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Cross-platform Nexus Mods App v0.7.2 improves the UI, adds Bannerlord Software Extender support

By Liam Dawe,
The Nexus team continue building up their newer cross-platform open source Nexus Mods App that will eventually replace Vortex. Version 0.7.2 was released recently further expanding what you can do with it.

Proton Experimental updated with fixes for Battle.net, Atelier Resleriana, Dirt Rally 2 and more

By Liam Dawe,
Valve updated Proton Experimental for January 22nd with a bunch more fixes for gamers on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck. Like the Battle.net update issue that came up recently that was fixed in a recent GE-Proton update too
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Linux kernel 6.13 is out now

By Liam Dawe,
One missed earlier this week while I was running around Wales, Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux kernel 6.13.

AMD reveals AMDGPU Composition Stack, a fork of Wayland's Weston compositor for advancing the Linux desktop

By Liam Dawe,
With many Linux desktops now running Wayland quite nicely, it seems it's time to keep pushing ahead. AMD have revealed what they call the AMDGPU Composition Stack (ACS).

SDL 3 officially released for game devs plus an SDL 2 to SDL 3 compatibility layer

By Liam Dawe,
Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) is a popular free and open source library for developers that handles audio, keyboard, mouse, joystick and graphics with SDL 3 now available. Plus a new SDL 2 to SDL 3 compatibility layer.

Windows compatibility layer Wine 10.0 out now bringing Wayland and ARM64EC support, new FFmpeg multimedia back-end

By Liam Dawe,
The big release is here! The Windows compatibility layer Wine version 10.0 is officially out now bringing lots of big new features.

GE-Proton 9-23 released with a Battle.net update fix for Linux / Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe,
GE-Proton 9-23 is out now as the latest update for the community-maintained version of Valve's Proton that pulls in lots of quick-fixes for Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.

Linux Mint 22.1 'Xia' is out now with improved Wayland support

By Liam Dawe,
Linux Mint 22.1 "Xia" has now been released bringing with it many improvements to the desktop, along with enhancements to all the software that powers it.

Game save data backup tool Ludusavi v0.28 brings new features

By Liam Dawe,
If you want to make backups of your game saves, the free and open source tool Ludusavi is an essential item to put in your toolbox.

Proton Experimental gets fixes for Marvel Rivals, Sea of Thieves and Stalker 2

By Liam Dawe,
A fresh update to Proton Experimental arrived for SteamOS Steam Deck / Linux gamers with some necessary fixes for various games.

WebScreen is a customizable open source mini-screen that sits on your monitor to show notifications and more

By Liam Dawe,
WebScreen is an upcoming mini-screen that can sit on top of your monitor like a webcam, allowing you to customize it to get notifications and all sorts so you don't miss anything while you're busy (like playing video games).

Vulkan Quake port vkQuake 1.32 adds external WAD, WAD3, and Half-life format support

By Liam Dawe,
vkQuake is an advanced port of id Software's Quake using Vulkan instead of OpenGL for rendering. It's impressive, one of the best ways to play, and the recent update sounds pretty delightful.

DXVK v2.5.3 released with more improvements for Windows games on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Developer Philip Rebohle has released DXVK version 2.5.3 bringing more improvements for this tool that translates Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan.

NTSYNC driver for improving Windows games on Linux with Wine / Proton should finally land in Linux kernel 6.14

By Liam Dawe,
After waiting quite a while on it and some rewrites, it looks like the NTSYNC driver code to help Windows games running on Linux will be pulled in and enabled in the Linux kernel.

Retro gaming Linux distro Batocera v41 brings expanded Wine support, better multi-screen, new hardware support

By Liam Dawe,
For people who love their retro gaming and want a Linux distribution that's simple to use and fully featured, Batocera is a popular choice and a big new release is out with version 41.

Icewind Dale 2 completable in Infinity Engine remake GemRB, plus Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition now playable

By Liam Dawe,
GemRB is a game engine remake of Infinity Engine used in games like Baldur's Gate, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, Baldur's Gate 2: Shadows of Amn and Icewind Dale 2.

Open-source PlayStation Remote Play app chiaki-ng v1.9.4 has lots of improvements

By Liam Dawe,
Own a PlayStation and someone is hogging the TV? Stream it to another device like a Steam Deck or Desktop PC with the cross-platform open source chiaki-ng project.

NonSteamLaunchers tool for installing popular game stores working on better Desktop Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
NonSteamLaunchers gained popularity as one of the go-to solutions for installing more stores directly on Steam Deck, and the latest release has begun to improve how it works on normal Desktop Linux too.

Even with SteamOS coming to more systems Bazzite has no plans to go anywhere

By Liam Dawe,
We recently had the exciting news that Valve plans to expand SteamOS onto more devices, starting with supporting more handhelds, which caused plenty of people to be curious about the future of the popular SteamOS-like Bazzite Linux.

Why are there so many different Proton versions? Proton 8, Proton 9, Experimental, GE-Proton

By Liam Dawe,
Are you confused on why there's many different versions of Valve's Proton? The compatibility layer that runs Windows games on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Here's a little guide on what it all means.
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