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ControllerTools plugin for Steam Deck now gives low battery notifications
A Steam Deck plugin for Decky Loader that I recently mentioned, ControllerTools, has a fresh update out to make it more useful.
Category: Misc
Steam and Steam Deck Beta add the ability to move the on-screen keyboard
Valve continues to roll out new unstable releases of the Steam Client for Desktop and Steam Deck, with a new update giving the ability to move the on-screen keyboard.
Forspoken needs desktop Linux to spoof being a Steam Deck to work
In a case of what the heck? Square Enix and Luminous Productions just released Forspoken, which works on Steam Deck but it won't run on desktop Linux without spoofing it being a Steam Deck.
Direct3D to Vulkan translator DXVK 2.1 adds HDR support, improves shader stutter issue
DXVK, one of the secret sauces included with the Proton compatibility layer, has a big new release out now. DXVK 2.1 adds in some big new features like HDR!
Proton Experimental and GE-Proton 7-47 updates available now
Valve gave Proton Experimental a small update with two improvements, plus for users of GE-Proton you may want to know about an important version bump there too for Steam Deck and Linux desktop gamers.
JSAUX will be doing more colours for their Steam Deck backplate
Accessory brand JSAUX recently did a poll to see what colours people might like for a Steam Deck backplate and the winners are in.
Steam Deck and Desktop Steam Beta improves Steam Input for Nintendo Controllers
A fresh Steam Beta is out now for Steam Deck and Desktop Steam, with a bigger focus on Steam Input improvements and some Big Picture Mode fixes too.
dbrand bait Nintendo with their new SwitchDeck skin for Steam Deck
dbrand have today revealed their latest way of poking fun at other companies, with their special edition SwitchDeck skin for the Steam Deck.
Steam Deck thoughts a year later
It's been close to a year since the Steam Deck launched, so here's where things currently stand and my thoughts on it.
Valve marks some EA games Playable on Steam Deck again like Sims 4, Jedi: Fallen Order
EA recently sent Origin to the graveyard and replaced it with the EA App, which caused numerous problems on Linux desktop and Steam Deck but it looks like the biggest problems are over on that.
Humble Bundle offering a whole lot of gems in two new bundles
Another good chance for you to build up your Steam collection, with Humble Bundle offering two new bundles full of games. Here's what to expect from them.
Rocket League is getting additional anti-cheat functionality
In a move that could cause issues for Linux desktop and Steam Deck gamers, Rocket League is going to introduce new anti-cheat measures.
GE-Proton brings DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop
Another release of GE-Proton is already available, the third in the space of a week and GE-Proton 7-46 includes some DirectX 12 fixes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop.
An interview with the creator of the Heroic Games Launcher
Interested to learn a little about the people who make cool open source programs? Today I have interview with Flávio, the creator of the popular Heroic Games Launcher used on Linux desktop, Steam Deck, macOS and Windows.
NVIDIA driver 525.85.05 is out now for Linux
NVIDIA have put up a smaller stable update for their Linux driver with a couple of noted fixes included. Here's the details.
New Steam desktop and Steam Deck Betas fixes up Big Picture Mode, Steam Input
Valve has put up another Beta update for the Steam client on Desktop and Steam Deck with plenty of fixes. Here's all the details.
Plasma 5.27 Beta live with Flatpak settings, multi-monitor upgrade, SteamOS updater
Here we go! The next version of KDE Plasma is now in Beta and ready for wider testing, with some really great sounding changes.
Get some gems like Streets of Rogue, Hellpoint, Chasm and more in this bundle
Fanatical seem to be putting out some really great bundles lately, with the Vanquish Bundle offering up some pretty nice indie gems for you.
GE-Proton removes the dxvk-async patch in version 7-45
There's another release of the community-made compatibility layer GE-Proton with version 7-45 out now, and this one removes a popular patch to help game performance but there's a good reason for that.
Assemble Entertainment talk up their indie hits on Steam Deck
Nice to see more publishers taking a direct interest in Steam Deck. Assemble Entertainment recently sent out an email to talk up their games on Valve's handheld.
- 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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