GamingOnLinux

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GamingOnLinux
GamingOnLinux-Logo.png
Web address http://www.gamingonlinux.com/
Commercial? Yes
Type of site
Linux as gaming platform
Registration Optional
Available in English
Owner Liam Dawe
Launched July 5, 2009; 5 years ago (2009-07-05)
Current status Online

GamingOnLinux is a website and online community that provides news about both free and open-source as well as proprietary video games for the Linux gaming platform, including editorials, reviews, interviews, videocasts, and a database of currently active game sales. It is owned and operated by Liam Dawe,[1] and currently has six members on its editorial team.[2] Registered and non-registered users are permitted to submit news to the website, including game developers themselves.

Content[edit]

Some recurring columns have included:

  • The Funding Crowd: coverage of recent Linux supporting game crowdfunding campaigns.
  • The Cheapskate's Corner: coverage of recent Linux game sales.
  • GOL Cast: videocasts and reviews of Linux supporting games.
  • GamingOnLinux Reviews: lengthy text reviews of Linux supporting games written by Hamish Paul Wilson.
  • The Open Source Game Corner: highlighting various free and open source game projects by Liam Dawe.
  • GOL World Tour: profiling Linux friendly game studios based upon their country of origin.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The State of Linux Gaming 2011". OS News. Retrieved 2014-07-23. 
  2. ^ "About Us". GamingOnLinux. Retrieved 2014-07-23. 

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