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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 follow me personally on Mastodon [External Link].

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So I Played… FORCED SHOWDOWN

By Liam Dawe, 5 Jul 2016

FORCED SHOWDOWN is essentially an arena shooter with a card-based upgrade system that promises some frantic gameplay, but is it any good? I tried to find out.

Humble Store is doing a DRM-Freedom sale with some great Linux deals

By Liam Dawe, 5 Jul 2016

Another day another big sale, I love the summer. This time it's Humble Store doing their DRM-Freedom sale and I've picked a few for you.

Planet Centauri, another 2D sandbox RPG with crafting available for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 5 Jul 2016

Starbound, Terraria and Crea not enough for you? Planet Centauri is yet another sandbox 2D indie RPG with crafting and digging for you to sink your teeth into.

Best Buds vs Bad Guys, an action platformer made by a dad and son team on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jul 2016

Best Buds vs Bad Guys was sent in by the developer and I'm actually shocked by how cool a project it is.

You like puzzle games do you? Then you need to try out 'Patterna' on the itch store

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jul 2016

Patterna is a very deceptive game, it looks very simplistic, but the overall package it offers is delightful.

Come see the winner of our official wallpaper competition

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jul 2016

The winner of our official wallpaper competition was something that instantly caught my eye, and I fell in love.

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Get ready to be scared again as Layers of Fear: Inheritance DLC has been announced

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jul 2016

I was rather impressed with Layers of Fear as a horror game, the presentation was really fantastic and this new DLC seems interesting.

Shen’s Last Gift DLC released for XCOM 2, Linux release delayed, but due soon

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jul 2016

Shen’s Last Gift is the next DLC available for XCOM 2 that brings in mech units to help you fight the alien menace.

Space station building sim 'The Spatials: Galactology' will have day-1 Linux support now

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jul 2016

After speaking to the developer of The Spatials: Galactology, it seems they are now doing a day-1 Linux release.

Albion Online MMO final beta due on 1st of August

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jul 2016

Albion Online the very cool Linux-native MMO will have a final beta on August 1st that brings tons of huge changes to the game.

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The Ship: Remasted released for Linux, it's quite funny

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jul 2016

The Ship: Remasted recently released an update that included support for Linux, the developer sent in keys so we gave it a go.

GamingOnLinux turns 7 years old on July 5th! We are going to celebrate in style!

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jul 2016

Seven years is a long time! We have some celebrations due on the 5th of July! Games to play, games to give away and fun to be had.

The latest Steam Hardware Survey shows a rather insignificant drop for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jul 2016

The latest Steam Hardware Survey and Linux has dropped down again, but the change is so small it's practically insignificant.

Nightdive Studios are making a System Shock Linux demo after gathering feedback

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jul 2016

Nightdive Studios are confusing me a little, but they are now at least making a Linux demo which will have a closed beta period.

The AMD RX 480 seems to have power issues you may want to be aware of

By Liam Dawe, 2 Jul 2016

The brand new AMD RX 480 seems to have an issue of drawing too much power through the pci-e port, so you may want to hold off on buying one of the first lot for now.