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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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Don't Starve: Reign of Giants DLC Now In Early Access

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2014

Don’t Starve: Reign of Giants is an expansion pack that adds new characters, seasons, creatures, biomes, and other challenges to Don’t Starve.

Valve's Free to Play Movie Now On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2014

In a shocking turn of events Valve has learnt how to play videos on Linux and has allowed us to download their movie titled "Free to Play".

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Tropico 5 City-Building Sim To Release Along-Side Steam Machines

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2014

Tropico 5 the fantastic looking city-building sim that will arrive on Linux is to officially launch next month. Tropico 5 is the first in the series to ever support Linux, so let's make it worthwhile for them. The Linux release has been delayed for the Steam Machines!

Star Conflict Space MMO Launches On Linux, Finally!

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2014

It has finally happened. Star Conflict the MMO we have been telling you about recently has now landed on Linux thanks to Steam.

Nobuo Uematsu Of Final Fantasy Fame To Work On Defenders Quest II Theme

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2014

Pretty fun news today guys! Defenders Quest 2, a game that will fully support Linux, will use some theme music by Nobuo Uematsu, who worked on the Final Fantasy series of games.

OpenTTD, An Open-Source Simulation Game 1.4 Major Release

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2014

OpenTTD is an open-source simulation game based upon the popular Microprose game "Transport Tycoon Deluxe", written by Chris Sawyer. It attempts to mimic the original game as closely as possible while extending it with new features.

Enemy Starfighter Has A Lot Of PewPewPew In The Latest Trailer

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2014

Enemy Starfighter is the insanely good-looking space-combat sim that really reminds me of Freespace 2, and the new trailer is brilliant.

Universe Edge, A Spaceship-Building, Crew-Management & Space-Exploration Game

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2014

Universe Edge is a single-player spaceship-building game that just looks fantastic, we could be onto a real winner for sci-fi fans.

Project Cars New Trailer & A Poll On Platforms

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2014

While we already confirmed to you that Project Cars would come to Linux thanks to SteamOS, they are now running a poll to see what platforms people are going to play on.

Humble Bundle PC and Android 9

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2014

Humble Bundle are at it again folks, another bundle full of DRM free games that you can redeem on Steam and Android too.

Wasteland 2 RPG Is Officially Deep Into Linux Testing

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2014

Wasteland 2 the post-apocalyptic RPG has so far been absent from Linux gamers shelves, that will end soon.

System Shock 2 FPS Now Available On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2014

System Shock 2 as promised some-time ago is now on Linux, one thing to note is that this game is a wine-port.

Firewatch Is A Real Mystery, Find Out Why

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2014

Firewatch is a mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio. Okay you have my attention Campo Santo.

Night In The Woods, A 2D Story-Focused Adventure/Exploration Game Has A Crazy Trailer & Pre-Orders Open

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2014

Night In The Woods is a 2D story-focused adventure/exploration game with many extracurricular activities to enjoy, characters to meet, and secrets to discover. After being Kickstarted last year they now have a full trailer and pre-order available.

Age of Wonders III Could Come To Linux With Enough Support

By Liam Dawe, 1 Apr 2014

Age of Wonders III is a brilliant looking turn-based strategy that thanks to Linux users doing their usual posting in Steam communities could come to Linux.