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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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Infinite Bundle from Bundle Stars has 12 Linux games for next to nothing
The Infinite Bundle from Bundle Stars is a cracking deal, all 12 games support Linux and it costs barely anything.
DoubleFine seem to have attracted a bit of a mess with Psychonauts 2 funding
I came across a rather interesting video today about DoubleFine and Psychonauts 2. To be clear this isn't our video, but it's worth a watch. My trust in DoubleFine was already very low after Spacebase, and now I'm really not sure what to think.
Computer, Open That Door! Kill off your ships crew on Linux
Computer, Open That Door! A very interesting game about being a self-aware AI that is trying to kill off the crew of a spaceship.
Ori and the Blind Forest developer clarifies why a Linux port is up to Microsoft
It seems the last article on this stirred up some heat, and the developer is back with a meaty reply about why a Linux port of Ori and the Blind Forest would be up to Microsoft.
Chaos Reborn & Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition now DRM free for Linux on GOG
Good news GOG fans, both Chaos Reborn and Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition now have their Linux versions on GOG.
Dying Light: The Following story teaser & Enhanced Edition legendary levels preview
I am super excited for both the Enhanced Edition upgrade of Dying Light and The Following DLC. Both will make an already good game, even better. Check out these two newer videos.
New Linux Gamer Survey For January
As usual, here's our monthly survey asking you a few questions. No unique questions this time around, as I have nothing I wanted to really ask that hasn't been already for the moment.
Hyper Light Drifter planning for a same-day Linux release
Good news for those wanting to play Hyper Light Drifter, as the developer has stated they are going for a same-day Linux release.
Prison Architect update 2 released, featuring women inmates
Prison Architect is easily one of the best games available on Linux, and it's great to see it get big updates after release.
Sunken, a hardcore action RPG with random monsters and loot now on Linux
Sunken is a rather pretty looking action RPG that has random monsters and loot, permanent death and crafting of course.
Happy New Year
I hope everyone has a good night partying, playing games, watching films or whatever you do. It's nearly 2016 now, so here's to another great year, cheers!
Albion Online closed beta extended, no longer going free to play after
Well this is pretty interesting news for players of Albion Online. The closed beta which you can buy into has been extended, and it won't be free to play after release now.
Ori and the Blind Forest won't come to Linux for now, thanks to Microsoft
For those waiting and hoping for Ori and the Blind Forest to come to Linux, your wait may be longer than expected.
Carmageddon: Reincarnation still aiming for a Linux version
The Linux version of Carmageddon: Reincarnation promised during the Kickstarter has been completely MIA for some time, but they say they are still planning to do it.
FNA, the open source reimplementation of Microsoft's XNA first official release
I'm a big fan of FNA, as the quality of the ports made with Ethan Lee's project are really quite awesome. Ethan announced recently that FNA has now had its first official release.
The most popular Linux gaming articles from 2015 and thoughts on the year
Here is a look back at the most popular articles on GamingOnLinux for 2015. It was a complete knockout year with surprise after surprise, but what did people read the most? Some added thoughts of my own at the bottom.
Changes to login on GOL
Just a heads up about some changes to our Login system and the cookies we set. You can now stay logged in on more than one device.
Happy Holidays from GamingOnLinux
I know everyone doesn't celebrate the same occasions and holidays and what-not, so I will simply say Happy Holidays and wish you all the very best.
Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition released for Linux & SteamOS, now downloads!
Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition has finally released for SteamOS/Linux. I have picked up a copy, and I am downloading right now to give you some thoughts.
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