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Nexus Mods App is an in-development replacement for Vortex that will support Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Here's something promising for the future of cross-platform mod support, as it seems the Nexus team are working on a new Nexus Mods App. It's in the very early stages (pre-alpha they say), but eventually they plan to have it replace the popular Vortex but it's quite a long time away from that just yet.

Steam Deck Preview update has a Unified Refresh Rate and Framerate Limit slider

By Liam Dawe,
Valve has released a fresh Beta and Preview update for the Steam Deck, which tweaks some existing features like the refresh rate and frame limit sliders to merge them into one slider to rule them all.

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin finally has a release date for February 2024

By Liam Dawe,
After being in Early Access since 2019 and multiple launch windows missed, the Quake engine powered retro shooter WRATH: Aeon of Ruin finally has an actual real release date. No, I can't quite believe it either.

Cute space-cat survival game MewnBase 1.0 is out now

By Liam Dawe,
Space-cat survival and base-building game MewnBase has now left Early Access, for those of you who love your smaller games it's a nice pick.

Unity update their terms to clarify new terms aren't forced on game devs

By Liam Dawe,
Now that the dust seems to be settling after the absolute chaos that was the new Runtime Fee announcement and the developer fallout that followed, Unity has now properly updated their Unity Editor Software Terms.

Humble Puts Even More IGN Rated 9 and Up Games on Sale

By Smellbringer,
A few days ago we reported that Humble was putting several games rated 9 and up by IGN into a bundle. Now it appears that Humble has expanded that to a full on sale with many more IGN rated 9 and up games all up for grabs at reduced cost.

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 34: Abusing the System

By Hamish,
Having already played the Abuse Linux shareware, the next step seemed to be getting my hands on the registered version. Abuse was later picked up to be published by Origin Systems and Electronic Arts in 1996. Clearly not everything was an improvement, but it was this release that would have its source code opened up in 1997, allowing for the creation of source ports.

Pick up some cheap Steam Deck games in the Humble Handheld Friendly Sale

By Liam Dawe,
Need some new games for your Steam Deck or other handheld? Humble Store just launched a dedicated Handheld Friendly Sale.

EmulationStation Desktop Edition v2.2 brings huge additions

By Liam Dawe,
EmulationStation Desktop Edition is a frontend for browsing and launching games from your multi-platform game collection, it's pretty great and the latest version 2.2 is out now with loads of improvements and new system additions.

Path of Titans' Pounce Update brings new dino combat mechanics

By Liam Dawe,
Path of Titans is steadily building up to be a really good-looking dinosaur survival MMO, and with the Pounce Update the combat should be a lot more exciting now too.

Heroic Games Launcher 2.10.0 released with plenty of essential fixes

By Liam Dawe,
Heroic Games Launcher has a big UI upgrade coming in the 3.0 update which isn't quite ready yet, but they have just released Heroic Games Launcher 2.10.0 which has some essential fixes for this popular multi-platform game manager.

RPG 'Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness' is set to get a big DLC and free upgrade

By Liam Dawe,
Inspired by classic isometric RPGs, Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness released back in 2022 and the developers are coming back for a DLC expansion and a free update.

Snacktorio: a factory-cooking simulator for feeding unspeakable horrors

By Liam Dawe,
Not satisfied enough by creating the chilled beekeeping sim APICO, and their plans for frog-breeding in Mudborne, TNgineers recently announced Snacktorio, a factory-cooking simulator where you must satisfy the appetites of unspeakable horrors.

CodeWeavers are hiring for a Wine / Proton developer

By Liam Dawe,
If you're a programmer looking for your next challenge - how about this! CodeWeavers are hiring a full-time position for a developer to work on Wine, Proton and their own CrossOver product.

Mini story modes coming to Vampire Survivors in the Adventures Update

By Liam Dawe,
Well this sounds rather exciting and different. Vampire Survivors is going to launch the Adventures Update in a few weeks and it will bring some new ways to play with mini story modes.

Here's the Steam Deck most played for October 2023

By Liam Dawe,
Another month is over and Valve has revealed what you've all been playing on Steam Deck for October 2023, so here's the most popular games.

Counter-Strike 2 sees the return of community maps

By Liam Dawe,
Valve continue expanding Counter-Strike 2 now its released, and the latest update overhauls the community map system along with enabling it again in the Steam Workshop. We've also seen quite a big drop in players overall.

Baldur's Gate 3 patch 4 brings AMD FSR 2.2, looking better on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
Another colossal update for Baldur's Gate 3 has landed with Patch 4 and the changelog, as expected, is utterly ridiculous. Seriously, what the heck. Oh, it's also enhanced with AMD FSR 2.2! So this should make it look better on Steam Deck.

Turbo Overkill boosts controller support & gets a Steam Deck graphics preset

By Liam Dawe,
Turbo Overkill is easily one of the best shooters I've played in a long time, and this latest update has made it even better - especially for users of controllers and players on Steam Deck.

Devolver Digital acquires ASTRONEER developer System Era Softworks

By Liam Dawe,
Devolver Digital has now acquired System Era Softworks, who made the popular space exploration and industry game ASTRONEER.
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