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STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor gets Denuvo DRM removed, plus performance improvements

By Liam Dawe,
Good news for DRM haters. STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor has been liberated as of the latest update which also thankfully continues improving the performance too.

Back 4 Blood gets Denuvo Anti-tamper removed and an anti-cheat fix for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
For those of you who wait until Denuvo Anti-tamper gets removed from games, you'll be pleased to know Back 4 Blood is now free of it. Plus the developers fixed the anti-cheat recently.
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Ghostwire: Tokyo removed Denuvo Anti-Tamper

By Liam Dawe,
I know plenty of people skip over games with Denuvo Anti-Tamper, so for those who do you may wish to now take a look at Ghostwire: Tokyo.

MONSTER HUNTER RISE gets patched to fix it on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
As reported previously, Capcom recently updated MONSTER HUNTER RISE with new Enigma DRM and the update ended up breaking it on Steam Deck / Linux Desktop. But it should no longer be an issue no matter the Proton version used.

MONSTER HUNTER RISE adds new DRM that breaks it on Steam Deck (UPDATED)

By Liam Dawe,
Capcom have rolled out an update to MONSTER HUNTER RISE, and sadly it has broken it on Steam Deck. As they continue attempting to change their DRM in older games. ARTICLE UPDATED: Valve fixed it.

DOOM Eternal removed Denuvo and it plays great on Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
With all the new amazing games coming out basically every month, lets not forget some slightly older games worth playing. Like DOOM Eternal, that just removed Denuvo Anti-Tamper.

Denuvo expand their Anti-Tamper and add special Unreal Engine Protection

By Liam Dawe,
You all absolutely adore Denuvo right? Well it's about to expand to offer game developers more options to add into their games so here's what's coming.

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer - Part 28: Losing My Marbles

By Hamish,
Marble Blast was first released in 2002, before being updated to Marble Blast Gold in 2003. The demo can be obnoxious, with it showing a begging screen imploring you to buy the full game after completing each and every level. Considering the state of the registered version as it exists now, this can feel more than a bit galling.

The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection is out now

By Liam Dawe,
They will be missed and this is technically now actually their last game, with the The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection officially out now with Linux support.

Steamworks gets Denuvo Anti-Cheat, here's what Irdeto say about Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Irdeto, the company behind Denuvo and the newer Denuvo Anti-Cheat have announced that developers on Steam can now get direct anti-cheat integration through Steamworks. Here's what they said about working with Linux.

EXAPUNKS, the latest Zachtronics puzzler is now available with Linux support on GOG

By Liam Dawe,
DRM free GOG fans rejoice, now you too can get in on the latest open-ended puzzler from Zachtronics as it hacked its way onto GOG yesterday.

GOG have gone on the offensive with their new 'FCK DRM' initiative

By Liam Dawe,
In a move that's both hilarious and also quite important, GOG have launched a new website named 'FCK DRM' to help people understand what DRM is and how it can be harmful.

The updated release of 'Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive' that has Linux support is now on GOG

By Liam Dawe,
Ready to face a challenge? Good! As the updated version of Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is now on GOG.

2D horror 'Corpse Party' is now available for Linux on GOG, some thoughts

By Liam Dawe,
GOG have now put up the recently released Linux version of Corpse Party, the 2D horror game from Team GrisGris and XSEED Games.

Desura owner Bad JuJu Games files for bankruptcy

By Hamish,
More bad news has emerged surrounding Desura, with its parent company Bad JuJu Games filing for bankruptcy only two weeks after it emerged that they were behind in paying developers and only seven months after it was announced that they had acquired Desura from Linden Lab.

GOG to remove archive protection from their Windows installers

By Hamish,
After hearing plenty of heated feedback, GOG.com has now backtracked from their use of encrypted RAR files in their Windows installers, something which has raised concerns about the potential for encroaching DRM on their service as well as causing technical problems for some Linux users.

GOG's Installer Encryption Proving to be Difficult for Linux Users

By Samsai,
GOG has begun using encrypted RAR files in their Windows installers for various games to enhance their security. This however has caused problems for some Linux users.

Do We Want Ubisoft To Support Linux?

By FutureSuture,
Ubisoft says that DRM can't stop piracy, then says that better DRM needs to be put into place. Ubisoft may not have a presence on Linux yet, but do we want or even need a company with such unfriendly policies toward gamers?
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