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Ubuntu 25.04 (Plucky Puffin) Beta released

By Liam Dawe, 2 days ago

Ubuntu 25.04 is due out next month, with a Beta now live for testing so you can see all that's new and report any unexpected issues.

Starsector, one of the best space RPGs that's not on Steam had a huge update

By Liam Dawe, 2 days ago

Starsector (formerly "Starfarer") is still in development but it's been a seriously impressive game for years. Not yet on Steam or any other store, as you have to buy it direct, but don't let that stop you with a big update out now.

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New Steam Beta brings fixes for child accounts and improvements to download time estimates

By Liam Dawe, 3 days ago

Valve released a fresh Steam Beta Client update for March 27th bringing with it a few fixes, plus an interesting seeming improvement for how they calculate download progress and timing.

Stealth platformer Kiyo puts up a new playtest with improved Linux and Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, 3 days ago

After requesting Linux testers back in Early 2024, the sneaky stealth platformer Kiyo has a new playtest on Steam for you to try with expanded Linux support. The style and lighting in this one really does look interesting.

Nexus formally announce their open source cross-platform Nexus Mods App: Stardew Valley Preview

By Liam Dawe, 5 days ago

The new cross-platform and open source Nexus Mods App is coming along with their team now formally announcing the Stardew Valley Preview. With support for Linux / Steam Deck baked right in.

SteamOS 3.7.2 Preview gets a fix for the Steam Deck OLED

By Liam Dawe, 21 Mar 2025

While Valve continue working towards the public SteamOS 3 release for more devices, and we've seen them note work towards that in the initial SteamOS 3.7 Preview, they continue rolling out more bug fixes for the Steam Deck.

Fedora Linux 42 Beta and Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta released

By Liam Dawe, 19 Mar 2025

Fedora Linux 42 Beta and for macOS hardware Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta are both now available for some testing to help make another great Linux distribution release.

Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.7.1 Preview fixes up some sound issues

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2025

Valve have released a quick follow-up update to the big SteamOS 3.7 preview on Steam Deck to fix up some issues people have been reporting with the sound quality.

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the 'beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds'

By Liam Dawe, 15 Mar 2025

Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which they noted has the beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds! So we're closing in on the previously announced Beta for more handhelds. Although this release is still just for Steam Deck.

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.24 Beta gets a performance fix for No Rest for the Wicked

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2025

No Rest for the Wicked from Moon Studios just got a dedicated performance fix in the latest SteamOS Beta update for Steam Deck.

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

By Liam Dawe, 5 Mar 2025

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.

Valve's in-development Deadlock gets a huge map overhaul

By Liam Dawe, 26 Feb 2025

Valve's upcoming MOBA shooter Deadlock has received one of the biggest updates to date, which includes a big overhaul to the map that makes it a bit less complicated.

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.22 brings a fix for pre-compiled shader downloads

By Liam Dawe, 24 Feb 2025

Valve just released a tiny SteamOS 3.6.22 "Volcanic Activity" Beta for Steam Deck, which includes a fix for a rather annoying issue.

Airport X-Ray Simulator gets a gamepad and Steam Deck Beta

By Liam Dawe, 20 Feb 2025

Airport X-Ray Simulator from developer Rainbow Lab has a fresh Beta available on Steam, which includes some overhauled controls for gamepads and Steam Deck.

Steam Deck update gets a small battery life boost with the Frame Limiter

By Liam Dawe, 15 Feb 2025

Valve released a new Steam Deck Beta Client update for February 14th, showing the love to battery life with a little extra juice.

New Steam Beta stops forcing HDR on external display for Steam Deck OLED plus Steam Input fixes

By Liam Dawe, 6 Feb 2025

Valve released an updated Steam Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop. Here's all the changes you need to know.

NVIDIA Beta driver 570.86.16 released with VRR for multiple displays and lots of improvements

By Liam Dawe, 30 Jan 2025

NVIDIA today released the 570.86.16 Beta driver for Linux which includes various new features, and a few good bug fixes too.

Steam / Steam Deck Beta update will no longer bug friends in-game when you reconnect

By Liam Dawe, 28 Jan 2025

Valve released another smaller Steam Client Beta update for Desktop / Steam Deck, with a little tweak for in-game notifications amongst some other bug fixes.

Impressive colony building sim Songs of Syx is getting ready to leave Early Access with a big new Beta

By Liam Dawe, 15 Jan 2025

Songs of Syx is a deep and engrossing colony-building sim from Gamatron AB that has steadily improved with new updates since the 2020 release into Early Access but the 1.0 release is finally approaching.