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Steam Deck Client Beta fixes up New Big Picture Mode overlay sizing

By Liam Dawe,
More quick fixes from Valve for the Steam Deck this weekend, with a small bug fix release out for the Steam Deck Client Beta.

Windows compatibility layer Wine v8.0 has a first Release Candidate out

By Liam Dawe,
Another year is coming to a close and so the team behind Wine, the Windows compatibility layer, are readying up for another major stable release with version 8.0.

Desktop Steam and Steam Deck Client Beta updates with new launch options UI

By Liam Dawe,
Valve has replaced another old part of Steam in the latest Desktop and Steam Deck Client Beta, with a new UI for games that have launch options set.

Lots of good stuff announced at The Game Awards 2022 — roundup

By Liam Dawe,
The Game Awards 2022 is over and there was a surprising amount of big new announcements, so here's a little run over some of what's coming.

Proton Experimental upgraded to fix the EA App failing to update on Steam Deck & Linux

By Liam Dawe,
When the EA App replaced Origin on Steam, it came with a whole bunch of problems for gamers on Steam Deck and Linux desktop. Now, it should hopefully be sorted in Proton Experimental.

Dwarf Fortress on Steam is a smash hit, devs confirm future plans (like Linux support)

By Liam Dawe,
It was pretty much a given that Dwarf Fortress was going to be popular on Steam, but the smash hit it has become is quite a surprise on just how well it's doing.

Intel using DXVK (part of Steam Proton) for their Windows Arc GPU DX 9 drivers

By Liam Dawe,
Intel recently announced a big driver update for their Arc GPUs on Windows, because their DirectX 9 performance wasn't as good as it could have been. Turns out, they're using code from the open source DXVK which is part of Steam Play Proton.

Here's how to fix Grounded from Obsidian on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Grounded seems like a genuinely fun survival adventure, where you or you and friends can run around as miniturized people and survive against all kinds of critters. Out of the box on Steam Deck it's completely broken, so here's how to fully fix it.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is impressive on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Assassin's Creed Valhalla has launched on Steam and that means getting it on Steam Deck and Linux desktop is much easier, since Valve have Proton. The experience on Steam Deck is surprisingly good too.

Humble Choice for December includes Wasteland 3 and GreedFall and other deals

By Liam Dawe,
A fresh month and a new Humble Choice Bundle for subscribers to grab some more games, here's a run over what's included and the compatibility for Linux desktop and Steam Deck.

Proton 7.0-5 out now for Steam Deck & Linux desktop, 14 newly playable games

By Liam Dawe,
Valve has finished the current Proton Next testing, with Proton 7.0-5 now available as an update in your Steam Library replacing the previous Proton 7 version. Here's a run over what's new.

Dwarf Fortress arrives on Steam, works on Linux desktop and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Dwarf Fortress has now finally arrived on Steam, with all the shiny new bits including the new graphical tiles and audio included in Early Access. The good news is that even though it doesn't have Native Linux support yet, it does work on Linux desktop and Steam Deck with Proton.

Heroic Games Launcher gets a big Hotfix to clean up some issues

By Liam Dawe,
The Heroic Games Launcher to help manage games on Steam Deck and Linux with GOG, Epic Games and other apps you can sideload has a new release out to clean up after the recent big update.

Death Stranding Director's Cut has an annoying issue that can reboot your Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Having recently finished Mass Effect Legendary Edition, I was in the mood for something different so I picked Death Stranding Director's Cut but it seems there's a rather annoying issue that can reboot your Steam Deck.

Fanatical running a winter festival of game bundles, like a Steam Deck Verified Bundle

By Liam Dawe,
Staying in and staying warm? I am. So might as well make the most of it with a whole load of new games to fill up your Steam Library with. Fanatical are running a little festival of bundles, including one full of Steam Deck Verified games.

Lutris v0.5.12 out now fixing Origin, Epic Store, Ubisoft Connect, GOG

By Liam Dawe,
Lutris, the all-in-one game manager for Linux and Steam Deck, has an important bug-fix release out now you'll want to upgrade for the best experience.

Valve are finally fixing buying games on Steam Deck that need a pop-up

By Liam Dawe,
It's hard to imagine for a lot of people, buying games directly on Steam Deck has been broken this long but Valve are finally looking to fix it.

Steam Deck OS 3.4 Preview adds support for 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless controller dongle

By Liam Dawe,
Valve put out a small and sweet update for Steam Deck OS (SteamOS) 3.4 Preview, which adds in support for the 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless controller dongle.

Proton Experimental fixes up Vampire Survivors, Marvel Snap, Microsoft Flight Simulator

By Liam Dawe,
Proton Experimental has a now update available as of December 1st, so here's a run over what's new in the latest build for Linux desktop and Steam Deck.

Steam Deck top 20 for November, plus a new stable Steam Deck Client update

By Liam Dawe,
Valve released a Steam Deck Client Update with a bunch of nice fixes, and they also revealed the top 20 most played games on Steam Deck for November 2022.
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