Steam Deck pushed Linux to the highest share on Steam in years
A fresh month, which means a new Steam Hardware & Software Survey is out. Looking over the October 2022 data, it appears we've hit a fresh high point.
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Steam Beta update tweaks the new Big Picture Mode from Steam Deck for desktop
Valve has today released a new Steam Client Beta, which amongst other things tweaks the new Big Picture Mode that is also in a special Beta that was taken from the Steam Deck.
These were the most popular Steam Deck games for October 2022
Valve has revealed two fresh lists of popular games for the Steam Deck through October, sorted by both daily average player count and time played.
Decky Loader for Steam Deck (plugin loader) gets fixed up for newer SteamOS
It seems each time Valve do a big update to the Steam Deck with SteamOS, it ends up breaking the Decky Loader plugin system but a fresh update is out now fixing it again.
Better Linux support for OneXPlayer coming, likely for SteamOS like Steam Deck
We already know that OneXPlayer have it in their plans to put SteamOS on their devices, and perhaps this Linux kernel work is a step towards it.
Great smaller and casual games for the Steam Deck
While the Steam Deck is a great device for the bigger lot (AAA / AA), what about some quality choices for smaller and more casual experiences? Here's my current favourites, good for a cosy Sunday afternoon.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure is another Sony port working well on Steam Deck / Linux
Sony and Sumo Digital recently put out another port, this time it's Sackboy: A Big Adventure an offshoot of the LittleBigPlanet series.
VRR (external screens) and Allow Tearing options coming to Steam Deck
Seems that both options for Variable Refresh Rate and Allow Tearing are coming to the Steam Deck in a future update, here's what that means.
Steam Deck Beta adds QR code logins, Gaming Mode UI in Desktop Mode
Valve has put up a fresh Steam Deck Client Beta with numerous fixes, along with new features like the QR code login you can use with the mobile app.
Steam Deck UI comes to Desktop in Beta to replace Big Picture Mode
Valve has finally done what a lot have been waiting for, made the Steam Deck UI available for desktops although it's only available in the Steam Client Beta for now.
Wonderful looking puzzle adventure Harmony's Odyssey lands on Linux / Steam Deck
Harmony's Odyssey from developer MythicOwl is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic and now it is available for Linux and works well on Steam Deck.
Thoughts on the official Steam Deck Docking Station
After having and playing with the official Steam Deck Docking Station, here's some thoughts on the experience.
JSAUX cancels current Steam Deck Dock with RGB, after competitor pinched it
JSAUX were getting close to release another (yes, another) Steam Deck Docking Station, this time with RGB lighting around the bottom but due to a "leak" and a competitor "copying" it they have cancelled it and will re-do it.
Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition upgraded with full Linux / Steam Deck compatibility
Even though it was Steam Deck Verified by Valve back in July, the developer of Yuppie Psycho: Executive Edition have put out a big game engine upgrade to make it even better.
Steam Deck hits over 6,000 games marked Verified or Playable
Just short of two months after hitting 5,000 — Valve has now marked over 6,000 games as formally Verified or Playable for the Steam Deck.
Valve starts roll-out of the Steam Deck controller configurator to desktop Steam
The latest Steam Client Beta replaces the old Big Picture Configurator for individual games, with the one from the Steam Deck and it's quite an improvement.
Valve put up a few more fixes in the new Steam Deck Beta
Another Beta update is available for the Steam Deck, with Valve adding in just a few more "Friday fixes".
Minecraft on Steam Deck Guide with Prism Launcher (and gamepad support)
Prism Launcher has been released for Minecraft, rising from the ashes of the controversy with PolyMC (that you should no longer use). Here's all the info on it, plus a fresh Steam Deck Guide.
Persona 5 Royal is a great Steam Deck experience
With another major release from SEGA and Atlus now here with Persona 5 Royal, the good news is that it's Steam Deck Verified and it really does work nicely.
Valve doing quick hotfixes in Proton for big game releases on Steam Deck / Linux
Here's an interesting one I came across recently. It seems Valve are doing small hotfix releases of Proton, to go along with some of the bigger releases to get them working.
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