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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.

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Snorms isometric third person shooter updates

By Liam Dawe, Jan 4, 2013

We introduced you to Snorms on Desura before so it's time for an update,

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Icculus's thoughts on Unreal Engine 3 games on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jan 2, 2013

Well someone asked me to contact Ryan C. Gordon aka Icculus about the possibility of more Unreal Engine 3 games coming to Linux now that Dungeon Defenders is out and he has now sent me a reply and allowed ...

Build & Defend a hybrid of tower defence and minecraft

By Liam Dawe, Jan 1, 2013

It's not often that when I get tweeted a game I look at it and think "instant buy!" well Build & Defend is one such game. You wake up in a desolated and dangerous...

A 2012 review and what's in store for 2013?

By Liam Dawe, Jan 1, 2013

First of all Happy New Year to all! 2012 what year! Has been full of ups for Linux this year and I think easily one of the most important years for Linux gaming, this is aimed to be a small roundup of 2012 with a reminder of interesting news...

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Dark Gates RPG Reviewed

By Liam Dawe, Dec 29, 2012

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Knytt Underground Linux beta released!

By Liam Dawe, Dec 29, 2012

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Torque3D reminder!

By Liam Dawe, Dec 29, 2012

Just a reminder folks over a week ago Headclot posted about Torque3D needing funds to port to Linux well this is a reminder since it seems they have had...

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Organ Trail: Director's Cut

By Liam Dawe, Dec 28, 2012

A new release on Desura - Organ Trail: Director's Cut is a retro zombie survival game made with Unity3D.

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Steam working towards better supporting other distros!

By Liam Dawe, Dec 28, 2012

A Steam developer johnv has written on the Steam Linux Group forum asking for feedback on package install changes. QuoteWe&...

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Humble Indie Bundle 7 expanded with more games!

By Liam Dawe, Dec 27, 2012

The Humble Indie Bundle 7 has added some more games to keep you going! The new games: The basement collectionCave Story+Offspring Fling

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OpenTTD new major RC release

By Liam Dawe, Dec 26, 2012

OpenTTD the awesome Transport Tycoon Deluxe inspired open source game has hit 1.3.0 RC1 with a lot of new features and bug fixes.

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Eschalon Book 1+2 heading to Steam

By Liam Dawe, Dec 26, 2012

The awesome RPG games Eschalon Book 1&2 will be heading to Steam, this comes direct from the developer! QuoteYep, Eschalon Book 1 & 2 will be on @steam_games Li...

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Dragon Fantasy will come to Linux! 8-bit graphical goodness

By Liam Dawe, Dec 23, 2012

Dragon Fantasy devs have posted on their desura page to confirm the game is currently in testing for Linux! A...

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Ensign-1 gets new missions and models!

By Liam Dawe, Dec 23, 2012

Ensign-1 a space combat sim from Only Human Studios has had some blog posts recently outl...

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Paradox games coming to Linux, Crusader Kings 2 and Europa Universalis 4 and up

By Liam Dawe, Dec 23, 2012

Paradox Interactive have confirmed on a forum post that Crusader Kings 2 and Europa Universalis 4+ will be on Linux!

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On the controversies of Humble, Canonical and Team Meat

By Liam Dawe, Dec 23, 2012

Well now, can interesting things stop appearing when I am asleep please! On USC and Team Meat's Super Meat Boy It seems Canonical have done a bit of a boo-boo here in the way of selling Super Meat Boy witho...

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We are on indiegogo!

By Liam Dawe, Dec 22, 2012

Well there is a first time for everything while i appreciate the small amounts now and then we get from donators (thank you!) it's not enough to cover hosting costs. Our hosting is currently paid 100% until 12th Feb 2013 so we are all secure until th...

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Goodfolks released from creators of Family Farm

By Liam Dawe, Dec 22, 2012

Good Folks is a new game from the developers of Family Farm and is available for Linux for $9.99. ...

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Twist indie game Linux support in next update!

By Liam Dawe, Dec 22, 2012

Playing as Twist, the government-funded groundbreaking nano-biological organic experiment you must accomplish the scientific evaluations set for you by government scientists. Your job will be...

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GODUS god game funded for Linux!

By Liam Dawe, Dec 22, 2012

GODUS is a delightful reinvention of the god game from 22cans and Peter Molyneux, who created the genre. Mac, PC, Mobile iOS & Android....and Linux! ...