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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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Biodrone Battle Looks Like A Rather Interesting Top Down Action Game Involving Drones

By Liam Dawe, Apr 8, 2015

I rarely play top down action games, but Biodrone Battle does look pretty good enough to make me want to write it up.

Just What Are Feral Interactive Teasing This Time?

By Liam Dawe, Apr 8, 2015

I noticed a lot of activity on the Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor SteamDB entry recently, and poking Feral about it gave us another teaser, but what could it be?

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Humble Indie Bundle 14 Adds New Games For Linux Including Contraption Maker

By Liam Dawe, Apr 7, 2015

It's so damn good to see Humble back on form with a true Humble Indie Bundle, we just gained access to new games too!

Killing Floor 2 Will Sadly Not See A Same-day Linux Release

By Liam Dawe, Apr 7, 2015

Tripwire have announced that Killing Floor 2 will be released on the 21st of April into Early Access, but we have it confirmed Linux is not in the initial release.

Transmissions: Element 120 HL2 Mod Needs Linux Porters

By Liam Dawe, Apr 6, 2015

The free modification for Half-Life 2 'Transmissions: Element 120' is in need of people who can help port it to Linux.

Freedom Planet Quirky Action Platformer Now On Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 5, 2015

Freedom Planet is a rather quirky looking platformer with tons of action, motorcycles, cats, and lots of other random junk.

RUNNING WITH RIFLES Tactical Shooter Exits Early Access, It’s Bloody Good Fun

By Liam Dawe, Apr 4, 2015

If you have passed over RUNNING WITH RIFLES before, you shouldn’t have. The game is a real blast, and it has now left early access.

VoidExpanse Space Sandbox RPG Released For Linux, Some Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Apr 4, 2015

VoidExpanse is a really interesting 2D space sandbox RPG that has recently released in full for Linux. I hadn't tried it since January, so I've been eager to see the full release in action.

Cortex Command Looks Like It Will Gain A New Linux Version Soon

By Liam Dawe, Apr 4, 2015

Cortex Command is a game that came with a Humble Indie Bundle quite some time ago, sadly the Linux version fell behind a lot (last update in 2012). Looks like that could end soon, woo!

Will Fight For Food: Super Actual Sellout: Game Of The Hour, Releasing This Month For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 4, 2015

Will Fight For Food: Super Actual Sellout: Game of the Hour is actually a real name, blimey! It's a comedy role-playing brawler with deep conversation options, and a nonlinear plot.

KeeperRL, A Dungeon Simulator With RPG & Roguelike Elements Now On Steam

By Liam Dawe, Apr 4, 2015

KeeperRL is an interesting, and open source roguelike with RPG elements that is now on Steam. The code is open source, but the graphical version is not.

SteamWorld Heist Has A First Gameplay Trailer

By Liam Dawe, Apr 3, 2015

From the developers who gave us SteamWorld Dig and Anthill, SteamWorld Heist looks like it will be a pretty fun space adventure with good looking shootouts.

Nightside, The Awesome RTS Game Has Entered Steam Early Access With Linux Support

By Liam Dawe, Apr 2, 2015

Nightside is a game I've been testing, and I've really taken a liking to it. Now you can too join the fun with the Steam release.

The Banner Saga For Linux Is Coming Close To A Release

By Liam Dawe, Apr 2, 2015

The Banner Saga developers tweeted out recently that the game is nearing the final stages for Linux! I know quite a few are waiting on it, so I'm happy to relay the news.