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Classic Diablo game engine DevilutionX improves gamepad support, gets lots of bug fixes

By Liam Dawe,
DevilutionX remains the best way to play the original Diablo on modern systems including Linux (and Steam Deck), macOS and Windows. A new update to this community-made project should also make it feel even better.

Early Access wasn't enough for Alterium Shift so it's now on Kickstarter

By Liam Dawe,
Inspired by classics like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, and Final Fantasy - Alterium Shift entered Early Access in 2023 but it's now back on Kickstarter.

Decky Loader for Steam Deck gets a store upgrade to show currently installed plugins clearly

By Liam Dawe,
Decky Loader, the popular plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, has a fresh release out making the plugin store a bit more useful.

GE-Proton 9-24 released with a new save game detection feature (and now GE-Proton 9-25 too)

By Liam Dawe, [updated]
GE-Proton 9-24 is out now bringing with it the usual assortment of fixes, plus as interesting change that will help games detect saves from other games. Update: GE-Proton 9-25 hotfix is also out now.

Please don't distract me I'm trying to dig a big hole over here

By Liam Dawe,
Can you truly call yourself a "gamer" if you haven't at least spent a good few hours doing nothing but digging a hole? I have answered the call and my hole has been dug.

BAFTA-nominated narrative adventure Vampire Therapist gets a Couples Therapy DLC

By Liam Dawe,
Vampire Therapist is a narrative adventure / visual novel with a sprinkle of dark comedy that was nominated for a BAFTA in 2024, and now it's expanded with the Vampire Therapist - Couples Therapy DLC.

A deck-builder for busy people, Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story plans full Steam Deck support for launch

By Liam Dawe,
Developer Slothwerks have announced their upcoming turn-based card-battler Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story will have full Steam Deck support at launch.

Take-Two CEO believes AI will actually increase employment and productivity

By Liam Dawe,
You have to hand it to the people in suits at the top, they all sure do love AI, and the latest to be bullish about it is Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick.

Games to claim from Prime Gaming, February 7 edition round-up for SteamOS Linux and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for February 7th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.

Monster Hunter Wilds looks unplayable on Steam Deck but good on Desktop Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Seems like Monster Hunter Wilds may be just too much for the little Steam Deck, after testing out the newly released Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark mode. But Desktop Linux is looking good.

Fighting Fantasy Classics adds "Comprehensive Steam Deck support", cloud saves and more

By Liam Dawe,
Fighting Fantasy Classics from Tin Man Games has been upgraded with numerous enhancements to make playing through various remastered text-based roleplaying adventures even better.

New Steam Beta stops forcing HDR on external display for Steam Deck OLED plus Steam Input fixes

By Liam Dawe,
Valve released an updated Steam Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop. Here's all the changes you need to know.

Blocking Linux / Steam Deck in Apex Legends led to a 'meaningful reduction' in cheaters

By Liam Dawe,
Back in October 2024, Respawn announced they were blocking Apex Legends on Linux platforms (including Steam Deck). Apparently this has worked quite well for them.

What Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console a success

By Liam Dawe,
While the most recent rumour of a Steam Console was complete junk, it did get me thinking on what Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console / Steam Machine actually successful.

Hexagod is a minimalist roguelike village builder from the dev of Chess Survivors

By Liam Dawe,
Developer Aarimous is getting closer to releasing Hexagod, a minimalist roguelike village builder where you place hexagon tiles, manage resources, find relics, and command your villagers.

Heart of the Machine is deep, fascinating and engrossing to play as a sentient AI

By Liam Dawe,
Become a sentient AI in Heart of the Machine, the latest deep strategy game from Arcen Games (AI War 1/2, The Last Federation, Bionic Dues) and it's now in Early Access.

You can now GoPro with your Steam Deck and mount it to your belly - or wherever you want

By Liam Dawe,
Mechanism, who made the excellent Deckmate and Gaming Pillow, said about their latest accessory kit the GoPro Mount that "No one asked for this…" but they did it anyway, because why not it actually sounds pretty useful.

Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle has some gems for racing fans

By Liam Dawe,
Got the need for some speed? Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle has a bunch of good looking games to add to your collection.

Flathub adds We Love Games and On the go sections plus details on what's next for their infrastructure

By Liam Dawe,
Flathub is carefully tweaking and expanding their Linux software store, with two newer flashy sections included on it. Plus, some details behind the scenes on what they're working on.

Humble Choice for February has Total War: PHARAOH, Trepang2, Griftlands and more

By Liam Dawe,
The latest Humble Choice has been revealed. This is the monthly selection of games you can subscribe to with Humble Bundle. Here's the expected compatibility for Linux / Steam Deck.
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