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Roblox intentionally blocking Linux with Wine in their new update
It seems the days of using workarounds to play Roblox on Linux may be coming to an abrupt end, with the upcoming launch of their new client blocking Linux intentionally.
Category: Apps
Flathub app store for Linux and Steam Deck gets overhauled
The redesign of the Flathub app store for Linux is now live, bringing with it a refreshed look along with showing verified developers and their apps.
Linux and Steam Deck game manager Lutris has a fresh Beta out
Lutris is an all-in-one game manager to brings your games from different places under one roof, and a second Beta is now available for v0.5.13.
Godot Engine 4.1 to get FSR 2.2, better 3D support for OpenGL, shader improvements
Seems like the next update for Godot Engine is going to be a nice one for game developers, with multiple graphics enhancements on the way.
MangoHud performance overlay gets a few needed fixes in v0.6.9-1
After the previous release of v0.6.9, MangoHud has another nice update out that fixes up a few lingering problems for the Linux performance hud that's also used on Steam Deck for the built-in performance info.
MangoHud performance overlay version v0.6.9 is out now as a nice update
It's been a while since the last release but a nice update to the performance hud and benchmarking tool MangoHud is out now. This is the tool used for the performance stats on Steam Deck.
KDE Connect is getting some upgrades for easy file-transfers
KDE Connect is up high on my list of my favourite open source apps, because it makes transferring files between devices (PC / Steam Deck / Mobile) and more real easy.
Linux and Steam Deck compatibility tool helper ProtonUp-Qt v2.8.0 out now
ProtonUp-Qt gives you a hassle-free way to install various compatibility tools like GE-Proton, Wine-GE, Luxtorpeda and others for Steam, Lutris and the Heroic Games Launcher.
Heroic Games Launcher 2.7.0 is out now for Epic Games and GOG
Heroic Games Launcher has a brand new release available for helping you manage Epic Games, GOG and more on Steam Deck and Linux desktop.
Blender 3.5 is out now with fancy new hair
Continuing to show how great open source is, the Blender team have released Blender 3.5 with some really fancy new features.
OBS Studio 29.1 Beta 1 brings AV1 / HEVC over RTMP
The team working on the free and open source video recording and livestreaming software OBS Studio, have released the first Beta for version 29.1 with a big new feature.
Xwayland Video Bridge created to improve Linux screen sharing
With the move between X11 and Wayland still ongoing, and likely won't finish for years, problems keep coming up like screen sharing but XwaylandVideoBridge may help solve this.
EmulationStation Desktop Edition 2.0 is out now
EmulationStation Desktop Edition is a great front-end open source app for managing various emulators. A big 2.0 release went up recently too!
Steam Deck and desktop Steam upgraded with LAN transfers out of Beta
A fresh big stable update to the Steam Client has rolled out for Steam Deck and desktop Steam, bringing with it the useful LAN transfer feature.
CryoUtilities 2.0 helps boost Steam Deck performance
CryoUtilities has a big new 2.0 release out now, with plenty of tweaks to help you get the most out of your Steam Deck.
Steam now allows transferring games between PCs and Steam Deck too
In the latest Beta available for Desktop Steam and Steam Deck, Valve put in a new feature to help you transferring games.
Lutris 0.5.13 Beta adds Proton support, itch.io integration, Battle.net integration
The free and open source game manager Lutris has a fresh Beta release out with version 0.5.13 adding in a whole bunch of new features and service integrations.
Steam and Steam Deck Stable client update released fixing up lots of bugs
After another short Beta period, Valve recently released another stable Steam Client update for Desktop and Steam Deck and here's what's new.
Steam Desktop and Steam Deck Beta reduces startup time, fixes more bugs
More goodies for Steam Desktop and Steam Deck users on the Beta update branch, as another update is out now. Especially good for those of you who somehow have amassed tens of thousands of games.
Godot Engine 4.0 gets a first Release Candidate
Game developers might want to begin to look closer at this one! The free and open source Godot Engine is about to have the biggest update ever with 4.0 that now has a first Release Candidate.
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