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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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The Excellent Crypt Of The NecroDancer Officially Launches This Month

By Liam Dawe, 16 Apr 2015

Crypt of the NecroDancer is really awesome, and it's going to exit early access this month. If you love your music it's a fantastic game.

Interstellar Marines FPS Big Update Due This Month, New Online Modes

By Liam Dawe, 16 Apr 2015

It’s no secret that we really like Interstellar Marines, but it could do with more content and online modes to keep people interested in it. It may even be updated next week.

War For The Overworld Released Out Of Early Access, Conquer The Overworld

By Liam Dawe, 16 Apr 2015

War for the Overworld does look like a good spiritual successor to the old Dungeon Keeper games, but it seems it has a way to go yet.

BMX Ride - A New Extreme Sports Video Game On Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, 16 Apr 2015

Now this is a type of game we really don't have much of right now, if any? BMX Ride looks like a pretty good extreme sports game to have.

The Awesome Strategy Game 'Nightside' Has Been Updated, It's Still Awesome

By Liam Dawe, 15 Apr 2015

Nightside is one of my current favourites on Steam, and not just because it's a traditional RTS game, but because it just looks so damn cool.

Don't Starve Together To Get 'Reign Of Giants' As A Free Expansion Soon

By Liam Dawe, 15 Apr 2015

Don't Starve Together is the official multiplayer version of the excellent survival game Don't Starve, and it will get the original Reign of Giants expansion now too as a free update.

Gratuitous Space Battles 2 Could See A Day 1 Linux Release

By Liam Dawe, 14 Apr 2015

Thanks to the machine that is Ethan Lee (a game porter), Gratuitous Space Battles 2 could see a same-day release for Linux.

Aspyr Media Are Teasing A New Game, They Promise Many Penguin Smiles

By Liam Dawe, 14 Apr 2015

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Aspyr Media have been extremely busy it seems, as they have just sent off code to bring Civilization Beyond Earth up to the same patch level as Windows. The bigger news is they have been teasing a new port.

Age of Wonders III Fully Released On Linux, Some Early Thoughts & A Port Report

By Liam Dawe, 14 Apr 2015

Age of Wonders III has been highly requested by Linux fans, and now that it’s fully released I decided to take a look.

Dying Light Mod Tools & Steam Workshop Release, Both Windows Only Right Now

By Liam Dawe, 14 Apr 2015

Another bit of annoyance for Dying Light fans. Techland have release an update for Dying Light adding in workshop support for mods, and the mod tools to go along with it. The kicker is that it all needs Windows.

Captain Forever Remix Updated With More Content

By Liam Dawe, 14 Apr 2015

Captain Forever Remix is a little favourite of mine, and it's now even better with a bunch of extra content. If you haven't picked it up yet you really should.

Dying Light Reviewed On Linux, What I Really Think

By Liam Dawe, 13 Apr 2015

Now that I've pumped many, many hours into Dying Light, it’s time to give my real thoughts on it. Spoilers may be contained within.

Star Ruler 2, A Massive Scale Strategy Game, Here's My Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 12 Apr 2015

Star Ruler 2 is a space strategy game I’ve been meaning to cover for some time, and I’ve given it a good go to tell you what I think. It’s interesting, but not quite my cup.