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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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Battle Worlds: Kronos Released On Steam

By Liam Dawe, Nov 7, 2013

Battle World: Kronos is a classic turn-based strategy game in the tradition of Battle Isle, Advance Wars and Panzer General. Have you ever wondered what games like that would look like today? Well, we did. As a result, we decided to develope Battle Worlds: Kronos.

Jagged Alliance - Back in Action Looks Like It's Coming To Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 7, 2013

Thanks to the ever awesome SteamDB it looks like Jagged Alliance - Back in Action is almost set to hit Linux.

Race The Sun High Speed Racer New Version

By Liam Dawe, Nov 7, 2013

Race The Sun is a high-speed game that uses simple controls and is set in a procedurally generated world.

Project CARS Will Have a SteamOS Linux Version

By Liam Dawe, Nov 7, 2013

Project CARS from Slightly Mad Studios has been confirmed to be heading our way. We will be getting some AAA racing!

Steam For Linux Has Its First Birthday Today!

By Liam Dawe, Nov 6, 2013

So today marks a whole year of having the Steam client on Linux, how will you celebrate or do you still refuse to use it?

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Voxatron Aims Big For Its 0.3 Release

By Liam Dawe, Nov 6, 2013

A world made of tiny colourful cubes sets the stage for a cast of cute characters on their quests to find courage, adventure, friendship, and sometimes just a way to get home.

Natural Selection 2 Teases New Revamped Map & Gets Updated

By Liam Dawe, Nov 6, 2013

Natural Selection 2 one of my favourite shooters has been updated recently and they are bringing an old map back from the original mod to the new game!

Bloom: Memories A New Kind Of Action Adventure RPG On Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe, Nov 6, 2013

Bloom: Memories combines many classic game design elements into a gorgeous unique action adventure / rpg.

New Teaser Trailer For Gaslamp's Clockwork Empires

By Liam Dawe, Nov 6, 2013

Build a prosperous colony, fill it with magnificent factories worked by oppressed labourers, and harness the awesome power of steam through fearsome machines invented by determined men and women of Science!

Super Meat Boy Finally Hits Steam For Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 6, 2013

It has finally happened, Team Meat have enabled the Linux version of Super Meat Boy onto Steam! Hooray!

Double Fine On Linux Support

By Liam Dawe, Nov 5, 2013

Double Fine did a blog entry about them support Linux with their games, makes for a nice read so I thought I should highlight it for you.

Some Major Sites Had Hands On Time With A Steambox

By Liam Dawe, Nov 4, 2013

So it seems a few major tech websites (and Seattle Times) have had some hands on time with a SteamBox prototype.

Football Manager 2014 Released & Already In Steam's Top Games

By Liam Dawe, Nov 4, 2013

Play it whenever, wherever, however Play on Linux for the first time, plus the inclusion of ‘cloud-save’ technology which means that managers can now pursue a single career from any computer, anywhere in the world.

Shaman : Shadows of the Last Immortal On Kickstarter & Greenlight

By Liam Dawe, Nov 4, 2013

A strategic fighting game set in a fictional ancient China where you use medicinal magic to restore an ancient race of warrior heroes.

Unvanquished Open Source RTS/FPS Hybrid Alpha 21

By Liam Dawe, Nov 4, 2013

Unvanquished is a fast-paced, futuristic FPS with RTS elements, pitting technologically advanced humans against hordes of highly adaptable aliens. The player can choose from either team, providing a fresh gameplay experience on both sides of the conflict.

Probably Archery Game With Free Keys

By Liam Dawe, Nov 4, 2013

Probably Archery is the full version of a 7 Day FPS game jam entry. Based on the overwhelming number of people who played the version they made in less than a week. They contacted us to let us know!

Arcen Games Teases The Last Federation With Linux Support

By Liam Dawe, Nov 3, 2013

Arcen Games creators of Bionic Dues, AI War, Skyward Collapse have teased their new game "The Last Federation" which is a space-based mix of strategy and tactics.

Bionic Dues Gets A Big Update With Improved Customization

By Liam Dawe, Nov 3, 2013

Robot rebellions should be quelled by the best of the best. When the best of the best are killed... it's up to you. Subdue the uprising in time, or your corporate overlords nuke the city. Bionic Dues is a tactical, turn-based roguelite with mech customization.

Shadowrun Returns RPG Officially Available On Linux

By Liam Dawe, Nov 2, 2013

MAN MEETS MAGIC & MACHINE. The year is 2054. Magic has returned to the world, awakening powerful creatures of myth and legend. Technology merges with flesh and consciousness. Elves, trolls, orks and dwarves walk among us, while ruthless corporations bleed the world dry.