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Blocking Linux / Steam Deck in Apex Legends led to a 'meaningful reduction' in cheaters

By Liam Dawe,
Back in October 2024, Respawn announced they were blocking Apex Legends on Linux platforms (including Steam Deck). Apparently this has worked quite well for them.

You can now GoPro with your Steam Deck and mount it to your belly - or wherever you want

By Liam Dawe,
Mechanism, who made the excellent Deckmate and Gaming Pillow, said about their latest accessory kit the GoPro Mount that "No one asked for this…" but they did it anyway, because why not it actually sounds pretty useful.

How to set, change and reset your SteamOS / Steam Deck desktop sudo password

By Liam Dawe,
If you're going to be messing around with SteamOS on Steam Deck or other devices, there are times it will need a sudo password in Desktop Mode. Here's how to set it, change it and reset it if you forgot it.

How to set up Decky Loader on Steam Deck / SteamOS for easy plugins

By Liam Dawe,
Decky Loader is a simple to use plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, that allows you to add in plenty of extra features and some of the plugins are awesome.

How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Here's all you need to know on how to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH gets stability fixes and a Steam Deck graphics setting tweak

By Liam Dawe,
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has its first post-release patch to improve how it runs across all systems, with some useful improvements.

Free tense horror game Those Who Crawl about exploring shrinking caves added Linux / Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe,
Originally released in 2022, Hush Fin Games have upgraded the free game Those Who Crawl, which now includes Linux and Steam Deck support.

The Spell Brigade gets lots of gameplay improvements plus a UI update for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
The Spell Brigade is a popular survivor-like with online co-op for up to 4 players, it's sold well and the developers continue making big improvements to it.

Games to claim from Prime Gaming, Jan 31 edition round-up for SteamOS Linux and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for January 31st, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH should work better on Linux / Steam Deck with the latest Proton Hotfix

By Liam Dawe,
Even though FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is rated as Steam Deck Verified, it did launch with some problems on Linux / Steam Deck but Valve's Proton developers are moving quickly to improve it.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II from Warhorse Studios confirmed playable on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is quickly approaching release and it's looking good, to the point that Warhorse Studios have announced that it will be playable on Steam Deck.

DOOM + DOOM II adds multiplayer mod support but it's broken on Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe, [updated]
The updated version of DOOM + DOOM II that bundles them together with enhancements from id Software / Nightdive Studios, Bethesda just got Update #2 with more improvements for playing with mods.

Lucky Tower Ultimate is hilarious and now Steam Deck Verified with a big update

By Liam Dawe,
Probably one of the funniest games I've had the pleasure of playing over the last year, Lucky Tower Ultimate is a gem and worth a go. Now even more so.

Awesome free retro RPG Moonring gets another big update - looking good on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Moonring originally released back in 2023 from the co-creator of the Xbox's Fable series, it's free, has a lot of good reviews and now it should be even better for all players.

Survival horror Chernobylite updated for better Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe,
While working on Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone, developer The Farm 51 have gone back and further enhanced Chernobylite Complete Edition to bring some Steam Deck improvements.

Popular rogue-lite space shooter Nova Drift gets updated for Steam Deck verification

By Liam Dawe,
Nova Drift from developer Chimeric is a very well-received rogue-lite space shooter that released back in 2024, and the dev continues working on it. The latest update includes some changes to improve it on Steam Deck.

Steam / Steam Deck Beta update will no longer bug friends in-game when you reconnect

By Liam Dawe,
Valve released another smaller Steam Client Beta update for Desktop / Steam Deck, with a little tweak for in-game notifications amongst some other bug fixes.

Yield! Fall of Rome is the 'child of Polytopia and Civilization' out in Early Access and Steam Deck Verified

By Liam Dawe,
A bit of strategy gaming on the go? Developer Billionworlds and publisher Daedalic Entertainment recently announced the release of Yield! Fall of Rome.

Games to claim from Prime Gaming, Jan 24 edition round-up for SteamOS Linux and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for January 24th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Each week Prime Gaming, part of what you get with a subscription to Amazon Prime, add and remove various games you can claim to keep.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH broken on Linux with NVIDIA GPUs but works with AMD GPUs like Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Sad news for NVIDIA GPU owners on Linux who want to play FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, which just released on Steam yesterday as it appears broken. Works on Linux for those with an AMD GPU like the Steam Deck though.
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