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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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Hexis is a slightly chaotic spin on Tetris where blocks come in all directions

By Liam Dawe, Jul 25

This isn't your classic Tetris, this is Hexis, a block-falling puzzle game about building up your high score but the blocks will come from all directions.

Check out the demo for MetalMercs with retro real-time tactical mech squad action

By Liam Dawe, Jul 25

MetalMercs could be a good one for those of you who love customizable mech combat action, and this time it's not turn-based it's actually real-time.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard gets Steam Deck Verified well ahead of release

By Liam Dawe, Jul 25

Well that's a lovely surprise. Dragon Age: The Veilguard just got Steam Deck Verified, showing that Valve have been testing it ready for the upcoming release.

Top-down Terraria-like 'Necesse' gets a huge graphics update on August 10

By Liam Dawe, Jul 24

Necesse is an impressive game but the graphics were a bit on the plain side. This changes dramatically on August 10 with the exciting Graphics Update.

Horticular is a beautifully relaxing garden-restoring game inspired by Viva Pinata

By Liam Dawe, Jul 24

Inspired in parts by both Viva Pinata and Rollercoaster Tycoon, inDirection Games and Slug Disco just released Horticular and it's as sweet as they come.

Besiege: The Splintered Sea Expansion gets more levels in the latest update

By Liam Dawe, Jul 24

Besiege: The Splintered Sea Expansion was already really clever, and now it's just that little bit bigger and better thanks to a recent update.

Huge factory sim Shapez 2 releases on August 15 with over 300k wishlists

By Liam Dawe, Jul 24

It's almost time to get cutting some shapes, with the Early Access release of Shapez 2 coming on August 15.

The new detachable JSAUX Dock will fit a Steam Deck, ROG Ally X, Legion Go and more

By Liam Dawe, Jul 24

You have to hand it to JSAUX, they have something for everything at this point. And they just launched their new 6-in-1 JSAUX Dock that can be pulled apart. Compatible with the Steam Deck, ROG Ally / Ally X, Legion Go and no doubt many others if they all fit.

In Hollow Survivors: Prologue you play as one of the few remaining sane Hollows

By Liam Dawe, Jul 24

Hollow Survivors: Prologue is out today, giving us a slice of what to expect from this rogue-lite dungeon crawler where you play as one of the few remaining sane Hollows.

Check out the demo for ColdRidge a Wild West turn-based exploration game

By Liam Dawe, Jul 24

Made with Godot Engine, ColdRidge is a cowboy themed Wild West turn-based exploration game that looks really worth your time.

Humble Games confirmed a 'restructuring of operations' with reports of all staff gone

By Liam Dawe, Jul 24

Tough times for indies, as Humble Games have confirmed they've done a "restructuring" of the publisher with previous staff saying everyone has been let go. This does not affect Humble Bundle / Humble Store though, as they were separate.