Wine 8.0 is out now with major compatibility improvements
Wine 8.0 is out now, a big improvement over the last stable release with many upgrades for Windows to Linux compatibility across thousands of games and apps.
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Proton Experimental and GE-Proton 7-47 updates available now
Valve gave Proton Experimental a small update with two improvements, plus for users of GE-Proton you may want to know about an important version bump there too for Steam Deck and Linux desktop gamers.
Here's how to fix Ghost Recon Breakpoint on Steam Deck and Linux desktop
Want to play the new Steam release of Ghost Recon Breakpoint on Steam Deck? Or a Linux desktop? It doesn't run out of the box but here's how to fix it.
Steam Deck thoughts a year later
It's been close to a year since the Steam Deck launched, so here's where things currently stand and my thoughts on it.
Valve marks some EA games Playable on Steam Deck again like Sims 4, Jedi: Fallen Order
EA recently sent Origin to the graveyard and replaced it with the EA App, which caused numerous problems on Linux desktop and Steam Deck but it looks like the biggest problems are over on that.
Rocket League is getting additional anti-cheat functionality
In a move that could cause issues for Linux desktop and Steam Deck gamers, Rocket League is going to introduce new anti-cheat measures.
Free open source RPG 'FreedroidRPG' arrives on Steam
It's not going to win any awards on style but some of you may want to know that the classic free and open source RPG FreedroidRPG is now on Steam.
GE-Proton brings DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop
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.
An interview with the creator of the Heroic Games Launcher
Interested to learn a little about the people who make cool open source programs? Today I have interview with Flávio, the creator of the popular Heroic Games Launcher used on Linux desktop, Steam Deck, macOS and Windows.
GE-Proton removes the dxvk-async patch in version 7-45
There's another release of the community-made compatibility layer GE-Proton with version 7-45 out now, and this one removes a popular patch to help game performance but there's a good reason for that.
Ubisoft fixed The Division 2 on Steam Deck and Linux desktop
Well, that's a nice surprise isn't it. Ubisoft did something good. They released a tiny patch, that enabled Easy Anti-Cheat so The Division 2 now works on Steam Deck and Linux desktop.
AYANEO confirm their Linux-based AYANEO OS arrives this year
AYANEO, maker of some pretty popular gaming handhelds, announced that their own Linux operating system for their devices will be released this year.
GE-Proton 7-44 is out with multiple game-specific fixes, plus initial HDR work
The community-built version of Proton, the Windows compatibility layer, GE-Proton 7-44 is out now and here's what's new.
The Division 2 launched on Steam but no support of Steam Deck or Linux
In another clear case of anti-cheat woes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop gaming, The Division 2 is another broken game.
The longest beard wins in wizard brawler MageQuit
In the mood for a simpler action game to play with friends in local or online multiplayer? MageQuit isn't a new game, but I did miss that it added full Native Linux and Steam Deck support.
Proton Experimental fixes Splinter Cell, Final Fantasy XIV Online and Asian text
Valve released a fresh build of Proton Experimental on January 13th which include a few notable improvements across various games for Steam Deck and Linux desktop.
Gamescope (used on Steam Deck) adds in some VR support
What are you up to Valve? Gamescope, software used on the Steam Deck for Gaming Mode that handles displaying everything recently had some VR work pulled in. Perhaps for the upcoming Deckard VR HMD?
Deep Rock Galactic sold 2.3 million copies last year and I'm not surprised - it's awesome
Deep Rock Galactic is a game about a bunch of Dwarves going mining, and there's lots of creepy-crawlies that want to get in the way. It seems to only be getting more popular as time goes on too.
Pokemon-like 'Coromon' finally has big FPS problem fixed for Steam Deck / Linux
Coromon is another attempt to make a Pokemon styled game and while it is a lot of fun, the game had a major frustrating problem on Steam Deck and Linux desktop with Proton that has now been solved.
Steam breaks more records with 33 million online, and over 10 million gaming
Valve started the year off rather nicely by breaking two of their own records recently with users online and users actually gaming.
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