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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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Heckpoint is a side-scroller where literally everything can be destroyed, Linux port is planned

By Liam Dawe, 18 Apr 2018

I recently came across the side-scrolling action game Heckpoint and I fell a little in love, the good news is that it's coming to Linux.

Monster taming game 'Monster Crown' has smashed multiple stretch goals, Linux demo out for backers

By Liam Dawe, 18 Apr 2018

I'm pretty excited for Monster Crown, the new monster taming game with inspirations taken from Pokemon and other monster capturing related games. The Kickstarter has done very well and there's now a Linux demo for backers.

Rise of the Tomb Raider for Linux to release tomorrow, April 19th

By Liam Dawe, 18 Apr 2018

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The moment many have been waiting for, Feral Interactive have just announced that Rise of the Tomb Raider for Linux will release tomorrow, April 19th.

Point & click horror game 'Without Escape' to have Linux support, launching April 24th

By Liam Dawe, 18 Apr 2018

Feeling brave? Point and click horror game Without Escape might test that a little and it's heading to Linux.

RUINER officially released for Linux on Steam, coming to GOG soon

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2018

RUINER, the absolutely brutal and damn fun action game is now out of beta and officially available on Steam, with a GOG release to follow.

Retro-inspired racer Horizon Chase Turbo announced with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2018

Aquiris Game Studio, developer of FPS Ballistic Overkill has announced their retro-inspired racing game Horizon Chase Turbo.

Humble Store is running a sci-fi week with some good Linux titles on offer

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2018

Another week, another sale giving you a chance to pick up some Linux games you've been missing out on.

2D combat game Jump Gunners just added AI and a new Horde mode

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2018

Jump Gunners is a fantastic couch co-op experience, now it's also a good experience with AI players and a new Horde mode.

The co-op space exploration game 'PULSAR: Lost Colony' just had a huge update

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2018

PULSAR: Lost Colony is a space exploration game where you and friends (or AI) can team up to play a unique role on board a spaceship. It just had a pretty huge update!

RTS game 'Balanced Annihilation' has fresh release out

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2018

For those interested in more traditional RTS games on Linux, Balanced Annihilation is another one to take a look at that was updated recently.

Roguelike narrative card game 'Cultist Simulator' to release with Linux support on May 31st

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2018

Cultist Simulator looks like a very interesting narrative crafting digital card game, where dangers are many.

Your villagers in Rise to Ruins can now grow old and die

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2018

Rise to Ruins, the awesome godlike village simulator has a new unstable build out with a new villager ageing system.

3D precision platformer 'Super Lovely Planet' added Linux support recently

By Liam Dawe, 17 Apr 2018

For those who just can't get enough 3D platforming, we have another! Super Lovely Planet just recently added Linux support.

Make a name for your family in 'SAELIG', as it's now on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 16 Apr 2018

SAELIG is a hard game to properly describe, with it pulling in elements from many games. It has features found in simulation and building games as well as RPGs, it's also now on Linux.

Final Directive is a surprisingly good shooter, we have a copy to give away

By Liam Dawe, 15 Apr 2018

Final Directive is a pretty good shooter that released for Linux back in February and we have a copy to give away.

The Vulkan-based compatibility layer for D3D 11 and Wine 'DXVK' has a new release out

By Liam Dawe, 14 Apr 2018

For those keen to keep up with the exciting progress of the Vulkan-based compatibility layer for D3D 11 and Wine 'DXVK', you will be pleased to know a fresh release is now out.

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We've scheduled two more Rocket League tournaments, here's the details

By Liam Dawe, 14 Apr 2018

The first Rocket League tournament we ran went quite well, the second not so much. So for the next two tournaments we're going to give them a bit more exposure.