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SteamVR Beta 2.16.3 brings Linux fixes for VRLink

By Liam Dawe,
Seems SteamVR for Linux really is getting some more attention recently, after a number of fixes in the previous Beta we have a few more here.

SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta brings fixes for security issues, trackpad on Legion Go and Borderlands 2

By Liam Dawe,
We're hopefully closing in on the next big stable update for SteamOS, with Valve releasing SteamOS 3.8.2 Beta.
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SteamVR Beta brings a number of fixes for Linux gamers

By Liam Dawe,
Valve recently launched some fresh fixes for SteamVR, and thankfully it seems Linux is finally seeing some more attention with it.

Valve makes huge changes to the Steam Workshop - now more Mobile and Steam Deck friendly

By Liam Dawe,
Valve continue making some big changes to the Steam store, with the Steam Workshop getting a Beta with quite a lot of mod browsing improvements.

SteamOS 3.8.1 now in Beta for more gamers to test new features

By Liam Dawe,
Valve have bumped SteamOS 3.8.1 from Preview to Beta, as it's now ready for more people to get testing to find any issues.

OpenGOAL project adds the Naughty Dog classic Jak 3

By Liam Dawe,
The much loved Jak series continues getting modern enhancements from the OpenGOAL project, which recently added Jak 3 to the collection.

Steam Beta adds Remote Downloads Management

By Liam Dawe,
Making it easier to manage downloads and updates across systems from desktops to Steam Decks and other handhelds, Steam adds Remote Downloads Management.

Counter-Strike 2 gets a Beta with a fancy new animation system

By Liam Dawe,
While I still sit here waiting for Danger Zone to return (please Valve), Counter-Strike 2 just got a big Beta upgrade with a new animation system.

Steam store home page gets a refresh in Beta, plus another Linux SteamRT3 Beta fix

By Liam Dawe,
Valve have pushed out an overhauled Steam store home page in the latest Steam Client Beta, along with another needed fix for the Linux SteamRT3 Beta.

SteamOS 3.8.1 Preview should finally solve some WiFi performance issues

By Liam Dawe,
On top of the huge SteamOS 3.8 preview Valve put up recently, a smaller bug-fix release landed with SteamOS 3.8.1.

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Beta released with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.0, Mesa 26

By Liam Dawe,
The next major release of Ubuntu is almost here with a Beta now available for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Long-term support) for testing and bug-hunting.

Steam Client Beta bring fixes for the new Linux SteamRT3 Beta

By Liam Dawe,
Valve released a fresh update to the Steam Client Beta, bringing a few useful bug fixes and more work on the new Linux SteamRT3 Beta.

War Thunder Infantry gets a new trailer and test event

By Liam Dawe,
War Thunder Infantry is getting closer to release, and there's a new trailer to show it off along with a new closed testing period.

SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview brings initial Steam Machine support, and improvements for many handhelds

By Liam Dawe,
SteamOS 3.8.0 Preview is another big upgrade for Valve's Linux distribution, with lots of enhancements to hardware support across the board for handhelds.

New Steam Beta can run the Linux client inside a container with 64bit

By Liam Dawe,
Valve have been cooking! A new Steam Client Beta is available with something quite special for Linux gamers, as Valve work to continue improving Linux gaming.

Fedora 44 Beta is out with KDE improvements, better live media and more

By Liam Dawe,
The Fedora team have put up Fedora 44 Beta for you to get testing and report bugs, ahead of the full release due out around April 14th.

NVIDIA Beta driver 595.45.04 released for Linux - looks to be an exciting one

By Liam Dawe,
NVIDIA released Beta driver 595.45.04 for Linux and it includes support for some new Vulkan extensions that could help improve gaming performance.

OldUnreal add new installers for Unreal Tournament 2004, Unreal Tournament: GOTY and Unreal Gold

By Liam Dawe,
Along with their new installers for each classic game, they have a big Unreal Tournament 2004 patch in preview with overhauled Linux and macOS support.

You can now add hardware details to Steam reviews, and give more feedback on Steam Deck Verified

By Liam Dawe,
A new Steam Beta update for Desktop and Steam Deck / SteamOS allows you to add hardware details for reviews and give more Steam Deck Verified feedback.

Valve fix up rumble related controller latency in the latest Steam Beta

By Liam Dawe,
A small but useful Steam Beta update has arrived and it's an especially good one for controller players that have rumble enabled.
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