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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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Editorial: Closed Source Tools, And Acquisitions

By Liam Dawe, 17 Feb 2015

A recent editorial from Defenders Quest developer Lars Doucet has sparked my interest, and it has arisen from the news that GameMaker has been acquired by a gambling company.

Editorial

Dota 2 Managed To Hit Over 1 Million Players

By Liam Dawe, 17 Feb 2015

Dota 2's popularity is still continuing to surge, and it has recently hit a new milestone of over 1 million players.

Bundle Stars Trinity Bundle Has 10 Linux Games For Dirt Cheap

By Liam Dawe, 17 Feb 2015

Bundle Stars have unleashed their 'Trinity Bundle' and all games support Linux. You can save a massive amount of money buying this bundle!

Feral Interactive Are Teasing Us Again With A New Port

By Liam Dawe, 16 Feb 2015

Feral Interactive really do love their teasers don't they! This time we have a music sheet for you to work out!

Editorial

Legends Of Eisenwald, A Medieval RPG & Strategy Game Is Coming To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 16 Feb 2015

Legends of Eisenwald never reached the Linux stretch goal to come to Linux right away, but it was always coming and the developers have reconfirmed this.

Enter The Gungeon, A Gunfight Dungeon Crawler That Looks Epic

By Liam Dawe, 16 Feb 2015

Enter the Gungeon is a recent discovery that has me excited! It looks similar to Nuclear Throne in an over the top kind of way, and I love it.

Edge Of Eternity J-RPG Tribute Now On Kickstarter, Has A Linux Demo

By Liam Dawe, 15 Feb 2015

An indie tribute to J-RPG classics. Explore a universe blending fantasy with science-fiction, intense ATB battles and branching story.

A Look At What Linux Games We Will See In 2015 And Beyond

By Liam Dawe, 14 Feb 2015

Linux Gaming is dead they said, Linux Gaming is pointless they said...ah whatever. Here’s a look at what’s to come for us in 2015 and beyond.

Dying Light Major Patch Released, Still Abysmal On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 14 Feb 2015

Techland have release a bigger patch this time around to fix lots of issues, but the game is still damn awful on Linux.

Age Of Wonders III Officially Nearing Beta For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 13 Feb 2015

I know some of you are wanting this badly, so the good news is that Age Of Wonders III will be officially released on Linux in beta form soon.

Paranautical Activity FPS Returns To Steam, GOG & Humble, New Content Too

By Liam Dawe, 13 Feb 2015

It has been quite a saga for the FPS Paranautical Activity, but under new leadership it has returned to Steam, GOG and Humble Store.

Grab 50% Off The Excellent 'This War Of Mine', We Have 10 Codes For You

By Liam Dawe, 13 Feb 2015

This War Of Mine is easily one of my favourite survival games, and I gave it a pretty great review recently. We have been gifted 10 discount codes to give you 50% off, so snap them up quickly!

XCOM: Enemy Unknown, With The Enemy Within Expansion Reviewed On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 12 Feb 2015

Feral Interactive have been great for Linux with their ports, and it's time we took a proper look at XCOM: Enemy Unknown. This has been played through with the expansion Enemy Within which I feel is an essential extra.

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Apotheon 2D Action Platformer Fully Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Feb 2015

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Nightside, A Fantastic Looking Real Time Strategy May Come To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Feb 2015

Nightside is a recent discovery on Steam Greenlight that immediately attracted my attention, and the developers replies to me have been very encouraging.

First Person Horror Adventure 'Albino Lullaby' Should Come To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Feb 2015

Albino Lullaby is a really freaky looking horror adventure that should be coming to Linux, and it's using Unreal Engine 4.

Techland Working On Modding Tools For Dying Light, New Patch Possibly Soon

By Liam Dawe, 9 Feb 2015

Those following Dying Light would have probably seen Techland's recent posts about disabling mod support, and the reaction to it. Well, you will probably be interested in the fact that Techland are now working on some official mod tools. It also looks like another patch is due soon!

Dead Island Patch Released For Linux, Finally Playable (Updated)

By Liam Dawe, 9 Feb 2015

Dead Island has been patched to fix multiple issues in the Linux version, so it looks like it’s properly playable now months after release. Updated.

Deadnaut, A Mix Of Strategy & RPG From The Developers Of Zafehouse: Diaries Now On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2015

Deadnaut is Screwfly Studios' second game and follow up to cult hit, Zafehouse: Diaries. Deadnauts, so named because they’re unlikely to return, must explore, investigate and fight their way through the derelict ships of dead civilisations. Every mission is unique and no two locations are the same.

Feral Interactive Looking To Hire Linux Developers

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2015

Feral Interactive are looking to expand their team to help out with the Linux (and Mac) porting, so this could be a great opportunity for a few of you.