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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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No More Probes, A Really Stylish Survival RTS Coming To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 22 Mar 2015

I've tested out a bit of No More Probes, and I found it to be a nicely designed strategy game that mixes in survival and a little bit of tower defence too.

Plague Inc: Evolved Now In Beta For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 21 Mar 2015

Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and terrifyingly realistic simulation. Your pathogen has just infected 'Patient Zero' - now you must bring about the end of human history by evolving a deadly, global Plague whilst adapting against everything humanity can do to defend itself.

Beautiful Platformer 'Pid' No Longer Heading To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 21 Mar 2015

Sad news folks, Pid a beautiful looking platformer is no longer coming to Linux due to some programmers leaving the studio.

Tales of Maj'Eyal Roguelike RPG Has A Major Update & On Sale, Some Thoughts Thrown In

By Liam Dawe, 21 Mar 2015

Tales of Maj'Eyal is a roguelike RPG, featuring tactical turn-based combat and advanced character building.

Steam's 2K 10th Anniversary Sale Has Linux Goodies Going Cheap

By Liam Dawe, 20 Mar 2015

If you have held off buying some of our bigger game ports recently, now is a great time to buy classics like Borderlands 2, XCOM, and the newly ported Bioshock Infinite.

Majestic Nights Developers Looking For Linux Testers

By Liam Dawe, 20 Mar 2015

In the latest update on the Majestic Nights Steam store page, the developers have mentioned Linux support is being worked on, and testers are needed!

Worlds Of Magic 4X Turn-based Strategy Game Fully Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 19 Mar 2015

Worlds of Magic is a good looking 4X strategy game that has been in early access for a while, but that ends now. The game has reached the point of a full release.

In Exilium, A Fun Looking RPG Released On Steam For Linux, Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 19 Mar 2015

Today we take a look at 'In Exilium' that was recently released on Steam. It’s an interesting looking and simple hack and slash RPG.

Shadowrun Online Becomes Shadowrun Chronicles & Major Update Released

By Liam Dawe, 19 Mar 2015

Shadowrun Chronicles is a game I honestly haven't tried yet, but it looks more promising with each big content update, and this update is a juicy one!

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Descent: Underground On Kickstarter, Will Support Linux

By Liam Dawe, 19 Mar 2015

Descent returns in Descent: Underground! With a big goal to hit, and tons of time left this could easily be funded.

Cities: Skylines Patch, Improved Linux Performance Included

By Liam Dawe, 19 Mar 2015

I said it recently that Paradox make sure their titles are well supported, and supported we are! The first post-release patch for Cities: Skylines does improve performance.

Ashes Of The Singularity Strategy Game From Stardock & Oxide Should See A Linux Release

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2015

Ashes of The Singularity is a large scale real time strategy game from Stardock & Oxide Games that should see a Linux release.

Gunmetal Arcadia, A Retro Platformer From The Developer Of Super Win The Game Public Test Build Released

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2015

I do love the style of both You Have To Win The Game and Super Win The Game, and it looks like Gunmetal Arcadia will follow in those footsteps.

Paradox Believe Great Games Fight Piracy

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2015

I do love Paradox, as they support their titles really well, and the latest information to come out of them about piracy shared by kitguru is no exception.

Editorial

Endless Legend Linux Port Is Now On Hold, Not Looking Good

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2015

Sadly, it seems Endless Legend will not be coming to Linux, as the developers state it’s really not a priority any more.

LEGO Minifigures Online Is Not Coming To Linux, Sadly

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2015

I have been in touch with the developers of LEGO Minifigures Online, and they have confirmed even with the SteamDB hints that the game is not coming to Linux.

Editorial

Bioshock Infinite Early Linux Port Report

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2015

Now that Bioshock Infinite has been released for Linux, and we have taken a little time with it, we can release some thought patterns on it.

BioShock Infinite Released For Linux, Thanks To Virtual Programming

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2015

BioShock Infinite has been released for Linux, and it brings a promise of some excellent FPS action with it.

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Planetary Annihilation Updated, Now With Saving & Loading

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2015

Planetary Annihilation is primarily a multiplayer focused strategy game, but they are making effort to make it nicer for people who play offline, and part of this is the save feature!