Article Search | GamingOnLinux

Steam Deck, Steam Big Picture and SteamVR get lots of visual tweaks in new Beta

By Liam Dawe, 10 Nov 2023

Valve released a fresh Beta update across Steam Deck, Steam Big Picture and SteamVR that includes lots of subtle visual tweaks to the UI to make it look a bit fancier.

SteamVR 2.0 Beta continues improving on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 1 Nov 2023

Now that SteamVR 2.0 is officially out, Valve has continued to push out Beta releases with other improvements and the Linux situation with SteamVR seems better now too.

NVIDIA driver 545.29.02 out for Linux plus other releases due to security issues

By Liam Dawe, 31 Oct 2023

NVIDIA today launched four new stable Linux graphics drivers, yes four. 545.29.02 is the bigger one with all the new stuff, but they also launched 535.129.03, 525.147.05 and 470.223.02 due to newly disclosed security issues.

Valve released big new Steam desktop, Steam Deck and SteamVR 2.0 updates

By Liam Dawe, 26 Oct 2023

We have a triple update from Valve with SteamVR 2.0 now out of Beta, along with Steam Deck and Steam desktop upgrades so here's all the news.

Valve fixes up more SteamVR 2.0 Beta issues on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 25 Oct 2023

Another Beta update has landed for SteamVR 2.0, and this time it seems at least the initial startup issues may now be solved for most VR gamers on Linux.

Steam Deck gets a fix for a startup bug, plus more Steam Input upgrades for all

By Liam Dawe, 24 Oct 2023

Valve released another update to the Steam Deck, the desktop Steam client and SteamVR. Here's a run over what's changed for you including a needed startup fix for Steam Deck.

NVIDIA Beta driver 545.23.06 released for Linux, plenty of new features

By Liam Dawe, 17 Oct 2023

After being a little quiet for a while, NVIDIA released Beta driver 545.23.06 which includes a bunch of new features and a few bug fixes too.

Steam Deck gets a 'Laser Pointer' Gyro mode, plus more desktop and SteamVR work

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

Valve released some more Steam Deck Beta Client updates recently, one of them including an interesting new Gyro mode so here's all the details on what's new.

Valve dropped Counter-Strike 2 support on macOS and older hardware

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

With the release of Counter-Strike 2, it seems Valve are continuing to move away from macOS support just like they did with SteamVR. Thankfully, Valve are still investing in Linux and CS2 is supported on Linux.

Valve fix up more SteamVR 2.0 Beta issues

By Liam Dawe, 5 Oct 2023

After once again making it safe to take off your headset, Valve put up another SteamVR 2.0 Beta update focused on fixing up more problems and hopefully making it work better.

Steam Beta and VR updated, 'it's now safe to take off your headset' - Valve

By Liam Dawe, 4 Oct 2023

Valve has pushed out more Steam Client Beta and SteamVR updates, along with a funny note about the SteamVR update for a bit of a woops in the UI.

SteamVR 2.0 Beta released with a big UI overhaul

By Liam Dawe, 26 Sep 2023

Valve have now released a Beta for SteamVR 2.0, which brings with it a much needed overhaul to the interface along with lots of new features.

Here's some alternatives to the Unity game engine

By Liam Dawe, 13 Sep 2023

In the wake of Unity setting everything on fire with their new revenue model for developers, here's a reminder on what other game engines and tech is out there for developers to look into.

More teasers appear for upcoming Valve hardware

By Liam Dawe, 8 Sep 2023

Just recently I wrote about potential new hardware coming from Valve related to "Galileo" and "Sephiroth" that could be a Steam Deck refresh or new VR kit. Now we have basic initial details on a device being certified in South Korea.

SteamVR Beta gets some improvements for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 18 Aug 2023

Valve has pushed out a fresh SteamVR Beta, and it seems they've begun cleaning up the Linux side of it that's had some issues plaguing it recently.

SteamVR improves controller support in v1.26

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jul 2023

SteamVR will now play better with various types of controllers, thanks to the release of SteamVR version 1.26 bringing with it automatic controller rebinding.

Upload VR Showcase bundle has some good picks for VR fans

By Liam Dawe, 14 Jun 2023

Have a fancy VR headset and fancy picking up some new games? The Humble Upload VR Showcase Bundle has some interesting titles worth a look.

Half-Life: Alyx LEVITATION mod adds four hours of new story - out now

By Liam Dawe, 28 Nov 2022

Half-Life: Alyx LEVITATION is an incredibly ambitious mod for Valve's amazing VR FPS and it's out now!

Valve update desktop Steam Stable Client with the New Big Picture Mode option

By Liam Dawe, 17 Nov 2022

Valve has released a new desktop update for the Steam Stable Client, and along with it comes the option to use the New Big Picture Mode. However, they broke it on Linux, at least for NVIDIA.