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D7VK brings Direct3D 7 to Linux using Vulkan based on DXVK
We've have DXVK and VKD3D-Proton for various versions of Direct3D on Linux, but now it seems we're also getting Direct3D 7 as well.
Category: Open Source
Linux Mint to get an upgraded System Information tool and a spruced up system menu
A new blog post is out from the Linux Mint team going over some recent work, with the newer Cinnamon Menu coming along nicely and a new System Information tool.
GZDoom successor project UZDoom gets a first preview release
After the GZDoom implosion, the rest of the developers split off to form UZDoom and the first preview release has rolled out with some essential improvements.
The Godot Engine 2025 showreel is out
Showing off a bunch of what's capable with the free and open source game engine Godot, the 2025 showreel has been released.
Proton Experimental gets fixes for multiple Xbox Game Studios titles, ARC Raiders and various other games
Valve released a new Proton Experimental update for November 7th with a nice batch of game fixes for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck gamers.
OpenMW 0.50.0 for Morrowind is out with more enhancements and better gamepad support
Morrowind just got even better with the new OpenMW 0.50.0 release, as the free and open source game engine reimplementation has some big fancy new features.
Luanti (formerly Minetest) joins up with Open Collective Europe for funding
Hopefully making this excellent open source voxel game engine project more manageable, Luanti (formerly Minetest) has joined up with Open Collective Europe.
The open source FOSDEM event for 2026 will have a Gaming and VR devroom
FOSDEM is an important event for the open source community, and it seems like FOSDEM 2026 is going to be interesting for Linux gaming fans too.
Nexus Mods app improves file conflict management ready for Fallout 4 and Skyrim
The newer cross-platform Nexus Mods app is getting a lot closer to supporting games like Fallout 4 and Skyrim, with version 0.20.2 out now for testing.
GE-Proton 10-25 brings fixes for Nioh 2, WoW, Rockstar Launcher and more
Another smaller bug fix release arrived with GE-Proton 10-25 to run more Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Here's all you need to know.
Wine 10.18 brings OpenGL memory mapping using Vulkan in WoW64 mode
Bringing many improvements to running Windows apps and games on Linux, Wine version 10.18 has arrived as we close in on the Wine 11 release.
Linux users have no reason to worry about recent AMD GPU driver changes
This is a little PSA to Linux users and Linux gamers, with news reports out there about AMD shifting focus away from certain GPUs.
Mesa 25.2.6 rolls out with more fixes for Intel GPUs, Zink and NVK
Mesa 25.2.6 is the latest bug fix release available now for open source Linux graphics drivers, pulling in fresh updates for games and other assorted issues.
OpenRazer expands Razer device support with new hardware for Linux users
Get your latest Razer devices working nicely with all features on Linux with OpenRazer, a new release has expanded the supported devices list.
GE-Proton 10-24 brings fixes for Space Engineers, Blade & Soul NEO
Here we go again, yet another hotfix release for the GE-Proton compatibility layer for running more Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
Fedora Linux 43 has officially arrived
Fedora Linux 43 has arrived for Fedora Workstation, Fedora KDE and other assorted flavours that use Fedora have also seen various upgrades.
New security advisory released for X.Org X server and Xwayland issues
Today, an X.Org Security Advisory was sent out that details multiple security issues X.Org X server and Xwayland.
GE-Proton 10-23 released with fixes for Killer Instinct, Heroes of Newerth Reborn and more
Another new build of GE-Proton is here to improve compatibility for Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Here's what's changed in GE-Proton 10-23.
GE-Proton 10-22 released with a fix for game launchers, Persona 5 Strikers and Richard Burns Rally
GE-Proton 10-22 is out now to further enhance running Windows games on Linux + SteamOS / Steam Deck, here's what's been changed and improved.
Proton Experimental brings fixes for Fellowship, Marvel Rivals, Assassin's Creed Shadows and more
Valve have released another great update for Proton Experimental to play more Windows games on Linux / SteamOS + Steam Deck for October 24th.
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