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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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Looks like there's going to be a 'Streets of Rogue 2' and I'm definitely happy with that

By Liam Dawe, 4 Apr 2020

Streets of Rogue released in 2019 and it's one of my absolute favourites from last year. The developer, Matt Dabrowski, recently outlined their future plans which will include a sequel.

Vendetta Online goes free to play until June 1 giving anyone full access

By Liam Dawe, 4 Apr 2020

Vendetta Online, something of a classic MMO space game is now free to play for everyone until June 1. Everyone will be treated as if they're a paying player during this time.

Analgesic Productions have opened up the source for their Zelda-lite 'Anodyne'

By Liam Dawe, 4 Apr 2020

Anodyne, a Zelda-lite action adventure from Analgesic Productions from back in 2013 has today had the code opened up.

Sparklite has some gorgeous art, intense action and it's coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 4 Apr 2020

Sparklite from Red Blue Games, an action-adventure set in a whimsical and ever-changing land, released on Steam last year and it's on the way to Linux.

Side-scrolling open world RPG 'Regions Of Ruin' is FREE this weekend

By Liam Dawe, 4 Apr 2020

In the mood to play something new? How about a game that blends the side-scrolling of Kingdom and adds in some open-world RPG elements too? Regions Of Ruin is FREE until April 7.

Steam and CS:GO just keep knocking down records as Steam hits over 24 million concurrent users

By Liam Dawe, 4 Apr 2020

There seems to be no stopping Steam right now, Valve are on a roll with repeatedly breaking their own user records.

Ubuntu 20.04 has hit Beta (as have all the extra flavours) - help make it a release to remember

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2020

Ah Ubuntu, it's like a warm cuddly blanket or a favourite jumper. There's others in your wardrobe but nothing is quite like the comfy and safe feel of it. A major new version is approaching with Ubuntu 20.04 which is a "Long Term Support" release.

Valve and CodeWeavers now offering test builds of Proton before release with Proton 5.0-6 RC1 up

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2020

Looks like Valve and CodeWeavers are switching up how Proton is released, with a series of test builds now being provided before a new stable release in the hopes of seeing fewer issues.

FROGSONG is a sweet looking frog adventure where it's okay to be small

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2020

Ready for an adventure of a different sort? FROGSONG looks really quite sweet, an action adventure where you're an actual frog hopping around in a world 'where it's okay to be small'.

Humble Choice has a new bundle up for April with a bonus game if you subscribe

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2020

Humble Choice, the monthly game bundle subscription has a fresh selection ready for April and they're giving out a bonus game to people who subscribe.

Hypnotic puzzle-adventure 'Path to Mnemosyne' looks wild and it's now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2020

Path to Mnemosyne from DevilishGames originally released back in 2018, going on to receive some quite positive reviews about the setting and visuals and now it's on Linux.

The Atari VCS is in trouble again as Rob Wyatt sues Atari for lack of payment

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2020

Rob Wyatt, the architect behind the original Xbox and someone Atari hired to work on the Atari VCS system is now suing Atari over their failure to actually pay up.

X-Plane 11.50 has a first Beta with Vulkan API support which should improve performance

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2020

X-Plane 11 is a very highly rated flight simulation game and Laminar Research have been working on advancing the graphics side of it, with a first Beta out for the next version with Vulkan support.

Cellar Door Games have officially announced Rogue Legacy 2

By Liam Dawe, 3 Apr 2020

Rogue Legacy 2 from Cellar Door Games is a "genealogical" rogue-lite following the popular gameplay idea from the original, where you die and pass on your skills and continue to grow through new characters.

Another new NVIDIA Vulkan Beta driver expands Ray Tracing support on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2020

The second update in the space of a week, NVIDIA just today put out another NVIDIA Vulkan Beta driver which further expands the Ray Tracing capabilities on Linux.

inXile Entertainment announce Wasteland 3 is delayed until August 28

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2020

Wasteland 3 was originally set for May 19 and now that some platforms have access to a Beta, inXile Entertainment have said they're now going for an August 28 launch.

Google announce multiple new games coming to Stadia with Gunsport a 'First on Stadia' title

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2020

As Google move ever closer to finally opening up Stadia to everyone, they continue building up their collection of streaming games with three titles out for April's Pro subs and two new titles announced for release. Time for another Stadia round-up.

Darkest Dungeon: The Butcher's Circus due out in May with online PvP arena battles

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2020

Darkest Dungeon: The Butcher's Circus is adding in a new twist on the harsh turn-based combat of Darkest Dungeon with arena PvP battles where you don't risk your standard campaign crew.

Terraria has now sold over 30 million copies as they get closer to the massive Journey's End update

By Liam Dawe, 2 Apr 2020

Terraria from developer Re-Logic has now officially passed 30 million sales and shows no sign of stopping, as they approach a huge update with Journey's End.