Linux and open source getting age checking exemptions could be problematic
You've seen the news about various US states (and even a US-wide bill!) for operating systems to implement age checking - but exemptions could cause headaches.
Category: Editorial
Letter from the owner - our stance on generative AI
Generative AI seems like it's everywhere now right? So here's a letter from the owner (me, hi!) formally setting out the GamingOnLinux stance on it.
Bluesky
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Many more US states are planning or already have operating system age verification laws
We've already covered how California has a new operating system age-checking law coming into force next year - but many more US states also have plans.
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 51: It’s Not Easy Being Green
When I first started using Linux full time in 2007, I was still not well versed on how video cards worked.
Happy four years to the Steam Deck - still the top PC gaming handheld
Four years ago today, the original Steam Deck LCD released, with it going on to change how everyone sees handheld gaming PCs and Linux for gaming.
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 50: Dawn of Civilization
Civilization: Call to Power is a curious cultural artifact in a number of ways.
Steam Frame and Steam Machine will be another good boost for Flatpaks and desktop Linux overall too
With the Steam Frame and Steam Machine launching with SteamOS Linux this year, we're going to again see a nice boost for Flatpaks and desktop Linux overall.
The Legion Go with Bazzite is an excellent machine for gaming
I finally acquired an original Lenovo Legion Go and of course I had to put Linux on it and get rid of Windows, so I finally got to see the fuss over Bazzite.
The best Linux distributions for gaming in 2026
Here is your up to date list of what distro you should be picking if you want to start gaming on Linux in 2026. The latest edition of you telling me I'm wrong.
Some releases to look forward to in 2026
It's a new year, so here's some games that should release on PC during 2026 that I'm excited for.
Here's our 2025 GOTY picks
The year is almost over and so it’s time to let you know what we enjoyed the most this year while gaming on Linux.
Talking point - what have you been playing lately?
Welcome back, dear readers, to another community article for us all to have a little chat about what we've been playing recently.
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 49: One More to Go!
Candy Cruncher stands as an interesting piece of Linux gaming convergence, with it pulling on almost all of the major threads that defined the industry.
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 48: Byzantine Labyrinthine
Part 48 of the long running series of retro Linux gaming goodness. This time it's all about point and click adventuring.
According to Epic CEO Tim Sweeney - game stores don't need an AI label as it will be everywhere
With the increasing amount of games using AI, Epic Game's Tim Sweeney believes the AI messages on stores like Steam make no sense.
Hello from Fedora KDE
I recently did a bit of a major woops, and so I decided perhaps it is once again time to Linux distro hop and have settled on Fedora KDE.
Alternatives to popular games that don't work on Linux, Steam Deck and SteamOS
With the amount of games that block Linux platforms including SteamOS and Steam Deck, here's your guide to some great alternatives.
Leaks again hint at Valve doing a proper Steam Machine Console
We are again seeing leaks of a potential future console from Valve, which is exciting considering how well the Steam Deck has done.
7 years later, Valve's Proton has been an incredible game-changer for Linux
It has been 7 years since Valve revealed Proton, their compatibility layer to run Windows games on Linux systems. What an incredible time it has been.
Some game developers are far too shameless about generative AI use
I'm having to be steadily more careful on what I choose to cover here on GamingOnLinux, with more games releasing using generative AI.