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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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NVIDIA 535.154.05 for Linux brings a few bug fixes

By Liam Dawe, Jan 18

NVIDIA released driver version 535.154.05 for Linux bringing with it a few useful sounding bug fixes, so here's what's new for the first NVIDIA update of 2024. NOTE: ARTICLE UPDATED.

Valve seeing increasing bug reports due to Steam Snap - other methods recommended

By Liam Dawe, Jan 17

Canonical announced some time ago their Steam Snap which was promoted as stable with Ubuntu 23.04, as they continue to push their own packaging format with Snap but it seems this has been causing problems for Valve.

GStreamer gets funding from the Sovereign Tech Fund to rewrite parts in Rust

By Liam Dawe, Jan 17

While GStreamer may not be something that generates a lot of headlines, it's a much loved and well-used bit of open source tech for handling media on Linux and many other systems and it just got a big funding boost from the Sovereign Tech Fund.

Against the Storm 1.1 (and later hotfixes) bring various Steam Deck improvements

By Liam Dawe, Jan 17

Against the Storm is a dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains, and the recent 1.0 release came with it being Steam Deck Verified but the developer hasn't stopped making improvements for Steam Deck in version 1.1 out now.

NonSteamLaunchers for other stores on Steam Deck adds automatic game shortcuts

By Liam Dawe, Jan 17

NonSteamLaunchers is an application I showed off a while ago, that gives you a helping hand in installing other game stores and launchers on Steam Deck. The latest update, version 3.2, adds in some really useful helpful features.

THE FINALS big 1.5.0 update out with new mode - continues working on Linux / Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Jan 17

I recently reported on THE FINALS now working on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux, and it seems even with the latest major update just released with version 1.5.0 bringing a new game mode it continues working.

PlayStation Remote Play app for Steam Deck 'chiaki4deck' can now put the system to sleep

By Liam Dawe, Jan 17

Just recently the open source PlayStation Remote Play app for Steam Deck, chiaki4deck, got a big update but it came with a few issues that needed solving and a new v1.6.1 is out now. Plus a fun new feature was added.

Ubisoft think gamers need to get comfortable with not owning games

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16

GamesIndustry.biz recently spoke to Ubisoft, and something said during the interview seems to have created some sparks across the industry about game ownership.

Wine 9.0 brings much improved Windows app and game compatibility to Linux

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16

It's here! The official release of Wine 9.0 has now been made available, bringing the next-generation of Windows compatibility to Linux for apps and games.

Prison Architect 2 announced from Paradox Interactive and Double Eleven

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16

As soon as I saw a Prison Architect teaser recently, I knew this was about to come! Prison Architect 2 has now been formally announced from Paradox Interactive with Double Eleven on developer duty.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl releases September 5th, 2024

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16

GSC Game World announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has moved from its Q1 2024 release plan, to have a final release date of September 5th, 2024.

winesapOS, the portable SteamOS-like Linux distro gets improved hardware support

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16

If you have a system you wish to try out Linux on for gaming be it an Apple Mac, a PC with Windows or anything else - perhaps give winesapOS a little try as you might find this SteamOS-like distribution to your liking.

Framework email customers for data breach from accounting partner getting phished

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16

No one is safe from data breaches, and at times it won't even be the company you've directly interacted and purchased from but their partners, like what recently happened to Framework.

Check out these Steam Deck Verified highlights for January 2024

By Liam Dawe, Jan 16

It's been quite chilly here in the UK, so I've been spending a lot more time sat under a blanket with my Steam Deck OLED. If you're looking for some more Steam Deck Verified games to pick up and keep warm with too, here's a January 2024 overview of some new entries.