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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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Village-building god sim strategy 'Rise to Ruins' passes 1.5 million dollars net revenue

By Liam Dawe,
One of my favourite pixel-art indie games, Rise to Ruins, has now officially passed the 1.5 million dollar net revenue mark showing that indie games can really sell well.

If you're self-isolating and in need, here's a bunch of awesome free Linux games

By Liam Dawe,
It's a scary time, with more restrictions being announced regularly across the world to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Here's a list of some really great free games for Linux if you find yourself stuck with self-isolation/distancing and low on funds.

MangoHud, the excellent Linux overlay layer adds OpenGL support in addition to Vulkan

By Liam Dawe,
A huge update for the Linux overlay layer, MangoHud, as it can now work with OpenGL games in addition to Vulkan making it many times more useful and awesome.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive hits over 1 million online, Steam breaks user records again

By Liam Dawe,
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Valve's free to play competitive shooter which also features the newer Danger Zone mode which is like a Battle Royale has today hit over a million players online. Additionally, Steam itself broke another record.

Wine 5.4 is out improving Direct2D, Unicode 13 and a real old D3DX9 issue is solved

By Liam Dawe,
The Wine hackers have released the latest development build this week, with Wine 5.4 now available. Here's your usual GOL look over the highlights.

Preview: Check out our footage from 'Resolutiion' - it's got some serious style

By Liam Dawe,
Resolutiion, currently in development by 'two angry German brothers' that make up Monolith of Minds recently had a press demo sent out so I took a look.

A look over what's on sale this weekend for Linux gaming fans

By Liam Dawe,
Is it Friday already? Apparently it is. If you're stuck in across this weekend, we've rounded up some of the best deals going on for Linux gamers.

Deep Space Battle Simulator has two teams face off in a big space battle now on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Deep Space Battle Simulator, an Early Access first-person online team-based game about two capital-ships facing off is now available on Linux.

Wheely World is an unusual top-down scrolling racer available on itch.io for Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Wheely World is one of my more unusual discoveries lately. It's a racing game, it's top down and it's completely crazy.

If you think you know pain you haven't played Devader - check out their new trailer

By Liam Dawe,
Devader is one of my favourites released last year that flew under the radar of most. A twin-stick shooter with action that takes place in a single map, with enemies so varied it will make your head spin.

Have you played Slayaway Camp? A killer-puzzle game that's genuinely good fun

By Liam Dawe,
Slayaway Camp might not be a new game but it's something I only jumped into recently and it's a really great puzzle game.

Ridiculously fun party-platformer 'Ultimate Chicken Horse' has a big update and sale on now

By Liam Dawe,
Ultimate Chicken Horse, an amusing name and a very funny game to play with others locally and online. A big update and sale just went live for this party-platformer where you build the level as you play.

GOverlay, the open source Linux app for managing overlays is progressing quickly

By Liam Dawe,
GOverlay, the open source Linux application which currently works to help you really easily configure MangoHud has progressed quickly since the initial release.

AMD announce a big sale going for their 3rd Gen Ryzen desktop processors

By Liam Dawe,
From now until the end of March, AMD have cut the price of some popular 3rd Gen Ryzen desktop processors across multiple stores with discounts in many countries.

Ubisoft games head to Stadia starting with The Division 2, The Crew 2 and Monopoly

By Liam Dawe,
Stadia are now started to finally build up their game collection, as multiple Ubisoft titles will be appearing this month including The Division 2, The Crew 2 and Monopoly. Let's have another round-up of news for the Linux-powered game streaming service.

The Humble Just Drive Bundle is live with Linux titles Road Redemption and DiRT 4

By Liam Dawe,
Got the need for speed? Humble Bundle are doing another of their fancy bundles and this time the focus is on racing games with the Humble Just Drive Bundle.

Stylish 3D escape-puzzle game 'Mystic Escape - Diary of a Prisoner' coming soon to Linux

By Liam Dawe,
SunRay Games recently announced that their stylish looking 3D puzzle game with an escape-room theme will be releasing soon with Linux support.

Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Master now launching on March 19

By Liam Dawe,
Goblinz Studio have now announced that Legend of Keepers: Career of a Dungeon Master will now enter Early Access next week on March 19.

Frantic deck-building action in 'One Step From Eden' looks awesome in the latest footage

By Liam Dawe,
One Step From Eden from Thomas Moon Kang (developer) and Humble Bundle (publisher) is releasing quite soon on March 26, to get your attention they just released a bunch of new footage.

Deserted, a stylized narrative 3D action adventure with fast paced strategic combat

By Liam Dawe,
Deserted looks pretty awesome. With an atmosphere and visual style inspired by Another World (or 'Out of This World' to some), it will be releasing in Early Access later this year.
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