Steam hits another all-time user record with over 40 million online
Over the weekend Steam managed to break yet another concurrent online user record, smashing the previous that was set back in December 2024.
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Heroic Games Launcher v2.16 released with improved Steam Deck / Linux game compatibility
Heroic Games Launcher continues to evolve into an even more impressive cross-platform game launcher for GOG, Epic Games, Amazon Prime and more with v2.16 bringing some great enhancements.
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Steam sees a big rise in Simplified Chinese for February 2025 bringing Linux down below 2%
Valve have released the Steam Hardware & Software Survey numbers for February 2025, and there's a pretty massive increase in Simplified Chinese as language which has pushed about all the numbers everywhere else.
March 25 reminder - GamingOnLinux needs your support
Welcome to March 2025 readers! Here's a gentle reminder that GamingOnLinux is primarily funded by readers - that's you! And we need your support.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT arrive March 6th, AMD dive deeper into RDNA 4 and FSR 4
AMD have today pulled back the curtain on the Radeon RX 9000 series powered by RDNA 4 along with FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4).
Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, February 28th edition for Steam Deck / Linux
Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for February 28th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) upgrades NVIDIA clockspeed configuration
If you want to fully control your GPU on Linux you may want to check out the latest update to Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT), which brings in various new features.
EA just open sourced Command & Conquer, Red Alert, Renegade and Generals
I can't quite believe it either. Command & Conquer, Red Alert, Command & Conquer Renegade and Command & Conquer Generals (inc. Zero Hour) have their code officially open sourced.
GOG Preservation Program expands to add 11 LEGO games
GOG's special Preservation Program, where they ensure games are kept up to date and continue working on modern systems, has expanded with 11 LEGO games now included. That's on top of the recent announcement about F.E.A.R. also joining up soon.
NVIDIA stable driver 570.124.04 released for Linux with VRR for multiple displays and various bug fixes
Following on from the 570.86.16 Beta that was released on January 30th, NVIDIA have today put up a new stable driver release with 570.124.04.
Valve updates the Steam Daily Deals program and gives some stats
Valve have done a little adjustment to the display of Steam Daily Deals to show more games. They also now give developers some more stats, and gave us all a bit of an overview.
WB close F.E.A.R. and Shadow of Mordor dev Monolith Productions and other studios
Seriously tough times in the gaming industry, with even more publishers pulling back and closing studios. Now Warner Bros. have confirmed they've closed multiple studios.
Support BIPOC studios & creators in the Indie Allies 2025 Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle have launched the Indie Allies 2025 Humble Bundle supporting BIPOC studios and creators via the Xperience Studios charity.
X.Org X server and Xwayland have 8 more security vulnerabilities revealed
You should probably keep an eye on your software updater, as the X.Org X server and Xwayland have more security vulnerabilities that have been announced.
Open-source PlayStation remote play client chiaki-ng gets improved controller mapping
The community-made open-source PlayStation remote play client chiaki-ng has version 1.9.6 out now, bringing with it more improvements to make streaming PlayStation games to other devices even easier.
Framework announce the Framework Desktop, Framework Laptop 12 and upgraded Framework Laptop 13
Framework continue doing some really impressive stuff with their modular approach to hardware, and they just had a big event to reveal the Framework Desktop, Framework Laptop 12 and an upgraded Framework Laptop 13.
Steam Deck Folio is a slim protective travel cover that doubles up as a stand
There's a lot of different stands and protective cases for the Steam Deck, all with their own unique selling point and the Steam Deck Folio looks like another interesting option.
Simple GOG client for Linux, Minigalaxy v1.3.2 released with improved game installs
If you prefer to buy your games for Linux on GOG, there's a fresh update to Minigalaxy, the open source simple GOG client.
Happy three years to the Steam Deck - the Linux gaming machine that changed everything
It's been three years today since Valve released the Steam Deck. Not only has Valve shown how incredible Linux actually can be as a gaming platform, but they really kicked the industry into gear on PC gaming handhelds.
SteamDB now lets you filter out Steam games with AI Generation
If you don't want Steam games that have AI Generation in them, you might want to check out the new filter on SteamDB. Making it a bit easier to get rid of them from your searches.
- Indie devs have begun adding a no generative AI stamp to their store pages
- Anti-cheat stops Mecha BREAK running on Desktop Linux but works on Steam Deck
- Sadly the RoadCraft demo is currently broken on Steam Deck / Linux
- Team Fortress 2 Classic is coming to Steam thanks to Valve adding TF2 to the Source SDK
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