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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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Looks Like Grid Autosport Could See A Linux Release Soon

By Liam Dawe, 12 Sep 2015

Grid Autosport could see a Linux release soon, as an eagle eyed anonymous user emailed in the fact that it's now in the "Very Soon" column of the Feral radar.

Cross Of The Dutchman Action & Adventure Game Released For Linux, Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 11 Sep 2015

Cross of the Dutchman is a new action and adventure game from Triangle Studios, it looks good so here’s my usual thoughts post.

Alien Robot Monsters Released Tower Defence For Linux, It's Quite Boring

By Liam Dawe, 10 Sep 2015

I do like tower defence games (and yes I spell it defence), but Alien Robot Monsters didn’t really offer all that much.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown Free Weekend & XCOM 2 Available For Pre-Order For Day-1 Release

By Liam Dawe, 10 Sep 2015

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is easily one of the best strategy games ever in my eyes, so if you haven't tried it I seriously think you should try it since it's free for a weekend. Also, XCOM 2 looks like it will be a day-1 release.

Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime Released For Linux, It Pukes Love & Rainbows At You

By Liam Dawe, 10 Sep 2015

Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is a 1-2 coop space shooter, exactly my type of game and thanks to GOG we have a copy to test.

Looks Like 'The Escapists' Is Coming To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 Sep 2015

A game I've really wanted to try is 'The Escapists' that sees you breaking out of prison, and it looks like it will come to Linux.

The Source 2 Powered Dota 2 Reborn Exits Beta, Now Just Standard Dota 2

By Liam Dawe, 10 Sep 2015

Dota 2 has now been fully reborn! The Dota 2 Reborn client is now simply Dota 2, so now everyone must use it. This brings us much better performance, new game modes and more!

Valve Has No Plans To Bring Dota 2 Workshop Tools To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 10 Sep 2015

In a move that completely baffles me, Valve has stated that they have no plans to have their Dota 2 Workshop Tools on anything other than Windows.

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The Stanley Parable Released For Linux, You Will Play It, You Won’t Play it

By Liam Dawe, 9 Sep 2015

The Stanley Parable has finally been released for Linux after a bit of a delay, and it’s one of the most interesting experiences I’ve had in a long time.

Mutant Factions Online Shooter Updated With New Graphics & New Game Mode

By Liam Dawe, 9 Sep 2015

Mutant Factions is a pretty nice looking top down online shooter, and the developer let us know about some great changes recently. It has a free demo right now too.

Gryphon Knight Epic Shoot 'Em Up Released For Linux, It’s Pretty Terrible Right Now

By Liam Dawe, 9 Sep 2015

I took a look at Gryphon Knight Epic a good looking retro-inspired shoot ‘em up from Cyber Rhino Studios.

Frozen Synapse And The Red DLC Now On GOG For Linux & On Sale

By Liam Dawe, 8 Sep 2015

The rather good strategy game Frozen Synapse is now available DRM free on GOG, along with the Red DLC.

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Saints Row: The Third Also Looks Like It's Coming To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 8 Sep 2015

Well now, this is unexpected. It seems we may be getting quite a few of the Saints Row games, as Saints Row: The Third is showing signs of coming to Linux.

Arma 3 Compared On SteamOS & Windows

By Liam Dawe, 7 Sep 2015

This isn't something done by us, but it impressed me so much I felt the need to give this video some credit. Arma 3's performance using Virtual Programming's eON tech is rather amazing.