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Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translator VKD3D-Proton version 2.7 out now

By Liam Dawe, 27 Oct 2022

Here is an absolutely huge open source release! VKD3D-Proton, the translation tech used in Steam Play Proton to translate Direct3D 12 to Vulkan for Steam Deck / Linux version 2.7 is out now.

Dark Reign: The Future of War, a true classic RTS is being remade in OpenRA

By Liam Dawe, 27 Oct 2022

Anyone else remember Dark Reign: The Future of War? Released back in 1997, it's a real classic and at the time it had some pretty favourable reviews too. The good news is that it's being rebuilt by fans using OpenRA.

Wonderful looking puzzle adventure Harmony's Odyssey lands on Linux / Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 27 Oct 2022

Harmony's Odyssey from developer MythicOwl is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic and now it is available for Linux and works well on Steam Deck.

Guide a convoy through a ruined world in the Sandwalkers prologue demo

By Liam Dawe, 27 Oct 2022

Sounding a bit like Vagrus - The Riven Realms, we have the upcoming game Sandwalkers from Goblinz Studio and the new prologue demo Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan.

Valve giving out a free Dota 2 Swag Bag with Battle Pass, Dota Plus and more

By Liam Dawe, 27 Oct 2022

This is pretty great, and a nice way to pull more people into The International 2022. Valve are giving out a bunch of freebies for all Dota 2 players.

Comedy adventure McPixel 3 releases November 14th

By Liam Dawe, 27 Oct 2022

Ready for another point and click adventure? McPixel 3, yes they skipped the number 2, is heading to Linux and Steam Deck on November 14th. It seems to be able to run pretty much anywhere, even your Linux terminal window.

Get a free copy of Genesis Alpha One during the GOG Halloween Sale

By Liam Dawe, 27 Oct 2022

For those of you that continue to prefer GOG for your gaming needs, they're now having a big Halloween Sale.

Valve finally clears up Steam game release dates, also adjusts pricing

By Liam Dawe, 27 Oct 2022

Two important pieces of info today for both players and game developers, as it will affect both quite a bit with release date changes and pricing changes.

Thoughts on the official Steam Deck Docking Station

By Liam Dawe, 27 Oct 2022

After having and playing with the official Steam Deck Docking Station, here's some thoughts on the experience.

CD PROJEKT RED announce The Witcher Remake in Unreal Engine 5

By Liam Dawe, 26 Oct 2022

If you're a big fan of The Witcher series you will probably love this: CD PROJEKT RED have announced The Witcher Remake.

JSAUX cancels current Steam Deck Dock with RGB, after competitor pinched it

By Liam Dawe, 26 Oct 2022

JSAUX were getting close to release another (yes, another) Steam Deck Docking Station, this time with RGB lighting around the bottom but due to a "leak" and a competitor "copying" it they have cancelled it and will re-do it.

Volkswagen begins funding Blender development

By Liam Dawe, 26 Oct 2022

Here's one from earlier in the month that was missed: Volkswagen Group has now formally pledged funding towards Blender, helping this powerful FOSS software continue improving.

EA begins swapping out Origin for EA app on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 26 Oct 2022

It seems the time has come, EA has begun the process of swapping from Origin to the EA app on Steam, which could cause a few issues for Linux and Steam Deck with Proton.

Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition upgraded with full Linux / Steam Deck compatibility

By Liam Dawe, 26 Oct 2022

Even though it was Steam Deck Verified by Valve back in July, the developer of Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition have put out a big game engine upgrade to make it even better.

Steam Deck hits over 6,000 games marked Verified or Playable

By Liam Dawe, 26 Oct 2022

Just short of two months after hitting 5,000 — Valve has now marked over 6,000 games as formally Verified or Playable for the Steam Deck.

GE-Proton 7-38 is out now fixing up Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

By Liam Dawe, 26 Oct 2022

Want to play Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves on Linux desktop? It works out of the box on Steam Deck, but on Linux desktop it needed some launch options which GE-Proton now works around.

The Long Dark: Tales from the Far Territory announced with a teaser

By Liam Dawe, 25 Oct 2022

The Long Dark: Tales from the Far Territory is the first paid expansion to the chilly survival game from Hinterland. It was announced just recently and a teaser trailer is up.

Return to Monkey Island gets an official Native Linux version

By Liam Dawe, 25 Oct 2022

After a short Beta period, Return to Monkey Island from Terrible Toybox and Devolver Digital now has a Native Linux port available.

Steam Scream Fest 2022 is live now with lots of discounts

By Liam Dawe, 25 Oct 2022

Here's the next big sale! Steam Scream Fest 2022 is live now, lots of games discounted and there's demos and more.

Victoria 3 is an ambitious society sim that will engross you if you let it

By BTRE, 24 Oct 2022

Paradox Development Studios’ latest game depicts a century of history with a focus on economics and society. Facing the challenges of a changing world can be daunting but the game is good at letting you play at your own pace.