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The Native Linux app for NVIDIA GeForce NOW is now in Beta

By Liam Dawe, [updated]
NVIDIA have today released the Beta for their new Native Linux app for GeForce NOW, available as a Flatpak so it should run across most x86-64 systems.

Valve's in-development game Deadlock just got a massive upgrade

By Liam Dawe,
Deadlock is an online-only third-person MOBA currently in development by Valve, and they just released a massive upgrade for the game.
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OBS Studio 32.1 Beta is out with a new Audio Mixer, WebRTC Simulcast support and more

By Liam Dawe,
Another new release of the excellent open source video capture and streaming app OBS Studio is being prepared, with OBS Studio 32.1 Beta out now.

Steam Client Beta adds a revamped interface for opting into game Betas and other changes

By Liam Dawe,
On top of SteamOS 3.7.20 Beta and improvements to the Steam Workshop so mods can support multiple game versions, we have a Beta UI overhaul for Steam games.

SteamOS 3.7.20 adds the ntsync driver to help improve some game performance

By Liam Dawe,
Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.20 Beta coming with just two changes, and one of them is very interesting to see arrive on SteamOS.

Linux Mint 22.3 gets a Beta release with lots of new features

By Liam Dawe,
Linux Mint 22.3 is set to be the next long-term supported release and a Beta is now here you can test, with a surprising amount of new features.

Latest Steam Deck update will warn you if an Xbox controller needs upgrading

By Liam Dawe,
Valve released a new Steam Deck Beta update that includes a useful tweak to its Xbox controller detection.

The huge Project Zomboid build 42 finally gets multiplayer just in time for the holidays

By Liam Dawe,
Wow - that sure took a while! A year since the first part of build 42 released and just in time for the holidays, Project Zomboid build 42 finally goes online.

NVIDIA Beta driver 590.44.01 released for Linux

By Liam Dawe, [updated]
The first release of the 590 driver branch has arrived in Beta for Linux with 590.44.01 now available for those willing to give it a test.

Steam Deck tweaked to fix delays with the screen-off downloads, and other Desktop Linux fixes recently

By Liam Dawe,
Valve put out another small Beta to fix up an issue with the new Steam Deck screen-off downloads, and some other Desktop Linux fixes that came recently.

Steam Deck gets a new low-power screen-off downloads mode

By Liam Dawe,
Probably the single most requested Steam Deck feature since release is now in Beta, allowing you to get your downloads going with the screen off.

The original Pillars of Eternity is getting a turn-based mode Beta on November 5

By Liam Dawe,
A chance to experience this classic RPG in a new way, with a turn-based mode coming to the original Pillars of Eternity on November 5th in Beta.

Nexus Mods app improves file conflict management ready for Fallout 4 and Skyrim

By Liam Dawe,
The newer cross-platform Nexus Mods app is getting a lot closer to supporting games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim, with version 0.20.2 out now for testing.

Valve fix some games on Linux / Steam Deck having incorrect Steam Play settings and added a chat warning

By Liam Dawe,
A fresh Steam Beta is out for Desktop and Steam Deck / SteamOS which brings some important bug fixes, and one that was especially annoying for Linux systems.

SteamOS 3.7.17 Beta disables wake-on-bluetooth for Steam Deck LCD again

By Liam Dawe,
Seems that wake-on-bluetooth for the Steam Deck LCD model is quite problematic, as Valve have again disabled it in the latest SteamOS update.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch 4 has a Beta up with a major controller input change

By Liam Dawe,
Team Cherry certainly are getting these patches out rapidly, they only just launched Patch 3 for Hollow Knight: Silksong and now Patch 4 has a Beta.

Improved Steam Deck support is coming to Satisfactory

By Liam Dawe,
Satisfactory recently had a fresh experimental Beta for testing, which includes improvements to how it works on Valve's Steam Deck.

Valve bring more essential bug fixes in the latest Steam Beta for Desktop / SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
The October 13th Steam Beta comes with a number of bug fixes for annoying issues, along with a couple of feature tweaks for all platforms.

Team Fortress 2 Classic scrap their open beta and new Valve rules likely mean they have to change the name

By Liam Dawe,
Team Fortress 2 Classic is an upcoming Source Engine mod based on Valve's Team Fortress 2, it was due to hold an open beta but they've had to scrap it.

Proton 10.0-3 release candidate live for testing better Windows game compatibility on Linux / Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Valve have released a new release candidate build for the Windows compatibility layer Proton, with Proton 10.0-3 available for users to test.
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