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Scalpers are already trying to make some quick cash with the Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jul

Scalpers, the scourge of anyone trying to buy a graphics card or console have now decided to move onto the Steam Deck too and so the cycle continues.

Valve has formally announced the Steam Deck, a portable handheld console with SteamOS

By Liam Dawe, 15 Jul

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Well today is the big day. Valve has now formally revealed the Steam Deck, a portable handheld gaming console powered by a new version of their Linux-based SteamOS operating system.

Seems Valve do intend to go back to SteamOS at some point

By Liam Dawe, 25 Mar, 2020

SteamOS, the Valve-made Linux distribution that was originally for the failed Steam Machine initiative has gradually vanished into the sidelines but it seems it won't be forever.

Valve give a little more info on what 'Gamescope' actually does for Linux gaming

By Liam Dawe, 16 Jan, 2020

Recently, a Valve developer revived steamcompmgr (the SteamOS compositing and window manager) and renamed it to Gamescope. After writing about it yesterday here on GOL, they've now given some more info on what it actually does.

Valve continue working behind the scenes for Linux gaming with 'Gamescope'

By Liam Dawe, 15 Jan, 2020

Valve are definitely up to something. For a little while, Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffais has been tweaking steamcompmgr, the SteamOS session compositing window manager.

SteamOS had another beta update recently, new Steam Play Proton version 4.2-4 is out

By Liam Dawe, 14 May, 2019

Two bits of Valve news to cover tonight: SteamOS gains a new beta version and it looks like Steam Play Proton will be getting an update soon. Updated: Steam Play 4.2-4 is out.

SteamOS is alive with a new beta and updated drivers, also a new Steam Client Beta is out

By Liam Dawe, 20 Mar, 2019

Valve haven't given up on their home-grown Linux distribution yet, with SteamOS seeing another beta update. Additionally, there's another Steam Beta Client update about.

SteamOS got updated recently, previous beta promoted to stable with a new beta for security fixes

By Liam Dawe, 27 Jan, 2019

SteamOS, Valve's Linux distribution aimed at a more console-like big TV experience actually saw some small updates recently.

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How to enable Steam Play (Proton) directly in SteamOS

By The_Linux_Gooroo, 9 Jan, 2019

How-To: Enable Valve's Proton Compatibility Tool in SteamOS, since the option isn't actually included directly in SteamOS yet.

Valve have hired another developer to upstream SteamOS driver changes, including Xbox One S rumble support

By Liam Dawe, 11 Aug, 2018

Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais announced on Twitter that they've hired Andrey Smirnov to help them get some SteamOS changes upstream into the main Linux Kernel.

A new SteamOS beta is out with GPU driver updates and a fresh Linux kernel

By Liam Dawe, 4 Aug, 2018

Not to be confused with the upcoming SteamOS 3.0, this beta update is for the current 'Brewmaster' release.

Looks like SteamOS 3.0 is on the way codenamed Clockwerk

By Liam Dawe, 24 Jul, 2018

This is a little exciting! It seems Valve are pushing ahead with some major updates to SteamOS with SteamOS 3.0.

SteamOS has a minor update to test the waters before a bigger update

By Liam Dawe, 7 Jul, 2018

Really good to see this. SteamOS had a small update recently, which is testing the waters towards a bigger update.

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Valve are easing up on what content is allowed on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 6 Jun, 2018

In an interesting blog post written up today, Valve's Erik Johnson has said how Valve will be relaxing their rules for what will be acceptable on Steam.

Traditional RTS 'Zero-K' released on Steam, without a Linux build due to an issue on SteamOS

By Liam Dawe, 28 Apr, 2018

Sad to see this, another developer hitting SteamOS-specific issues where Valve didn't approve the Linux build. This time it's the free RTS Zero-K.

Valve confirms their continued support for Linux gaming

By Liam Dawe, 4 Apr, 2018

It seems my recent article about Valve removing the link to the Steam Machines page caused quite a stir, so Valve have now confirmed their continued support for Linux gaming.

Valve has removed the Steam Machine section from Steam

By Liam Dawe, 30 Mar, 2018

In a move that's not exactly surprising, Valve has quietly removed the Steam Machine section from Steam.

Windows 10 S might alarm Valve into boosting SteamOS again

By Liam Dawe, 5 Feb, 2018

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You might have heard of Microsoft's latest plans to keep people on their own store, with a locked down Windows 10 S mode to be available on all versions of Windows.

SteamOS updated & Steam Client Beta adds support for 2x scaling for those with 4K monitors and more

By Liam Dawe, 26 Jan, 2018

Valve seem to be doing well for early 2018 when it comes to Linux, not only are they updating SteamOS more often, Linux is also getting some overdue attention with the Steam Client too.