2K Launcher is finally no more - that's at least one publisher making things better for gamers
2K Games have officially nuked the 2K Launcher from orbit, finally removing it from their games across both Steam and Epic.
Category: Misc
Proton Experimental for Steam Deck / Linux fixes Disgaea 4 Complete+, Final Fantasy XIV and various other games
Valve have updated Proton Experimental, the testing-ground for new features and fixes for their Windows compatibility layer for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux. Here's what's new for November 25th.
Linux Firmware Updater adds initial community support for ASUS ROG Ally and ROG Ally X
fwupd is a great tool to update firmware easily on Linux and version 2.0.2 was just released, bringing new features and support for more devices.
Star Fox 64 is getting a Native PC port from the devs of Ocarina Of Time and Zelda Majoras Mask ports
The Harbour Masters community of developers who are behind the PC ports of Ocarina Of Time and Zelda Majoras Mask have revealed a Star Fox 64 Native PC port is coming.
ScummVM 2.9.0 for retro gaming is approaching and in need of testing
The ScummVM project is readying up another release, with the developers issuing a call for testing on ScummVM 2.9.0.
UnderworldGodot is an engine recreation of Ultima Underworld 1 & 2 in Godot Engine
Taking over from the original Unity-based project, UnderworldGodot is an engine recreation of Ultima Underworld and Ultima Underworld 2 in the Godot Engine.
JSAUX released their first White 6-in-1 Docking Station for handhelds like Steam Deck
JSAUX have released another Docking Station, this time it's White and it does look rather nice. A good match for the recent Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White launch.
Wine 9.22 released noting the 'Wayland driver enabled in default configuration'
Closing in on the Wine 10 stable release now! Wine 9.22 has been released, ahead of the first release candidate for Wine 10 in two weeks time.
The Sci-Fi Shooters Humble Bundle is a top deal with System Shock, Prey, Crysis Remastered 1 - 3
Need some more first-person shooters? The Sci-Fi Shooters Humble Bundle really is a good deal, if you don't already own all the games that is.
Steam Deck OLED wins Best Gaming Hardware in the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
Another year, another set of award shows. The Golden Joystick Awards 2024 have their results out now, and the Steam Deck OLED won Best Gaming Hardware.
The latest from Prime Gaming - November 22 edition - lots for Steam Deck / Linux
Here we go again! Each week Prime Gaming, part of what you get with a subscription to Amazon Prime, add and remove various games you can claim to keep.
Mesa 24.3.0 graphics drivers for Linux released with many new features and bug fixes
Developer Dylan Baker announced the early release of Mesa 24.3.0, the latest set of Linux open source graphics drivers full of new features.
Give your Steam Deck a refreshed look with these new Razer skins
Popular hardware vendor Razer have announced a couple of new fancy skins for the Steam Deck, so if you're wanting to give it a little more style perhaps you might find something you like.
Khronos Group takes over cross-platform Slang shading language from NVIDIA
Interesting industry news here for you, especially for developers. The Khronos Group announced they've launched the Slang Initiative, taking over the Slang shading language supported by NVIDIA since 2017.
Steam getting proper Season Pass support with clearer guidelines and refunds for cancellations
Valve have another Steam store update incoming, with seemingly proper built-in support for a Season Pass along with new guidance for developers.
Valve fixes up Steam Input bug with ROG Ally X
Valve confirmed back in August they still had plans to release SteamOS 3 outside of the Steam Deck for other handhelds, and it's nice to see they're still working away on the Steam Client for various hardware.
itch.io store now requires AI generated content disclosures for assets
With AI generated content continuing to spread everywhere, the itch.io store has made a change to now require AI generated content disclosures.
Steam Deck update has fixes for performance issues in long sessions and Remote Play Together
Valve pushed out a new stable Steam Deck Client update which includes some pretty essential sounding bug fixes.
FromSoftware owner Kadokawa confirms Sony sent an 'initial letter of intent' to acquire them
Recently I covered that Kadokawa, the owner of ELDEN RING developer FromSoftware, were potentially being acquired by Sony and now Kadokawa have confirmed there's something going on.
Steam Controller 2 is apparently a thing and being 'tooled for a mass production' plus a new VR controller
Take this with a pinch of salt as you always do with leaks, but it appears Valve may be prepping a Steam Controller 2, along with a new controller for their Deckard VR kit as well.
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- VacuumTube is the best way to watch YouTube on Steam Deck, SteamOS
- SaveState is an open source versatile game save backup manager - now with Linux support
- XWVM is a modern Unity engine to play STAR WARS - X-Wing, first Alpha out now
- Point and click adventure The Mystery of Doomsday Valley confirmed for Linux
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