Who are we?

Games Kernel is a community oriented blog looking at every aspect of gaming under Linux, but focusing wherever possible on free, open source software. This includes game reviews, news and tutorials and general discussion. We hope to provide content to interest current Linux gamers and help them find new, exciting games, as well as demonstrating to newer users and potential Linux converts that there is a thriving Linux gaming community.

When Do We Post?

Every Friday will feature a review of a different native Linux game. This will be supplemented by series of themed posts - for example over the next few weeks we hope to look at topics like online gaming, hardware and emulation. You can keep up with what’s going on by subscribing to our RSS feed or by signing up to receive email updates.

This week will provide an introduction to gaming under Linux, looking at Wine and Cedega as well as native gaming, and considering whether Linux can really provide an alternative to paying for MS Windows for a serious gamer.

Who Writes The Blog?

Currently the blog has only one regular contributor (that’s me - Hazel Mckendrick) however guest posts and reviews are always welcome. If you’re interested in providing content for the blog, contact me to find out more.

Penguin photo by keela84