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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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Chaos Reborn From the Creator Of The Original X-COM With Linux Support

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2014

Chaos Reborn is the newest major Kickstarter to pop up, from one developer I highly respect for creating the original X-COM strategy game.

DUELYST Squad-Based Tactical Combat Announces Linux Support With First Stretch Goal, I Asked Why

By Liam Dawe, 16 Mar 2014

Previously DUELYST wasn't going to include Linux support at all, now the developers have stated it will be in their first stretch goal due to "overwhelming demand", so I dug deeper.

Black Ice, A Cyberpunk First Person Shooter With RPG Elements

By Liam Dawe, 16 Mar 2014

A Cyberpunk FPS with strong RPG elements, how can you not love Black Ice? It looks fantastic for an early game.

Depths of Fear :: Knossos A First Person Adventure Horror Game Announced For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 16 Mar 2014

Depths of Fear :: Knossos is a first person adventure horror game, with light RPG elements coming to Linux from Dirigo Games and published by Digital Tribe Games.

Hyper Light Drifter, The Incredibly Stylish 2D Action RPG Has New Footage

By Liam Dawe, 16 Mar 2014

Hyper Light Drifter is the fantastic looking 2D action RPG that got funded via Kickstarter, in the announcement of it coming to Playstation devices as well as Linux there is some great new footage.

Valve's Vogl OpenGL Debugger Now Works On AMD's Drivers

By Liam Dawe, 15 Mar 2014

Valve's Rich Geldreich has been busy, he has now fixed a number of issues that where driver specific to AMD, allowing the debugger to work for AMD now too.

Magicite Multiplayer RPG Platformer Major New Version

By Liam Dawe, 15 Mar 2014

Magicite is the very vibrant looking RPG platformer in Steam's Early Access section, it has recently gained a whopper patch to add a ton of content.

Unity Confirms They Have No Plans For A Linux Editor

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2014

Even though the request page for a Unity Editor on Linux has reached nearly 10,000 votes, Unity themselves have confirmed they have no plans for it.

Earth 2140 Gold Edition RTS Game Linux Version Released

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2014

You may not remember, but we told you the RTS game Earth 2140 would come to Linux, it is finally about to happen!

Steam Controller Update, New Design Shown

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2014

Valve has shown off the latest iteration of their Steam Controller and it's looking sexier than ever.

Among The Sleep Has A Terrifying New Trailer

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2014

Among the Sleep is a first person horror adventure, in which you play a two year old child. The new trailer is simply amazing.

The Powerpuff Girls: Defenders Of Townsville Released For Linux, My Video & Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2014

The Powerpuff Girls: Defenders Of Townsville is a title I never thought I would write on here, but here we are and let's get down to it!

Satellite Reign Real-Time Class-Based Strategy Game First Game-Play Footage Shown

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2014

Time to get excited again folks, Satellite Reign the crowdfunded real-time class-based strategy game that is from the creator of Syndicate Wars has shown off some footage!

Sparkle 2 Evo Casual Action Game Adds Full Game-pad Support

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2014

An often requested feature in Sparkle 2 Evo has now made its way in, action/arcade style games like this always feel much better with a game-pad.

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Proper Nvidia PhysX Linux Support Soon With Nvidia GameWorks

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2014

Looks like Nvidia are stepping their game up, they announced Nvidia GameWorks recently and one their videos specifically mentions Linux support.

RUNNING WITH RIFLES Top Down Action Shooter New To Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2014

RUNNING WITH RIFLES is a top-down tactical shooter with open world RPG elements. In RWR, you join the ranks of an army as a common soldier, just like the thousands around you.

This War of Mine Survival Game Announced For Linux From 11bit Studios, Developers Of Anomaly

By Liam Dawe, 13 Mar 2014

In This War of Mine, the focus is shifted away from military operations portrayed in most games. Instead, it is a dark survival game where players control a group of civilians trying to stay alive in a besieged city.

Tetrobot and Co. Now On Desura & DRM Free

By Liam Dawe, 13 Mar 2014

Tetrobot is the world's most popular and reliable robot, but he's not perfect. That's why I, Maya, have built him a microscopic little brother, Psychobot. Help me guide Psy through Tetrobot's cogs and circuits: by swallowing blocks of matter and spitting them out, we can repair anything.

Gas Guzzlers Extreme Fantastic Looking Combat Racer To Come To Linux

By Liam Dawe, 13 Mar 2014

Gas Guzzlers Extreme is a fast, furious, armed-to-the-teeth, trigger-happy shooter,shifted into top gear! Take a white knuckle ride in this crazily addictive combat racing game that features a ton of vehicles, weapons, upgrades, on-track bonuses and environments.