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LibreQuake aims to create a completely free Quake alternative compatible with mods
18 Sep 2024 at 1:20 am UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: Klaas
Quoting: amataiI checked on the project page, Quake is already open source since the 90s, LibreQuake intends to replace proprietary assets.
Yes, but that isn't related to the issue at all.

A copy of the proprietary assets, i.e. the textures used on a map is included in the distributed map. So all the back catalogue of old maps contains parts of the original game.

Textures made by LibreQuake will only be used by new maps that are made with LibreQuake. All other maps use the non-free textures.
I doubt the maps themselves include the proprietary assets. They would just have references (i.e. keys/tags/names) to those assets within the game. If LibreQuake can act like a translation layer and swap out the proprietary assets for the free ones, old maps should be fine.

The creator of Lutris has joined up with Playtron for PlaytronOS
12 Sep 2024 at 2:51 am UTC Likes: 1

Ah what a terrible name... Playtron? Really?
The OS sounds exciting though!

System76 desktop environment COSMIC alpha now available to try
9 Aug 2024 at 6:35 am UTC Likes: 1

I've got it running on my laptop and it's really snappy!
There are clearly missing settings/features, but for a alpha-v1, it feels way more solid than I was expecting.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader updated for Steam Deck UI and Font improvements
23 May 2024 at 1:18 am UTC

That game badly needs FSR2+ for a docked Steam Deck. I think it's currently just got FSR1.

GE-Proton 9-5 released with fixes for Star Citizen, Apex Legends, The Witcher 2
13 May 2024 at 1:40 am UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: pete910:huh:
erm, SC works fine for me!

Is this a fix for certain configurations then ?
Working for me too! I wonder if it's to prevent the launcher from forgetting your username and password... that would be great.

Steam Deck Beta gets Firefox as Flatpak, mentions "future controller hardware revisions"
28 Jul 2022 at 2:35 am UTC Likes: 2

Quoting: no_information_here
That said, I would love a Steam Controller 2, please Valve.
Yes please! I live in fear of my Steam Controller dying. There is nothing out there that can stand in its place.
Mine just died!

A steam controller based on the Steam Deck controls would be amazing. Both joysticks and touch pads.

System76 announce the 67% Launch Lite keyboard
14 Jul 2022 at 6:57 am UTC

Do they offer a full-sized version with numpad?

I'm now a true convert after using a Vertical Mouse
5 Aug 2021 at 7:35 am UTC

I've got the Logitech Vertical like some others here too. It's pretty great!

Though I do wish it was slightly bigger... using the mouse wheel isn't all that comfortable.
Definitely try before you buy if you have the option.