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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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Pocket Rumble A 2D Fighting Game On Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, Nov 21, 2014

Pocket Rumble is a fun looking 2D fighting game currently on Kickstarter that promises a Linux port if they hit a stretch goal, I know what you're thinking, but look past that for a minute.

Aspyr Media Have A New Blog Post On Porting Civilization: Beyond Earth To Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 20, 2014

Another blog post from Aspyr Media has surfaced about their porting efforts on Civilization: Beyond Earth, and the news is looking good.

TinyKeep Dungeon Crawler Linux Version Released, It's Good

By Liam Dawe, Nov 20, 2014

In TinyKeep players will embrace the role of a hopeless prisoner held deep in a forgotten dungeon who one day wakes up to find themselves mysteriously released.

The Darksiders Linux Port Has Switched Hands

By Liam Dawe, Nov 19, 2014

Leszek Godlewski announced on Twitter that he will be leaving the Linux porting business, but the news isn't that bad. One of the original coders is taking over the Linux port of Darksiders.

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Confirmed For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 19, 2014

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is the next in line of the crazy neon coloured action game. The new version has been confirmed for Linux too! We even managed to find out who is doing the port!

This War Of Mine Is Bleak, Interesting & Difficult, Our Thoughts

By Liam Dawe, Nov 18, 2014

This War of Mine is a really interesting take on the survival genre, and it's very bleak all the way through.

Review

Goat Simulator The MMO, Coming Soon, You Have Goat To Be Kidding Me

By Liam Dawe, Nov 17, 2014

Goat Simulator was funny that's for sure, but does it really need a free MMO addon? Whatever floats your goat...

Space Hulk Ascension Strategy Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 16, 2014

Space Hulk Ascension is the standalone sequel to Space Hulk and promises a much better experience. The reviews are great so far, so it looks like it paid off.

Kyle Pittman From Minor Key Games Talks About Low Linux Sales, And More

By Liam Dawe, Nov 16, 2014

Kyle Pittman From Minor Key Games who created Super Win The Game has done a blog post on Gamasutra about their games, and it shows more poor reception from Linux gamers.

Editorial

Ultimate General: Gettysburg, A Tactical Battle Simulator, Released For Linux With A Big Patch

By Liam Dawe, Nov 16, 2014

Ultimate General: Gettysburg is a Tactical Battle Simulator that has just been released for Linux. Not only does it look good, but the reviews are good too!

Postal Redux Coming From RunningWithScissors, And It's Confirmed For Linux With UE4

By Liam Dawe, Nov 16, 2014

RunningWithScissors is planning to re-do Postal 1 into "Postal Redux", and they confirmed it will be on Linux.

Developer Who Sent A Death Threat To Gabe Newell Decided Not To Leave His Studio

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15, 2014

It's never a good idea to send a death threat even if you don't mean it, but to then leave the studio you work for, and then re-join, well then...

Editorial

A Linux Port Of Frozen Synapse Prime Is Unlikely

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15, 2014

It's always sad to read things like this. The developer of Frozen Synapse Prime has spoken out about why there's no Linux port, and the news for us isn't exactly peachy.

Divinity: Original Sin Delayed For Linux, Again

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15, 2014

Divinity: Original Sin has pushed back the Linux version once again, so you can give up on seeing it this year.

This War Of Mine Survival Game Released, It's Buggy For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 14, 2014

This War Of Mine is the brand new survival game from 11 bit studios, for those that don't recognise the name, 11 bit created the "Anomaly" series, and they also run the Games Republic store.