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An interview with the creator of the Heroic Games Launcher

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jan 2023

Interested to learn a little about the people who make cool open source programs? Today I have interview with Flávio, the creator of the popular Heroic Games Launcher used on Linux desktop, Steam Deck, macOS and Windows.

NVIDIA driver 525.85.05 is out now for Linux

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jan 2023

NVIDIA have put up a smaller stable update for their Linux driver with a couple of noted fixes included. Here's the details.

New Steam desktop and Steam Deck Betas fixes up Big Picture Mode, Steam Input

By Liam Dawe, 20 Jan 2023

Valve has put up another Beta update for the Steam client on Desktop and Steam Deck with plenty of fixes. Here's all the details.

Plasma 5.27 Beta live with Flatpak settings, multi-monitor upgrade, SteamOS updater

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jan 2023

Here we go! The next version of KDE Plasma is now in Beta and ready for wider testing, with some really great sounding changes.

Get some gems like Streets of Rogue, Hellpoint, Chasm and more in this bundle

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jan 2023

Fanatical seem to be putting out some really great bundles lately, with the Vanquish Bundle offering up some pretty nice indie gems for you.

The Wandering Village gets gamepad and Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jan 2023

The Wandering Village, a very unique city-builder set on the back of a giant creature recently had a major update that added in gamepad support which also helps Steam Deck too.

Hyper Gunsport saves the original from the closure of Stadia

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jan 2023

Hyper Gunsport released on Steam and itch.io with Native Linux support back in December 2022, and now the developer has sort-of rescued the original Stadia exclusive Gunsport with it.

GE-Proton removes the dxvk-async patch in version 7-45

By Liam Dawe, 19 Jan 2023

There's another release of the community-made compatibility layer GE-Proton with version 7-45 out now, and this one removes a popular patch to help game performance but there's a good reason for that.

Ubisoft fixed The Division 2 on Steam Deck and Linux desktop

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jan 2023

Well, that's a nice surprise isn't it. Ubisoft did something good. They released a tiny patch, that enabled Easy Anti-Cheat so The Division 2 now works on Steam Deck and Linux desktop.

Assemble Entertainment talk up their indie hits on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jan 2023

Nice to see more publishers taking a direct interest in Steam Deck. Assemble Entertainment recently sent out an email to talk up their games on Valve's handheld.

Endzone - A World Apart gets upgraded for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jan 2023

Gentlymad Studios and Assemble Entertainment recently released an upgrade for Endzone - A World Apart, helping out anyone playing it on Steam Deck.

AYANEO confirm their Linux-based AYANEO OS arrives this year

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jan 2023

AYANEO, maker of some pretty popular gaming handhelds, announced that their own Linux operating system for their devices will be released this year.

Circle of Kerzoven is an upcoming settlement builder with lots of simulation

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jan 2023

Circle of Kerzoven appears to be one I missed that was pointed out in December last year, as an interesting looking settlement building game that simulates a whole lot of things you need to keep an eye on.

Stone Kingdoms is an in-development open source remake of Stronghold

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jan 2023

Anyone remember the original Stronghold from FireFly Studios? Well, there's an open source remake named Stone Kingdoms.

GE-Proton 7-44 is out with multiple game-specific fixes, plus initial HDR work

By Liam Dawe, 18 Jan 2023

The community-built version of Proton, the Windows compatibility layer, GE-Proton 7-44 is out now and here's what's new.

Bluetooth support for the Stadia Controller is now live

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jan 2023

Google has put up a web-based tool to turn on the Bluetooth mode for the Stadia Controller, as we finally say goodbye.

Stellaris: First Contact story pack announced focusing on pre-FTL and cloaking

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jan 2023

Stellaris: First Contact is the next DLC for the space sci-fi strategy game from Paradox, with more of a focus on the early game.

GameImage turns games, emulators and Wine into an AppImage - useful perhaps for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jan 2023

Formerly named Agape, GameImage is a way to package up games with either Wine or an Emulator into a portable AppImage that could be useful for the Steam Deck.

The Division 2 launched on Steam but no support of Steam Deck or Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jan 2023

In another clear case of anti-cheat woes for Steam Deck and Linux desktop gaming, The Division 2 is another broken game.

The longest beard wins in wizard brawler MageQuit

By Liam Dawe, 17 Jan 2023

In the mood for a simpler action game to play with friends in local or online multiplayer? MageQuit isn't a new game, but I did miss that it added full Native Linux and Steam Deck support.