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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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ChimeraOS Linux 44 out now with improved support for various handhelds

By Liam Dawe, Sep 26, 2023

ChimeraOS is a Linux distribution designed for gamers, especially if you're wanting to get something similar to SteamOS on a handheld similar to the Steam Deck like the ROG Ally.

The Chilling Update for Vampire Survivors has a teaser trailer

By Liam Dawe, Sep 26, 2023

Ready for more Vampire Survivors? After recently launching the big co-op update developer poncle has begun teasing the Chilling Update v1.7.

Super-chilled beekeeping sim APICO 3.0 update out now

By Liam Dawe, Sep 26, 2023

Can you beelieve it? Apparently there's secret bees that live underwater? The 3.0 update for APICO is out now and it's a real gem of a game to relax with.

Tropico 6 adds modding support with mod.io, and a new DLC next month

By Liam Dawe, Sep 26, 2023

Tropico 6 from Realmforge Studios and Kalypso Media just had a nice upgrade that gives official modding support, with mod.io integration.

2.5D puzzle platformer Seedlings has some great photography-based visuals

By Liam Dawe, Sep 26, 2023

Seedlings really is a visual treat, and quite a fun puzzle-platformer too that released on 22nd September from Bardsley Creative. If you're after something a little unusual, this is it.

Megaquarium: Deep Freeze is the biggest DLC yet for the aquarium building sim

By Liam Dawe, Sep 26, 2023

An often overlooked gem is Megaquarium, a game where you build your very own aquarium but developer Twice Circled is still expanding it with Megaquarium: Deep Freeze announced.

SteamVR 2.0 Beta released with a big UI overhaul

By Liam Dawe, Sep 26, 2023

Valve have now released a Beta for SteamVR 2.0, which brings with it a much needed overhaul to the interface along with lots of new features.

Party Animals is really fun on Steam Deck and desktop Linux

By Liam Dawe, Sep 25, 2023

After a new casual silly party game? Party Animals recently released from Recreate Games and Source Technology and it works pretty great overall on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.

Fantastic Haven is an upcoming magical zoo tycoon

By Liam Dawe, Sep 25, 2023

Up for something just a tad different? Fantastic Haven was announced recently that looks and sounds really unique as you explore the world, to take care of various magical creatures.

Steam SHMUP Fest is live now

By Liam Dawe, Sep 25, 2023

Ready for the pew pew pew? Steam is hosting their very own SHMUP Fest, so keep an eye out for stray bullets heading towards your wallet.

Mesa 23.2 aims for release this week, with a point release next week

By Liam Dawe, Sep 25, 2023

It's been quite a while overdue but Mesa 23.2 is getting set to finally released, with a fourth Release Candidate now available for testing.

Here's how Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 runs on Steam Deck and desktop Linux

By Liam Dawe, Sep 25, 2023

Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 landed recently, and now I've had time to play with it here's a look at how it runs on Steam Deck and desktop Linux after the update.

Even the Ocean from Analgesic Productions has a source code release

By Liam Dawe, Sep 25, 2023

Even the Ocean from Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka and Analgesic Productions recently had the source code released.

GE-Proton 8-16 released with tweaks for Genshin Impact, Resident Evil and Wine upgrades

By Liam Dawe, Sep 24, 2023

While Valve continues working towards Proton 8.0-4 that has a Release Candidate available, a small but useful update to the community-maintained GE-Proton has been released. GE-Proton 8-16 is on the smaller side but contains some of the usual upgrades to various components.

Mesa getting Vulkan performance upgrades for submission merging

By Liam Dawe, Sep 24, 2023

Developer Mike Blumenkrantz, who is one of many under contract by Valve, has released another blog post highlighting another fun optimization from their ongoing Mesa driver work.

Godot Engine hits over 50K euros per month in funding

By Liam Dawe, Sep 24, 2023

One of the big winners of the Unity debacle is the free and open source Godot Engine, which has seen its funding soar to a much more impressive level as Unity basically gave them free advertising.

Unity nuked their Terms of Service on GitHub as 'views were so low'

By Liam Dawe, Sep 23, 2023

The current saga of Unity is not quite over yet, as they're still trying to clean up developer concerns after the botched announcement of the Runtime Fee. One bit currently in the spotlight is their Terms of Service and how they previously pulled the rug from developers.