It seems a recent update to glibc with version 2.41 release at the end of January, has been causing all sorts of problems for Linux gamers that have pulled in the update (mostly on rolling-release distributions).
More news on some job losses today following the Unity game engine layoffs, we have Crytek also shedding staff and shelving Crysis 4.
After all the mess that was the Unity fees situation, the troubles continue, with another round of layoffs at the game engine developer.
After being in Beta since December 2024, Valve have now released SteamOS 3.6.21 as stable for Steam Deck bringing in some bug and security fixes.
After a short testing period, the Linux performance overlay MangoHud had version 0.8.0 released today to bring new features and fixes to one of my favourite open source projects. This also powers the built-in overlay on the Steam Deck.
KDE Plasma 6.3 has been released and it's another beautiful sounding release! Filled with new features and fixes for my favourite Linux desktop environment. Plasma is also used on the Steam Deck for the Desktop Mode.
For fans of Capcom games, there's another bundle giving you a chance to build up your collection. Fanatical's Build your own Capcom Bundle (BundleFest 2025) is live now.
Need some more games to play with your friends? Check out the Better With a Friend Humble Bundle that has 6 quality games included.
It's time to highlight some games you might have missed! Here's a run over what's been through Valve's Steam Deck Verified with some of my personal picks here for February.
Playnite is a very popular free and open source video game library manager, one used a lot on Windows and a developer has confirmed they will be working on Linux support.
Blender Studio, the creative unit of the free open source Blender project, recently announced work has begun on their second video game with Project DogWalk.
Decky Loader, the popular plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, has a fresh release out making the plugin store a bit more useful.
Valve have updated the developer guidelines for releasing a game on Steam, making it clear that the scourge of mobile gaming advertising-based business models are not going to work on Steam.
GE-Proton 9-24 is out now bringing with it the usual assortment of fixes, plus as interesting change that will help games detect saves from other games. Update: GE-Proton 9-25 hotfix is also out now.
With the huge Wine 10 release out, the Wine team have moved back to their regular biweekly development feature releases with Wine 10.1 out now.
Mental health charity Safe In Our World and Fanatical have announced a big charity bundle giving you 27 games for a single purchase.
You have to hand it to the people in suits at the top, they all sure do love AI, and the latest to be bullish about it is Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick.
Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for February 7th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
Paradox Interactive announced, along with their latest earning reports, that they've entered into an agreement to acquire Haemimont Games.
Valve released an updated Steam Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop. Here's all the changes you need to know.
