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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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End Of An Era, LinuxGames Website Looks To Be Shutting Down

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jul 2015

A sad day in Linux gaming history could soon be upon us, as the owner of LinuxGames.com currently plans to shut it down. Although one of their contributors wants to continue it, and Icculus has offered to buy the domain.

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Catacomb Kids Is A Delightful Platformer Roguelike Where You Die A Lot, I Bloody Love It

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jul 2015

Catacomb Kids is something I’ve been meaning to try for a while, so I bit the bullet and loaded it up. What I found was quite charming, and deadly.

Sail The Seas In ‘Windward’, Some Thoughts On This Arrrr Game

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jul 2015

Windward came out of Early Access in May, and I finally had some time to sit down and give it a proper go, and what I found was quite interesting.

Postal 2 For Linux Finally Has A Big Update, Includes Steam Workshop

By Liam Dawe, 13 Jul 2015

Postal 2's Linux version has been lagging behind the Windows build for a long time, but no more. RunningWithScissors took the port in-house, and it's now updated.

Volgarr the Viking Action Platformer Now On GOG For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 13 Jul 2015

Volgarr the Viking is a highly rated game that mixes action and platforming, and it's now on GOG for Linux.

Slipstream Is A Promising Looking Fake 3D Racer, Demo Available

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jul 2015

Slipstream is currently looking for votes on Steam's Greenlight, and it's quite promising. It's very much inspired by older racing games, and the demo is interesting.

Samorost2, Machinarium Collector's Edition, To The Moon & Botanicula Now On GOG For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jul 2015

Heads up GOG fans, they just recently released some more great Linux games to build up your DRM free collections.

The State Of Unity On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jul 2015

We know that Unity is working towards bringing their editor over to Linux, and this little update on their official website slipped past me.

Coffin Dodgers Racer Released Out Of Early Access, My Initial Thoughts On It

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jul 2015

Coffin Dodgers is a good looking arcade racer that has been fully released for Linux. I decided to take a look and see if it’s worth your time.

Satellite Reign Full Release Next Month & New Launch Trailer

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jul 2015

Satellite Reign is the "spiritual successor" to Syndicate, and it does look rather good. The game will fully launch next month, so here's a fancy launch trailer for you.

Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear Expansion Announced

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jul 2015

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is about to get bigger, thanks to a new expansion named 'Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear'.

Cossacks 3 RTS Has Two New Teasers, Will Be On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jul 2015

Cossacks 3 was quite a surprise to be announced for Linux, and new details are slowly trickling in about this strategy game. We now have two short teaser videos showing them game off.

Third-person Psychological Horror 'Through the Woods' Demo Is Very Promising

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jul 2015

I've just gotten around to trying out the demo for 'Through the Woods' that was pointed out to me, and wow this looks like it's going to be pretty great.

The Architect Puzzle Game Full Release, It's Interesting

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jul 2015

The Architect is a game I covered way back last year, and now it's had a full release I gave it another run. If you like puzzle games done a bit differently, this will be a good fit for you.

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Thoughts On The Final Steam Controller

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jul 2015

A fellow named Devin White has written up a lengthy blog post on his experience using the final iteration of the Steam Controller, and it's well worth a read.