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I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly came back to check on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly.

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Linux and Steam Deck compatibility tool helper ProtonUp-Qt v2.8.0 out now

By Liam Dawe, Apr 11, 2023

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.

Open Hexagon gets new content plus Linux and Steam Deck improvements

By Liam Dawe, Apr 11, 2023

Open Hexagon is very much Super Hexagon hyped up to max, open source and just absolutely nuts to play. A fresh upgrade is out now and it sounds great, especially for Linux desktop and Steam Deck players.

Minetest 5.7.0 out now with graphics improvements, performance upgrades

By Liam Dawe, Apr 11, 2023

Free and open source voxel sandbox game engine Minetest, largely known for comparisons to Minecraft, has a big update out in version 5.7.0.

The Last of Us Part I got a juicy patch with Steam Deck improvements

By Liam Dawe, Apr 7, 2023

It's certainly no secret that The Last of Us Part I had a really bad launch overall and the developer is now trying to improve things.

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock is free to keep this weekend

By Liam Dawe, Apr 7, 2023

If you enjoy strategy games, you don't want to miss the free giveaway of Battlestar Galactica Deadlock.

EVERSPACE 2 out now, devs focus on Proton for Linux - Steam Deck optimizations planned

By Liam Dawe, Apr 7, 2023

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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.

Report: Steam Deck to pass 3 million sales during 2023

By Liam Dawe, Apr 7, 2023

A new report from Omdia currently doing the rounds is that the Steam Deck from Valve is set to hit 3 million sales during 2023.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection gets Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, Apr 5, 2023

It took quite a while for the issues to be figured out but Halo: The Master Chief Collection (MCC) now has improved Steam Deck support.

No Man's Sky gets another huge update with Interceptor

By Liam Dawe, Apr 5, 2023

No Man's Sky works great on Linux desktop and Steam Deck with Proton and now I need to jump back in because the Interceptor update sounds great.

TUXEDO reveal the Stellaris 16 (Gen5) for people with money to burn

By Liam Dawe, Apr 5, 2023

Have some spare cash and in the market for a pricey and powerful Linux laptop? TUXEDO would like a word with you for their Stellaris 16 (Gen5).

Fanatical and JSAUX team up for Steam Deck game and dock discounts

By Liam Dawe, Apr 5, 2023

Fanatical and JSAUX have done a little teaming up between a Steam Deck bundle of games and and some Docking Stations.

Here's the top Steam Deck games for March 2023

By Liam Dawe, Apr 5, 2023

Valve has now revealed their latest list of the most popular games on Steam Deck through March 2023.

System76 CEO teases in-house Linux laptop code-named 'Virgo'

By Liam Dawe, Apr 4, 2023

Linux hardware vendor and creator of the Pop!_OS distribution, System76, have made their own desktop for a while now but they're moving onto a custom laptop next.

Death Stranding Director's Cut, Aliens: Fireteam Elite and more in Humble Choice

By Liam Dawe, Apr 4, 2023

Up for even more games to add to your collection? Humble Choice for April 2023 has some interesting games included.

Crusader Kings III: Tours and Tournaments releasing May 11th

By Liam Dawe, Apr 4, 2023

Paradox Interactive confirmed today the Crusader Kings III: Tours and Tournaments DLC will release on May 11th along with a major free update for all players.

The Last of Us now Unsupported on Steam Deck, bad look for Valve and Naughty Dog

By Liam Dawe, Apr 4, 2023

It's official, Valve put The Last of Us Part 1 through Deck Verified and gave it an Unsupported status on Steam Deck. Not really a good look for either Valve or Naughty Dog.