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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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Valve seems to have removed the SteamPlay logo from Steam

By Liam Squires-Hand, 27 Nov 2016

Something that didn't go unnoticed was that Valve has removed the SteamPlay logo from Steam store pages.

Feedback needed for our 'Linux Game Of The Year Award' that will start soon

By Liam Squires-Hand, 27 Nov 2016

We've run a GOTY award for the last two years and this year will be no different! I am requesting feedback!

You might want to avoid the Nvidia 375.20 driver, Nvidia recommend downgrading

By Liam Squires-Hand, 26 Nov 2016

Just a word of warning, the Nvidia 375.20 driver seems to have quite a number of issues in certain games bringing performance down a lot.

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My top list of must-have strategy games on Linux as of right now

By Liam Squires-Hand, 25 Nov 2016

Are you a new Linux gamer wondering what strategy games we have? Or perhaps you’re just in the mood for something new! Here’s my current top list of Linux strategy games.

Some nuts Black Friday deals for Linux gamers to make note of

By Liam Squires-Hand, 25 Nov 2016

I have done a little search and come up with some interesting stuff that you might want to look into for a good deal.

The Feral Interactive store has Tomb Raider for a stupid price, go grab it

By Liam Squires-Hand, 24 Nov 2016

Tomb Raider is a pretty good game, performance issues in certain areas aside. It's currently on sale on the Feral Interactive store for peanuts.

The Steam Link can now use the XBox One S controller and customize the PS4 controller, also on sale

By Liam Squires-Hand, 24 Nov 2016

The Steam Link isn't something I write about often, but it has just gained a new Beta which adds full support for customizing the PS4 controller and it also now allows you to pair an XBox One S controller.

Event[0], the sci-fi narrative exploration game should have a Linux beta soon

By Liam Squires-Hand, 24 Nov 2016

I know a few people who will be happy about this! Event[0] is to gain a Linux beta shortly after the developers got the Linux build to run smooth and stable.

The open source Vulkan driver for AMD 'radv' continues improving at a rapid pace

By Liam Squires-Hand, 24 Nov 2016

As always, I am massively impressed with the progress the Mesa developers have made. The open source Vulkan driver 'radv' has continued to evolve recently.

Ballistic Overkill, the cheap and fun online FPS updated with a new progression system and weapon skins

By Liam Squires-Hand, 24 Nov 2016

Ballistic Overkill, the cheap and fun online FPS has a major update. Included in this update are the first lot of skins to grab for free after matches complete and the progression system to unlock weapons is now in too.

Motorsport Manager actually released for Linux, it's surprisingly good

By Liam Squires-Hand, 24 Nov 2016

After a bit of an issue with the original non-release, Motorsport Manager is now available on Linux. I've taken a quick look to see what it's like.

GOL interviews the developer of ‘The Station’, a first-person sci-fi story exploration game

By Liam Squires-Hand, 24 Nov 2016

Another interview! This time with the Creative Director on The Station, a very promising looking first-person sci-fi story exploration game that is currently on Kickstarter.