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Simple GOG client for Linux, Minigalaxy v1.3.2 released with improved game installs
If you prefer to buy your games for Linux on GOG, there's a fresh update to Minigalaxy, the open source simple GOG client.
Category: Apps
Lutris game manager v0.5.19 released with improved Proton support
The popular game manager / launcher Lutris has a new release out, which brings with it various improvements to how it handles launching games with Proton.
OCCT for stress-testing comes to Linux and Steam Deck, with a Steam release planned
OCCT has long been a popular tool for PC stability and performance testing on Windows, and now it's officially been made available for Linux in Alpha, including Steam Deck support too.
Popular game launcher Playnite will get Linux support but it's still a while away
Playnite is a very popular free and open source video game library manager, one used a lot on Windows and a developer has confirmed they will be working on Linux support.
Nexus Mods app makes improvements to Collections, fixes Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender on Linux
The newer open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app has another update out, this time with more UI changes and improvements to the Collections system along with bug fixes.
Cross-platform Nexus Mods App v0.7.2 improves the UI, adds Bannerlord Software Extender support
The Nexus team continue building up their newer cross-platform open source Nexus Mods App that will eventually replace Vortex. Version 0.7.2 was released recently further expanding what you can do with it.
Stable Steam Client update for Desktop and Steam Deck brings a whole lot of fixes
Valve released a fresh stable update to the Steam Client this week bringing numerous bug fixes and improvements for Desktop and Steam Deck.
Game save data backup tool Ludusavi v0.28 brings new features
If you want to make backups of your game saves, the free and open source tool Ludusavi is an essential item to put in your toolbox.
Discord screen-sharing with audio on Linux Wayland is officially here
Finally, Discord stable has a new release available, and it officially brings full screen-sharing with audio on Linux with Wayland.
Jan 14th Steam Beta fixes Linux issues, a Steam Deck WiFi crash, View In Library added to Downloads page
Valve released a nice fresh Steam Beta (January 14th) for Steam Deck and Desktop PCs squashing some bugs and adding in some new options.
Open-source PlayStation Remote Play app chiaki-ng v1.9.4 has lots of improvements
Own a PlayStation and someone is hogging the TV? Stream it to another device like a Steam Deck or Desktop PC with the cross-platform open source chiaki-ng project.
Steam / Steam Deck Beta update brings improvements for Startup Animations, Steam Input and more
Valve updated the Steam Client for Desktop and Steam Deck with a new Beta release, so here's what you need to know.
Discord Canary on Linux breaks Wayland screen-sharing support for now
Recently I shared the news that Discord Canary had fixed full Wayland screen-sharing on Linux with working audio, but it has been removed again.
Nexus Mods new cross-platform app v0.7.1 released finally supporting upgrades - better modding for Linux / Steam Deck
This is a big one! The new and still in development cross-platform Nexus Mods app that has Linux support just released version 0.7.1 and you no longer have to remove everything to update.
Steam Beta for Dec 11 brings new game update options plus a new downloader style
The latest Steam Client Beta for Desktop and Steam Deck has been released, and Valve have given us new options for managing game updates and there's a new downloader style.
OBS Studio 31 released with first-party YouTube Chat features, new NVIDIA filters and Linux improvements
OBS Studio has a brand new stable release available! The awesome free and open source video capture tool OBS Studio 31.0.0 is out now.
Open-source PlayStation Remote Play app gets improvements for Steam Deck
chiaki-ng, the free and open source PlayStation Remote Play app has a new release out with several enhancements, and it should now work better on Steam Deck in Gaming Mode.
Looks like Discord finally fixed Linux screen and audio sharing with Wayland
A while ago in November, it seems I missed a post from a user in the GamingOnLinux Discord server, noting that the Discord developers finally hooked up screen and audio sharing for Linux with Wayland.
Lutris game manager v0.5.18 released with improved GOG and itch.io support, various other features
Lutris, the popular free and open source game manager for Linux, has a fresh update out now fixing up some issues and adding in a good bunch of new features.
The new Nexus Mods open source cross-platform app adds Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord support
Nexus Mods keep expanding their very promising cross-platform open source app for modding, that will eventually replace their older apps and the new 0.7.0 release just went out.
- Bazzite would shut down if Fedora goes ahead with removing 32-bit
- Fedora Linux devs discuss dropping 32-bit packages - potentially bad news for Steam gamers [updated]
- KDE Plasma will continue having an X11 session, as Kubuntu switches to Wayland by default
- Pricing announced for the Orange Pi Neo gaming handheld with Manjaro Linux
- System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is Steam Deck Verified and SteamOS Compatible ahead of release
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