Mining sandbox adventure Core Keeper gets its first major post-release update on March 10

By Liam Dawe,
Core Keeper from developer Pugstorm has a fresh major content upgrade coming, the first post-release update and it's going to release really soon on March 10.

Trailmakers 2.0: Pioneers is out now and it's like a whole new game

By Liam Dawe,
Trailmakers has managed to pull in a lot of happy players since the original 2019 full release, and the developers at Flashbulb have been busy building up the massive free update with Trailmakers 2.0: Pioneers that's out now.
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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH gets a smaller download on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Square Enix have updated FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and they've managed to cut down the download size for the Steam Deck and by quite a bit too.

THE FINALS broken on Linux / Steam Deck (yes again) with Update 5.12.0

By Liam Dawe,
A reoccurring theme here with THE FINALS from Embark Studios is that it appears to break on Linux / Steam Deck each major upgrade, and it has happened again with the launch of Update 5.12.0.

Path of Exile 2 gets a fix for Linux / Steam Deck being detected as cheating

By Liam Dawe,
Grinding Gear Games are showing clear support for Linux / Steam Deck with Path of Exile 2, ensuring it continues working properly.

MangoHud performance overlay v0.8.1 reworks FPS metrics, adds FEX stats, fixes bugs

By Liam Dawe,
Another new release is available for MangoHud, the Linux gaming overlay, which is also used for the performance stats on Steam Deck.

Mesa 25.0.1 released with fixes for Avowed and Total War Warhammer III

By Liam Dawe,
Developer Eric Engestrom announced the released of Mesa 25.0.1, the first bug-fix release for the Mesa 25.0 series.

11 bit studios working on getting Frostpunk 2 up to Steam Deck Verified

By Liam Dawe,
11 bit studios latest game Frostpunk 2 was recently rated Steam Deck Playable by Valve, with the developer noting they are working towards getting it bumped up to Verified.

FINAL FANTASY XVI removed Denuvo Anti-tamper

By Liam Dawe,
Square Enix released a fresh small update to FINAL FANTASY XVI on March 4th, noting a couple of minor fixes but it appears they also removed Denuvo Anti-tamper.

Action-adventure Eternal Strands gets bumped up to Steam Deck Verified with a new update

By Liam Dawe,
Yellow Brick Games have updated their fantastic looking action-adventure Eternal Strands, and this enabled them to get it Steam Deck Verified.

Two Point Museum launches with Linux support and glowing reviews

By Liam Dawe,
Looks like Two Point Studios and SEGA are onto quite a hit here, with Two Point Museum now available with Native Linux support and a Steam Deck Playable status.

Humble Choice for March 2025 has Pacific Drive

By Liam Dawe,
Humble Bundle have released Humble Choice for March 2025 and it has Pacific Drive, making it a good deal even just for that one game.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake launches in July

By Liam Dawe,
Iron Galaxy Studios and Activision have revealed that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake is real and it's going to release on July 11.

Hordes of Fate : A Hand of Fate Adventure announced from the team behind the original Hand of Fate

By Liam Dawe,
A bullet heaven survivor-like auto-shooter from the Hand of Fate team? Okay, you have my attention here. Spitfire Interactive have revealed Hordes of Fate : A Hand of Fate Adventure set for release in 2025.

Steam Beta for March 4 brings Game Notes via the web and 8BitDo Micro support

By Liam Dawe,
A new Steam Client Beta for Desktop and Steam Deck was released on March 4th, bringing with it the ability to view your game notes via the web.

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.23 Beta released with fixes for rendering issues with Avowed

By Liam Dawe,
Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.23 Beta "Beak Visible" is available now for people to test in the Beta and Preview channels.

Absolum is a beat 'em up RPG from the makers of Streets of Rage 4 and TMNT Shredder's Revenge

By Liam Dawe,
Pulling together the teams behind hits like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge and Streets of Rage 4, today we have an exciting reveal of Absolum.

Studio Fizbin will be closing after releasing Reignbreaker

By Liam Dawe,
Another developer closing up due to a tough industry. Studio Fizbin have announced they will be shutting after releasing Reignbreaker which arrives this month.

Acclaim Entertainment returns to 'support indie developers and reignite classic franchises'

By Liam Dawe,
Another old name has returned. Acclaim Entertainment that was originally founded in 1987 has relaunched, with a plan to bring back some classic games as well as new indie games.

Inspired by classic 90s animation Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon has a new trailer you need to see

By Liam Dawe,
OutOfTheBit have put up a brand new trailer for their action-platformer that's inspired by the style of 90s animations. Nanuka: Secret of the Shattering Moon is looking really good!