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Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition gets released on Steam and Steam Deck Verified

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Blizzard released Diablo II: Resurrected - Infernal Edition on Steam, a newly upgraded version of the classic action RPG and it's Steam Deck Verified too.

Overwatch has returned with new heroes and a new UI

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Overwatch has returned with the "2" now in the bin, along with a big content update with new heroes and a new lobby UI.
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Overwatch 2 with Season 20 has some very annoying crash-bugs on Linux / SteamOS

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Overwatch 2 has launched the big Season 20 update but unfortunately for Linux / SteamOS fans, it comes with some really annoying crash bugs.

How to install Battle.net on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck for World of Warcraft and Starcraft

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Want to get Battle.net on your Linux system like SteamOS and Steam Deck? Here's a guide giving you the options to play World of Warcraft and Starcraft.

Nitronauts is classic Bomberman with a few new twists out now

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Featuring both local and online multiplayer, Nitronauts is a fun looking Bomberman styled game that recently released with Native Linux support.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake launches in July

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Iron Galaxy Studios and Activision have revealed that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake is real and it's going to release on July 11.

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

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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.

Blizzard are delisting Warcraft I and II from GOG, so GOG adds a special discount and will keep them updated

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GOG have announced that Warcraft I and Warcraft II are going to be leaving GOG "at the publisher's request" (Blizzard).

Diablo game engine devilutionX fixes up multiplayer in v1.5.2

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The modern cross-platform Diablo game engine devilutionX has a new release available, and although small it does have some important fixes.

Microsoft completes takeover of Activision Blizzard as UK CMA approves new deal

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Well that's it. Microsoft has completed their acquisition of Activision Blizzard King thanks to the UK's Competition & Markets Authority clearing the way.

Diablo 4 now Steam Deck Verified before launch but no Steam keys for Battle.net buyers

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Good news if you plan to dive into Diablo 4 with the Steam release coming on October 17th, as it has been Steam Deck Verified. There's some bad news if you already purchased it on Battle.net though.

Diablo 4 is coming to Steam on October 17th

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Not long after Overwatch 2 released on Steam, we now have Diablo 4 confirmed to be launching on Steam making it easier than ever to play on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.

Overwatch 2 becomes the worst user-reviewed game on Steam

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While other developers like Larian are riding high with Baldur's Gate 3, it seems Blizzard are not doing so well with the recent Steam release of Overwatch 2 becoming the worst user-reviewed game of all time on Steam.

Overwatch 2 out on Steam - works fine on Steam Deck and desktop Linux

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Overwatch 2 from Blizzard has now launched on Steam and thanks to that, it's super simple to get it working on Steam Deck and desktop Linux. Although Steam Deck players will want to change the Proton version.

DevilutionX for classic Diablo and Hellfire now on Flathub

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Want a perhaps easier way to get DevilutionX for classic Diablo running on Steam Deck and desktop Linux? Well it's now on Flathub.

Overwatch 2 heads to Steam making it even easier on Steam Deck / Linux

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Finally. One less extra launcher to become a nuisance? Blizzard games are finally coming to Steam with Overwatch 2 set to be the first on August 10th.

Microsoft wins against FTC to buy Activision Blizzard

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Well, the results are here. In the USA the FTC was trying to block Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard but Microsoft has won the fight.

Diablo 4 on Steam Deck is quite magnificent (and desktop Linux too!)

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Diablo 4 is just about to release for everyone, and after blasting through the Early Access I've been thoroughly impressed by how it runs on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.

European Commission approves Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard

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Despite opposition from the UK CMA, and the ongoing legal battle in the USA, the acquisition of Activision Blizzard takes a step forward as the European Commission has approved it now.

UK CMA blocks the Microsoft takeover of Activision

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Here's some industry news for you: the UK's Competition and Markets Authority has announced today they've blocked Microsoft's takeover of Activision.
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