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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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Developers Are Unhappy With Steam Having So Many Titles Released So Quickly

By Liam Dawe, Apr 28, 2014

It seems developers aren't happy about how quickly titles are being blasted onto Steam recently. I've seen a quote from the Secrets of Raetikon developer who got pushed off the Steam home-page within minutes.

Double Fine's New Game Hack 'N' Slash Has A Trailer, Game Out Next Month

By Liam Dawe, Apr 28, 2014

Double Fine sure do love Linux don't they! Hack 'N' Slash is looking good and will be release for Linux on the 6th of May, to go along with the release date we have a trailer for you!

Narcissu 1st & 2nd Visual Novel Released For Free On Steam

By Liam Dawe, Apr 28, 2014

This is a story of disease and suffering; of medication and adverse effects; of thoracotomy scars and cellular poisons; of the living who cannot help but to die and of the dying who cannot help but to live; of a resting place other than "on 7F" or "at home".

The Universim On Kickstarter, Looks Incredible Take A Look

By Liam Dawe, Apr 28, 2014

It's not often I see a trailer for a game especially on Kickstarter and just think "wow I really want to back this project". The Universim has done this to me.

Spy Chameleon - RBG Agent Now Available On Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 28, 2014

Don't let the cartoon visuals fool you. Being a RGB Agent requires some good skills. A rather fun looking game now has a Linux version!

Running With Rifles Top Down Action Has A New Major Version

By Liam Dawe, Apr 28, 2014

While work goes on to make the game a bit easier to understand they have pushed out a new major version. I am a big fan of Running With Rifles.

Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition Released On Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 28, 2014

Rabbit Hole 3D: Steam Edition is a minimalistic retro puzzle game. The game features 3D word puzzles based on Chapter 1 of Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Players must navigate through keywords from the book’s initial chapter.

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FarSky, An Underwater Adventure Released For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 27, 2014

With FarSky, you take the role of Nathan who got lost in the Ocean after the crash of his submarine. You need to learn how to survive in the depths of the Ocean.

Unreal Engine 4.1 Has Been Released, Features Early Linux Support

By Liam Dawe, Apr 25, 2014

As we have reported before about Epic Games adding in Linux support for Unreal Engine 4.1+ it is now a reality. Unreal Engine 4.1 has been released!

Quest of Dungeons Dungeon Crawler Has A Linux Beta, Slots Open For Testers

By Liam Dawe, Apr 25, 2014

Quest of Dungeons is a turn based dungeon crawler game featuring a good old 16-bit retro artistic look. I had a chance to not only test the game and video it for you, but to let you know the developer needs Linux testers.

Divinity: Original Sin RPG Confirms Linux Release After The Full Windows & Mac Versions

By Liam Dawe, Apr 25, 2014

We have to wait a little while longer to play Divinity: Original Sin folks as the developers have now confirmed Linux will see a release when it exits Early Access.

Exogenesis - Post-apocalyptic Tokyo Adventure Game & Visual Novel

By Liam Dawe, Apr 25, 2014

Exogenesis is hoping to win it big on Kickstarter. A PC adventure/visual novel hybrid inspired by Ace Attorney and Zero escape games set in post-apocalyptic Japan. It offers up a demo for you to try before you back it too.

Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink Adventure Game Released On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 25, 2014

Clockwork Tales: Of Glass and Ink is an adventure game in a steampunk world. The games visuals look fantastic and the story sounds great too!

Vangers A Very Weird Game From The Past Released On Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 25, 2014

Vangers was originally release in 1998 and it's now on Steam for Linux with a reworked edition. It has a complex story-line and is all-out weird.

Out of the Park Baseball 15 Released On Linux

By Liam Dawe, Apr 24, 2014

For you extreme Baseball fans (is baseball mostly American?) Out of the Park Baseball 15 has been released on Steam for Linux promising you the ability to manage your dream team.

Project Cars Beautiful Racing Sim To Release In November

By Liam Dawe, Apr 24, 2014

Project Cars is probably one of the best looking racing simulations that has ever been on the radar for Linux. They have announced the release of the game will start this November.

Citybound City-builder Is Nearing Having Actual Game-play

By Liam Dawe, Apr 24, 2014

Citybound is an interesting sounding city-builder current in the early road towards an alpha version. We reported on it first a few weeks ago with an introduction, now it looks like it almost has some game-play.

Pixel Piracy Sandbox Game Linux Video, Thoughts & Keys To Give-away!

By Liam Dawe, Apr 23, 2014

Pixel Piracy is a game we have been following for some-time now, we first posted about it back in July of last year the day before my birthday in fact! It's changed a lot since then and is simply fantastic. We also have keys to give-away!

Planetary Annihilation Native Linux RTS New Major Update, Video Included

By Liam Dawe, Apr 23, 2014

Planetary Annihilation is the crazy real time strategy game about planetary conquest on a massive scale. The game is thankfully native on Linux and has a new update to show off, it's all very social.