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The modular Linux handheld Mecha Comet is up on Kickstarter
The new Mecha Comet would have been a dream device to mess about with when I was younger, a fully modular Linux-powered handheld.
Category: Open Source
The popular Arch-based distro CachyOS gets a new release with a significantly reworked installer
The CachyOS madness hasn't quite caught on for me, but I definitely want to take a good look at what all the fuss is about soon - and there's a big new release.
The simple GOG client for Linux, Minigalaxy version 1.4.1 is out now
Minigalaxy is a simple and to the point GOG client for Linux, making it easier to download and install all your GOG games.
Heroic Games Launcher v2.19 released adding ZOOM Platform, AppImage updates and more
Heroic Games Launcher remains as one of the best ways to play games from GOG, Epic and Amazon on SteamOS / Linux and Steam Deck with a new version out now.
Valve released Proton 10.0-4 bringing more game compatibility to SteamOS / Linux
The latest stable numbered version of Valve's compatibility layer Proton has arrived. Proton 10.0-4 brings lots of fixes and new game support for SteamOS Linux.
The free and open source Godot Engine 4.6 is out now with major upgrades
Game developers should take a look at the brand new Godot Engine 4.6 release, bringing a big refresh to the popular cross-platform open source game engine.
Mesa 25.3.4 released with more bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers
The latest main stable update to Mesa is here for users of open source graphics drivers, with Mesa 25.3.4 bringing essential bug fixes.
The full VR mode for KDE Plasma continues getting more advanced
Recently I covered the draft code to add a full VR mode into the KDE Plasma desktop, and it has only continued to get more advanced with recent updates.
STAR WARS Battlefront II private server and mod launcher KYBER goes open source
Games die and publishers move on, but STAR WARS Battlefront II released in 2017 from DICE and EA now has an open source private server and modding tool.
Banjo-Kazooie gets a native PC port with Linux / Steam Deck support
Bringing another Nintendo classic to PC, the community has delivered with Banjo-Kazooie via the Banjo: Recompiled project that's now available.
GE-Proton 10-29 released with updates to FEX, Wine, DXVK and a few game fixes
GE-Proton 10-29 has arrived to bring more game compatibility to SteamOS / Linux with a bunch of fixes and improvements throughout.
Wine 11.1 arrives as the first development build of 2026
After the big release of the stable Wine 11 earlier in January, the work begins again on development releases with Wine 11.1 now available.
Vulkan 1.4.340 released with new extension to improve DirectX performance on Linux
We're seeing excitement build up from the Vulkan API release 1.4.340, with a new extension that should eventually improve DirectX performance on Linux.
Nexus Mods say they are committed to supporting Vortex on SteamOS Linux
After cancelling the newer Nexus Mods app that had Linux support to refocus on the older Vortex, the Nexus Mods team now say Vortex will support SteamOS.
Ghostship - the new Super Mario 64 PC port gets a Linux release
Ghostship was a recent announcement from the HarbourMasters team bringing a new Super Mario 64 PC port, and now there's a fresh release with a Linux version.
Draft code submitted to KDE Plasma turns it into a full VR desktop
A developer has submitted a draft to the KDE team for KWin to hook up a full Plasma VR mode and it looks pretty awesome.
KDE Plasma 6.7 will have a global push-to-talk feature
KDE Plasma is set to gain even more useful features with the upcoming Plasma 6.7 release, one especially good for online gaming.
Ghostship is a new Super Mario 64 PC port from HarbourMasters
From the HarbourMasters team is another Nintendo PC port, this time it's Super Mario 64.
Proton Experimental brings updates for MonoGame, Rockstar Launcher and more
Valve launched a new update for Proton Experimental for January 16th to improve various games and launchers working on SteamOS / Linux.
EndeavourOS Linux gets an upgraded release with Ganymede Neo
After a major update released for EndeavourOS late last year, a new refresh is out with Ganymede Neo with a big tweak for NVIDIA GPU owners.
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