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Minecraft Java is switching from OpenGL to Vulkan for the Vibrant Visuals update
Work continues for the Vibrant Visuals update to come to Minecraft Java, and as part of that they're switching the rendering from OpenGL to Vulkan.
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Oh dear - ARC Raiders was logging your private Discord chats
Here's a reminder that when you connect up various accounts - you may end up just increasing the risk of your private data going somewhere else.
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The "video game preservation service" Myrient is shutting down in March
Myrient is a popular "video game preservation service" that has over 390 terabytes of classics but it's about to go offline forever.
Discord is about to require age verification for everyone
Discord have announced that beginning in March, they're starting a global rollout of forced age verification to access all features of the platform.
Valve wins legal battle against patent troll Rothschild and associated companies
The case of Valve versus Leigh Rothschild and all associated companies has come to an end, with Valve coming out the clear winner in this one.
Steam Deck now out of stock in the EU in addition to USA, Canada and Japan
Unfortunately the stock availability of the Steam Deck has only worsened recently, with the EU now appearing to be completely out of stock.
Steam Deck completely out of stock in the US, Canada and Asia
The component shortages thanks to AI have hit Valve as in the US, Canada and some parts of Asia all models of Steam Deck are completely out of stock.
Happy four years to the Steam Deck - still the top PC gaming handheld
Four years ago today, the original Steam Deck LCD released, with it going on to change how everyone sees handheld gaming PCs and Linux for gaming.
Dino Crisis 1 and 2 arrive on Steam but they need tweaks to run on Linux / SteamOS
After arriving on GOG early in 2025, Dino Crisis 1 and 2 are now available directly on Steam but they have issues running on Linux / SteamOS.
California law to require operating systems to check your age
The time of age assurance is upon us, and not just for social media - for operating systems too and that includes Linux as well of course.
Prefixer is a modern alternative to Protontricks that's faster and simpler
Protontricks is a useful tool for Linux gaming, but it's a bit on the slow and complicated side that Prefixer aims to solve.
Valve confirm Steam Deck stock issues due to "memory and storage shortages"
We reported recently how the Steam Deck was completely out of stock in the USA, Canada and some parts of Asia and now Valve have put up a short statement on it.
Discord delay global rollout of age verification to improve transparency and add more options
In the ongoing crazy saga of the internet getting gated behind new age verification laws, Discord are putting on the brakes temporarily.
Kerbal Space Program spiritual successor Kitten Space Agency now has a Linux version
Kitten Space Agency is a promising upcoming space simulation game that's pretty much a spiritual successor to Kerbal Space Program and now for Linux too.
New Proton Experimental update adds controller support to more launchers on Linux / SteamOS
Valve have released a new update to Proton Experimental, their testing ground for getting more Windows games running on Linux / SteamOS systems.
OldUnreal add new installers for Unreal Tournament 2004, Unreal Tournament: GOTY and Unreal Gold
Along with their new installers for each classic game, they have a big Unreal Tournament 2004 patch in preview with overhauled Linux and macOS support.
NVIDIA hiring Linux driver engineers to help with Vulkan, Proton and more
NVIDIA have multiple job listings available for Linux developers - this could be your chance to improve Linux gaming if you have the skills.
Diablo II: Resurrected – Infernal Edition gets released on Steam and Steam Deck Verified
Blizzard released Diablo II: Resurrected - Infernal Edition on Steam, a newly upgraded version of the classic action RPG and it's Steam Deck Verified too.
The OrangePi Neo gaming handheld with Manjaro Linux is now "on ice" due to component prices
The latest update for the OrangePi Neo handheld with Manjaro Linux is not a positive one, with the whole thing now unfortunately "on ice".
Wireless VR streaming levels up on Linux with the latest WiVRn release
Have a VR headset and want to do some gaming from your Linux PC? WiVRn has a new release out that should make the experience even better.
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- Ubuntu and Fedora devs comment on California's new Digital Age Assurance Act
- SteamInputDB is a new site to help you find Steam Input configurations for your gamepads
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