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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 [External Link].

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ANTRAXX, the cool looking online mech shooter is now on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 4 Oct 2016

I spoke with a developer of ANTRAXX a little while ago when they were considering full Linux support, now they have launched their Kickstarter for their online mech battler and Linux is a go.

'Quadrilateral Cowboy' released for Linux, a single-player adventure in a cyberpunk world

By Liam Dawe, 4 Oct 2016

'Quadrilateral Cowboy' from Blendo Games is now available on Linux, with thanks to Ethan Lee for the game port.

Looks like Homefront: The Revolution might be gearing up for a Linux release now

By Liam Dawe, 4 Oct 2016

It seems Homefront: The Revolution is seeing some fresh Linux-related activity on SteamDB, with it being giving a launch configuration.

Stardew Valley 1.1 is now officially live on Steam & GOG with lots of new stuff

By Liam Dawe, 3 Oct 2016

Stardew Valley 1.1 the big content update is now live on Steam & GOG, you can divorce people now, choose a different map and more.

Become a Vampire hunter in 'Slayer Shock' now out in full with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 3 Oct 2016

'Slayer Shock' is the newest game from Minor Key Games, the developer behind Eldritch. You take on the role of a Vampire hunter trying to save your town.

Fan of the TV series 'Stranger Things'? You might like this fan game on itch

By Liam Dawe, 3 Oct 2016

'Stranger Things' was a really good TV series, and it now has it's own fan game on itch that has a Linux version.

'Policy Infinity' FPS renamed to 'Vengeance' with a big update

By Liam Dawe, 3 Oct 2016

'Vengeance' as it's now called, is an indie FPS built with Unity and it just got a huge a update. Featuring a new user interface, new weapons, new maps and more.

'Ballistic Overkill' FPS updated, new UI, new class and more

By Liam Dawe, 3 Oct 2016

'Ballistic Overkill' is currently one of my favourite online FPS games and it has just been updated with a new user interface, a new class and more! It's still as cheap as ever, go get it.

'Earthlock: Festival of Magic' 3D RPG now has a Linux alpha available

By Liam Dawe, 3 Oct 2016

The developers of 'Earthlock: Festival of Magic' have delivered a Linux alpha of their 3D RPG, you need to request access for now until it's more ready.

Join the fun online in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II, tomorrow at midday (12pm UTC)

By Liam Dawe, 2 Oct 2016

Tomorrow at midday (12pm UTC time) myself and Matt from Feral Interactive will be playing Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II online. Join us, or come watch the livestream.

The Steam Hardware Survey for September 2016 shows Linux has grown some more

By Liam Dawe, 2 Oct 2016

Another month goes by and another Steam Hardware Survey was done, I got a pop up this month and it seems we have increased our share two months in a row on Steam.

'Cossacks 3' officially due on Linux in the second half of October

By Liam Dawe, 1 Oct 2016

The developers of Cossacks 3 have now put up an official forum post on Steam about the Linux version. They say it will be officially available in the second half of October.

BUTCHER from Transhuman Design releases on the 5th, has a brutal new trailer

By Liam Dawe, 1 Oct 2016

BUTCHER is the pixel style action shooter from Transhuman Design that promises lots of blood and murder. It has a new trailer and releases on the 5th.

The Dolphin emulator for GameCube & Wii games merges in Vulkan support

By Liam Dawe, 1 Oct 2016

This is awesome, Dolphin the big GameCube & Wii emulator has now merged in the code for official Vulkan support.

Join the battle in our Dawn of War II livestream tonight! Be there around 7:45PM UTC

By Liam Dawe, 30 Sep 2016

Tonight is the night we face demons, marines and whoever else stands in our way! That's right it's No Pants Friday and time for the weekly livestream.