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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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STAR WARS: DARK FORCES, Now On Linux Thanks To GOG

By Liam Dawe, Jan 20, 2015

As a big Star Wars fan I approve of this. STAR WARS: DARK FORCES is now officially available and supported on Linux and is available from GOG.

Tiny Robot Justice Squad, A 2D Side-scrolling Arena Shooter, Helps Charity

By Liam Dawe, Jan 20, 2015

Tiny Robot Justice Squad is a slick looking arena shooter, but the difference isn't just in the game, all funds go to charity.

OBEY, A Highly Asymmetrical Multiplayer Action Game Starring Rabbits

By Liam Dawe, Jan 20, 2015

OBEY is one of the more unique games I have been sent to take a look at recently, and it really does look like a lot of fun.

The Banner Saga RPG Looks Close To A Linux Version

By Liam Dawe, Jan 20, 2015

I know quite a few people who will be waiting on this, and it looks like The Banner Saga is preparing their Linux release now.

Song Of The Myrne: What Lies Beneath, A Pixel Graphic RPG Adventure Now On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jan 20, 2015

Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath is an interesting looking mix of adventure and RPG that has graphics similar to "Realm of the Mad God".

Shadow Warrior Looks Like It Will Come To Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jan 19, 2015

Cue heavy breathing, Shadow Warrior, the fantastic and brutal looking FPS from Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital has some very promising signs it's going to come to Linux.

Steam Client Updated, Broadcasting Now Out Of Beta, Still Not For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jan 19, 2015

Steam has done a lot for us, and they are always adding useful features people get excited about. Game streaming is huge now, and Steam wants a bit of the pie.

The Linux Port Of Age Of Wonders III Is Progressing, A Bit Too Explosive Right Now

By Liam Dawe, Jan 19, 2015

Age of Wonders III is confirmed to be heading to Linux, and it has seen more activity on the SteamDB, but the developer has noted the Linux build is a "bit too Michael Bay at the moment". Hah!

The Palit GeForce GTX970 Jetstream 4GB Is A Monster

By Liam Dawe, Jan 18, 2015

I finally decided what graphics card to upgrade with, and my choice was the Palit GeForce GTX970 Jetstream 4GB, and wow what a card performance wise.

Aspyr Media Have A New Port Due Soon & Might Bring Their Games To GOG

By Liam Dawe, Jan 17, 2015

More information is coming out of Aspyr thanks to a reddit, and the news is all pretty good. Not only are they looking at releasing a new port soon, but they are looking to GOG too.

Steam Has A Rather Silly Bug, And It Can Remove Your Files

By Liam Dawe, Jan 17, 2015

Steam has had a bit of embarrassment on Linux recently, as an oversight in one of their scripts will cause it to remove all your files, eeek!

Feral Interactive Have Put Up Another Port Teaser

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16, 2015

The Feral Interactive competition is now over, and they will reveal the game as soon as they are ready, but it hasn't stopped them teasing us some more.

Aspyr Media Are Close To Breaking Even On Linux Ports

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16, 2015

Aspyr Media, who are one of our favourite developers, has noted on reddit that they are getting close to breaking even on their Linux ports.

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Pillars Of Eternity, The RPG Aims For A Same-day Linux Release On March 26th

By Liam Dawe, Jan 15, 2015

Pillars of Eternity will be officially released on the 26th of March this year, and we have it confirmed that they are aiming for a same-day Linux release.

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GOL GOTY Awards Are Over, Here's The Top 10 From Each Section

By Liam Dawe, Jan 14, 2015

Our first ever GOTY Awards are over, and we have the top 10 from the two sections ready for your viewing pleasure. This was a fun experiment we will do again next year.

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Heroes Of Steel RPG Native Linux Port Released

By Liam Dawe, Jan 14, 2015

Heroes of Steel is a tactical RPG set in a grim post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Coordinate your party of four heroes in turn-based combat and navigate a engaging world and story.

Shadowrun: Hong Kong, A New Game & Kickstarter From Harebrained Schemes

By Liam Dawe, Jan 13, 2015

Fans of the previous Shadowrun games have flocked like mad sheep to the new Shadowrun: Hong Kong Kickstarter, and while writing it was funded.

Egosoft's X Rebirth Actively Being Ported To Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jan 13, 2015

Egosoft have been detailing their porting X Rebirth to Linux with a series of forum posts. It's good to see them be open about it, and we look forward to testing it out.

C4 Engine Drops Linux Support, Developer Says Linux Is Inferior

By Liam Dawe, Jan 12, 2015

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Oh boy, I do love a good rant from a developer. This time it's the C4 engine dropping Linux support (honestly, how many of you have even heard of C4?).

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AirMech Has A New Linux Build That Should Run For More Gamers

By Liam Dawe, Jan 12, 2015

The good news is that it runs for me, as opposed to the previous build not working. This is due to them building the game with the Steam Runtime, so it should work across all distributions now!

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