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Nexus Mods new cross-platform app v0.7.1 released finally supporting upgrades - better modding for Linux / Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Dec 17

This is a big one! The new and still in development cross-platform Nexus Mods app that has Linux support just released version 0.7.1 and you no longer have to remove everything to update.

Steam Beta for Dec 11 brings new game update options plus a new downloader style

By Liam Dawe, Dec 12

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The latest Steam Client Beta for Desktop and Steam Deck has been released, and Valve have given us new options for managing game updates and there's a new downloader style.

OBS Studio 31 released with first-party YouTube Chat features, new NVIDIA filters and Linux improvements

By Liam Dawe, Dec 9

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OBS Studio has a brand new stable release available! The awesome free and open source video capture tool OBS Studio 31.0.0 is out now.

Open-source PlayStation Remote Play app gets improvements for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Dec 4

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chiaki-ng, the free and open source PlayStation Remote Play app has a new release out with several enhancements, and it should now work better on Steam Deck in Gaming Mode.

Looks like Discord finally fixed Linux screen and audio sharing with Wayland

By Liam Dawe, Dec 2

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A while ago in November, it seems I missed a post from a user in the GamingOnLinux Discord server, noting that the Discord developers finally hooked up screen and audio sharing for Linux with Wayland.

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Lutris game manager v0.5.18 released with improved GOG and itch.io support, various other features

By Liam Dawe, Dec 2

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Lutris, the popular free and open source game manager for Linux, has a fresh update out now fixing up some issues and adding in a good bunch of new features.

The new Nexus Mods open source cross-platform app adds Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord support

By Liam Dawe, Nov 28

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Nexus Mods keep expanding their very promising cross-platform open source app for modding, that will eventually replace their older apps and the new 0.7.0 release just went out.

Linux GPU Configuration Tool 'LACT' adds NVIDIA support

By Liam Dawe, Nov 15

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No longer just for the AMD camp, Linux GPU Configuration Tool 'LACT' has a fresh release out that brings in NVIDIA support.

Stable Steam Client update has fixes for Linux, VR, Steam Deck and more

By Liam Dawe, Nov 13

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After another short Beta round, Valve released a fresh Steam Client update to the stable channel for Desktop and Steam Deck.

RazerGenie for configuring Razer devices on Linux v1.2 brings new features

By Liam Dawe, Nov 11

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One problem Linux continues to have is no official app support from hardware vendors, so it's good to see the community continue building for us. If you have a Razer device, check out the new release of RazerGenie.

Cross-platform Nexus Mods app expands Baldur's Gate 3 support plus further UI improvements

By Liam Dawe, Nov 8

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I can't tell you how excited I am for the future of modding, with Nexus building their cross-platform open source Nexus Mods app. Another new build is out now with v0.6.3.

chiaki-ng Remote Play client for PlayStation adds touch emulation, console wake-up and more

By Liam Dawe, Nov 6

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The free and open source chiaki-ng project has a new release out for those of you wanting to Remote Play your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 to other devices like a Linux desktop, Steam Deck, Android, Windows and more.

Steam Game Recording has officially launched

By Liam Dawe, Nov 6

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No longer should you need external software just to record a fun clip of gameplay on Steam desktop and Steam Deck, with Steam Game Recording now officially live for everyone.

Steam Beta adds plenty of Game Recording improvements plus a Steam Play update

By Liam Dawe, Oct 30

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Valve rolled out another two Steam Client Beta updates recently, as they continue pushing the Game Recording system towards a stable release. The fixes are the same for Steam Deck and Desktop since it's a Steam Client update.

Steam Beta removes option to globally disable Steam Play plus Game Recording improvements

By Liam Dawe, Oct 26

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Another fresh Steam Client Beta for Desktop and Steam Deck fixing up some bugs, plus some improvements for Game Recording.

Rockstar Games Launcher (GTA V, Red Dead Redemption) gets updated for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, Oct 25

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Rockstar Games released an update to the Rockstar Games Launcher which actually includes an improvement for Steam Deck players.

Nexus Mods new cross-platform app adds support for Heroic Games Launcher and Baldur's Gate 3

By Liam Dawe, Oct 17

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The newer in-development open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app just expanded, and it's sounding awesome. Much easier modding is coming for Linux and Steam Deck.

OBS Studio 31.0.0 Beta 1 released bringing multiple new features

By Liam Dawe, Oct 14

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The best tool for video recording and livestreaming is about to get another upgrade with OBS Studio 31.0.0 Beta 1 out now.

GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) finally closing on the 3.0 release

By Liam Dawe, Oct 7

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For any of you who work with image editing on Linux for any reason, you've probably used the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) at some point, well it's getting really close to the long-awaited 3.0 release now.

Cross-platform Nexus Mods app adds support for Mod Collections, fixes REDmod on Linux

By Liam Dawe, Sep 25

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The open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app that's currently in development has a new 0.6.1 release available for testing with some nice improvements.

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