Proton Experimental heats up with fixes coming, plus a disk space saving measure
Now that the huge release of Steam Play Proton 7.0-1 is out, work begins again on Proton Experimental as it pulls in all the latest changes for you to play with.
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Escape Simulator gets Linux fixes, networking improvements - ready for Steam Deck
A big update arrived for Escape Simulator, the online co-op puzzle game that managed to sell a lot of copies and so it should be ready for the Steam Deck.
Minecraft gets a Deep Dark biome and Warden mob in new 1.19 Snapshot
A very scary Minecraft 1.19 snapshot, Mojang say, with the introduction of a new biome along with a new mob - and you can test it all out right now.
An interview with James Spanos of Wormwood Studios
You asked: we delivered. Here's a chat with game developer extraordinaire James Spanos, who works with Wormwood Studios and publisher Wadjet Eye Games.
1 week from release, Steam Deck hits well over 640 Playable games
We're now only a single week away from something amazing, Valve will be officially releasing the Steam Deck. Here's some updated numbers on what games you can expect to see working well.
Devolver Digital announces save-the-day adventure McPixel 3
McPixel 3 is coming from Sos Sosowski and Devolver Digital - but what happened to number 2? Guess that one got lost adventuring.
itch.io has another Creator Day today, 100% goes to developers
Game store itch.io, well known for helping out indies and running Game Jams has today put up another Creator Day.
Valve clarifies how they test Native Linux or Proton for Steam Deck
For people who watch SteamDB updates, there's been a little bit of confusion on how Valve has been testing titles ready for the release of the Steam Deck on February 25. They've now fully clarified.
Mechajammer brings tactical cyberpunk turn-based RPG pixels to Linux
Whalenought Studios and Modern Wolf have today released a native Linux port of Mechajammer, a tactical cyberpunk turn-based RPG set on an off-world grindhouse jungle colony.
Intel confirms standalone Arc Graphics due in Q2, also 'Project Endgame' this year
Intel has confirmed some updates to their tech roadmap today and the good news is that Arc Graphics are on the way.
Retro x86-based machine emulator 86Box v3.2 brings Linux support
86Box is a new one to me but perhaps some readers might be interested in it. It's an IBM PC system emulator that specializes in running old operating systems and software. Now with version 3.2 it's available for Linux.
Paradox launch a DLC subscription option for Hearts of Iron IV
Games from Paradox Interactive after a while end up building up quite a lot of DLC, it's how they support their games for so long but it's quite daunting for new players - perhaps this new subscription for Hearts of Iron IV may help.
Total War: WARHAMMER III to release for Linux 'in Early Spring'
Total War: WARHAMMER III has just released although only supported for Windows, with the Linux release due out "in Early Spring".
Fast-paced brutal FPS ULTRAKILL gets full controller support ready for Steam Deck
ULTRAKILL might be one of the absolute most popular Early Access games from 2020 and it might just be a good pick for the Steam Deck, if you love fast-paced retro-styled shooters.
PULSAR: Lost Colony gets upgrades for Linux and Steam Deck
The co-op spaceship crew simulator PULSAR: Lost Colony got a nice little update recently, with some of the focus being on the Linux version and being ready for the Steam Deck.
Get ready to beat 'em up plenty with Final Vendetta
In the spirit of the classics like Streets of Rage, Bitmap Bureau and Numskull Games recently announced Final Vendetta with some great pixel-art and a super soundtrack.
6 years on the Vulkan API has enabled some amazing things
Can you actually believe that the Vulkan API has just crossed over the 6 year mark? Sometimes it feels like it was only yesterday. It truly has helped to create some amazing stuff.
No Man's Sky Sentinel Update gets 'specially optimised' for Steam Deck
Seems if you want to do a little space exploration and building, No Man's Sky might be the place to be - with the Sentinel update out now. This brings with it enhancements for the Steam Deck.
XWayland 22.1 is out with DRM lease support helping VR on Linux
XWayland, the way to run older games and applications that don't yet have native Wayland support has a brand new release out, bringing new features.
Valheim has a Beta with Steam Deck fixes, gamepad support, Frost Caves
All aboard the Steam Deck hype train! You want more games being upgraded? You got it! Valheim has a public Beta now available on Steam with lots of goodies.