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Linux security flaws Dirty Frag and Copy Fail are a good reminder to stay up to date


By Liam Squires-Hand
Have you run your Linux distribution updates recently? You probably should, because Dirty Frag and Copy Fail are coming for you.

Valve announce a reservation system for the new Steam Controller


By Liam Squires-Hand
Since demand far exceeded Valve's own expectations for the new Steam Controller, they're implementing a reservation system.

Civilization VII "Test of Time" update lands May 19, finally letting you play entirely as one civ


By Liam Squires-Hand
Test of Time is a huge update announced for the mixed bag that is Civilization VII, as Firaxis finally deal with the main complaints.

Humble Choice for May 2026 has Diablo IV, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and more


By Liam Squires-Hand
Another interesting month for Humble Choice subscribers, with a fresh set of games to claim for keeps that includes Blizzard's Diablo IV.

EVE Online developer goes independent as Fenris Creations, partners up with Google DeepMind


By Liam Squires-Hand
The EVE Online developers have announced two big bits of news - first, they're independent again now as Fenris Creations but they're also teaming with Google.

Paradox Interactive announced as publisher for Transport Fever 3


By Liam Squires-Hand
Paradox Interactive are teaming up with Urban Games to publish the upcoming Transport Fever 3, which seems like a fitting match don't you think?

Atari acquires the rights to the classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs 1-5

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By Liam Squires-Hand
Atari are continuing their gradual acquiring spree, as they just announced they've sucked up the the rights to multiple classic Legendary Wizardry RPGs.

D7VK 1.9 brings 2D upgrades for classic Direct3D games on Linux


By Liam Squires-Hand
D7VK has done a lot of work on getting retro 3D games to run well on Linux with older Direct3D versions, now classic 2D games have seen some love.

Mesa 26.1.0 released bringing lots of Linux graphics driver enhancements


By Liam Squires-Hand
Mesa 26.1.0 is out now as the latest new-feature release of open source graphics drivers for Linux, with upgraded Vulkan support and performance improvements.

VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan


By Liam Squires-Hand
VKD3D-Proton is an incredibly important project for ensuring Direct3D 12 games run well on Linux / SteamOS using Vulkan, with a big new release up.

Stop Killing Games, Mozilla, EFF and others release statement urging UK policymakers to keep the web open


By Liam Squires-Hand
The fightback against regulations to lock down the internet in the UK is heating up, with multiple big groups joining together with a firm statement.

Classic Eugen Systems RTS game R.U.S.E. returns with upgrades and Steam Deck support


By Liam Squires-Hand
It has been unavailable for 10 years but R.U.S.E. from Eugen Systems has returned, with upgrades and full Steam Deck support too.

Valve released the new Steam Controller and Puck CAD files for modders


By Liam Squires-Hand
Along with the recent stable Steam client update bringing full support for the Steam Controller, Valve also released the CAD files for modders.

Multiplayer kaiju action game BeastLink looks like it has potential


By Liam Squires-Hand
Humans, vehicles and massive kaiju beasts collide in BeastLink, which looks like Godzilla meets Kaiju No. 8 with destructible environments.

Subnautica 2 is "good to go" on the Steam Deck for the Early Access launch


By Liam Squires-Hand
If you were hoping to play Subnautica 2 on handhelds like the Steam Deck, you should be able to do so without much trouble at the Early Access release.

Highly rated adventure game Shadows of the Afterland adds full controller support


By Liam Squires-Hand
Now you can kick back, relax and go through a supernatural point and click adventure with a gamepad or Steam Deck in hand in Shadows of the Afterland.

Latest stable Steam update brings full Steam Controller support


By Liam Squires-Hand
Valve just launched the latest stable update for Steam across all supported platforms, bringing full support for the new Steam Controller.

Steam Controller more popular than Valve expected - they're working on stock issues


By Liam Squires-Hand
It seems the popularity of the new Steam Controller really did catch Valve off guard, with it selling out a lot faster than expected.

Conan Exiles Enhanced is out - a free upgrade for everyone with Steam Deck improvements

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By Liam Squires-Hand
Funcom have given the survival game Conan Exiles a big free upgrade with Conan Exiles Enhanced officially out now and it sounds great.

Pay off your debts to a greedy landlord in the seriously charming deckbuilder Cropdeck


By Liam Squires-Hand
Farming roguelike deckbuilder Cropdeck has you use cards to grow crops and collect weird-looking scarecrows that help you farm and create satisfying combos.