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You may want to run system updates, after a recent sudo security flaw
It was pointed out to me recently in the GamingOnLinux Discord, that the sudo package recently had a security flaw, so time to check for updates.
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10 years ago Steam released for Linux
I'm starting to feel old. I remember a time before Steam for Linux, back in the dark days even before the first set of Humble Indie Bundles, it's truly crazy how far Linux has come overall as a platform for gaming.
KDE Plasma 5.27 released with multi-monitor & Wayland upgrades, Steam Deck updater
KDE Plasma 5.27 sounds like a really great update to this desktop environment, the same one used on the desktop mode for the Steam Deck and my personal choice for my PC too.
Fanatical have another Play On The Go bundle for Steam Deck
Need more games for your Steam Deck or Linux Desktop? Fanatical have launched another Play On The Go bundle.
Fanatical's Bundle Fest is back with a 25 game bundle to start
Fanatical are back with another Bundle Fest, where each day a new game bundle will appear so here's what to expect from it.
Have plenty of free time? Check out the new Double Fine documentary
Have a lot of time free and love Double Fine games, especially Psychonauts 2? Good news, there's a multi-hour documentary now available.
itch.io has a 'Trans Witches are Witches' bundle that's raised over $90K
The Trans Witches are Witches bundle is live on itch.io featuring 69 items from various LGBTQ+ creators, aimed at rejecting "Hogwarts Legacy's bigotry".
Lutris 0.5.13 Beta adds Proton support, itch.io integration, Battle.net integration
The free and open source game manager Lutris has a fresh Beta release out with version 0.5.13 adding in a whole bunch of new features and service integrations.
Steam and Steam Deck Stable client update released fixing up lots of bugs
After another short Beta period, Valve recently released another stable Steam Client update for Desktop and Steam Deck and here's what's new.
Scan UK to offer SSD upgrades compatible with Steam Deck
Recently the company Framework announced their plans to supply people in the USA and Canada with 2TB SSDs compatible with the Steam Deck but for people in the UK, Scan may be a good option.
Steam Desktop and Steam Deck Beta reduces startup time, fixes more bugs
More goodies for Steam Desktop and Steam Deck users on the Beta update branch, as another update is out now. Especially good for those of you who somehow have amassed tens of thousands of games.
Framework begin offering 2TB SSD upgrades for Steam Deck
Have a Steam Deck and want to upgrade the internal storage? You're not alone and plenty already have, but getting one compatible isn't exactly easy so Framework have decided to jump in
ScummVM 2.7.0 is ready for testing more retro games
ScummVM, the all-in-one solution for many different retro games and upgraded game engines for classics has a new version 2.7.0 ready for testing.
Grab a cuppa and listen to me chat to Brodie on Tech Over Tea
Recently I had the pleasure of being invited back on the Tech Over Tea by Brodie, a rare occurrence where I even show my face.
February Humble Choice includes Fallout 76, Thronebreaker, Pathfinder
Need some more quality games? Humble Choice for February 2023 is up with a fresh set of games and there's some good stuff included like Fallout 76.
Steam Next Fest - February 2023 edition brings lots of demos
Running until February 13th, you've again got a while to cram in trying out as many demos as possible in Steam Next Fest - February 2023 edition.
Steam and Steam Deck Beta fixes pages not rendering, plus GE-Proton 7-49 out now
Valve put out another small Beta update for Steam Desktop and Steam Deck that fixes some more annoying bugs.
Get some laid-back life sims and builders in this latest game bundle
The Sim-ple Life Bundle from Humble Bundle is another that has a few good looking indie gems you might want to relax with.
NVIDIA Vulkan Beta 525.47.07 supports extension to help VKD3D-Proton DXR
Seems like a future update of VKD3D-Proton that translates Direct3D 12 to Vulkan for Proton, for Windows games on Linux desktop and Steam Deck, will make use of a newer extension available in the new NVIDIA Vulkan Beta 525.47.07 release.
touchHLE is a new emulator for iPhone OS apps
Want a way to emulate old Apple iOS apps and games? Well, touchHLE just had its first release to prevent some more things being lost to time.
- It just keeps getting worse - Firefox to "evolve into a modern AI browser"
- NVIDIA have discontinued Quake II RTX
- Valve put up a release candidate for Proton 10.0-4 with lots more Linux / SteamOS gaming fixes
- Steam Replay is live and notes only 14% "of playtime spent by all Steam users" was for 2025 releases
- Firefox dev clarifies there will be an AI 'kill switch' [updated]
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