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Latest Comments by Liam Squires-Hand
Steam Survey for April 2026 shows Linux still trending well
3 May 2026 at 8:15 pm UTC Likes: 3

Okay, well if you don't like them, toggle them off when you visit the page as you can do that now 👍

Steam Survey for April 2026 shows Linux still trending well
3 May 2026 at 4:45 pm UTC Likes: 4

I don’t get the fuss against it. People like different ways of looking at data 🤷‍♂️

SteamOS 3.8.3 Beta gets ready for the Steam Machine and Steam Controller
1 May 2026 at 9:18 am UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: AsciiWolfDoes anyone know what systemd version SteamOS 3.8 uses? I'm asking because of a certain udev rules update. Thanks!
Just checked on my OLED, it's 257 (257.7-2.3-arch).

Steam update adds battery indicator for wireless gamepads, quick chat, remote downloads management and more
29 Apr 2026 at 1:14 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: Claude_Lib
We also have the new Remote Downloads Management feature, which allows you to control downloads on other systems like adjusting downloads on a Steam Deck or other handhelds from your PC. Quite a useful one if you have multiple systems in a household.
It only allows starting downloads that are already pending, not initiating new downloads on a remote device, for that I still have to open my community profile, go to Games, find the game and download it from there, I can't do it directly from the library, so that's kinda useless.
Also, a bunch of non-Steam shortcuts from my desktop popped up on my Deck with the "Stream" button instead of "Play". Maybe it's related to Remote Play, but I double checked and it's disabled everywhere. Anyone else having that issue?
Okay, for the non-Steam shortcuts issue, I had to switch the Remote Play toggle on and off several times on both devices, then it fixed itself.
You can install a game on another device directly from the Steam Library. Not the best flow, as it thinks you want to stream it, but it works.

The best Linux distributions for gaming in 2026
29 Apr 2026 at 8:25 am UTC Likes: 3

Updated the article on the NVIDIA note, as it's a lot easier now.

The new Steam Controller releases May 4th
28 Apr 2026 at 5:54 pm UTC Likes: 2

Quoting: Renzatic Gear
Quoting: Liam DaweWhen I eventually get one, it will be the true size test. I have tiny hands.
In the meanwhile, Linus Tech Tips did a review of it, who also has small hands. The size itself is roughly comparable to an XBox controller, but he did complain about the span between the edge of the controller, and the analog sticks.

It's not a dealbreaker for me (I have regular non-gnomish hands), but I could see how it could be an issue for some.
I can guarantee I have smaller hands 😆🙃

The new Steam Controller releases May 4th
28 Apr 2026 at 8:34 am UTC Likes: 7

When I eventually get one, it will be the true size test. I have tiny hands.

Steam Beta gets battery indicator for wireless gamepads as the new Steam Controller nears
27 Apr 2026 at 2:12 pm UTC Likes: 2

Well hopefully we will all find out together real soon. People keep leaking reviews 🙃

Heroic Games Launcher gets a slick full-screen console-like mode
23 Apr 2026 at 3:41 pm UTC Likes: 2

Quoting: fearnflavio
Quoting: hardpenguinNice look but the interface seems tiny compared to the screen size. Definitely not optimized for ten foot aka big TV screen couch gaming.
Yes, we decided to do this like a MVP first and then gather feedback and improve it over time. We will have some settings for it like to increase the zoom size, skip-update or update before launching, installing and uninstalling games and more. This is just the start. We are hearing all feedback so far.
Sounds great, can't wait to see it evolve.

11 bit studios are totally remaking This War of Mine
22 Apr 2026 at 5:27 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: GustyGhostIt will still be native Linux?
No one can say, as the article mentions it’s in the concept phase.