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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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Basemark announced Basemark GPU Vulkan, a commercial benchmarking software

By Liam Dawe, 3 Dec 2015

I am very hopeful for Vulkan, and the future of it seems bright with lots of people already working with it. Another company named Basemark announced last month they will be release a commercial benchmarking tool for Vulkan.

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Speculation: It looks like the Saints Row series will all launch together on SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe, 3 Dec 2015

We all love a bit of speculation now and then (okay, some really don't, but I do), and to me it looks like the Saints Row series will all launch on Linux together.

Linux is holding exactly where we thought it would in the Steam Hardware Survey

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2015

We knew Linux wouldn't suddenly climb the ladder in Steam's Hardware Survey, as it's going to take a lot of time. The latest is out, and we are holding steady.

Total War: ATTILA looks like it's preparing a Linux & SteamOS version

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2015

Total War: ATTILA has recently popped up on SteamDB with pointers towards a Linux & SteamOS version finally coming.

Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition for Linux & SteamOS is in testing

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2015

The founder of Larian Studios has confirmed on twitter than the Linux and Mac versions of Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition are currently ready, and undergoing testing.

New Linux Gamer Survey For December

By Liam Dawe, 1 Dec 2015

Pinch, punch, first of the month! As the saying goes...time for our latest monthly survey to complete!

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Craft the amusement park of your dreams with Parkitect, now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 30 Nov 2015

I've been keeping an eye on Parkitect for quite some time, reading up on the development now and then as it looked promising. They have just release their Linux version, and it's already bringing back glorious memories of binge playing Theme Park.

The Dark Mod became more graphically impressive in their last update

By Liam Dawe, 30 Nov 2015

We missed covered the last update to The Dark Mod back in February, and I'm glad someone emailed it in as its becoming quite impressive.

SkyScrappers is an amusing 2D 1-4 player competitive fighting game now on SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe, 30 Nov 2015

SkyScrappers is deceptively simple looking, but I've been playing it a bit with the brand new SteamOS & Linux release and I've found it to be a pretty fun little fighting game.

A very special livestream tonight, keyboard and mouse vs Steam Controller

By Liam Dawe, 29 Nov 2015

We interrupt your regularly scheduled broadcasting with an important announcement. Tonight at around 7:30 PM UTC myself and Samsai will face off in a livestream. We will see if a Steam Controller can beat a mouse and keyboard.

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Rocket League should be on Linux before the end of December

By Liam Dawe, 29 Nov 2015

A forum post from one of the Rocket League team has stated that the game will be on Linux before the end of December.

The Escapists and all of the DLC now DRM free on GOG for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 28 Nov 2015

GOG have now put up the Linux versions of the original The Escapists along with all the DLC, so you can begin your DRM free escape adventures.

Some thoughts on Xenonauts the XCOM inspired strategy game, now it’s native on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 28 Nov 2015

I love XCOM, you should all know this by now. It’s one of the best strategy games available on Linux, and the original was one of the first games to ever suck me in. So, with Xenonauts now being native on Linux, I decided to finally take a look at it.

The Zotac Steam Machine ZBOX NEN SN970 impressed OC3D in their review

By Liam Dawe, 28 Nov 2015

Some good news about the whole Steam Machine parade, OC3D did a pretty long review of the ZBOX NEN SN970 and they liked it so much they gave it an award.

Wine 1.8-rc2 released, brings more stability

By Liam Dawe, 27 Nov 2015

The Wine developers are continuing towards a stable 1.8 released, and they have released Wine 1.8-rc2.

GOG have put up some serious classics for Linux, such as Cannon Fodder

By Liam Dawe, 27 Nov 2015

I do love GOG for their classic games, and what a delivery they have for us today, wow! Cannon Fooder 1 & 2, Leisure Suit Larry Greatest Hits and Misses and Sensible World of Soccer 96/97.

Our Games Republic store has a sale on, and we have an extra discount for you

By Liam Dawe, 27 Nov 2015

For those who don't know already, we have our own store on Games Republic. Since it's 'Black Friday' we also have an extra discount available!

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Feral Interactive have a big sale on their store

By Liam Dawe, 26 Nov 2015

Here's an easy chance to snap up some cheap ports from Feral Interactive, as they have discounted their games until November 30th.

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Dying Light's DLC The Following will be on Linux, price set to rise soon

By Liam Dawe, 26 Nov 2015

I have it straight from the developer that Dying Light's DLC The Following will be on Linux, after I saw reports and speculation that it wouldn't be. The price is also set to rise, so you may want to pickup the season pass soon due to how big it is.