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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release
16 Jan 2025 at 1:45 pm UTC

Oh man. Playing ff7 on the couch seems pretty amazing. If the performance holds up, I will for sure.

Forest Reigns is a post-apocalyptic FPS set in Paris from former Stalker devs
15 Jan 2025 at 4:25 pm UTC

On a roll with awesome looking fps' with good solid single player campaigns!! Wishlisted this as well.

There goes the weekend - rogue-lite action-RPG Heroes of Hammerwatch II is out now
15 Jan 2025 at 4:24 pm UTC Likes: 1

I normally don't go for "rogue"-anything but this has SUCH good reviews, I'm going to give the demo a go right now.

A fresh Steam Deck Verified games round-up for January 2025
15 Jan 2025 at 4:21 pm UTC Likes: 1

Of this list, Naiad & Drill Core seem the most interesting. Naiad just has a super cool aesthetic, and drill core looks like it could maybe just maybe scratch that Steamworld Dig itch that just never ever ever ever seems to go away.

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 45: Free as in Beer
14 Jan 2025 at 3:50 am UTC

Thank you so much for the wonderful articles!

Icewind Dale 2 completable in Infinity Engine remake GemRB, plus Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition now playable
13 Jan 2025 at 4:09 pm UTC Likes: 2

so this is like openmw it seems. Love it! I never played the IWD games. I don't know why, because I did play the BG games, but somehow just totally missed the IWD ones. I might give this a try!

DEFICIT is an exciting looking new FPS with chaotic close-quarters combat
13 Jan 2025 at 4:04 pm UTC Likes: 2

I love a good single player scifi fps campaign, so as long as they can deliver, I'm on board. Wishlisted. Thank you!

Mecha Comet looks like a fun little modular Linux handheld
11 Jan 2025 at 4:42 pm UTC Likes: 1

I agree with @vox.

@ElectricPrism & @g000h ... these aren't really options for daily drivers though are they? And what is mentioned about the software is fine and all, but wheres the hardware?

I know use cases will vary wildly from person to person, but for me, my definition of "daily driver" phone would be:

  • all day battery life with medium usage of all the below stuff - I don't mind charging if I'm doing a heavy usage day, but for light to medium day to day use I don't want to charge at all

  • make and receive phone calls and sms reliably (I know this seems silly to mention, but there are some linux "phones" out there that struggled to do this) with push notifications

  • install signal and whatsapp with push notifications

  • install my bank app because that's how I deposit checks

  • sync a calendar with my wife because that's how we coordinate childcare drop offs and pickups

  • listen to podcasts / music

  • reliably navigate somewhere with a mapping app and gps

  • send and receive emails with push notifications

  • reliably take pictures and videos in decent quality

Mecha Comet looks like a fun little modular Linux handheld
10 Jan 2025 at 9:05 pm UTC Likes: 4

I would do unspeakable things for a linux phone that could be used as a daily driver. Unfortunately this does not exist, and it doesn't look like it'll be existing anytime soon either. Sad.

Mecha Comet looks like a fun little modular Linux handheld
10 Jan 2025 at 6:23 pm UTC Likes: 5

Having ethernet and USB ports makes the device useful for people working in the auto industry as well as those working in networking. Smart idea.
Network architect's dream. I didn't have an ethernet tester when we were building our home, so I was just walking around the house with the electrician to every room with my heavy ass laptop with a usbc->eth adapter dangling off of it, and perching in mid air to connect to the wall socket and test it. This device would be perfect for that!