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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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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.
Steam is having a whopper of a sale right now
Roll up, roll up, it's time to empty your wallets. Steam is having a big winter sale with an insane amount of games on sale, and some serious bargains.
GOL's Linux & SteamOS gamer survey results for December
The last GOL Survey results of our Linux & SteamOS user survey for 2015, wow what a year! The next survey will be available on January 1st and run for two weeks as usual.
The GOL GOTY Awards page is open for nominations, voting after
Welcome to our second year of doing a GOTY Awards, this year we added many more categories based on feedback.
Free retro game Bio Menace now available from GOG on Linux
Join top CIA tough guy, Snake Logan as he battles for his life against ferocious monsters created by an evil and twisted mastermind. A free game now available on Linux thanks to GOG.
Speculation: A job posting for Elite Dangerous hints at possible future Linux support
This one is quite vague, but a new job posting may suggest that a Linux port of Elite: Dangerous isn't out of the question.
Saints Row: Gat out of Hell now available on SteamOS and Linux
Another one, oh boy! In the same day we have Saints Row IV and now Saints Row: Gat out of Hell too! What a nice early holiday present.
Saints Row IV now available on SteamOS and Linux
Oh baby! Saints Row IV is now available on SteamOS and Linux, and I can't wait to give this insane game a game.
Insurgency FPS adds official Steam Controller support, better gamepad support overall
Insurgency was very exciting to have on Linux, as it's the most tactical FPS game we have available. The new updates have made it much more fun too, with gamepad support and decent Steam Controller support added in.
Maia, the promising colony building sim releases big update with first person mode
I love keeping an eye on Maia, as it's one of the only building sims that isn't going for some sort of retro style. Progress isn't quick, but each new release does push out some big new stuff, and this new release is no different.
Bombernauts, bomberman for mental people now on Linux & SteamOS
Bombernauts is pretty much bomberman on a year long diet of steroids, as it's insane. We should get a game of this going sometime.
Win an Alienware Steam Machine from Feral Interactive
Here's a chance to bag a shiny Alienware Steam Machine from Feral Interactive, you just have to draw up some winter themed Mordor art.
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Discord Server.- Steam Controller more popular than Valve expected - they're working on stock issues
- Discord is finally less of a nuisance to update on Linux
- Steam Controller goes out of stock as Valve get a ton of "Game Console" shipments
- Valve announce a reservation system for the new Steam Controller
- VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan
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How to setup OpenMW for modern Morrowind on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck
How to install Hollow Knight: Silksong mods on Linux, SteamOS and Steam DeckRecently Updated
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