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Steam

Upcoming Steam update should fix lag spikes on Linux when the Steam Overlay is disabled

By Liam Dawe,
7
For quite some time now Linux gamers have been reporting issues with lag spikes in various games on Steam when the Steam Overlay is disabled. It seems Valve may have finally found the cause and a fix is hopefully on the way.
NVIDIA

NVIDIA 570.153.02 driver released for Linux with a couple fixes

By Liam Dawe,
5
NVIDIA have released driver version 570.153.02, a new bug-fix release for their current main stable driver version for Linux gamers.
Ludaro

Ludaro is a deck-building roguelike spin on Ludo with a demo out now

By Liam Dawe,
2
I wrote about Ludaro back in mid April, and now you can try this new chaotic spin on Ludo yourself, as they've just released a first demo for it.
Fanatical

Fanatical have a big May Madness sale with steep discounts, along with multiple major new game bundles

By Liam Dawe,
6
Along with some big discounts during their new May Madness sale, Fanatical also have some great new bundles to give you some easy discounts to build up your game collection on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck.
GOG

GOG add support for authenticator apps for two-factor authentication (2FA)

By Liam Dawe,
15
Good news for keeping your games secure, as GOG have announced they've added support for authenticator apps for two-factor authentication (2FA).
Windows Subsystem for Linux

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now open source

By Liam Dawe,
14
Microsoft just announced that the Windows Subsystem for Linux is now officially open source. While it doesn't necessarily mean much for traditional desktop Linux, it's still a nice move.
OpenWebSearch

Search engines are getting worse, so OpenWebSearch funded by the European Union want to fix it

By Liam Dawe,
26
Not gaming news but an important subject to cover anyway since it's something that affects me and GamingOnLinux directly, as well as all of you who regularly use a search engine. The OpenWebSearch might be one way to save us all.
Once Human

GE-Proton 10-2 brings some essential fixes for Windows games on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
2
Following on from the big GE-Proton 10-1 version that updated the community-maintained Windows compatibility layer to Proton 10, a smaller bug-fix release is out with some essential fixes.
Utopia Must Fall

Utopia Must Fall is easily one of the best modern arcade shoot 'em ups

By Liam Dawe,
2
Utopia Must Fall from developer Pixeljam has absolutely absorbed my attention recently. It's easily one of the best modern arcade shoot 'em ups I've ever played with a great moody atmosphere.
Noobs Are Coming

You are the final boss in Noobs Are Coming, an over the top arena roguelike

By Liam Dawe,
1
Solo developer Overboy has announced that Noobs Are Coming, their chaotic over the top arena roguelike, is set for release in 2025 with full Native Linux and Steam Deck support.
A Webbing Journey

Chaotic spider-physics sandbox A Webbing Journey is out now in Early Access

By Liam Dawe,
0
A game that finally made me think a Spider could be adorable? Nah, they still terrify me, but A Webbing Journey really is wholesome. Great idea for a game too with some fun physics and web-slinging.
Mineshaft

Mineshaft is a tough but unique Tetris-like with crafting and mining for gems

By Liam Dawe,
2
Mineshaft is a clever blending of genres that takes the very basics from Tetris but makes it quite an interesting challenge with resource gathering, tool crafting and puzzle solving. It's like a mini Minecraft / Terraria version of Tetris.
Sirocco Thugs

Sirocco Thugs is an upcoming first-person boomer beat 'em up with a demo out now

By Liam Dawe,
0
With a focus on flashy kicking, punching and beating, Sirocco Thugs could be one to watch if you love boomer shooters but fancy smacking people with a lead pipe or knuckledusters instead while you do combos.
Beyond All Reason

Beyond All Reason, a free and open source RTS gets a big visual overhaul

By Liam Dawe,
3
Beyond All Reason is an incredibly impressive free and open source RTS, with The Lightbringer update out now that's a huge advancement for the visuals. If you love massive battles you need to play this one.
Windows + Linux

Microsoft finally solve the Linux dual-boot issue after 9 months

By Liam Dawe,
12
Back in August 2024, Microsoft released an update for various versions of Windows including Windows 10 and 11 that broke dual-booting with Linux on some setups. They've now finally solved it.
The Precinct

Steam Deck / SteamOS hits 19,000 games rated Verified and Playable

By Liam Dawe,
8
Good news for players on Steam Deck and SteamOS, as the Steam Deck Verified system just hit 19,000 games that are rated either Verified or Playable.
The First Berserker: Khazan

Proton Experimental gets fixes for The First Berserker: Khazan, THE FINALS, The Sims 2, Alpha Protocol and more

By Liam Dawe,
3
Valve updated Proton Experimental, the testing area for the latest fixes to their Windows compatibility layer to run more games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Here's all the changes for the May 16th update.
Wine logo

Wine 10.8 released with user handles in shared memory for better performance

By Liam Dawe,
6
The Wine 10.8 development release is out now for the Windows compatibility layer bringing with it various bug fixes, along with user handles in shared memory for better performance.
Team17 Humble Bundle

Pick up Hell Let Loose, Thymesia and more in the Team17 Humble Bundle

By Liam Dawe,
1
The Team 17: Chains of Command Humble Bundle is live with another pretty great set of games you can get for cheaps. Here's your usual expected run over compatibility across Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
SWAPMEAT

Check out the Steam Playtest for SWAPMEAT, a co-op body-part swapping third-person shooter

By Liam Dawe,
3
SWAPMEAT is an upcoming roguelite third-person shooter where you tear through alien worlds, harvesting body-parts to steal their powers.
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