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Popular game launcher Playnite will get Linux support but it's still a while away

10 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

Playnite is a very popular free and open source video game library manager, one used a lot on Windows and a developer has confirmed they will be working on Linux support.

Classic Diablo game engine DevilutionX improves gamepad support, gets lots of bug fixes

10 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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DevilutionX remains the best way to play the original Diablo on modern systems including Linux (and Steam Deck), macOS and Windows. A new update to this community-made project should also make it feel even better.

Early Access wasn't enough for Alterium Shift so it's now on Kickstarter

10 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Inspired by classics like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Mana, and Final Fantasy - Alterium Shift entered Early Access in 2023 but it's now back on Kickstarter.

Decky Loader for Steam Deck gets a store upgrade to show currently installed plugins clearly

9 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Decky Loader, the popular plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, has a fresh release out making the plugin store a bit more useful.

GE-Proton 9-24 released with a new save game detection feature (and now GE-Proton 9-25 too)

9 Feb 2025 [updated] | By Liam Squires-Hand

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GE-Proton 9-24 is out now bringing with it the usual assortment of fixes, plus as interesting change that will help games detect saves from other games. Update: GE-Proton 9-25 hotfix is also out now.

Please don't distract me I'm trying to dig a big hole over here

7 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Can you truly call yourself a "gamer" if you haven't at least spent a good few hours doing nothing but digging a hole? I have answered the call and my hole has been dug.

BAFTA-nominated narrative adventure Vampire Therapist gets a Couples Therapy DLC

7 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Vampire Therapist is a narrative adventure / visual novel with a sprinkle of dark comedy that was nominated for a BAFTA in 2024, and now it's expanded with the Vampire Therapist - Couples Therapy DLC.

A deck-builder for busy people, Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story plans full Steam Deck support for launch

7 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Developer Slothwerks have announced their upcoming turn-based card-battler Bramble Royale: A Meteorfall Story will have full Steam Deck support at launch.

Take-Two CEO believes AI will actually increase employment and productivity

7 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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You have to hand it to the people in suits at the top, they all sure do love AI, and the latest to be bullish about it is Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick.

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Games to claim from Prime Gaming, February 7 edition round-up for SteamOS Linux and Steam Deck

7 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for February 7th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.

Monster Hunter Wilds looks unplayable on Steam Deck but good on Desktop Linux

6 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Seems like Monster Hunter Wilds may be just too much for the little Steam Deck, after testing out the newly released Monster Hunter Wilds benchmark mode. But Desktop Linux is looking good.

Fighting Fantasy Classics adds "Comprehensive Steam Deck support", cloud saves and more

6 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Fighting Fantasy Classics from Tin Man Games has been upgraded with numerous enhancements to make playing through various remastered text-based roleplaying adventures even better.

New Steam Beta stops forcing HDR on external display for Steam Deck OLED plus Steam Input fixes

6 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Valve released an updated Steam Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop. Here's all the changes you need to know.

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

5 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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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.

What Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console a success

5 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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While the most recent rumour of a Steam Console was complete junk, it did get me thinking on what Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console / Steam Machine actually successful.

Hexagod is a minimalist roguelike village builder from the dev of Chess Survivors

5 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Developer Aarimous is getting closer to releasing Hexagod, a minimalist roguelike village builder where you place hexagon tiles, manage resources, find relics, and command your villagers.

Heart of the Machine is deep, fascinating and engrossing to play as a sentient AI

5 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Become a sentient AI in Heart of the Machine, the latest deep strategy game from Arcen Games (AI War 1/2, The Last Federation, Bionic Dues) and it's now in Early Access.

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

5 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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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.

Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle has some gems for racing fans

5 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Got the need for some speed? Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle has a bunch of good looking games to add to your collection.

Flathub adds We Love Games and On the go sections plus details on what's next for their infrastructure

5 Feb 2025 | By Liam Squires-Hand

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Flathub is carefully tweaking and expanding their Linux software store, with two newer flashy sections included on it. Plus, some details behind the scenes on what they're working on.

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