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20 years later the open source Colonization game FreeCol hits 1.0

By Liam Dawe, Jan 10, 2023

Took a while huh? It's not quite as well-known or as loved as some other free and open source games, but worth pointing out: FreeCol 1.0 is out now. 20 years in the making for this Sid Meier's Colonization remake!

GameCube and Wii emulator Dolphin got a big speed boost for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Jan 10, 2023

GameCube and the Wii emulator Dolphin had a progress report posted up in late December, and it's looking really good, especially so with their performance optimization work.

Decky Loader makes Steam Deck plugins even EASIER with new installer

By Liam Dawe, Jan 10, 2023

Decky Loader is a project I've covered before multiple times now because it can add a lot to the Steam Deck with plugins, and now it's even easier to use.

Valve adding a Steam feature for game transfers between PCs and Steam Decks

By Liam Dawe, Jan 10, 2023

Something it seems Valve has been working on for a while now, is an easy way to transfer game installs between PCs and Steam Deck.

Multiplayer voxel RPG 'Veloren' v0.14 out with musical instruments, more graphics work

By Liam Dawe, Jan 9, 2023

Version 0.14 of the Multiplayer voxel RPG Veloren is out now, adding in some fun sounding additions while they work towards giving you more to do.

Pixel-art RTS game TFC: The Fertile Crescent adds neutral settlements and unit stances

By Liam Dawe, Jan 9, 2023

What might seem like a pixel-art Age of Empires on the surface, the RTS game TFC: The Fertile Crescent is much more than that and they recently released a major update for the game.

Druidwalker is an upcoming peaceful card-based roguelike about exploring

By Liam Dawe, Jan 9, 2023

Coldwild Games developers on Luna's Fishing Garden, Merchant of the Skies, Lazy Galaxy 2 and more have announced another peaceful game with Druidwalker.

OBS Studio recording software v29.0 is out now

By Liam Dawe, Jan 9, 2023

OBS Studio, the very useful and popular recording and livestream software has a new release available with version 29.0 out now.

Developer of No Man's Sky put up their old Joe Danger playable in your browser

By Liam Dawe, Jan 9, 2023

Joe Danger was the first commercial game release from No Man's Sky developer Hello Games, and as part of keeping it alive they've put it up online free to play in your browser.

Left 4 Dead from Valve has a prototype leaked online

By Liam Dawe, Jan 9, 2023

Tis the season of leakage apparently. Seems a prototype of Left 4 Dead 2 has made its way online and you can even try it.

Steam breaks more records with 33 million online, and over 10 million gaming

By Liam Dawe, Jan 9, 2023

Valve started the year off rather nicely by breaking two of their own records recently with users online and users actually gaming.

Proton Experimental updated and Proton Next (7.0-6) out for Linux and Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Jan 7, 2023

The first Proton Experimental update of 2023 from Valve has landed for Linux desktop and Steam Deck, plus Proton Next is live again with the upcoming release of Proton 7.0-6.

ASUS stick an OLED display into a controller, Dell want to reinvent it

By Liam Dawe, Jan 6, 2023

A new real controller from ASUS is on the way with the ROG Raikiri Pro that features an OLED display, plus Dell get weird with the Concept Nyx from CES 2023.

Google open sourced CDC File Transfer from the ashes of Stadia

By Liam Dawe, Jan 6, 2023

As Google hover over the nuke from orbit button on Stadia, they're at least releasing some of it as open source like CDC File Transfer.

Vampire Survivors dev poncle outlines 2023 plans

By Liam Dawe, Jan 6, 2023

Vampire Survivors, probably the most popular game on Steam Deck that keeps being top of the most played list, is set for a busy 2023.

System Shock remake due to release in March

By Liam Dawe, Jan 6, 2023

Nightdive Studios have now set a launch window for System Shock, with it planned to release in March.

Batman Rogue City is a fun looking GZDoom fan game

By Liam Dawe, Jan 6, 2023

Here's a fun retro fan game for you! Batman Rogue City released in December for GZDoom and looks like a criminal-kicking good time.

Steam Deck updates, HDR and Decky Loader Flatpak updates

Steam Deck Beta update, plus easy Flatpak updates and more HDR teasing

By Liam Dawe, Jan 6, 2023

Three fun bits for you today including Steam desktop and Steam Deck Beta updates, an easy way to update third-party Flatpaks on Steam Deck in Gaming Mode and another HDR teaser from Valve.