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System76 release the Thelio Spark starter desktop, plus enhancements to other units

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

System76 sent word of their brand new Thelio Spark starter desktop, giving Linux fans a new option to purchase along with various improvements to the Thelio desktop line.

Valve locking down publishing Steam builds with SMS codes due to Malware

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

Valve announced recently some new changes for developers publishing public builds to their games on Steam, requiring a phone number and a text message confirmation code.

Steam Deck gets a 'Laser Pointer' Gyro mode, plus more desktop and SteamVR work

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

Valve released some more Steam Deck Beta Client updates recently, one of them including an interesting new Gyro mode so here's all the details on what's new.

Slimbook reveals the new Fedora Slimbook Ultrabook

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

In the market for a new light laptop? Slimbook teamed up with the Fedora crew to bring out the new Fedora Slimbook Ultrabook.

Welcome to opposite land where Microsoft has a Linux install tutorial

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

I think I'm going to need more coffee to process this. Did I wake up in opposite land? Microsoft actually genuinely have a tutorial up on how to install Linux.

Proton Experimental updated for Tony Hawk's, Halo Infinite, Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

A freshly brewed Proton Experimental release just went out today which includes a bunch of fixes for various games. Here's your usual run over what's improved for Steam Deck / Linux desktop.

TEKKEN 7, CODE VEIN, GOD EATER 3 and more in this great bundle

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

Some games to stock up on? How about a bunch from Bandai Namco? Humble launched the Bandai Namco: Fights, Frights and Fantasy Bundle. Here's what compatibility to expect on Steam Deck / Linux desktop.

Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia releases November 9

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

The next little expansion for Crusader Kings III with Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia has been announced by Paradox Interactive for release on November 9th.

Raspberry Pi OS upgraded based on Debian 12 'Bookworm'

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

Along with the newer Raspberry Pi 5, there's also now the release of the latest upgraded version of the Raspberry Pi OS based on Debian 12 'Bookworm' giving you a big bump to various software included.

Intel announce and launched the Arc A580 GPU

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

A surprise from yesterday (October 10th), Intel announced and made immediately available the Intel Arc A580 desktop graphics.

DAVE THE DIVER gets a big free content update

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

DAVE THE DIVER is probably one of the best games I've played this year, and certainly made some travelling more fun recently with my Steam Deck. A new update is out now adding in a whole bunch of extra content.

Mining and base defense game Dome Keeper got a huge upgrade

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

Dome Keeper was already pretty great. Giving you a mixture of mining, exploration, base-building and tower defense and now it's quite a lot bigger with a free update out now.

Valve dropped Counter-Strike 2 support on macOS and older hardware

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

With the release of Counter-Strike 2, it seems Valve are continuing to move away from macOS support just like they did with SteamVR. Thankfully, Valve are still investing in Linux and CS2 is supported on Linux.

Valve investigating Forza Motorsport issues on Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

Forza Motorsport just launched and sadly it appears that it does not currently run on Steam Deck / Linux with Proton, but Valve are looking into it.

Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny is out now

By Liam Dawe, 10 Oct 2023

Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny is the latest main expansion for the popular historical strategy game from Paradox Interactive bringing with it plenty of new toys.

Relaxing poolside sim Placid Plastic Duck Simulator gets new DLC

By Pengling, 10 Oct 2023

The latest DLC for Placid Plastic Duck Simulator, "So Many Ducks", made a splash on October 5th, adding 27 new collectible ducks to the breakout hit rubber-duck sim.

Open 3D Engine (O3DE) 23.10 open source game engine released

By Liam Dawe, 10 Oct 2023

Open 3D Engine (O3DE) has a big new release out, which includes plenty of new features and fixes for game developers looking to use this free and open source game engine.

After over 80 weeks the Steam Deck leaves the top 10 global sellers on Steam

By Liam Dawe, 10 Oct 2023

At one point it seemed like there was just no stopping the Steam Deck but now it seems after being available for 1 year and around 8 months or so, the Steam Deck has started to move down the top sellers on Steam.

PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs heads to Steam in 2024

By Liam Dawe, 10 Oct 2023

Finally! PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle was a lot of fun back when it originally released in 2020, sadly it was exclusive to Google's shuttered cloud gaming service Stadia but a proper cross-platform release is coming in early 2024.