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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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Steam Deck

VRR (external screens) and Allow Tearing options coming to Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
1
Seems that both options for Variable Refresh Rate and Allow Tearing are coming to the Steam Deck in a future update, here's what that means.
Proton Experimental

Proton Experimental fixes up Persona 5 Royal, UNCHARTED and quite a few more

By Liam Dawe,
3
Valve has released a fresh update to Proton Experimental, and it fixes up quite a few games not working correctly or at all for both Linux and Steam Deck.
Them's Fightin' Herds

Them's Fightin' Herds gets cross-play between Steam and Consoles

By Liam Dawe,
3
One of the more unique fighting games available on PC (Native Linux + Steam Deck Verified), Them's Fightin' Herds has launched on consoles and it now has cross-play.
Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip

Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip is out now

By Liam Dawe,
0
The third game in the popular Monster Prom series recently landed (that I missed) and this time, it's not a dating sim, instead it's all about survival in Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip.
Cassette Beasts

Check out the new trailer for monster-collecting game Cassette Beasts

By Liam Dawe,
0
Cassette Beasts is an upcoming monster-collecting RPG from Bytten Studio and publisher Raw Fury. The recent Steam Next Fest demo was pretty great and a new trailer is live now for The MIX event.
Valheim

Valheim gets an important bug-fix for Linux players

By Liam Dawe,
2
Seems that the survival game Valheim had quite an unfortunate bug for Linux players, which has now been solved.
Steam Deck - QR Code Login

Steam Deck Beta adds QR code logins, Gaming Mode UI in Desktop Mode

By Liam Dawe,
7
Valve has put up a fresh Steam Deck Client Beta with numerous fixes, along with new features like the QR code login you can use with the mobile app.
Steam Deck UI on Desktop

Steam Deck UI comes to Desktop in Beta to replace Big Picture Mode

By Liam Dawe,
26
Valve has finally done what a lot have been waiting for, made the Steam Deck UI available for desktops although it's only available in the Steam Client Beta for now.
VKD3D-Proton - GOL Proton Logo

Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translator VKD3D-Proton version 2.7 out now

By Liam Dawe,
6
Here is an absolutely huge open source release! VKD3D-Proton, the translation tech used in Steam Play Proton to translate Direct3D 12 to Vulkan for Steam Deck / Linux version 2.7 is out now.
Dark Reign: The Future of War

Dark Reign: The Future of War, a true classic RTS is being remade in OpenRA

By Liam Dawe,
14
Anyone else remember Dark Reign: The Future of War? Released back in 1997, it's a real classic and at the time it had some pretty favourable reviews too. The good news is that it's being rebuilt by fans using OpenRA.
Harmony's Odyssey

Wonderful looking puzzle adventure Harmony's Odyssey lands on Linux / Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
3
Harmony's Odyssey from developer MythicOwl is a 3D fantasy adventure puzzle game set on mythical dioramas full of riddles, perky creatures and magic and now it is available for Linux and works well on Steam Deck.
Sandwalkers screenshot

Guide a convoy through a ruined world in the Sandwalkers prologue demo

By Liam Dawe,
2
Sounding a bit like Vagrus - The Riven Realms, we have the upcoming game Sandwalkers from Goblinz Studio and the new prologue demo Sandwalkers: The Fourteenth Caravan.
Dota 2

Valve giving out a free Dota 2 Swag Bag with Battle Pass, Dota Plus and more

By Liam Dawe,
1
This is pretty great, and a nice way to pull more people into The International 2022. Valve are giving out a bunch of freebies for all Dota 2 players.
McPixel 3

Comedy adventure McPixel 3 releases November 14th

By Liam Dawe,
3
Ready for another point and click adventure? McPixel 3, yes they skipped the number 2, is heading to Linux and Steam Deck on November 14th. It seems to be able to run pretty much anywhere, even your Linux terminal window.
GOG Halloween Sale

Get a free copy of Genesis Alpha One during the GOG Halloween Sale

By Liam Dawe,
3
For those of you that continue to prefer GOG for your gaming needs, they're now having a big Halloween Sale.
Steam logo

Valve finally clears up Steam game release dates, also adjusts pricing

By Liam Dawe,
27
Two important pieces of info today for both players and game developers, as it will affect both quite a bit with release date changes and pricing changes.
official Steam Deck Docking Station

Thoughts on the official Steam Deck Docking Station

By Liam Dawe,
23
After having and playing with the official Steam Deck Docking Station, here's some thoughts on the experience.
The Witcher Remake

CD PROJEKT RED announce The Witcher Remake in Unreal Engine 5

By Liam Dawe,
51
If you're a big fan of The Witcher series you will probably love this: CD PROJEKT RED have announced The Witcher Remake.
Steam Deck Dock RGB

JSAUX cancels current Steam Deck Dock with RGB, after competitor pinched it

By Liam Dawe,
14
JSAUX were getting close to release another (yes, another) Steam Deck Docking Station, this time with RGB lighting around the bottom but due to a "leak" and a competitor "copying" it they have cancelled it and will re-do it.
Volkswagen and Blender

Volkswagen begins funding Blender development

By Liam Dawe,
8
Here's one from earlier in the month that was missed: Volkswagen Group has now formally pledged funding towards Blender, helping this powerful FOSS software continue improving.
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