey For March 2014, Linux Is Just Holding

By Liam Dawe, 7 Apr 2014

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.

Get Even, A First Person Action Game From The Developers Of Painkiller & Deadfall Adventures

By Liam Dawe, 7 Apr 2014

Eschewing the usual clichés and gung-ho settings currently inhabiting the FPS genre, Get Even subtlety removes the classic division between single-player and multiplayer experiences to unfold two linked stories.

We Take A Look At Tom Sparks and the Quakes of Ruin, An Action-Adventure Game

By Liam Dawe, 6 Apr 2014

Tom Sparks and the Quakes of Ruin is a great looking 3D diesel-punk action-adventure game full of crazy weapons, exciting combat and exploration of mysterious underground worlds.

Esenthel Game Engine New Version & Now Subscription Based, With Source Access

By Liam Dawe, 6 Apr 2014

I recently wrote about Esenthel and it seems they are now moving to better align themselves with engines like CryEngine and Unreal Engine with subscriptions.

Centration FPS Space Simulation Released On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 6 Apr 2014

Now, Centration isn't much of a game right now as it has been released into early access with little features, but promises big for the future.

Building For Linux, The Smart Way

By Liam Dawe, 6 Apr 2014

Leszek Godlewski the master-mind behind the Deadfall Adventure and Painkiller: Hell & Damnation Linux ports has made a post that should help people building their games for Linux.

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Serious Sam HD & Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter Will Come To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2014

Hot off the Steam forum news stands is that Serious Sam HD & Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter will come over to Linux.

Shark Attack Deathmatch Underwater Combat Game Will Support Linux In Future

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2014

Shark Attack Deathmatch Captures the thrill of underwater multi-player combat like no other game. The developer has confirmed Linux will come.

BattleBlock Theater Will Have a Linux Version

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2014

Shipwrecked. Captured. Betrayed. Forced to perform for an audience of cats? Yes, all that and more when you unlock BattleBlock Theater! This game just sounds funny!

KeeperRL A Dungeon Simulator Built On Top Of Roguelike Mechanics New Alpha

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2014

KeeperRL is a Dungeon Keeper and Dwarf Fortress inspired dungeon simulator built on top of roguelike mechanics. You become a Sauron-like character, searching for ultimate knowledge of destruction.

Broken Sword 1 Directors Cut & 2:Remastered Now On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2014

Two classic adventure games are now available on Linux in their full glory! Broken Sword 1 Directors Cut & 2:Remastered are here folks.

Skyward Collapse Strategic God-Game Will Come To Linux In Future

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2014

Skyward Collapse is a pretty interesting looking god-game from Arcen Games who have become Linux-friendly developers recently, they have stated Skyward Collapse will come to Linux.

Dragons and Titans Free 2 Play MOBA Plans To Come To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2014

Dragons and Titans is a pretty fun looking MOBA full of dragons! Thankfully they replied to a user on Steam and noted they plan a Linux version.

In Vivo An Action Puzzle Game About Escaping A UFO, Linux Version Out Now

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2014

In Vivo is an action puzzle game with stealth elements about escaping from an alien UFO. It looks and sounds great, I suggest you take a look.

Linux Game Awards May 2014 Open For Voting

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2014

You have ~20 days to vote for your favourite project of the month for May. The projects are open source engines for commercial games/commercial content.