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A round-up of what was popular on GamingOnLinux in 2022
Here's an end of year 2022 round-up of some of the most-read articles on GamingOnLinux that I've picked out, just in case you missed any!
ProtonUp-Qt v2.7.7 adds support for NorthstarProton to play modded Titanfall 2
ProtonUp-Qt, the very useful installer app to get different compatibility layers on Steam Deck and Linux desktop, has version 2.7.7 up adding in new tools.
Epic Games to pay $520 million for privacy violations and unwanted charges
The FTC announced that Epic Games has agreed to pay $520 million, due to "violating children's privacy laws" and "tricking users into making unwanted charges".
Epic Games needs your birthday to keep your account working in Heroic Games Launcher
Recently, Epic Games rolled out a change to their account system aimed at protecting the younger people on their store and it has caused issues for the Heroic Games Launcher.
Valve hit a home run with the first year of Steam Deck
What an absolutely exceptional first year Valve had with the Steam Deck, and it continues to be my main way to play games now.
Heroic Games Launcher gets another Hotfix to clean up more issues with v2.5.2
Heroic Games Launcher continues to get cleaned up after the last major update, with v2.5.2 HOTFIX #2 now available.
Heroic Games Launcher gets a big Hotfix to clean up some issues
The Heroic Games Launcher to help manage games on Steam Deck and Linux with GOG, Epic Games and other apps you can sideload has a new release out to clean up after the recent big update.
ProtonPlus is a new in-development Proton version manager
While we already have ProtonUp-Qt which works just fine, it seems another thought they could do it better and differently with Proton version manager ProtonPlus.
Heroic Games Launcher v2.5.0 is out with Downloads Manager, App Sideloading
Heroic Games Launcher v2.5.0 is out now for managing GOG and Epic Games Store, this new release has some pretty exciting features like sideloading.
Heroic Games Launcher for GOG and Epic Games v2.5.0 Beta 3 out now
Probably one of my favourite open source projects, Heroic Games Launcher helps you manage your GOG and Epic Games accounts on Linux and Steam Deck. A big new release is getting closer, with v2.5.0 Beta 3 out now integrating How Long to Beat data.
Get a free copy of Narita Boy during the GOG Black Friday sale
GOG are giving away another free game. This time it's Narita Boy during the GOG Black Friday sale that's live now.
GE-Proton installer ProtonUp-Qt v2.7.6 is out now fixing DXVK 2.0 for Lutris
ProtonUp-Qt has another release out to help you get the likes of GE-Proton, Wine-GE, Luxtorpeda and more for Steam (including Steam Deck) the Heroic Games Launcher and Lutris.
ProtonUp-Qt version 2.7.5 released for easy GE-Proton installs
ProtonUp-Qt is a simple and easy to use application that helps you install various compatibility layers on Steam Deck and Linux desktop, with a new release version 2.7.5 out now.
GOG has a 'Cozy Autumn Sale' along with 'Czech and Slovak Games Week'
GOG are back again with some more big themed deals, this time around they're doing a Cozy Autumn Sale along with a Czech and Slovak Games Week.
GOG has a 'Made in Poland' and a 'Grand RPG Sale' going on right now
Want to pick up some games made in Poland? DRM-free store GOG has a couple of nice looking themed sales going on right now.
Heroic Games Launcher 2.5 Beta adds Download Manager, external game / launcher installs
The Heroic Games Launcher is growing with the 2.5.0 Beta version out now, putting it in competition with the likes of Lutris and Bottles a little more with the new features.
Get a free copy of Jazz Jackrabbit 2 in the GOG Halloween Sale
GOG are back with another game giveaway for you, this time it's the classic Jazz Jackrabbit 2 along with plenty in their ongoing Halloween Sale.
Get a free copy of Genesis Alpha One during the GOG Halloween Sale
For those of you that continue to prefer GOG for your gaming needs, they're now having a big Halloween Sale.
GE-Proton installer ProtonUp-Qt adds support for the Steam Snap
ProtonUp-Qt continues being an incredibly helpful GUI for installing the likes of GE-Proton, Wine-GE, Luxtorpeda and more with a new version out now.
GE-Proton 7-33 and Wine-GE-Proton 7-28 are out now
Two very popular open source compatibility layer projects from developer 'GloriousEggroll' are out now, with updates to both GE-Proton and Wine-GE-Proton too.
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- Open source racer SuperTuxKart 1.5 out now, development moving onto SuperTuxKart Evolution
- Fight the nazis to rescue your dog in the new free shooter Darkenstein 3D out now
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