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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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Intel Core i9-13900KS

Intel reveals the Core i9-13900KS that hits 6Ghz out of the box

By Liam Dawe,
6
For people that love chasing Ghz, Intel has a surprise for you. They revealed the Intel Core i9-13900KS today that hits 6Ghz max turbo out of the box.
Songs of Syx screenshot

Dwarf Fortress too retro? Songs of Syx is worth looking at with another big Beta update

By Liam Dawe,
4
Songs of Syx is a fantasy city-builder that in many ways could be compared with Dwarf Fortress, only with a graphical style that's just a bit more modern. A new Beta release went up recently and it's another big one.
Super Alloy Ranger

Mega Man-like side-scroller action game Super Alloy Ranger now on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
3
Enjoy games similar to Mega Man? Like running and gunning? Super Alloy Ranger looks interesting and they recently put up a Native Linux version too.
GOverlay

GOverlay app for managing the MangoHud overlay gets a bunch of new options

By Liam Dawe,
4
GOverlay is great! Giving you a real easy way to tweak the MangoHud performance overlay on Linux, along with it also working with vkBasalt and ReplaySorcery.
Coromon

Pokemon-like 'Coromon' finally has big FPS problem fixed for Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe,
5
Coromon is another attempt to make a Pokemon styled game and while it is a lot of fun, the game had a major frustrating problem on Steam Deck and Linux desktop with Proton that has now been solved.
Steam New Big Picture Mode

Steam & Steam Deck Beta improves controller configurator plus Linux fixes (updated)

By Liam Dawe,
10
Valve has released a new Steam Client Beta for both desktop and Steam Deck, with new fixes and some new features too like showing full or partial controller icons when hovering over items. ARTICLE UPDATED.
Steam Deck

Valve remind people to be careful where you buy a Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
5
Recently the official OnDeck Twitter account from Steam creator Valve posted a PSA (public service announcement), reminding people on being careful where they buy a Steam Deck.
Wadjet Eye Games bundle

Get a whole load of Wadjet Eye Games adventures in this new bundle

By Liam Dawe,
13
Wadjet Eye Games publish some really good stuff and now you can easily pick up a load of them, thanks to this very good Humble Bundle.
Kandria screenshot

Check out the new release of Kandria a hand-crafted 2D action game

By Liam Dawe,
2
I have to admit, not many platformer-likes catch my attention nowadays but Kandria certainly looks the part.
GOL Penguin Logo

Remember to support the projects you use and appreciate

By Liam Dawe,
14
In light of some recent news surrounding the MSI Afterburner software, it's another reminder that it's quite important for people to directly support projects they use and enjoy.
3 Minutes to Midnight

3 Minutes to Midnight devs say it's going well for full Linux / Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe,
8
3 Minutes to Midnight is an upcoming comedy adventure game from Scarecrow Studio. It was funded on Kickstarter and their latest development update sounds great.
The Talos Principle - NVIDIA NVK Driver

The open source NVIDIA Vulkan driver 'NVK' begins to run games

By Liam Dawe,
16
Back in October last year I wrote about the new open source NVIDIA Vulkan driver named NVK, and now it appears to be able to actually run games. Not particularly well though.
Steam Deck - Controller Tools Plugin

This new Steam Deck external controller plugin is quite useful

By Liam Dawe,
4
You can use a lot of external controllers with the Steam Deck but the current system to interact with them isn't great. The Controller Tools plugin could solve some issues.
Counterplay Games

Counterplay Games makes tactical card battler Duelyst completely open source

By Liam Dawe,
2
This is awesome and something more developers should do with games they shut down. Counterplay Games have made their mix of a collectable card game and a turn-based strategy Duelyst fully open source.
Neon Abyss screenshot

Fanatical are doing another nice Steam Deck Verified game bundle

By Liam Dawe,
1
Game store Fanatical have put up another Steam Deck Verified game bundle and there's some great looking gems inside.
Steam Deck magnets

Stop mixing magnets with the Steam Deck or face fan and temperature troubles

By Liam Dawe,
15
It seems people haven't learned from the debacle with the dbrand Project Killswitch case using magnets, that causes problems with certain Steam Deck fan speeds.
X-COM on DOSBox Staging

DOSBox Staging adds dual-mouse gaming and ReelMagic support

By Liam Dawe,
4
DOSBox Staging is a favourite of mine to follow that expands on the original DOSBox but with a focus on implementing new features and fixes. A new major update went out in December 2022 with some big additions.
FreeCol

20 years later the open source Colonization game FreeCol hits 1.0

By Liam Dawe,
12
Took a while huh? It's not quite as well-known or as loved as some other free and open source games, but worth pointing out: FreeCol 1.0 is out now. 20 years in the making for this Sid Meier's Colonization remake!
Super Mario Galaxy

GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin got a big speed boost for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
9
GameCube and the Wii emulator Dolphin had a progress report posted up in late December, and it's looking really good, especially so with their performance optimization work.
Decky Loader - Steam Deck

Decky Loader makes Steam Deck plugins even EASIER with new installer

By Liam Dawe,
6
Decky Loader is a project I've covered before multiple times now because it can add a lot to the Steam Deck with plugins, and now it's even easier to use.
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