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Free 2D space exploration sim Endless Sky v0.10.0 adds new factions, gets better AI

By Liam Dawe, 20 Feb 2023

If you love free and open source games keep an eye on the 2D space sim Endless Sky, which just got a new Beta release with version 0.10.0 giving some fresh gameplay improvements.

D8VK is an in-progress implementation of Direct3D 8 for DXVK

By Liam Dawe, 15 Feb 2023

While we have VKD3D-Proton for Direct3D 12 to Vulkan and DXVK for Direct3D 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan translation, what about Direct3D 8? D8VK is an upcoming in-progress project for that.

EVERSPACE 2 gets a Steam Deck and Linux release update

By Liam Dawe, 15 Feb 2023

For those of you curious on what's happening with EVERSPACE 2 for Linux, ROCKFISH Games have given an official update on what to expect.

Fanatical's Bundle Fest is back with a 25 game bundle to start

By Liam Dawe, 13 Feb 2023

Fanatical are back with another Bundle Fest, where each day a new game bundle will appear so here's what to expect from it.

ScummVM 2.7.0 is ready for testing more retro games

By Liam Dawe, 9 Feb 2023

ScummVM, the all-in-one solution for many different retro games and upgraded game engines for classics has a new version 2.7.0 ready for testing.

The Callisto Protocol got a Steam Deck upgrade

By Liam Dawe, 8 Feb 2023

The Callisto Protocol, the horror game that was inspired by Dead Space, has recently gained a hardcore mode and a dedicated Steam Deck upgrade too.

Interior Worlds is an upcoming weird spooky liminal space photography game

By Liam Dawe, 8 Feb 2023

A slightly spooky and weird exploration game about taking snaps, Interior Worlds seems interesting and it's coming to Linux too.

Space looter-shooter EVERSPACE 2 set to launch on April 6

By Liam Dawe, 7 Feb 2023

EVERSPACE 2 from ROCKFISH Games is ready to properly blast off on April 6th and it's looking mighty fine.

OBS Studio 29.0.1 rolls out with many bug fixes

By Liam Dawe, 3 Feb 2023

OBS Studio 29.0.1 is out now and a worthwhile upgrade for any of you doing video content on Linux, as it fixes many problems from the previous release.

Proton Hotfix improves Dead Space, Proton Experimental tweak for Tiny Tina's Wonderland

By Liam Dawe, 1 Feb 2023

Valve has released an update to two different versions of their Windows compatibility layer for Linux desktop and Steam Deck with Proton Hotfix and Proton Experimental seeing small updates. Here's what's new.

GE-Proton 7-48 out now with updates to DXVK, VKD3D-Proton

By Liam Dawe, 30 Jan 2023

GE-Proton v7-48, the community supported version of the Proton translation layer, is out now with upgrades to various components to continue making Steam Deck and Linux gaming better.

Valve fixed up Dead Space on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 29 Jan 2023

For those of you waiting for news on Dead Space becoming more playable on Steam Deck — Valve have already delivered.

The new Dead Space is sadly a great big mess on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 27 Jan 2023

Dead Space got a remake that was released today and I was incredibly excited by it but sadly it's just a mess.

Direct3D to Vulkan translator DXVK 2.1 adds HDR support, improves shader stutter issue

By Liam Dawe, 24 Jan 2023

DXVK, one of the secret sauces included with the Proton compatibility layer, has a big new release out now. DXVK 2.1 adds in some big new features like HDR!

Colony sim Stardeus adds in derelict ships, system scanning, new ship design system

By Liam Dawe, 24 Jan 2023

Stardeus was one of the most promising Early Access releases on 2022, giving you pretty much RimWorld in space and the first major update is out now.

GE-Proton brings DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jan 2023

Another release of GE-Proton is already available, the third in the space of a week and GE-Proton 7-46 includes some DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop.

Stellaris: First Contact story pack announced focusing on pre-FTL and cloaking

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jan 2023

Stellaris: First Contact is the next DLC for the space sci-fi strategy game from Paradox, with more of a focus on the early game.

GameImage turns games, emulators and Wine into an AppImage - useful perhaps for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jan 2023

Formerly named Agape, GameImage is a way to package up games with either Wine or an Emulator into a portable AppImage that could be useful for the Steam Deck.