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For quite some time now Linux gamers have been reporting issues with lag spikes in various games on Steam when the Steam Overlay is disabled. It seems Valve may have finally found the cause and a fix is hopefully on the way.

NVIDIA have released driver version 570.153.02, a new bug-fix release for their current main stable driver version for Linux gamers.

Along with some big discounts during their new May Madness sale, Fanatical also have some great new bundles to give you some easy discounts to build up your game collection on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck.

Microsoft announced the Windows Subsystem for Linux is now open source. It doesn't necessarily mean much for traditional desktop Linux but still a nice move.

Not gaming news but an important subject to cover anyway since it's something that affects me and GamingOnLinux directly, as well as all of you who regularly use a search engine. The OpenWebSearch might be one way to save us all.

Following on from the big GE-Proton 10-1 version that updated the community-maintained Windows compatibility layer to Proton 10, a smaller bug-fix release is out with some essential fixes.

Utopia Must Fall from developer Pixeljam has absolutely absorbed my attention recently. It's easily one of the best modern arcade shoot 'em ups I've ever played with a great moody atmosphere.

A game that finally made me think a Spider could be adorable? Nah, they still terrify me, but A Webbing Journey really is wholesome. Great idea for a game too with some fun physics and web-slinging.

Mineshaft is a clever blending of genres that takes the very basics from Tetris but makes it quite an interesting challenge with resource gathering, tool crafting and puzzle solving. It's like a mini Minecraft / Terraria version of Tetris.

With a focus on flashy kicking, punching and beating, Sirocco Thugs could be one to watch if you love boomer shooters but fancy smacking people with a lead pipe or knuckledusters instead while you do combos.

Beyond All Reason is an incredibly impressive free and open source RTS, with The Lightbringer update out now that's a huge advancement for the visuals. If you love massive battles you need to play this one.

Good news for players on Steam Deck and SteamOS, as the Steam Deck Verified system just hit 19,000 games that are rated either Verified or Playable.

Valve updated Proton Experimental, the testing area for the latest fixes to their Windows compatibility layer to run more games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Here's all the changes for the May 16th update.

The Team 17: Chains of Command Humble Bundle is live with another pretty great set of games you can get for cheaps. Here's your usual expected run over compatibility across Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.

SWAPMEAT is an upcoming roguelite third-person shooter where you tear through alien worlds, harvesting body-parts to steal their powers.

The crazy coders at Valve had been making the monthly top lists manually this whole time, but no more. They've given their monthly top-releases charts a fresh makeover and you can scroll all the way back to the release of Half-Life 2.

Here's the fresh and up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for May 16th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. An easy way to build up your gaming collection with these games coming as part of your Amazon Prime subscription.

SHIFT UP Corporation /PlayStation Publishing LLC today announced officially that Stellar Blade will be launching for PC on June 11.

In a future Minecraft release that's now in testing, you won't need to hunt or fish for a saddle, as it's finally going to be an item you can just craft.

Here's an overview and guide to what options you have for graphics drivers on Linux, since it can at times be a little on the confusing side.