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Steam Remote Play gets VA-API DRM hardware decoding on Linux
Valve released another Steam Beta for both the Steam Deck and for Desktop Steam, containing various fixes and a nice improvement for Linux Remote Play users.
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Team Fortress 2 has a 64bit and Vulkan update for Linux in testing
Valve are still updating Team Fortress 2 (TF2), and a bigger technical update is currently in the works that will bring 64bit and Vulkan support to the Linux version.
Proton 8.0-5 brings more HDR gaming to Linux / Steam Deck plus lots of fixes
Proton 8.0-5 is here marking more games as playable, bringing HDR support to even more games and of course the usual bug fixes aplenty to Steam Deck / Desktop Linux.
Steam Beta adds explainers to Steam Deck performance menu - plus fixes for Desktop too
Valve has released a new Beta for the Steam Deck and Steam Desktop that improved numerous bugs, and for Steam Deck makes the performance menu a little easier to understand.
Proton Experimental brings fixes for Bayonetta, Ground Branch and more
The first update of 2024 for Valve's Proton Experimental has landed, bringing with it new game support along with fixes for multiple games so here's what's new for Linux and Steam Deck.
The first stable Steam and Steam Deck update of 2024 is here
Valve has released the latest Steam Client stable update for both the Steam Deck and Desktop Steam, pulling in all the recent changes like the re-designed Steam Workshop subscriptions system.
Team Fortress: Source 2 fan project gets a DMCA from Valve
The Team Fortress: Source 2 project is now officially dead in the water after getting hit with a DMCA from Valve, although the creators were already stopping development.
Valve announces new rules for games with AI Content on Steam
Valve have now confirmed their rules for game developers using AI generated content on Steam, and while they're not banning AI they are going to ensure it's clearly stated for players.
Celebrate Economic Strategy with the Steam Capitalism and Economy Fest
Economy simulation and city management may not be the first thing most people think of when they think about video games. But it is one of the most longstanding genres in gaming, going all the way back to the 1980's.
Okay boomers, you get a shooter category on Steam now
Valve have finally done it, they've actually gone and made Boomer Shooter an official category on Steam. Since there's quite a lot of them now, and more releasing every day, it makes a lot of sense.
Steam hits new user record for 2024 and a record for games released last year
Yesterday, January 7th, Steam hit a new all-time record for concurrent users online showing that nothing can stop Valve's growth here thanks to the popularity of video games.
Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.5.13 Preview improves WiFi, brings LED brightness controls
One missed from yesterday Friday, January 5th is that Valve released another Preview update of SteamOS for Steam Deck with a couple more useful changes.
As of January 2024 - 75 of the Top 100 most played Steam games work on Steam Deck
Here's an up to date look at the current state of the most played games on Steam, and how many of they run on Steam Deck and Linux as a whole.
Steam Deck officially hits over 13,000 games Playable and Verified
Not too long after hitting 12,000 games, the Steam Deck now officially has over 13,000 games rated either Verified or Playable. There must be a little something for every type of gamer now right? My backlog is terrifying.
Proton 8.0-5 has a Release Candidate ready for testing
Early last month Valve put up a Release Candidate for the next version of Proton, which it seems went completely under the radar. Due to this they've not had much feedback for Proton 8.0-5 so time to get testing.
SteamOS 3.5.12 Preview and new Steam Deck Beta and Steam Desktop Beta released
Catching up from the end of the holidays, Valve recently released SteamOS 3.5.12 Preview and today there's also a new Steam Deck and Desktop Beta release.
Baldur's Gate 3 wins Game of the Year in the 2023 Steam Awards
Not really a big surprise here and thoroughly deserved! The 2023 Steam Awards are over and Baldur's Gate 3 has won Game of the Year. Here's all the results for you.
Linux use on Steam ends 2023 with a multi-year high (thanks Steam Deck)
Valve's latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey is out now for December 2023, and it shows that Linux and Steam Deck overall finished 2023 on a very positive note.
Steam Winter Sale 2023 is live, along with The Steam Awards voting
It is that time again! Valve launched the Steam Winter Sale 2023 and The Steam Awards are also open for voting for your favourite titles now too.
Proton Experimental brings more HDR + Steam Overlay hack for Easy Anti-Cheat from EOS
Valve put up a new release of Proton Experimental today and it has some interesting changes, so here's all the latest on what's new for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux gaming.
- Proton Experimental gets fixes for multiple Xbox Game Studios titles, ARC Raiders and various other games
- Battlestar Galactica Deadlock is getting delisted starting November 15
- The Falconeer gets a huge Revolution Remaster upgrade but drops Native Linux for Proton
- Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch 4 is out now with lots of bug fixes and a major controller input change
- Steam's wider store page refresh is live with plans to improve the home page on the way
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