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A round-up of what was popular on GamingOnLinux in 2022
Here's an end of year 2022 round-up of some of the most-read articles on GamingOnLinux that I've picked out, just in case you missed any!
ProtonUp-Qt v2.7.7 adds support for NorthstarProton to play modded Titanfall 2
ProtonUp-Qt, the very useful installer app to get different compatibility layers on Steam Deck and Linux desktop, has version 2.7.7 up adding in new tools.
Epic Games to pay $520 million for privacy violations and unwanted charges
The FTC announced that Epic Games has agreed to pay $520 million, due to "violating children's privacy laws" and "tricking users into making unwanted charges".
Epic Games needs your birthday to keep your account working in Heroic Games Launcher
Recently, Epic Games rolled out a change to their account system aimed at protecting the younger people on their store and it has caused issues for the Heroic Games Launcher.
Valve hit a home run with the first year of Steam Deck
What an absolutely exceptional first year Valve had with the Steam Deck, and it continues to be my main way to play games now.
Heroic Games Launcher gets another Hotfix to clean up more issues with v2.5.2
Heroic Games Launcher continues to get cleaned up after the last major update, with v2.5.2 HOTFIX #2 now available.
Windows compatibility layer Wine v8.0 has a first Release Candidate out
Another year is coming to a close and so the team behind Wine, the Windows compatibility layer, are readying up for another major stable release with version 8.0.
Heroic Games Launcher gets a big Hotfix to clean up some issues
The Heroic Games Launcher to help manage games on Steam Deck and Linux with GOG, Epic Games and other apps you can sideload has a new release out to clean up after the recent big update.
ProtonPlus is a new in-development Proton version manager
While we already have ProtonUp-Qt which works just fine, it seems another thought they could do it better and differently with Proton version manager ProtonPlus.
Heroic Games Launcher v2.5.0 is out with Downloads Manager, App Sideloading
Heroic Games Launcher v2.5.0 is out now for managing GOG and Epic Games Store, this new release has some pretty exciting features like sideloading.
Wine 7.22 out now with more 32bit on 64bit work
The Wine 7.22 development release is now available for the open source Windows compatibility layer, as they continue working towards the Wine 8.0 release.
Heroic Games Launcher for GOG and Epic Games v2.5.0 Beta 3 out now
Probably one of my favourite open source projects, Heroic Games Launcher helps you manage your GOG and Epic Games accounts on Linux and Steam Deck. A big new release is getting closer, with v2.5.0 Beta 3 out now integrating How Long to Beat data.
Get a free copy of Narita Boy during the GOG Black Friday sale
GOG are giving away another free game. This time it's Narita Boy during the GOG Black Friday sale that's live now.
GE-Proton installer ProtonUp-Qt v2.7.6 is out now fixing DXVK 2.0 for Lutris
ProtonUp-Qt has another release out to help you get the likes of GE-Proton, Wine-GE, Luxtorpeda and more for Steam (including Steam Deck) the Heroic Games Launcher and Lutris.
ProtonUp-Qt version 2.7.5 released for easy GE-Proton installs
ProtonUp-Qt is a simple and easy to use application that helps you install various compatibility layers on Steam Deck and Linux desktop, with a new release version 2.7.5 out now.
GOG has a 'Cozy Autumn Sale' along with 'Czech and Slovak Games Week'
GOG are back again with some more big themed deals, this time around they're doing a Cozy Autumn Sale along with a Czech and Slovak Games Week.
GOG has a 'Made in Poland' and a 'Grand RPG Sale' going on right now
Want to pick up some games made in Poland? DRM-free store GOG has a couple of nice looking themed sales going on right now.
Access your Amazon Prime Gaming library on Linux with the Nile Project
The Nile project makes it easy to access those Bezos freebies that Amazon Prime members have been accumulating.
Heroic Games Launcher 2.5 Beta adds Download Manager, external game / launcher installs
The Heroic Games Launcher is growing with the 2.5.0 Beta version out now, putting it in competition with the likes of Lutris and Bottles a little more with the new features.
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