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GE-Proton 9-16 released with mod support for various Bethesda games

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If you're modding Bethesda games on Linux / Steam Deck, GE-Proton 9-16 could make things a little easier for you.

Rogue Legacy 1 source code released

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Rogue Legacy, a rogue-lite from Cellar Door Games, that originally released in 2013 has now had the source code released.

Intel and AMD join up to form the x86 ecosystem advisory group to shape the future

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Seems AMD and Intel may be feeling the pressure from Arm? Today both companies announced the forming of a new x86 ecosystem advisory group to help shape the future of the platform.

Valve still waiting on a 'generational leap' for Steam Deck 2 - but it's coming

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Valve gave us the strongest wording yet that a Steam Deck 2 is actually real, although it's still clearly going to be some time away before there's enough of an upgrade.

Survival game Valheim adds a new feast mechanic and The Bog Witch in testing

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The excellent survival game Valheim is getting ready to expand again, with a new update available for testing that adds in The Bog Witch and a whole new feast mechanic.

All three Szymanski brothers are working on a chaotic Harry Potter inspired game

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Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate is the latest game from the Szymanski crew who you might know from the likes of DUSK, My Friendly Neighborhood and other games. It's basically a Harry Potter rip-off that's pretty comically good.

Tenebris Somnia looks awesome blending live-action cutscenes and retro horror

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Quite a unique one here. Tenebris Somnia was announced from Andrés Borghi, Saibot Studios and publishing help from New Blood Interactive.

Be careful with pachinko roguelike Ballionaire as it might suck away your entire week

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Ballionaire from developer newobject and publisher Raw Fury has a demo up for Steam Next Fest, and you're really going to want to keep an eye on that clock when you hit play.

Fractured Alliance gives off some real classic Command & Conquer vibes

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Do you adore your classic base-building real-time strategy games? You may want to keep an eye on the in-development Fractured Alliance.

The props fight back against the humans in Puropu Defense Squad

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PlayTogether Studio who made Run Prop, Run! and the Mad Experiments: Escape Room series have put up a demo and release date for Puropu Defense Squad. A mixture of a shooter and tower defense.

That didn't last long - the Junk Store for Steam Deck has its Steam page removed (updated)

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A few days ago I wrote about the Junk Store coming to Steam, a special plugin for Steam Deck to bring GOG and Epic Games compatibility unnoficially - but it seems to be a short lived idea.

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 44: The Legend of Kobo

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A lot of early UNIX and therefore Linux games struggled with the fact that the X toolkit was geared towards constructing staid graphical user interfaces, rather than for the speed and flexibility needed by games. Magic can come out of people working against imposed limitations however, and games like Xkobo succeed by this.

Steam Next Fest - October 2024 edition is now live with lots of demos

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It's here! The big Steam Next Fest event returns to suck up all your free time, as tons of game developers hope you'll try out their demos.

Streets of Rogue 2 delayed again but a demo is out now

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My most anticipated game of the year keeps running away from me. Streets of Rogue 2 is no longer entering Early Access on October 22nd, but at least a demo is out now.

Daily Dungeon gives you a fresh dungeon-puzzle every day inspired by Wordle

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Remember when Wordle appeared and the world seemingly went mad for it? How about a dungeon-crawling puzzle game inspired by it? Daily Dungeon is for you.

Get some madcap mayhem or classics from SNEG in these two Humble Bundles

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Humble Bundle have two fresh game bundles you may wish to take a look at, so here's a round-up of what's in them for you.

OBS Studio 31.0.0 Beta 1 released bringing multiple new features

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The best tool for video recording and livestreaming is about to get another upgrade with OBS Studio 31.0.0 Beta 1 out now.

Mini Royale is a battle royale with toy soldiers and fun game modes - demo available now

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If you're after a new shooter that will have Linux support, Mini Royale looks like it could end up being a good choice.

TUXEDO reveal the Stellaris 16 Gen 6, a more compact desktop-replacement laptop

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After showing off the TUXEDO Gemini 17 - Gen3 back in September, TUXEDO have now revealed a slightly more compact desktop-replacement laptop with the Stellaris 16.

Slimbook reveal the new powerful AMD powered EVO ultrabook

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Slimbook have announced a fresh powerful AMD Ryzen powered ultrabook, the EVO, and it looks like a wonderful device.