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Comet is an open source implementation of GOG Galaxy SDK that needs testing
One sticking issue with GOG currently is GOG Galaxy, and how it has no support for Linux. Now the Comet project aims to bridge the gap.
Wine 8.8 is out now with more PE work, initial support for ARM64EC modules
Time for a bit of weekend Wine? The translation layer for running Windows games and apps on Linux and other platforms development release v8.8 is out now.
Steam Deck news round-up for early May 2023
Since there's so much happening and it can be hard to keep track, here's a little round-up of some happenings with the Steam Deck (and Steam as a whole) plus a little gaming news.
Cartridges is another Linux game launcher and it's super-clean
If there's one thing we're not short on, it's launchers. There's some kind of launcher for everything including Lutris, Heroic Games Launcher, Bottles and more. Now there's also Cartridges.
Heroic Games Launcher 2.7.1 hotfix 1 fixes up Epic Games login
Having some troubles with Epic Games on the Heroic Games Launcher? You weren't alone and a new hotfix is out to get it sorted.
Compatibility layer Wine release v8.7 is out now
Wine, the compatibility layer for running Windows apps and games on Linux has a fresh development release up with version 8.7.
Wine 8.6 out now with bundled Musl math library
After another ~2 weeks, the latest development release is out for the Windows translation layer with Wine 8.6.
Linux and Steam Deck compatibility tool helper ProtonUp-Qt v2.8.0 out now
ProtonUp-Qt gives you a hassle-free way to install various compatibility tools like GE-Proton, Wine-GE, Luxtorpeda and others for Steam, Lutris and the Heroic Games Launcher.
EVERSPACE 2 out now, devs focus on Proton for Linux - Steam Deck optimizations planned
ROCKFISH Games have now launched EVERSPACE 2 and it looks awesome! One of their original Kickstarter promises did not make it though, with Native Linux support being cancelled as they will support it with Proton instead.
Heroic Games Launcher 2.7.0 is out now for Epic Games and GOG
Heroic Games Launcher has a brand new release available for helping you manage Epic Games, GOG and more on Steam Deck and Linux desktop.
Windows translation layer Wine 8.5 is out now
The Wine 8.5 development release is now available for this translation layer, enabling Windows games and other apps to work on Linux.
vkd3d 1.7 is out now for the Wine translation layer
The Wine team just announced the release of vkd3d version 1.7, their Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translation layer.
Wine 8.4 rolls out with initial Wayland graphics driver work
The Wine 8.4 development release is out now for this Windows translation layer, part of what makes Steam Play Proton tick.
Wine development release v8.3 is out now
Wine, the translations layer that allows Windows apps and games to run on other operating systems, that forms part of Steam Play Proton has version 8.3 out now.
Wine 8.2 rolls out along with a new Proton Experimental update
Today we've seen an update for two translation layers. Wine has development release 8.2 available, and there's an update for Proton Experimental too.
Wine 8.1 released starting another year of Windows to Linux translation work
The Wine 8.1 development release is now available, starting off another year of new features landing usually bi-weekly for the Windows translation layer used in Proton.
Heroic Games Launcher 2.6.0 out now adding auto updates, new theme
Heroic Games Launcher continues advancing letting you manage your games from GOG, Epic Games and more on Linux, Steam Deck, macOS and Windows.
Steam Deck thoughts a year later
It's been close to a year since the Steam Deck launched, so here's where things currently stand and my thoughts on it.
Get a free copy of the chilled Haven Park in the GOG New Year Sale
Who can say no to a free game? GOG are giving away the relaxing Haven Park for 27 hours during their freshly launched New Year Sale 2023.
An interview with the creator of the Heroic Games Launcher
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.
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