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System76 upgrades the Thelio Major desktop with a removable I/O shield
Thelio Major, System76's high-end Linux desktop is going through a big upgrade that's due out on November 28th.
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Box64 and Box86 get more games running on Arm plus DXVK 2.0 support
Box64 and Box86 are userspace emulators to run traditional x86 and x86_64 applications on Arm, and the 0.2 release of both are a nice big step forward.
How to fix the EA app on Steam Deck and Linux desktop
Recently, Valve did an update in Proton Experimental that did get the EA app working again. The problem is that it doesn't stick and the EA app will break itself. Here's one way to fix it.
Valve update desktop Steam Stable Client with the New Big Picture Mode option
Valve has released a new desktop update for the Steam Stable Client, and along with it comes the option to use the New Big Picture Mode. However, they broke it on Linux, at least for NVIDIA.
Proton Experimental updated fixing Halo Infinite and more on Steam Deck & Linux
Proton Experimental has been updated on November 16th, pulling in some more fixes for the likes of Halo Infinite for Steam Deck and Linux desktop.
Fanatical has a nice build your own bundle with some good choices
Need some more games? Fanatical have put up a fresh 'Slayer Bundle' where you pick from various games and get a great price on them too.
Godot Engine 4.0 gets a Movie Maker
With Godot Engine 4.0 slowly approaching release, the developers are still hooking up some huge features to this free and open source game engine like a Movie Maker.
Unreal Engine 5.1 rolled out with plenty of Linux improvements
Epic Games announced that Unreal Engine 5.1 is now available, and along with all the usual big new features, they continued improving their Linux support in this release.
ProtonUp-Qt version 2.7.5 released for easy GE-Proton installs
ProtonUp-Qt is a simple and easy to use application that helps you install various compatibility layers on Steam Deck and Linux desktop, with a new release version 2.7.5 out now.
Fedora Linux 37 is out now with official Raspberry Pi 4 support
After a bit of a delay due to security issues with OpenSSL, Fedora Linux 37 is officially out now with all the usual assortment of major software updates.
YoYo Games open source the GameMaker HTML5 runtime
Here's a fun one for open source fans and game developers, as YoYo Games have open sourced their HTML5 runtime.
GOG has a 'Cozy Autumn Sale' along with 'Czech and Slovak Games Week'
GOG are back again with some more big themed deals, this time around they're doing a Cozy Autumn Sale along with a Czech and Slovak Games Week.
Humble Choice for November 2022 has some good looking picks
A little late on this but Humble Choice has a fresh set of games to pick for November 2022, so here's what to expect from them on Linux desktop and Steam Deck.
Windows compatibility layer Wine 7.21 is out now
Another fresh development release of Wine, the Windows compatibility layer has been released. Version 7.21 is out now.
SteamOS 3.4 rolls out in Preview for the Steam Deck - it's a massive upgrade
Valve has done another weekend drop here, with a Preview version of SteamOS 3.4 now available for the Steam Deck.
Stadia refunds are starting to begin, no word on Controller Bluetooth yet
Google has announced that they've now begun the process to refund years of Stadia game purchases, as the service is shutting down.
dbrand issued an update on Killswitch replacements, Dock compatibility and more
After the recent issue dbrand had with their Killswitch magnets causing issues with some Steam Deck fans, they've issued an update on how it's going and other changes due to Dock compatibility.
Steam Deck Beta improves on-screen keyboard and offline mode
Two areas that could use some love are being tweaked, with a new Steam Deck Client Beta available now with various fixes and upgrades.
NVIDIA 525.53 Beta is out now for Linux
NVIDIA GPU owners on Linux, it's your time to test something new. NVIDIA have released a Beta driver with version 525.53.
Vulkan-based D3D9, 10 and 11 translation layer DXVK version 2.0 out now
DXVK, the translation layer that converts Direct3D calls to Vulkan for use with Wine and Proton, has a big new release out with version 2.0. This is one of the ways that Proton performs so well for Windows games on Linux desktop and Steam Deck.
- It just keeps getting worse - Firefox to "evolve into a modern AI browser"
- NVIDIA have discontinued Quake II RTX
- Steam Replay is live and notes only 14% "of playtime spent by all Steam users" was for 2025 releases
- Valve put up a release candidate for Proton 10.0-4 with lots more Linux / SteamOS gaming fixes
- GOG formally announce their GOG Patrons subscription donation system
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