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GE-Proton gets upgraded with Feral GameMode added (updated)
GE-Proton, the unofficial community-built version of the Proton compatibility layer has a new version out (and some hotfixes). UPDATED.
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DXVK 1.10.1 is out with initial support for shared resources
DXVK is the free and open source project that translates Direct3D 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan for use with the Wine and Proton Windows translation layers.
Google talk about their 'Windows emulator' for Stadia and they use DXVK already
During the ongoing Google for Games Developer Summit 2022 Keynote, one of the Google team just did a talk on "How to write a Windows emulator for Linux from scratch" to help Stadia.
Proton Experimental fixes Apex Legends, Xbox login and more for Linux and Steam Deck
Proton compatibility with Windows games is going to be an ongoing improvement for many years, and Proton Experimental is where all the latest comes in first for Linux and Steam Deck.
Google plans their own version of Wine to run Windows games on Stadia
Stadia is something we don't really talk about here too much now, as Google has let it slide considerably from the original aim but it's still going and it seems Google still has some interesting plans for it.
DXVK v1.10 and VKD3D-Proton v2.6 out improving Proton for Linux and Steam Deck
Two vital open source projects for the Steam Deck had new releases today, with the DXVK and VKD3D-Proton layers that translate Direct3D / DirectX to Vulkan.
Proton Experimental heats up with fixes coming, plus a disk space saving measure
Now that the huge release of Steam Play Proton 7.0-1 is out, work begins again on Proton Experimental as it pulls in all the latest changes for you to play with.
6 years on the Vulkan API has enabled some amazing things
Can you actually believe that the Vulkan API has just crossed over the 6 year mark? Sometimes it feels like it was only yesterday. It truly has helped to create some amazing stuff.
Wine manager Bottles brings easy app installers, tons of other improvements
Bottles is the very promising free and open source application to help you directly manage installing things with Wine, the compatibility layer to run Windows apps and games on Linux.
Proton 7.0 out with Easy Anti-Cheat improvements, more games for Linux & Steam Deck
Valve has today released a huge upgrade to Proton, the compatibility layer for Linux that allows Windows games to run.
Heroic Games Launcher for Epic Games on Linux gets some more fixes
Readying up for the onslaught of users on the Steam Deck who will probably want to play some of their Epic Store loot, the free and open source Heroic Games Launcher has a new bug fix release up.
Portal 2 gets an upgrade ready for the Steam Deck
Ready for some more testing? Valve has put up a brand new update for Portal 2 as they ready up for the Steam Deck.
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is out, run it on Linux with one small change
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is out now as a partnership between Timelock Studio and Croteam. It can run rather well on Linux, although you do need a quick adjustment for Steam Play Proton.
Half-Life 2 getting a new UI in prep for Steam Deck
Valve continue burning the midnight oil as it's getting close to the Steam Deck launch now. Their classics continue getting updated, with Half-Life 2 getting a new UI.
Vulkan API 1.3 released, new roadmap and profiles feature
Today is the release of the Vulkan API 1.3 specification update and The Khronos Group has put up a press release going over the changes.
DXVK 1.9.4 is out as Valve prepares Proton 7.0
The Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10 and D3D11 for Linux / Wine named DXVK (used with Proton) has a 1.9.4 version release, plus it appears that Proton 7.0 is closing in.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive updated, more tweaking for Steam Deck + Vulkan
Valve continues to tweak more of their games ahead of the Steam Deck release in February and their focus now appears to be on CS:GO with a fresh update out.
Proton Experimental pulls in newer DXVK to help God of War on Linux
A small update landed last night for Proton Experimental with a main aim of helping the recent God of War release, which has been running quite nicely already.
Looks like Portal 2 is the first Steam Deck Verified title
As we come closer to the February launch date of the Steam Deck, it appears Valve are now starting to actually go through and tick titles for their Deck Verified program.
DXVK 1.9.3 is out supporting DLSS, D3D9 improvements and more
DXVK, the Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10 and D3D11 for Wine / Proton has version 1.9.3 out now.
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