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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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Painkiller Hell & Damnation should be released soon for Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 1 Jun 2013

Painkiller Hell & Damnation another Unreal Engine 3 FPS game is getting close to hitting our digital shelves for Linux! Trailer:

End of May Linux gaming roundup! And other bits and bobs!

By Liam Dawe, 31 May 2013

So with June knocking at our doors it's time to just take a quick look back at what's been going on! So May has been quite an amazing month for Linux gaming, we seem to have games running towards us from all sides, from the barrage of Kicks...

Editorial

Prison Architect Alpha 10 Released and for Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 30 May 2013

Well folks, we told you it would come soon-ish and it has, Prison Architect Alpha 10 has hit today and features Linux support!

Indie Game

Expeditions: Conquistador turn based strategy RPG released for Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 30 May 2013

Conquer the New world: In the 16th Century, Spanish explorers and soldiers reached the shores of America. The search for gold, fame, and adventure drove these travelers into a treacherous wilderness where they faced hunger, disease, and dangerous predator...

Dungeon of Elements announces Linux support!

By Liam Dawe, 30 May 2013

Dungeon of Elements is an RPG with combat inspired by Dr. Mario & Tetris. Crafting, gear, pets, a branching story, and more. It has announced Linux suppo...

Mojang's Scrolls will not be on Linux just yet

By Liam Dawe, 29 May 2013

Scrolls the new game from Minecraft's studio Mojang originally said back in November that Scrolls w...

Humble Indie Bundle 8 has been unleashed to everyone!

By Liam Dawe, 28 May 2013

Well folks it's that awesome time again, time to get your game on! Humble Indie Bundle 8 is live and with a really amazing selection too. Featuring lots of great games! ...

The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief on Linux in July

By Liam Dawe, 28 May 2013

The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief is a thrilling crime adventure in three episodes from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in ...

Element4l an experimental indie platform game will be heading to Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 26 May 2013

Element4l is an immersive and experimental indie platform game, with a strong focus on flow and smooth gameplay, wrapped in an exceptional soundtrack by Mind Tree. In

Football Manager 14 to officially support Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 26 May 2013

Great news Football/Soccer fans! Football Manager 14 will be officially supporting Linux as stated by the developers! For the more technically minded, the flavour of Linux we'll be supporting it Ubuntu 12.04 (LTS) Mile...

Rise of the Ravager released, Interview and Free Keys!

By Liam Dawe, 24 May 2013

Rise of the Ravager offers classic arcade action reminiscent of a fast action Missile Command while players blast descending waves of coloured enemies that can only be annihilated by a matchin...

Tripwire on why Red Orchestra 2 and Rising storm won't come to Linux just yet

By Liam Dawe, 23 May 2013

Tripwire the developers behind Killing Floor had an email chat with me recently about the possibilities of Red Orchestr...

Little Inferno now out for Linux is seems!

By Liam Dawe, 23 May 2013

Congratulations on your new Little Inferno Entertainment Fireplace! Throw your toys into your fire, and play with them as they burn. Stay warm in there. It's getting cold outside!

Indie Game

Rktcr coming soon to Linux, demo out now!

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2013

Rktcr ("rocket car") is a physics-based action-platformer-turned-puzzle-platformer; that is, it's an action game meant to be played thoughtfully at much slower than real-time.

Hotline Miami Linux beta is now out on Steam!

By Liam Dawe, 20 May 2013

Hotline Miami a game we have said is coming to Linux now has! Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close c...

Misc

Reprisal the Populous like game has a new Linux test build!

By Liam Dawe, 18 May 2013

Created in homage to Populous and the nostalgia of 16 bit games, Reprisal lets you take control of a tribe, guiding them, building land and making them grow in number. We are excited to announce for those of you on Linux, ...

Misc

Door Kickers from KillHouse Games heading to Linux soon!

By Liam Dawe, 17 May 2013

Door Kickers is an innovative Real-Time Tactics game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team. With your help we can make this The Ultimate Swat Team Command Simulator. Analyze the s...

More games will be heading our way!

By Liam Dawe, 16 May 2013

So as usual behind the scenes I have been doing digging contacting various developers to find out if they have Linux versions planned and here are a few that got back to me! Games including Edge of Space, Battlepaths and more, all of these are currently o...

Misc

Akaneiro: Demon Hunters is now in Open Beta for Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 16 May 2013

Akaneiro: Demon Hunters the ARPG that draws from Little Red Riding Hood is now in Open Beta for Linux! Sadly it's not going very smoothly and I am not impressed so far.