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Left 4 Dead 2 updated with Vulkan support thanks to DXVK
We've only just seen a new release of the Direct3D to Vulkan translation layer DXVK, and now it's powering Left 4 Dead 2 with a fresh free upgrade out now.
Category: Valve
What we want to see from the possible SteamPal handheld from Valve
You've all seen the rumours by now, and apparent confirmation from Ars that Valve has been working on the SteamPal, a Linux powered handheld that could be released this year. Here's a short list of what we want from it.
Valve need more testing of the latest Proton Experimental for input latency improvements
Recently we highlighted another upgrade of Proton Experimental, the special testing area of Steam Play Proton that pulls in new and advanced features - well it needs a lot more testing.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gets some big changes for non-Prime accounts
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is going through some changes, as Valve attempt to deal with the bad actors now it's free to play with big changes to non-Prime accounts.
Proton Experimental prepares for NVIDIA DLSS, optional NVAPI and more game fixes
Valve and CodeWeavers have released another fresh Proton Experimental build for testing upcoming features of the Proton compatibility layer for Linux gaming with Steam Play.
Judge upholds $4M damages in the patent case against Valve for the Steam Controller
Back in February 2021 we wrote an article about how Ironburg Inventions (a subsidiary of Corsair Gaming) were suing Valve for the Steam Controller and Valve has now firmly lost the case.
Valve looks to be overhauling Steam Library folders to finally make them more useful
We're seeing even more leaks out of a recent Steam Beta update from Valve that not only hinted at the SteamPal console, and the new Downloads page but also a big overhaul to the Library manager.
Looks like Steam is getting a brand new Downloads page
Now that the dust has settled on the new Steam Library design, along with various other UI overhauls like the Properties page for games (and the recent SteamPal console leaks) - Valve will be fixing up the Steam Downloads page now too.
Hints appear of Valve making a handheld Steam "SteamPal" Neptune console
Well well, perhaps we finally know what the end game is here for the Steam Play Proton compatibility layer and a lot of the other work Valve has been doing for Linux with a possible handheld Steam console. UPDATED.
Looks like Trust Factor in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Linux is fixed for Mesa
For quite some time now, there's been a few troubles for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive on Linux with players Trust Factor being severely reduced. Now though, it looks to be finally solved.
Prepare for bigger Portal 2 modded levels with a new update removing limits
Valve have again updated the incredible first-person puzzler Portal 2, this time the update is quite small (comparatively to the Vulkan update) but still mighty.
A fresh Steam client goes out with Linux improvements, Steam Input tweaks and more
Valve has bundled together a bunch of upgrades from recent Beta versions of the Steam client and push out a new stable release of Steam for everyone.
Steam Play Proton gets a few quick fixes in the 6.3-4 release out now
Valve / CodeWeavers have releases another update to the current stable Proton series with the 6.3-4 release.
Resident Evil Village gets better on Linux with the latest Proton Experimental
Valve and CodeWeavers have once again updated Proton Experimental, bringing with it a needed fix for Resident Evil Village running on Linux.
Dota 2 - The International 10 returns in August with the biggest esport prize pool ever
Ready for some intense Dota 2? The Aegis of Champions is in play once more! Valve has confirmed that The International 10 shall return officially begin in August.
VR is absolutely insane, I am officially a convert and it works mostly great on Linux
It is time! I finally have a Valve Index with thanks to supporter Scaine and it has genuinely blown a few braincells away with just how incredible an experience it actually is.
Proton Experimental begins work to allow Resident Evil Village to run on Linux
Excited to play Resident Evil Village? It may not support Linux but that isn't stopping Valve with a new Proton Experimental update out now.
David Rosen of Wolfire Games explains why they're taking on Valve in a lawsuit
Recently we wrote about how Wolfire Games (Lugaru, Overgrowth, Receiver) engaged in a legal battle with Steam owner Valve in regards to alleged anti-competitive behaviour.
Steam Play Proton 6.3-3 is out now with Origin Overlay working, vkd3d-proton v2.3.1
Ready for another fun week testing out more games? Valve have you covered with the latest update to Proton.
Wolfire Games filed a lawsuit against Valve over abuse of their market position
Here we go again, yet another lawsuit has been filed against Steam developer Valve Software over an alleged abuse of their market position with their 30% cut.
- 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
- Steam's wider store page refresh is live with plans to improve the home page on the way
- Hollow Knight: Silksong Patch 4 is out now with lots of bug fixes and a major controller input change
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