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AMD driver update gets Red Dead Redemption 2 working better on Steam Deck / Linux
Are you having issues with Red Dead Redemption 2 on either the Steam Deck or a Linux desktop with an AMD GPU? Well, upcoming driver updates should improve it.
Category: Open Source
Proton Experimental updates fix up Indiana Jones, Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
Valve has recently put up a fresh update for Proton Experimental, bringing more game compatibility and some fixes.
Linux kernel 6.0 is out now
The latest and great version of the Linux kernel has been released with Linux 6.0 out now. Linus Torvalds was also given an award from Intel recently.
Free evolution sim 'Thrive' adds a new part to let organisms spew mucilage
What I can only describe as some form of microscopic fart-cannon, the free and open source evolution sim Thrive has added what they call a Mucilage Jet for your creatures in version 0.5.10.
Free and open source RTS 0 A.D. Alpha 26 'Zhuangzi' is out now
0 A.D., an in-development free and open source real-time strategy game has a big new release out with Alpha 26.
Wine 7.18 rolls out with Unicode 15 support
Wine, the translation layer that allows you to run applications and games designed for Windows on Linux has a new development release up with Wine 7.18.
GNOME 43 is out now with Quick Settings, refreshed Files app and lots more
GNOME 43 is officially out now, bringing with it some pretty wonderful sounding changes to one of the most popular Linux desktop environments.
DOSBox Staging 0.79.0 is out now
DOSBox Staging is a fork of the original DOSBox aimed at getting new features in faster, along with a better overall experience for users.
Minigalaxy, a simple open source GOG client for Linux adds lots of new features
While plenty of people use apps like Lutris, Heroic and Bottles there's also Minigalaxy which is a dedicated launcher just for GOG on Linux.
GE-Proton 7-35 out now with more fixes for Linux / Steam Deck
GE-Proton (GloriousEggroll), the community maintained version of the Windows compatibility layer version 7-35 is out now and here's what's new.
A new Proton Experimental release hooks up NVAPI for lots of games on Linux
Proton Experimental has a new release out from September 20th, that as usual fixes some bugs but also does a rather big change in enabling the NVIDIA NVAPI for a long list of games.
KDE are raising funds for the Kdenlive video editor
Kdenlive, a powerful free and open source video editor from the KDE team is now having a dedicated fundraising campaign to support the team working on it.
Intel's Linux Vulkan Driver readying up a 60%+ speed boost "in draw throughput"
In another nice win for open source graphics, the Vulkan Driver for Intel on Linux is looking set to get a nice speed boost.
GE-Proton installer ProtonUp-Qt adds support for the Steam Snap
ProtonUp-Qt continues being an incredibly helpful GUI for installing the likes of GE-Proton, Wine-GE, Luxtorpeda and more with a new version out now.
Plasma 5.26 Beta brings on the bigscreen experience
Plasma 5.26 Beta is officially out now and it comes with plenty of massive improvements, especially when it comes to using it on the bigscreen.
Castle Game Engine building up towards a huge new release
It's not only Godot Engine that's building towards a big new release. We also have the free and open source Castle Game Engine you might want to keep an eye on.
Nintendo Switch emulator yuzu gets 'Local Wireless Multiplayer'
Local Wireless Multiplayer is the latest huge feature to be added to the quite amazing Nintendo Switch emulator project yuzu.
Godot Engine 4 hits Beta with absolutely loads new
Godot Engine, the powerful free and open source game engine that is becoming increasingly popular has a massive new Beta release available for Godot 4.
Mesa gets a big CS:GO speedup, plus upcoming AMD RADV performance boost
Mesa, the open source driver set for Linux, has two rather interesting bits of work done recently that gamers might want to keep an eye on.
Heroes of Might and Magic II & III open source game engines get new releases
This is a bit of a double event. Not only has the Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine fheroes2 seen a new release, but a surprise update of VCMI for Heroes of Might and Magic III was also released.
- It just keeps getting worse - Firefox to "evolve into a modern AI browser"
- Over 19,000 games have released on Steam in 2025, with nearly half seeing fewer than 10 reviews
- The huge Project Zomboid build 42 finally gets multiplayer just in time for the holidays
- Kitten Space Agency is the spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now Steam Deck Verified with a big update
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