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Faster Zombies to Steam Deck: The History of Valve and Linux Gaming

By Liam Dawe, 23 Jul 2021

Well, Valve and Linux Gaming together have come a very long way since the early blogs posts about getting Left 4 Dead 2 running fast on Linux to the new Steam Deck. But just how far have they come? Let's do a little reminiscing.

What we want to see from the possible SteamPal handheld from Valve

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jun 2021

You've all seen the rumours by now, and apparent confirmation from Ars that Valve has been working on the SteamPal, a Linux powered handheld that could be released this year. Here's a short list of what we want from it.

Seems Valve do intend to go back to SteamOS at some point

By Liam Dawe, 25 Mar 2020

SteamOS, the Valve-made Linux distribution that was originally for the failed Steam Machine initiative has gradually vanished into the sidelines but it seems it won't be forever.

Valve give a little more info on what 'Gamescope' actually does for Linux gaming

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jan 2020

Recently, a Valve developer revived steamcompmgr (the SteamOS compositing and window manager) and renamed it to Gamescope. After writing about it yesterday here on GOL, they've now given some more info on what it actually does.

Seven years ago today, Steam for Linux went into limited Beta

By Liam Dawe, 6 Nov 2019

Sometimes it only feels like it was a year or two ago but no, it has been seven years to the date since the valve was opened a little to let some Linux users get some Steam.

The Linux-powered Atari VCS sounds like it's coming along

By Liam Dawe, 24 Jul 2019

The team behind the retro-inspired and Linux-powered gaming box, the Atari VCS, have put out an "Early Summer Update" of what's going on with the project.

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10 years ago GamingOnLinux was created, what a ride it's been

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jul 2019

GamingOnLinux (the website) officially turns 10 years old, this is madness and here’s some thoughts and history on it all.

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Six years ago today, Steam was released for Linux - Happy Birthday

By Liam Dawe, 14 Feb 2019

Happy official birthday to the Steam client for Linux, today marks six years since it released for everyone.

How to enable Steam Play (Proton) directly in SteamOS

By , 9 Jan 2019

How-To: Enable Valve's Proton Compatibility Tool in SteamOS, since the option isn't actually included directly in SteamOS yet.

Valve adds even more gamepad support to their latest client beta

By Liam Dawe, 10 Dec 2018

Valve are continuing to support as many devices as possible with a new Steam client beta now available.

Reports: Valve making their own VR HMD and apparently a new VR Half-Life

By Liam Dawe, 11 Nov 2018

It appears Valve are truly getting more serious about Virtual Reality as they appear to be making their own headset. On top of that, apparently a new Half-Life VR game is coming.

The Steam for Linux limited beta was six years ago tomorrow, where's the cake?

By Liam Dawe, 5 Nov 2018

Six years ago tomorrow (yes really!) Valve announced the Steam for Linux beta for a limited amount of interested gamers.

Valve confirms their continued support for Linux gaming

By Liam Dawe, 4 Apr 2018

It seems my recent article about Valve removing the link to the Steam Machines page caused quite a stir, so Valve have now confirmed their continued support for Linux gaming.

Valve has removed the Steam Machine section from Steam

By Liam Dawe, 30 Mar 2018

In a move that's not exactly surprising, Valve has quietly removed the Steam Machine section from Steam.

Valve has boosted their Linux ranks by hiring another developer to work on open source graphics

By Liam Dawe, 8 Feb 2018

Further evidence that Valve is here for the long-run, they've hired yet another developer to help improve open source graphics drivers on Linux.

SteamOS has a fresh beta update with some major package updates

By Liam Dawe, 4 Jan 2018

Valve have updated the SteamOS beta once again, this time they're pulling in some major package updates to give a better experience.

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Steam for Linux entered Beta five years ago today

By Liam Dawe, 6 Nov 2017

Five years ago on this day, Valve released Steam for Linux in a limited Beta form for a lucky bunch of users.

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One of Valve's choices of games to highlight for Steam Machines is more than a little silly

By Liam Dawe, 11 Sep 2017

It's true that the marketing around SteamOS and Steam Machines wasn't all that great, but what they're showing as "Optimized for Steam Machines" is a bit of a joke.

Linux game sales statistics from multiple developers, part 5

By Liam Dawe, 2 Aug 2017

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It’s been a long time since I’ve done this, but here’s part 5 in the series of me talking to developers about how their games have been selling on Linux.

Editorial: Steam Machines are not dead, plus a video from The Linux Gamer

By Liam Dawe, 26 Feb 2017

As usual, the wider media and people who like to generate clicky headlines like to claim Steam Machines are dead in the water. The truth is though, is that it's not quite so simple.