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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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Multiple Warhammer games enter the GOG Preservation Program, and some games now exclusive to GOG

By Liam Dawe, 23 May 2025

GOG have announced another expansion of the GOG Preservation Program, their promise to keep games updated and refreshed for modern systems with multiple Warhammer titles now included.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War are getting remasters

By Liam Dawe, 23 May 2025

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition have been announced, refreshing two popular games bringing many enhancements to both.

Splitgate 2 gets a Beta on Steam, works on Steam Deck but not other Linux systems for now

By Liam Dawe, 23 May 2025

Splitgate 2 brings back the free to play FPS with portals from 1047 Games, with a Beta now available. However, it's another game that will not work on Desktop Linux, only the Steam Deck.

Steam Deck gets a big upgrade with SteamOS 3.7 and you can now install it on other AMD handhelds

By Liam Dawe, 23 May 2025

Valve just released SteamOS 3.7 to the stable channel, bringing a huge amount of improvements to the Steam Deck. This also brings official support for the Lenovo Legion Go S, as well as Valve now officially giving you the option to load SteamOS onto other AMD powered handhelds.

Deck-builder meets auto-shooter in Hordes of Fate : A Hand of Fate Adventure - demo now live

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2025

From the original creative team behind the Hand of Fate series, Hordes of Fate : A Hand of Fate Adventure is a mixture of deck-building and auto-shooting as yet another developer attempts to put their own spin on Vampire Survivor-like action.

Drop Duchy is an inventive mixture of Tetris with deck-building and combat

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2025

Giving a really odd and unique blending of genres and game mechanics, Drop Duchy is a wonderful choice for you to pick up and play.

MSI Claw handheld looks like it may get better Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2025

A new draft patch series for the Linux kernel has been submitted, which should hopefully bring up expanded support for the MSI Claw handheld.

Embracer to spin off Coffee Stain, rebrand as Fellowship Entertainment and release 76 games in the next year

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2025

Embracer have released their latest interim report, along with a statement on their plans to spin off Coffee Stain Group and go through a rebrand to Fellowship Entertainment.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller is a top premium-feeling controller

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2025

I've been testing out the latest 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller for over a week solidly now, and I really think it's a properly great controller and a worthy successor.

Try out the Steam Playtest for Gobutiko and become the greatest dice-rolling goblin merchant

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2025

In the upcoming game Gobutiko you are a goblin merchant, and of course being greedy you will haggle with your customers by rolling dice to wear them down and push the prices (hopefully) in your favour.

Ninja action-RPG adventure Katana Dragon recently added Linux and Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2025

Currently in Early Access, the action-RPG adventure Katana Dragon from Tsunoa Games recently added Native Linux and Steam Deck support.

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS now listed for purchase in the UK

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2025

As the release of the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is approaching, multiple retailers now have it listed in the UK ready for delivery.

SteamOS 3.7.7 Beta brings a Battery Charge Limit option and improved Lenovo Legion Go S support

By Liam Dawe, 22 May 2025

Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.7 Beta "Sunny & Gizmo" with the noted changes including the new Battery Charge Limit option along with more work for the Lenovo Legion Go S.

Get some dino games like Parkasaurus, Amber Isle and Prehistoric Kingdom in this Humble Bundle

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2025

The Stomp & Chomp Humble Bundle is live with 7 dinosaur themed games for you to dive into park building or for you to fight them off.

Here's some Steam Deck Verified games coming in 2025 to get excited about

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2025

As we enter the midpoint of 2025, you might be curious to know what upcoming games are Steam Deck Verified. I've looked under every rock on Steam and found a bunch you may want to add to your wishlist.

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is out today and Steam Deck Verified

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2025

LEVEL5 Inc. are releasing FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time today and the good news is that it's Steam Deck Verified. So it will work great on Desktop Linux and other SteamOS systems.

The latest HELLDIVERS 2 update is going to suck away lots of hours and it's discounted

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2025

Arrowhead Game Studios have just launched a major update to the popular co-op shooter HELLDIVERS 2, and with that there's many new enemies to face along with more customization options.

NVIDIA release fresh details on their current Wayland support and future plans

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2025

NVIDIA have put up a new official forum post going over the level of Wayland support available in their current Linux drivers, along with what future plans they have.

Lead a team of mercenaries in the tactical top-down shooter Regulators out now

By Liam Dawe, 21 May 2025

Originally called Regulator City and now just Regulators, it's the latest action game from indie developer Orangepixel known for the likes of Gunslugs, Heroes of Loot, Residual and more.