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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.

Thoughts on the Corsair STRAFE RGB Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry MX Silent Switches

By Liam Dawe, 23 Jul 2018

If you're after a mechanical keyboard that isn't overly expensive, has some good features and not insanely loud, the Corsair STRAFE RGB Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry MX Silent Switches is a damn good bit of kit.

Polygod, the difficult FPS with random environments launches next month

By Liam Dawe, 23 Jul 2018

Polygod, the difficult FPS from Krafted Games is officially leaving Early Access on August 17th and it sure does look fun.

The urban block-based sandbox game 'Voxel Turf' adds new map generation options and more

By Liam Dawe, 23 Jul 2018

Voxel Turf, the urban block-based sandbox game was updated recently, giving you even more options to have a fun time.

The RPG 'Pathfinder: Kingmaker' is now going to release September 25th

By Liam Dawe, 23 Jul 2018

The rather interesting crowdfunded RPG Pathfinder: Kingmaker is no longer releasing next month, instead they've set a date of September 25th.

Wine 3.13 is out as well as DXVK 0.63 for D3D11 with Vulkan

By Liam Dawe, 21 Jul 2018

First of all the latest Wine development release is out with Wine 3.13 and on top of that DXVK for Vulkan-based D3D11 in Wine also release version 0.63.

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Stardew Valley's Multiplayer Update will be out with full Linux support on August 1st

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jul 2018

Not long to wait for the proper stable version of Stardew Valley's Multiplayer Update, as the developer confirmed today that it will release on August 1st.

The Linux version of Civilization VI should get cross-platform online play in the next few weeks

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jul 2018

Civilization VI was recently updated to give Windows and Mac players cross-platform multiplayer, sadly the Linux version was left out. We spoke to Aspyr to confirm what's happening.

BulletRage, a completely over the top twin-stick shooter will release with Linux support later this year

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jul 2018

Sporting some seriously over the top action sequences, BulletRage will bring intense twin-stick action to Linux later this year.

A Story of a Band management sim comes to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jul 2018

Fancy managing a band? A Story of a Band will see you do that, just try not to wreck too many hotel rooms.

A new Steam Client Beta is out adding support for PS3 Controllers and many more

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jul 2018

Valve are continuing to push ahead with improvements to their Steam Input system, with it now supporting PS3 Controllers and many more.

NVIDIA pushed out two new Linux drivers recently with 396.45 and 390.77

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jul 2018

NVIDIA are pushing forward with improving their Linux driver in many areas, with two driver series seeing updated in the past week.

Thrones of Britannia: Allegiance update announced in a beta, no update for Linux yet

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jul 2018

Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia now has a beta update out that adds in a new Allegiance feature based on Religion from ATTILA and the Culture mechanic of ROME II.

Hollow Knight: Gods & Glory free content update will arrive on August 23rd

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jul 2018

The final chapter in the story of Hollow Knight is almost here, with Hollow Knight: Gods & Glory due for release on August 23rd.

Beam Team Games have now actually announced Stranded Deep for Linux, currently experimental

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jul 2018

As a further update on Stranded Deep for Linux, the developer has now officially announced it although support is currently limited.

Enter the Gungeon's massive 'Advanced Gungeons & Draguns' update is out

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2018

Bullet hell dungeon crawler Enter the Gungeon has levelled up with a huge new free content expansion with the Advanced Gungeons & Draguns update.

The insanely funny 'Guts and Glory' has officially released

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2018

Guts and Glory is a racing game that's a little on the crazy side, one of the funniest games I've played all year and the final release is now out.

Hegemone Pass will mix a platformer with turn-based battles and it's coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2018

Hegemone Pass from developer Meringue Entertainment mixes in turn-based RPG battle mechanics with a platformer and it's coming to Linux next year.

A new version of CorsixTH, the open source game engine for Theme Hospital is on the way

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2018

Need something to keep you going while you wait for Two Point Hospital? CorsixTH allows you to play Theme Hospital on Linux with a modern game engine.

Point and click adventure with six different endings 'A Rite from the Stars' released with Linux support (updated)

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul 2018

Honestly surprised we haven't heard much about this one as it looks rather good! A Rite from the Stars from developer Risin' Goat and Phoenix Online Publishing just released with Linux support. Update: Linux has been delayed.