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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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Maia, A Space Colony Simulator Unleashes Some Handsome Looking Rocks In A New Update

By Liam Dawe, 25 Mar 2014

Maia is the fantastic looking space colony sim currently in early access that shows massive promise. A new update is out adding in tons of content, it's worth a looksie.

Star Conflict Free 2 Play Space-MMO Developers Confirm Linux Version For Next Update

By Liam Dawe, 25 Mar 2014

Star Conflict is a beautiful looking space-based free 2 play MMO that has finally be confirmed for Linux. We have known it was going to happen after the previous hints, but it is good to get solid confirmation.

Unepic 2D NES Style Platformer-RPG Is Still In The Works For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 25 Mar 2014

The community manager for Unepic a fun looking 2D Platformer-RPG has confirmed that the Linux port has made "good headway", so we should hopefully see it this year.

Eador. Masters of the Broken World Is Still A Sore Spot For Linux Gamers

By Liam Dawe, 25 Mar 2014

You may not remember this, but Eador. Masters of the Broken World was supposed to come to Linux, and promise after promise it still hasn't arrived, but why? I got in touch with the developers to find out why.

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Escape Goat 2 Puzzle-Platformer Released, Our Video & Review

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

Escape Goat 2 is now available on Linux from developer Ian Stocker, I put it through its paces to see if it's a good goat simulator or not. Spoiler: It's not a good goat simulator, but it is a good game.

Tallowmere, A 2D Procedural Death Labyrinth Platformer Needing Some Love

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

Tallowmere is a 2D indie action roguelike procedural death labyrinth platformer for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, featuring randomly-generated levels, enemies, weapons, and gore.

Copod, A Roguelite Game Of Survival As A Tiny Creature

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

Copod is a roguelite where you have to survive as a small creature in a strange world. It is currently in alpha and shows some real promise.

A Big List Of Linux FPS Games, Here's Over 30 To Check Out

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

Not enough FPS games you say, we need more you say, fear not for we have a big list for you to sink your mouse into!

3D Gems Match 3 Game On Desura, Looking Good

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

3D gems is a match 3 game with a beautiful 3D graphics and unique gameplay, which varies from level to level throughout the game.

See Valve's Vogl OpenGL Debugger In Action

By Liam Dawe, 24 Mar 2014

Valve's Rich Geldreich has continued his awesome blog post about his work on the Vogl OpenGL debugger and has now posted some actual shots of it in action.