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NVIDIA driver 610.43.02 arrives for Linux with Vulkan upgrades, DRM colour pipeline API support

By Liam Squires-Hand,
A fresh new feature release of the NVIDIA driver has arrived for Linux with version 610.43.02 now available.

Linux and open source getting age checking exemptions could be problematic

By Liam Squires-Hand,
You've seen the news about various US states (and even a US-wide bill!) for operating systems to implement age checking - but exemptions could cause headaches.
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Keep goods moving along the rails in mini puzzler Upalu Mundi

By Liam Squires-Hand,
With a Native Linux version added recently from developer True Baboons, the mini rail puzzle game Upalu Mundi looks really sweet.

Check out the demo for Topdeck Automat, blending autobattlers and deck-builders

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Topdeck Automat from Ludokultur who made the fun Rack and Slay has a demo out now, so you can try out this unique combo of autobattlers and deck-builders.

World of Tanks: HEAT released free on Steam and works on Linux / SteamOS

By Liam Squires-Hand,
World of Tanks: HEAT is a fast-paced free to play hero-driven tank action game, it just released on Steam and it does work on Linux / SteamOS systems.

Proton-CachyOS adds low latency layer and Discord rich presence support

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Proton-CachyOS version 11.0-20260519 has released bringing support for the new open source low_latency_layer, along with Discord rich presence.

A love letter to the Quake series, free and open source FPS Quetoo is out now

By Liam Squires-Hand,
After 19 years, Quetoo has finally released as a true love letter to the classic Quake series. It's free, has Linux support and is open source.

Blue Archive adds full Steam Deck compatibility and a new startup movie

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The popular free to play game Blue Archive from NEXON Games just got patched with full Steam Deck compatibility, and there's a sweet new startup movie too.

Trials of Mana and Legend of Mana enter the GOG Preservation Program with a Square Enix sale

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The Mana series has arrived DRM-free on GOG as part of the Preservation Program, along with a first Square Enix JRPG Sale on GOG too.

Colorado and California age verification bills exempt open source operating systems

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Remember all the ruckus with various US states introducing operating-system level age verification laws? Colorado and California thankfully exempt open source.

Shape the planet and evolve strange creatures in Planetary Life with Steam Deck support

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Planetary Life is an intriguing looking planet and life sandbox simulation game, where you get to shape everything from the planet to the creatures.

OptiScaler Client recently added Linux support to make managing upscalers easier

By Liam Squires-Hand,
OptiScaler is a tool that lets you replace upscalers in games, and the OptiScaler Client can make it all a lot simpler to do.

Linux Mint gets file manager improvements, a new screenshot tool and more

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Readying up for the next Linux Mint release due out Christmas time, they're busy making some big improvements to the popular distribution.

Unreal Engine 6 revealed with a major Rocket League upgrade - the teaser concerns me

By Liam Squires-Hand,
At the recent Paris Major, fans were treated to a teaser of a next-gen Rocket League upgrade powered by an also new announcement of Unreal Engine 6.

HID Remapper added support for the new Steam Controller

By Liam Squires-Hand,
HID Remapper is a useful open-source programmable adapter for USB input devices, with a recent release adding support for Valve's new Steam Controller.

Steam Machine release closing in with an appearance on the Vulkan conformant product list

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The official Vulkan API Conformant Products list from The Khronos Group recently had Valve's Steam Machine appear on it - so a release is likely quite soon.

Retro fantasy slashers Witchaven and Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance get delisted in June

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Publisher SNEG have announced that the classics Witchaven and Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance will be vanishing from stores on June 15th.

Drill, craft, and blast your way through the demo of Veridian Expanse

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Bringing together the worlds of twin-stick arcade shooters with crafting and exploration, Veridian Expanse is another indie game with a demo worth a go.

Casualties: Unknown demo showcases its intense exploration and injury system

By Liam Squires-Hand,
A demo that's definitely worth a go - the unforgiving cave-exploration survival simulator Casualties: Unknown has a really interesting idea.

Oops - someone nearly caused a fire with the Steam Controller Puck

By Liam Squires-Hand,
As a bit of a PSA - you might want to ensure you're rather careful with Valve's new Steam Controller charging Puck. Keep anything conductive away from it.