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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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CoreBreach now open source!

By Liam Dawe, Nov 2, 2012

Back in June we let you know that the futuristic racing game CoreBreach was aiming to go open source, well now it has happened and you c...

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Maia on Kickstarter, a new god game from indie developer Simon Roth

By Liam Dawe, Oct 31, 2012

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Reminder: Help Monster RPG2 get open sourced!

By Liam Dawe, Oct 31, 2012

Okay guys only a few days left to help Monster RPG 2 get open sourced, you can do this one of 2 ways: You can visit

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Garrys Mod sandbox game may come to Linux!

By Liam Dawe, Oct 31, 2012

I am not really up to speed on Garrys Mod but I know it is very popular so I am sure for some people this will be fun news, Garry has stated he is up for the challenge of bringing it to Linux! Source:

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RuneSoft games coming to Desura, also Desurium news!

By Liam Dawe, Oct 29, 2012

Some non-Steam Linux related news for you today folks (I know shocker right!). RuneSoft the game porter for Linux, Mac and others are bringing their games to Desura, be sure to ...

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Steam's Beta games confirmed and Linux better than Windows for gaming?

By Liam Dawe, Oct 29, 2012

Okay so thanks to the developers behind serious Sam we now know what games will be on the Steam for Linux Beta which are (Source: facebook p...

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Interstellar Marines on Kickstarter!

By Liam Dawe, Oct 28, 2012

Interstellar Marines a sci-fi FPS focused on tactical co-op, role-playing and nonlinear gameplay that

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Receiver FPS from wolfire now available for Linux!

By Liam Dawe, Oct 28, 2012

Receiver was created for the 7-day FPS challenge to explore gun handling mechanics, randomized levels, and unordered storytelling. Armed only with a Colt 1911 A1 and an audiocassette player, yo...

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Steam Linux Beta is looming over us with new info

By Liam Dawe, Oct 25, 2012

So it seems Valve is doing another pre-closed Steam Linux Beta push on their end with the official "group" now open on the Steam website. There is also a

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Just Tactics a Turn Based, Online Multiplayer, 1v1, Tactical War Game

By Liam Dawe, Oct 22, 2012

I got an email the other day to let everyone know about Just Tactics. It looks quite cool and it features a very nice graphic style! Hi, We are working on a game called "Just Tactics," currently available for Linux and...

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M.O.R.E 4x space sim fully funded, almost has Linux from day 1 goal!

By Liam Dawe, Oct 22, 2012

M.O.R.E a game

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Monster RPG 2 still needs help to get open sourced!

By Liam Dawe, Oct 21, 2012

Monster RPG 2 is still looking to get to $1,500 to become completely open and free. The game is a real throwback to old school RPG games, it's not one to miss....

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Pontification Announced: Might as well possess the Pope while we are at it

By Liam Dawe, Oct 19, 2012

A very odd titled email I received the other day to announce a new platform game! Team Pontification is pleased to announce a new game called Pontification. It is a 2D platformer that will be available on Windows, OSX and Linux. ...

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Interstellar Marines gets Steam greenlight!

By Liam Dawe, Oct 16, 2012

Interstellar Marines a realistic futuristic first person shooter has been Greenlight...

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ScrumbleShip - nearly hit the final stretch goal!

By Liam Dawe, Oct 15, 2012

ScrumbleShip the game we

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M.O.R.E. - old school turn-based 4X space strategy game.

By Liam Dawe, Oct 14, 2012

M.O.R.E Worthy successor to the classic space strategy turn games with 3D galaxy map, turn-based 3D space battles and a...

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ScrumbleShip - The most accurate space combat simulation ever attempted.

By Liam Dawe, Oct 13, 2012

ScrumbleShip is a Kickstarter that has already passed it's goal and is now onto it's stretch goals with 4 days to go. You can also

Steam's Linux list is growing

By Liam Dawe, Oct 12, 2012

So for those not keeping up to date with Steam's CDR the list of games that will be available is growing! ID Name 1250 Killing Floor

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Fields of Fresh, a fresh take on RPG games

By Liam Dawe, Oct 11, 2012

I got an interesting email the other day from Nathan Hurde of pawbyte about Fields of Fresh a new/fresh/far...

Blue Libra 2 out on Desura for Linux!

By Liam Dawe, Oct 9, 2012

Blue Libra 2 is now out on Desura! Your mission to save your race continues! After liberating your home planet from the Alien invaders it's time for retribution. You...