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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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Steam Next Fest - October 2023 Edition is live now

By Liam Dawe, Oct 9, 2023

Another chance to check out lots of games and fill up your wishlists, and Steam Next Fest - October 2023 Edition is live now.

A live-action Cyberpunk 2077 project is under way from Anonymous Content

By Liam Dawe, Oct 9, 2023

CD PROJEKT RED announced recently that they've teamed up with Anonymous Content, to develop a live-action project set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.

Need a new Steam Deck game? Here's 10 recent Verified titles

By Liam Dawe, Oct 9, 2023

Looking for your next game to pick up on Steam Deck? Valve continues to put hundreds of games through Deck Verified so here's some recent highlights of games that are now Verified.

Real-time strategy game Dinolords has you defend against Danes riding Dinosaurs

By Liam Dawe, Oct 9, 2023

Featuring a mixture of real-time strategy, city-building, resource gathering and… medieval dinosaurs. Well then, that's definitely a unique mixture and Dinolords went right into my wishlist.

Trolley Delayma is a short, free and amusing puzzle game

By Liam Dawe, Oct 9, 2023

Styled like the absolutely awesome Baba Is You, the short and free puzzler Trolley Delayma is out now and worth a go if you have 30 minutes to spare. Good for a Monday morning with a coffee to start your day.

ATOM RPG Trudograd gets a Steam Deck and Gamepad upgrade

By Liam Dawe, Oct 9, 2023

The popular and positively rated turn-based post-apocalyptic roleplaying game ATOM RPG Trudograd has a big upgrade out now, making it much nicer for Steam Deck and Gamepad players.

SteamOS 3.4.11 for Steam Deck released with a Firmware upgrade

By Liam Dawe, Oct 9, 2023

Just before the weekend hit Valve released SteamOS 3.4.11, which brings with it the Firmware 116 update that was previously only in the in-preview SteamOS 3.5.

Moonring is a free Ultima-like RPG from the Fable co-creator

By Liam Dawe, Oct 6, 2023

Here's a really fun one I came across recently - it's called Moonring, a retro-inspired open-world, turn-based, tile RPG in the style of the classic Ultima games with lots of modern touches from the co-creator of Fable, Dene Carter.

Shadows of the Afterland looks a bit Thimbleweed Park

By Liam Dawe, Oct 6, 2023

Looking a little like Thimbleweed Park from Terrible Toybox, the developer Aruma Studios recently announced Shadows of the Afterland, a supernatural comedy adventure about identity, courage and destiny.

Core Keeper 'Shimmering Frontier' update is out now

By Liam Dawe, Oct 6, 2023

The great underground exploration, adventure and crafting survival game Core Keeper has a big new update out in Shimmering Frontier.

One Special Day 2023 is here with a Steam Event to support disabled gamers

By Liam Dawe, Oct 6, 2023

Want to pick up some new games while also supporting a great charity? One Special Day 2023 is here and there's a Steam Event to go with it.

Proton 8.0-4 brings more game support to Steam Deck and desktop Linux

By Liam Dawe, Oct 6, 2023

Clear your plans for the weekend, as Proton 8.0-4 is now officially available bringing improved game support for Steam Deck and normal desktop Linux. Here's all the latest on what's changed.

Terra Nil gets better performance and Linux support

By Liam Dawe, Oct 5, 2023

Terra Nil, a building game about restoring nature just got upgraded with better performance they've now officially released their Native Linux and macOS versions too.

Humble Choice for October has some spooky stuff in it

By Liam Dawe, Oct 5, 2023

Ready for more games and perhaps something a little spooky? Humble Choice for October is up, so here's what's in and what compatibility to expect on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.

Minecraft Live returns October 15, you're voting for the Penguin right?

By Liam Dawe, Oct 5, 2023

Linux gamers, it's your time to shine. Minecraft Live is coming up again on October 15th where Mojang will do another vote on what mob to add next so obviously you're going to vote for the Penguin right?

Retro shooter DUSK is getting a full free HD revamp

By Liam Dawe, Oct 5, 2023

Coming around the 5 year anniversary, DUSK HD is going to be a big full visual remaster of the very popular shooter so here's what they've said about it.

Swords of Freeport is a text-mode social RPG like retro MUDs and BBS door games

By Liam Dawe, Oct 5, 2023

Now this is certainly retro that slightly older readers might be interested in. Swords of Freeport is a new text-mode social RPG heavily inspired by the style of Bulletin Board System door games from back in the '90s.

Dwarf Fortress fixes crashing on Linux, gets an Adventure Mode Roadmap

By Liam Dawe, Oct 5, 2023

Good news for Dwarf Fortress players on Steam, as a fresh update went out recently that should stop some crashing issues on Linux and there's a roadmap for the Adventure Mode to go through.

Valve fix up more SteamVR 2.0 Beta issues

By Liam Dawe, Oct 5, 2023

After once again making it safe to take off your headset, Valve put up another SteamVR 2.0 Beta update focused on fixing up more problems and hopefully making it work better.

We may see a Steam Deck refresh with WiFi 6E

By Liam Dawe, Oct 5, 2023

While we know that Valve have said repeatedly not to expect a faster Steam Deck 2 any time soon, it appears they may still be doing some kind of refreshed Steam Deck.

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