DXVK v2.5.3 released with more improvements for Windows games on Linux
Developer Philip Rebohle has released DXVK version 2.5.3 bringing more improvements for this tool that translates Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan.
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Fanatical's Diamond Collection for January 2025 offers up 16 games with good Linux / Steam Deck compatibility
Build up your game collection with a fresh Fanatical Diamond Collection Bundle, giving you a build your own deal to save monies.
How to install extra software, apps and games on SteamOS and Steam Deck
The Steam Deck with SteamOS (and other devices that will ship with SteamOS) use a locked-down filesystem, so installing extra software is a little different. Here's what you need to know in a simple to understand guide.
NTSYNC driver for improving Windows games on Linux with Wine / Proton should finally land in Linux kernel 6.14
After waiting quite a while on it and some rewrites, it looks like the NTSYNC driver code to help Windows games running on Linux will be pulled in and enabled in the Linux kernel.
Retro gaming Linux distro Batocera v41 brings expanded Wine support, better multi-screen, new hardware support
For people who love their retro gaming and want a Linux distribution that's simple to use and fully featured, Batocera is a popular choice and a big new release is out with version 41.
Open-source PlayStation Remote Play app chiaki-ng v1.9.4 has lots of improvements
Own a PlayStation and someone is hogging the TV? Stream it to another device like a Steam Deck or Desktop PC with the cross-platform open source chiaki-ng project.
NonSteamLaunchers tool for installing popular game stores working on better Desktop Linux support
NonSteamLaunchers gained popularity as one of the go-to solutions for installing more stores directly on Steam Deck, and the latest release has begun to improve how it works on normal Desktop Linux too.
Even with SteamOS coming to more systems Bazzite has no plans to go anywhere
We recently had the exciting news that Valve plans to expand SteamOS onto more devices, starting with supporting more handhelds, which caused plenty of people to be curious about the future of the popular SteamOS-like Bazzite Linux.
Prime Gaming January 11th 2025 edition round-up for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck
A little later than I planned, but here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
How to check game compatibility for Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck
Want to know how you can check to see if a game is compatible with Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck? Here's all you need to know in one handy guide.
Why are there so many different Proton versions? Proton 8, Proton 9, Experimental, GE-Proton
Why are there so many different versions of Proton? The compatibility layer that runs Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.H ere's a guide to help.
VKD3D-Proton bug fix v2.14.1 released for Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translation
VKD3D-Proton, the tool that Valve's compatibility layer Proton uses to translate Microsoft Direct3D 12 to Vulkan, has a new bug-fix release out now.
Mecha Comet looks like a fun little modular Linux handheld
Another handheld! Although not a gaming handheld like you may have been thinking. The Mecha Comet is a small handheld modular Linux computer around the size of a phone.
System76's COSMIC Alpha 5 is here with a new media player, VRR improvements and lots of fixes
Hardware vendor System76 continue building up their new Linux desktop environment, COSMIC, with a fifth alpha now available for testing.
Google and The Linux Foundation team up for 'Supporters of Chromium-based Browsers'
Google together with The Linux Foundation have announced Supporters of Chromium-based Browsers, a new initiative to fund future development of the entire Chromium ecosystem.
The Programming Games Humble Bundle is another sweet deal worth grabbing
New Year, New You: Programming Games is a fresh Humble Bundle with 7 rather great indie games worth picking up. All games included have Native Linux support.
Razer announced the Razer Handheld Dock Chroma for your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go and more
Seems like making a dock for handheld gaming PCs is now some rite of passage for accessory and hardware vendors, as even Razer have jumped in now with the aptly named Razer Handheld Dock Chroma.
Can 2025 please be the year more games add Text and UI Scaling
I get it, you worked hard for hours and days and weeks on your incredibly cool-looking interface for your game. You made it so all the text perfectly lines up everywhere and picked a slick looking font, but it's all too darn small.
Refurbished Steam Deck LCD and Steam Deck OLED back in stock in the UK and Europe - act fast
If you're wanting to pick up a Steam Deck or Steam Deck OLED a bit cheaper, Valve's Certified Refurbished program is a great way to do it. And if you're in the UK and EU, they're back in stock.
You can get Against the Storm, Jagged Alliance 3 and Blasphemous 2 in Humble Choice for January 2025
Humble Choice for January 2025 has a pretty darn nice selection of games, so here's what's in it and the compatibility expected for Steam Deck / SteamOS and Desktop Linux.