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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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GOG withdraw their statement about The Witcher 3 never planned for Linux, they have no idea

By Liam Dawe, 3 Sep 2016

It seems GOG support got it completely wrong on The Witcher 3 for Linux. A different person inside GOG has said they have no idea why a previous staff member said TW3 was never planned.

Rocket League officially confirmed for Linux with the next update, a beta version that is

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2016

Oh my! Rocket League has finally been officially announced as having an actual Linux release. The next update named "Rumble" will have a beta version for Linux.

The developers of Armello are facing a bit of a backlash over the DLC not coming to GOG

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2016

I really do like the game Armello, but sadly the new DLC is not coming to GOG. The reasons are quite odd.

Join me tonight for the Linux Gaming Livestream at 19:45 UTC

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2016

Tonight is the night, it's Friday again and that means I play games poorly for your amusement. Join me tonight at around 19:45 UTC.

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The Steam Hardware Survey for August 2016 shows Linux has grown again

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2016

Here is some good news to offset the two recent bad news articles. According to the latest Steam Hardware Survey for August 2016 Linux market-share on Steam has grown two months in a row.

The Witcher 3 was apparently never planned for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2016

Sad news again (sorry). Apparently The Witcher 3 was never actually planned for Linux which makes things a bit odd.

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Refunct, a beautiful, peaceful, short first-person platformer will release the Linux version soon

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2016

The developers of Refunct emailed me to let me know that the game will launch on Linux on the 5th of September.

Sadly it looks like Shadow Warrior 2 won't be a day-1 Linux release

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2016

With no announcement anywhere the SteamOS information from the Shadow Warrior 2 Steam page has vanished.

Steam Client Beta finally adds Big Picture Configuration editing for the Steam Controller and more

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2016

Valve have now updated the Steam Client and the firmware for the Steam Controller to allow Big Picture Configuration editing and more.

Cities: Skylines - Content Creator Pack: Art Deco DLC is now available

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2016

Cities: Skylines - Content Creator Pack: Art Deco is the new collaboration between Paradox and modder Matt "Shroomblaze" Crux that adds a bunch of new building variations.

Armello, the really fun strategy game has a new DLC with more characters

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2016

I have been really impressed with Armello, as it blends board-game like mechanics with really fun gameplay. It has a new DLC out which brings in a bunch of new characters.

Unity 5.5 beta released for Linux, the first release from a unified codebase

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2016

The day has finally arrived! The Linux developers at Unity have shipped their first build of the Linux Unity editor that is from a unified codebase.

Sekwere, a minimalistic puzzle game about copying now has a Linux version on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 31 Aug 2016

Puzzle fans can't be bored with all the great games we have on Linux. Sekwere has joined the ranks and now has a Linux version available on Steam.

The Dark Mod 2.04 update released after a year of fixes

By Liam Dawe, 31 Aug 2016

The Dark Mod is a completely free first-person stealth game inspired by Thief. The game had a big release recently and we totally missed it.

Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition is now available on GOG with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 31 Aug 2016

Good news GOG fans, Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition is now officially available on GOG with Linux support right away.

Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire, a visually appealing and beautifully presented tactical turn-based RPG

By Liam Dawe, 31 Aug 2016

Tahira: Echoes of the Astral Empire is another tactical RPG on Linux so I took a look at the game thanks to my PR contacts.

Action RPG Victor Vran updated with an interesting Dynamic Resolution graphical option, local co-op coming soon

By Liam Dawe, 31 Aug 2016

Victor Vran is a very good action RPG, if you haven't picked it up yet, just do it already! Anyway, the game has been updated again recently with an interesting new graphical feature named Dynamic Resolution.

Overland, the itch exclusive First Access survival and strategy game is now open to all to buy

By Liam Dawe, 31 Aug 2016

Overland, is a very, very cool survival game and the developers have now expanded their itch First Access program, so you can all go and buy it now.

Quadrilateral Cowboy public Linux beta to go live on Friday

By Liam Dawe, 31 Aug 2016

For those wanting to try out Blendo Games latest with 'Quadrilateral Cowboy', the good news is you will be able to on Friday as they will open a beta.