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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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Steam Hardware Survey For June 2014, Linux Is On The Rise

By Liam Dawe, 3 Jul 2014

Here is the latest instalment of Steam's Hardware Survey, as usual we do our monthly thing and compare it and talk about it to make sure you know not to use it as a hard figure.

Shovel Knight Looks Set To Be On Linux Soon

By Liam Dawe, 1 Jul 2014

Shovel Knight is an awesome looking love letter to 8-bit games that was funded on Kickstarter some time ago. It had a Linux stretch goal that was hit and the developers have now teased it running on Linux.

Killing Floor 2 Shows Off The Infected In A New Trailer

By Liam Dawe, 1 Jul 2014

I think we can all agree Killing Floor 2 is going to be awesome, but how awesome? See this new trailer with some fresh footage.

Door Kickers Squad Based Strategy Finally Hits Beta

By Liam Dawe, 1 Jul 2014

Door Kickers is the excellent squad based strategy and tactics game from KillHouse Games we have shown you a few times here. They have released a big update to push the game into beta and it's a good one.

A Look At June's Indie Box With Escape Goat 2

By Liam Dawe, 30 Jun 2014

The Indie Box is something we briefly covered before that allows you to subscribe to receive a new game in the post every month boxed up with a bunch of goodies. This time we actually have a box with plenty of pictures for you to take a look at.

Eminence: Xander's Tales An MMO/RPG Trading Card Game Coming Soon

By Liam Dawe, 30 Jun 2014

Eminence: Xander's Tales is a very interesting looking game that came across my inbox recently that is a mix between an RPG and a trading card game and it looks like the battles are quite good too.

Triggerfish Drill Sergeant Puzzle Game In Beta For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 30 Jun 2014

Triggerfish Drill Sergeant is the first game from Anglerteam Games which puts you in charge of getting a bunch of fish into the right formation, and it's weird.

There's No Business Like Goat Business, Goat Simulator Now Out On Linux

By Liam Dawe, 29 Jun 2014

One of the funniest games around is now fully available and out of beta for Linux. Goat Simulator is pretty popular and for good reason, as it's just insanely stupid.

Prison Architect Alpha 22 Bug Bash Released

By Liam Dawe, 28 Jun 2014

Prison Architect has release Alpha 22 where bug fixing has been the priority only in this release as they try to smooth up the experience.

Valve Has Greenlit 36 More Linux Games For Steam

By Liam Dawe, 27 Jun 2014

Valve are pushing really quickly recently and have gathered together another list of games to allow on Steam. 36 of which are confirmed for Linux.

Ryan "Icculus" Gordon On The Linux Game Industry

By Liam Dawe, 27 Jun 2014

Ryan Gordon has an hour long presentation on the Linux game industry full of interesting views and it makes for some good listening.

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Arcen Games Porting AI War & More To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 27 Jun 2014

Arcen Games has announced that A Valley Without Wind 1 and 2, AI War, and Shattered Haven are all be ported to Linux.

Mount & Blade: Warband Now In Beta For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 26 Jun 2014

While not yet officially announced Mount & Blade: Warband is out for Linux, downloadable and might even be playable for you.

Unreal Tournament Is Coming Along, New Video Update

By Liam Dawe, 26 Jun 2014

The developers of Unreal Tournament have another update in store for us and it sounds like it's all coming together very nicely.

GamingOnLinux Interviews Feral Interactive About XCOM & Linux Game Development

By Liam Dawe, 26 Jun 2014

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Today is a good day. I had the pleasure of speaking to Feral Interactive on their porting work for the Linux version of XCOM and games in general and here it is in all its glory.

Wings Of Saint Nazaire Demo Updated, Looking As Beautiful As Ever

By Liam Dawe, 26 Jun 2014

Wings Of Saint Nazaire is one of the most beautiful space shooting experiences i've had in years and the latest updates give some subtle improvements.

Beyond Gravity A Procedurally Generated "Platformer"

By Liam Dawe, 24 Jun 2014

Beyond Gravity is an interesting little mobile game turned desktop game that has you jumping from planet to planet collecting pick-ups. I say mobile game as it's one of those "tap to continue" type of games, but it's not actually bad.

Sproggiwood, A Turn-based Tactical Roguelike Set In A World Inspired By Finnish Mythology

By Liam Dawe, 24 Jun 2014

Bring civilization to Sproggiwood, a story-driven, turn-based roguelike set in a world of mischief and wonder. One moment, you’re a simple farmer from the peaceful island of Clog -- the next, you’re lured through a mysterious portal by a talking sheep.

Risk Of Rain Procedural Death Labyrinth Coming To Linux Soon

By Liam Dawe, 23 Jun 2014

Thanks to the developer looking to update the version of Game Maker they use we Linux gamers will see Risk of Rain on Linux. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.

Chaos Reborn Should Have A Linux Version Soon, From The Creator Of The Original X-COM

By Liam Dawe, 23 Jun 2014

Chaos Reborn is the great looking reboot of "Chaos" from Julian Gollop the original creator of X-COM. The game itself looks fantastic and will have a prototype Linux version next month.

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