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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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Hollow Knight looks like exactly the type of action platformer I would play on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 26 Nov 2015

Hollow Knight's trailer took me by surprise, not only do the graphics and animations look really sweet, but the gameplay actually looks rather good.

GhostControl Inc, the ghost hunter turn-based strategy game has a big update

By Liam Dawe, 26 Nov 2015

GhostControl Inc is a pretty cool idea, and one to try for fans of things like XCOM and Ghostbusters, the developers just landed a nice big update too.

Empire TV Tycoon released for SteamOS & Linux, manage your own TV channel

By Liam Dawe, 25 Nov 2015

Empire TV Tycoon has just today put up their Linux version after sorting out some issues, and I can't wait to give it a go.

A big Steam sale is now on, get some cheap games for Linux & SteamOS

By Liam Dawe, 25 Nov 2015

Heads up cheapo hunters, as Steam has a big sale on right now that lasts until December 1st. I've highlighted some deals I think are pretty good.

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Albion Online, my impressions of this new Linux MMO currently in closed beta

By Liam Dawe, 25 Nov 2015

Albion Online is something I have kept on eye on for sometime now, and since I’ve been playing it during the closed beta period here are my initial thoughts on it. This is not a full review, as I will do that once it’s completely out.

Switch Galaxy Ultra, a fast-paced arcade racer now on SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe, 25 Nov 2015

Switch Galaxy Ultra looks pretty decent, it has some positive reviews, and it has parts designed by WipeOut co-creator Jim Bowers.

New Broforce update adds new characters, new game mode and more

By Liam Dawe, 25 Nov 2015

Broforce is by far my favourite action platformer ever made, that is an easy decision for me to make. The fact they are still updating it is awesome.

Storm United FPS major patch released, better Linux performance

By Liam Dawe, 24 Nov 2015

Storm United is easily one of my favourite up and coming FPS games, it needs more players so get going people.

Syber discounted their Steam Machine line and most are now sold out

By Liam Dawe, 24 Nov 2015

Well now, Syber discounted their Steam Machine line (all three models), and now all but the highest price machine are sold out.

Leak: AMD's new driver will apparently offer much better performance on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 24 Nov 2015

It seems a leak from slides showing off AMD Crimson is reporting much better Linux performance in certain games.

GOL Asks: What have you been playing on Linux & SteamOS recently?

By Liam Dawe, 23 Nov 2015

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It's time for another edition of "GOL Asks", and today I am asking about games you have been playing and loving or hating recently.

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Epistory - Typing Chronicles, an atmospheric action/adventure game now on Linux & big update

By Liam Dawe, 23 Nov 2015

I previously mentioned that the seriously cool looking Epistory - Typing Chronicles would come to Linux & SteamOS, but it's now out, and it just had a big content update too!

Thea: The Awakening, a turned-based strategic survival game being given away for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 23 Nov 2015

This is unusual, the developers of a turned-based strategic survival game named Thea: The Awakening are giving away their Linux version.

Cardinal Quest 2, a no-fuss roguelike now on SteamOS & Linux, some thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 23 Nov 2015

I've been looking forward to Cardinal Quest 2 ever since I tried the original, and after a very long wait it has been released.

GALAK-Z might be my new favourite space shooter on SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe, 22 Nov 2015

I recently announced that GALAK-Z had released for SteamOS & Linux, but I've now properly pumped some time into it and it's quite an experience.

Hard West, a weird-western strategy game released for Linux & SteamOS, some initial thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 22 Nov 2015

Hard West is a game I've been really looking forward to, as it blends XCOM style strategy with a really interesting setting.

Sheltered, survive the apocalypse in this disaster management game on SteamOS & Linux

By Liam Dawe, 22 Nov 2015

I’ve been meaning to try out Sheltered for a while, and this Sunday I decided to sit down and give it a go. I'm finding it to be quite a bit like This War of Mine, and it’s just as interesting. The game is currently in Early Access, but I've seen people already put tons and tons of hours into it.

StarDrive 2, the rather good 4x space strategy game is now on Unity 5

By Liam Dawe, 22 Nov 2015

I pretty much fell in love with StarDrive 2 for being so much like an updated Master of Orion 2, and now it has been given a beefy patch with Unity 5.