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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.

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Steam Closed Beta Now Live!

By Liam Dawe, 6 Nov 2012

Thanks to the Steam group chat it has been revealed that Steam will go live today when someone pointed this out, the news comes thanks to

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Submit your questions for me to ask the Interstellar Marines guys

By Liam Dawe, 6 Nov 2012

So I have an email sitting in my inbox ready to be replied to from the Interstellar Marines guys. Ever wanted to to ask them a ...

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Steams Linux support section is live and the linux icon is here

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2012

For those (like me) that had no idea Steams Linux support section is now up! This ones interesting: QuoteCurrently, Steam for Linux supports Ubuntu 12.04 LTS with the Unity desktop. Additional distribut...

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OpenXcom 0.4.5 released!

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2012

OpenXcom is a favourite open source project of mine, it's an open source engine that can run the original X-Com game (You can buy that on

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Last Reminder - Help Monster RPG 2 get open sourced!

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2012

Monster RPG 2 is looking to get open sourced and needs your help, right now the best way really is to vote here -> http://magicpi...

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Indie Buskers game jam #2 about to start!

By Liam Dawe, 2 Nov 2012

Indie Buskers is a group of indie developers who previously did a game jam and they are in a couple minutes doing game jam number 2! QuoteWe're a group of e...

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CoreBreach now open source!

By Liam Dawe, 2 Nov 2012

Back in June we let you know that the futuristic racing game CoreBreach was aiming to go open source, well now it has happened and you c...

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Maia on Kickstarter, a new god game from indie developer Simon Roth

By Liam Dawe, 31 Oct 2012

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Reminder: Help Monster RPG2 get open sourced!

By Liam Dawe, 31 Oct 2012

Okay guys only a few days left to help Monster RPG 2 get open sourced, you can do this one of 2 ways: You can visit

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Garrys Mod sandbox game may come to Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 31 Oct 2012

I am not really up to speed on Garrys Mod but I know it is very popular so I am sure for some people this will be fun news, Garry has stated he is up for the challenge of bringing it to Linux! Source:

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RuneSoft games coming to Desura, also Desurium news!

By Liam Dawe, 29 Oct 2012

Some non-Steam Linux related news for you today folks (I know shocker right!). RuneSoft the game porter for Linux, Mac and others are bringing their games to Desura, be sure to ...

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Steam's Beta games confirmed and Linux better than Windows for gaming?

By Liam Dawe, 29 Oct 2012

Okay so thanks to the developers behind serious Sam we now know what games will be on the Steam for Linux Beta which are (Source: facebook p...

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Interstellar Marines on Kickstarter!

By Liam Dawe, 28 Oct 2012

Interstellar Marines a sci-fi FPS focused on tactical co-op, role-playing and nonlinear gameplay that

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Receiver FPS from wolfire now available for Linux!

By Liam Dawe, 28 Oct 2012

Receiver was created for the 7-day FPS challenge to explore gun handling mechanics, randomized levels, and unordered storytelling. Armed only with a Colt 1911 A1 and an audiocassette player, yo...

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Steam Linux Beta is looming over us with new info

By Liam Dawe, 25 Oct 2012

So it seems Valve is doing another pre-closed Steam Linux Beta push on their end with the official "group" now open on the Steam website. There is also a

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Just Tactics a Turn Based, Online Multiplayer, 1v1, Tactical War Game

By Liam Dawe, 22 Oct 2012

I got an email the other day to let everyone know about Just Tactics. It looks quite cool and it features a very nice graphic style! Hi, We are working on a game called "Just Tactics," currently available for Linux and...

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M.O.R.E 4x space sim fully funded, almost has Linux from day 1 goal!

By Liam Dawe, 22 Oct 2012

M.O.R.E a game

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Monster RPG 2 still needs help to get open sourced!

By Liam Dawe, 21 Oct 2012

Monster RPG 2 is still looking to get to $1,500 to become completely open and free. The game is a real throwback to old school RPG games, it's not one to miss....

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Pontification Announced: Might as well possess the Pope while we are at it

By Liam Dawe, 19 Oct 2012

A very odd titled email I received the other day to announce a new platform game! Team Pontification is pleased to announce a new game called Pontification. It is a 2D platformer that will be available on Windows, OSX and Linux. ...