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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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Grand Ages: Medieval From Kalypso Media Digital Looks Like It Will Be On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2015

Another good looking strategy game looks bound for Linux, this time it's Grand Ages: Medieval from Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds Studios.

Medieval II: Total War Looks Set For Linux, Possibly From Feral Interactive

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2015

Medieval II: Total War has popped up on SteamDB with Linux information, and we also have Feral Interactive teasing us on twitter again, looks like they are behind it.

Nvidia Video From SIGGRAPH Talks About Vulkan

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2015

One video that got buried in my inbox of games was the Nvidia video from SIGGRAPH, so here it is. Packed full of lovely info. It's almost an hour long, so you may want to grab a coffee.

GOL Asks: What Was Your Favourite Linux Game Release In August?

By Liam Dawe, 2 Sep 2015

As part of an ongoing series of asking you stuff, today I ask "What was your favourite Linux game release from August?".

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Gas Guzzlers Extreme Could Still Come To Linux, Nice Surprise

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2015

I had given up hope of seeing Gas Guzzlers Extreme on Linux, but it seems the developers have found a new porter.

Obsidian Entertainment Say Linux's Future Is Good With Pillars Of Eternity

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2015

Recently, we accepted an article that quoted Obsidian Entertainment saying Linux wasn't worth it. That same developer now has nicer comments about it all.

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Insurgency FPS Should Be On Linux By The SteamOS Launch

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2015

It has been a long time coming, but it seems Insurgency will be with us within the next few months. The developer said it was important.

DiRT Showdown Updated For Linux, Should Fix It Up Nicely

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2015

DiRT Showdown has fantastic performance, but it did suffer from an annoying bug, and it looks like it has now been fixed.

XCOM 2 Delayed Until February Next Year

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2015

XCOM 2 has now been delayed until February next year to make it a worthy sequel, this should also ease the porting pressure on Feral who are doing a lot right now.

Prison Architect Last Ever Alpha Released

By Liam Dawe, 1 Sep 2015

Prison Architect has come a massively long way since the first alpha, and building a prison has never been more fun. This is the last alpha before the full release in October.

Arma 3 Available For Linux In A Beta

By Liam Dawe, 31 Aug 2015

Arma 3 is now downloadable and playable on Linux, but be warned it's early days for the port, and the port may not graduate to official status.

Vulkan Looks Impressive Against OpenGL In A New Intel Demo

By Liam Dawe, 29 Aug 2015

Intel are now showing off a new benchmark they created to test Vulkan against OpenGL, even though it's running on Windows it's pretty impressive.

BlazeRush Is A Fantastic Combat Racer On Linux, It’s Actually Hilarious

By Liam Dawe, 29 Aug 2015

I’m not always a fan of combat racers, but wow BlazeRush is quite a surprise to find. I've actually been having a lot of fun with it.

Road Redemption Could See A Linux Release In The Next Two Weeks

By Liam Dawe, 29 Aug 2015

Exciting news! Road Redemption is a title I've really wanted to play since I saw it on Kickstarter, as a spiritual successor to Road Rash which I played when I was younger.

MadOut Is A Pretty Terrible Combat Racer On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 29 Aug 2015

Here I am pointing out another game you should probably avoid on Linux. This time it’s the turn of MadOut, a combat racer that’s just not good.

Cossacks 3 RTS Shows Off Ukraine In A New Video

By Liam Dawe, 28 Aug 2015

I am especially excited to have Cossacks 3 on Linux, and this new teaser video is short and sweet, but it's keeping me excited.

Solar Shifter EX Looks Like A Pretty Good Bullet Hell Space Shooter

By Liam Dawe, 28 Aug 2015

Solar Shifter EX will release for Linux on Steam on the 11th of September, and I must say it looks pretty impressive.

I Can't Escape: Darkness, A New Horror Game Coming September For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 28 Aug 2015

I Can't Escape: Darkness is a pretty interesting looking horror game that has a confirmed Linux release this September. I look forward to giving it a go!

Rocket League Officially Coming To Linux/SteamOS, Rocket League & Portal 2 Free With Steam Hardware

By Liam Dawe, 27 Aug 2015

Rocket League is massively popular right now, and we are happy to confirm it's heading our way! You even get a free copy with Steam Hardware. Seems Portal 2 will also be given away!