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Pokemon-like 'Coromon' finally has big FPS problem fixed for Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jan 2023

Coromon is another attempt to make a Pokemon styled game and while it is a lot of fun, the game had a major frustrating problem on Steam Deck and Linux desktop with Proton that has now been solved.

Steam & Steam Deck Beta improves controller configurator plus Linux fixes (updated)

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jan 2023

Valve has released a new Steam Client Beta for both desktop and Steam Deck, with new fixes and some new features too like showing full or partial controller icons when hovering over items. ARTICLE UPDATED.

Valve remind people to be careful where you buy a Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 12 Jan 2023

Recently the official OnDeck Twitter account from Steam creator Valve posted a PSA (public service announcement), reminding people on being careful where they buy a Steam Deck.

Get a whole load of Wadjet Eye Games adventures in this new bundle

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2023

Wadjet Eye Games publish some really good stuff and now you can easily pick up a load of them, thanks to this very good Humble Bundle.

Check out the new release of Kandria a hand-crafted 2D action game

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2023

I have to admit, not many platformer-likes catch my attention nowadays but Kandria certainly looks the part.

Remember to support the projects you use and appreciate

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2023

In light of some recent news surrounding the MSI Afterburner software, it's another reminder that it's quite important for people to directly support projects they use and enjoy.

3 Minutes to Midnight devs say it's going well for full Linux / Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2023

3 Minutes to Midnight is an upcoming comedy adventure game from Scarecrow Studio. It was funded on Kickstarter and their latest development update sounds great.

The open source NVIDIA Vulkan driver 'NVK' begins to run games

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2023

Back in October last year I wrote about the new open source NVIDIA Vulkan driver named NVK, and now it appears to be able to actually run games. Not particularly well though.

This new Steam Deck external controller plugin is quite useful

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2023

You can use a lot of external controllers with the Steam Deck but the current system to interact with them isn't great. The Controller Tools plugin could solve some issues.

Counterplay Games makes tactical card battler Duelyst completely open source

By Liam Dawe, 11 Jan 2023

This is awesome and something more developers should do with games they shut down. Counterplay Games have made their mix of a collectable card game and a turn-based strategy Duelyst fully open source.

Fanatical are doing another nice Steam Deck Verified game bundle

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2023

Game store Fanatical have put up another Steam Deck Verified game bundle and there's some great looking gems inside.

Stop mixing magnets with the Steam Deck or face fan and temperature troubles

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2023

It seems people haven't learned from the debacle with the dbrand Project Killswitch case using magnets, that causes problems with certain Steam Deck fan speeds.

DOSBox Staging adds dual-mouse gaming and ReelMagic support

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2023

DOSBox Staging is a favourite of mine to follow that expands on the original DOSBox but with a focus on implementing new features and fixes. A new major update went out in December 2022 with some big additions.

20 years later the open source Colonization game FreeCol hits 1.0

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2023

Took a while huh? It's not quite as well-known or as loved as some other free and open source games, but worth pointing out: FreeCol 1.0 is out now. 20 years in the making for this Sid Meier's Colonization remake!

GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin got a big speed boost for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2023

GameCube and the Wii emulator Dolphin had a progress report posted up in late December, and it's looking really good, especially so with their performance optimization work.

Decky Loader makes Steam Deck plugins even EASIER with new installer

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2023

Decky Loader is a project I've covered before multiple times now because it can add a lot to the Steam Deck with plugins, and now it's even easier to use.

Valve adding a Steam feature for game transfers between PCs and Steam Decks

By Liam Dawe, 10 Jan 2023

Something it seems Valve has been working on for a while now, is an easy way to transfer game installs between PCs and Steam Deck.

Multiplayer voxel RPG 'Veloren' v0.14 out with musical instruments, more graphics work

By Liam Dawe, 9 Jan 2023

Version 0.14 of the Multiplayer voxel RPG Veloren is out now, adding in some fun sounding additions while they work towards giving you more to do.

Pixel-art RTS game TFC: The Fertile Crescent adds neutral settlements and unit stances

By Liam Dawe, 9 Jan 2023

What might seem like a pixel-art Age of Empires on the surface, the RTS game TFC: The Fertile Crescent is much more than that and they recently released a major update for the game.

Druidwalker is an upcoming peaceful card-based roguelike about exploring

By Liam Dawe, 9 Jan 2023

Coldwild Games developers on Luna's Fishing Garden, Merchant of the Skies, Lazy Galaxy 2 and more have announced another peaceful game with Druidwalker.

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