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I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked 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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Linux kernel 6.12 is out now with real-time capabilities, more gaming handheld support

By Liam Dawe, Nov 18

Here it is, another big Linux kernel release is out now. Linux kernel 6.12 is an exciting one too with a big feature finally landing.

Half-Life: Blue Shift remake mod Black Mesa: Blue Shift - Chapter 5: Focal Point released

By Liam Dawe, Nov 17

Black Mesa: Blue Shift is a remake of the classic Half-Life: Blue Shift, made as a mod for the Half-Life remake Black Mesa. A big new update just landed for Black Mesa: Blue Shift that includes the new Chapter 5 of the story.

Half-Life 2 free to keep until November 18th, Episodes One & Two now included with a huge update

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

To celebrate that Half-Life 2 has turned 20, Valve has made it free to claim and keep for a limited time. Not only that, but Episodes One and Two are now included with a huge upgrade.

Linux GPU Configuration Tool 'LACT' adds NVIDIA support

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

No longer just for the AMD camp, Linux GPU Configuration Tool 'LACT' has a fresh release out that brings in NVIDIA support.

The Walking Dead, The Expanse and more in the Telltale Collection Humble Bundle

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

Now this is a fantastic deal not to be missed if you're an adventure game fan. The Telltale Collection Humble Bundle is live now.

Inspired by SSX, arcade snowboarding game Tricky Madness is now in Early Access

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

After a new snowboarding game built like the classics? Tricky Madness is out in Early Access and includes Linux support.

New Hearts of Iron IV DLC lets you rewrite German history, pushing player counts up to a new peak

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

Paradox Interactive have now released Hearts of Iron IV: Götterdämmerung, a Germany-focused expansion to their popular historical strategy game.

Get a bunch of tactical games in the Kalypso Humble Bundle

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

In need of some more real-time strategy and role-playing games? The Let's Get Tactical Bundle could be what you're after.

Hybrid gaming controller MoveMaster has a new website, shipping to the UK now available and 10% off

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

MoveMaster is a thoroughly odd, unique and very interesting device that you might want to take a look at to change the way you game.

Avowed from Obsidian gets a release date, and pre-orders with earlier access if you pay £80

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

The continuing trend of getting you to pay more to play just a few days earlier continues. Avowed from Obsidian Entertainment does look like bloody good fun, but £90 of fun?

Get a fresh look at Half-Life 2 RTX in a new video plus the Steam page is now live

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

Half-Life 2 RTX looks like it's coming along quite nicely, if you're a fan of everything being a bit shinier.

EVERSPACE 2 fixes videos playback on Linux and Steam Deck with Proton

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

In the latest little update to EVERSPACE 2, it's a good one for players on Desktop Linux and Steam Deck, as it includes an important fix.

Team Fortress 2 gets an update to improve matchmaking

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

Yup, Valve are still updating and improving Team Fortress 2, and another fresh upgrade is out now improving the matchmaking experience.

Old Skies from Wadjet Eye Games looks like one to remember with a new trailer

By Liam Dawe, Nov 14

If you're a lover of point and click adventure games, you're going to want to watch the new trailer for Old Skies from Wadjet Eye Games.

The latest from Prime Gaming - November 14 edition - lots for Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 14

Here we go again! Each week Prime Gaming, part of what you get with a subscription to Amazon Prime, add and remove various games you can claim to keep.

Temtem: Swarm is a survivor-like bullet heaven with cute creatures to evolve out now

By Liam Dawe, Nov 14

Available now in Early Access, survivor-like bullet heaven Temtem: Swarm is another game entering the crowded but popular genre from developer Crema.

Minecraft-like free and open source game VoxeLibre (formerly MineClone2) hits over 500K downloads

By Liam Dawe, Nov 14

Originally called MineClone2, VoxeLibre is a free and open source sandbox game that's inspired by Minecraft and it recently hit a big milestone.

Classic Unreal Tournament and Unreal now easier to download free thanks to OldUnreal (updated)

By Liam Dawe, Nov 14

Epic Games announced back at the end of 2022 that they were pulling a whole bunch of classics like Unreal Tournament and Unreal from stores, along with turning off servers, but now it's a bit easier to get them running again. ARTICLE UPDATED.

Old School Rally gets split-screen support, new stages and a new car

By Liam Dawe, Nov 14

Old School Rally is properly awesome. Bringing back some fond memories for me of playing Colin McRae Rally on the original PlayStation and now it just got a whole lot better.

Godot Engine 4.4 dev 4 released with interactive in-game editing

By Liam Dawe, Nov 14

An exciting new feature for game developers has begun to land in the free and open source Godot Engine, with the start of interactive in-game editing.

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