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I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly came back to check 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. Find me on Mastodon.

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Games Republic is having a big sale, lots of Linux titles discounted

By Liam Dawe, May 4, 2016

Good news cash strapped gamers! Games Republic has a bunch of Linux games on sale, and some of them are a complete steal.

On Sale

Void 21, a procedurally generated, arcade style, fast-paced runner and shooter now on Linux, it's fun

By Liam Dawe, May 4, 2016

I had a chance to play the Linux port of Void 21 before release as the developer sent in a preview build. It's actually a pretty nice game.

Steam makes an attempt to fix up their review system

By Liam Dawe, May 4, 2016

We all like knowing how good a game is overall and having user reviews are nice, but review bombing has become a problem. Steam has made some changes to help.

Linux now has a proper Golf simulator! Jack Nicklaus Perfect Golf sees a day-1 release

By Liam Dawe, May 4, 2016

Jack Nicklaus Perfect Golf has just launched with full Linux support and it actually looks pretty good.

Losing my mind to stress in the Darkest Dungeon, some thoughts on this brutal Linux game

By Liam Dawe, May 4, 2016

I was sent a key to Darkest Dungeon by the developer as I was itching to give it a go. I've been playing quite a bit of it and found out just how brutal it is.

Anima Gate of Memories is an awesome looking third person action RPG coming to Linux (corrected)

By Liam Dawe, May 4, 2016

I have to say I had not heard of Anima Gate of Memories until today thanks to our Discord chat. I've checked it out and I think it looks awesome.

Prepare for carnage! I will be battling Matt from Feral Interactive again tomorrow at 10AM UTC/11AM BST

By Liam Dawe, May 3, 2016

I will once again be facing off against Matt from Feral Interactive tomorrow at 10AM UTC/11AM BST in the Linux version of Company of Heroes 2.

Feral Interactive are teasing yet another Linux & Mac port on their radar

By Liam Dawe, May 3, 2016

Oh boy, not long after the release of Tomb Raider and Feral Interactive have started teasing a new port again.

A look at Solar Division, a newer Tower Defence game on Steam

By Liam Dawe, May 3, 2016

I managed to grab a key to Solar Division thanks to the publisher, so I decided to check out this interesting looking Tower Defence game to see if it's worth your tux bucks.

Corpse Party, a popular 2D horror series is coming to Linux & SteamOS

By Liam Dawe, May 3, 2016

I hadn't heard of Corpse Party myself until a few days ago, but it seems this popular series is getting a Linux entry. Corpse Party is currently being ported to Linux!

Free to play Age of Conquest IV, a Risk-like wargame now fully released & available on Linux

By Liam Dawe, May 3, 2016

If you're a fan of games like Risk you might want to have a look into the free to play Age of Conquest IV which recently released.

Looks like The Ship: Remasted, a remake of The Ship: Murder Party is heading to Linux

By Liam Dawe, May 3, 2016

Are you a fan of multiplayer games? Well it looks like The Ship: Remasted (that's not a typo!) is heading to Linux and it could even be soon. It sounds pretty hilarious too, really want to try it with a few of you.

Parkitect park building sim alpha 1 released, coming to Steam soon, they also have a new trailer

By Liam Dawe, May 2, 2016

Parkitect is one of those indie games that's near the top of my list for what could be the "next big thing". The developers have put out the first alpha of their park simulator and it's coming to Steam on Thursday.

Atari Vault making good on the Linux version promise, taking on closed beta testers

By Liam Dawe, May 2, 2016

We have had to wait a little while for this, but it seems Atari Vault for Linux isn't too far away now. The developers are taking on closed beta testers.

Destroying the enemy team in FootLOL: Epic Fail League, some thoughts on this comedy Football game

By Liam Dawe, May 2, 2016

FootLOL: Epic Fail League looked pretty funny from the trailer, so I managed to get in touch with the developer to grab a key and here's what I found.

Some thoughts on Doom & Destiny Advanced, an Early Access comedy RPG

By Liam Dawe, May 2, 2016

Now that I am feeling better I am going through my backlog. Today I took a look at the comedy RPG Doom & Destiny Advanced to let you know if it's worth your pennies.

Stardew Valley Linux version is official, being ported by Chucklefish

By Liam Dawe, May 2, 2016

Good news all those waiting on Stardew Valley, as the developer has stated in the latest update post that it will be ported and he's taking help from Starbound creators Chucklefish to do it.

Discord chat app updated, now has game detection

By Liam Dawe, May 1, 2016

Quite a fan of Discord myself, makes setting up chats really easy and the new native client is coming along nicely. The recent update now correctly detects you playing games.

Initial Thoughts

Duskers now officially supports Linux, quitting Early Access mid May

By Liam Dawe, May 1, 2016

Duskers is the really rather slick exploration, strategy and roguelike mix that has a seriously cool graphical style. Linux is now officially supported and it's leaving Early Access this month.