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Forza Horizon 5 gets a Proton Hotfix to work again on Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe, 15 Oct 2023

While Valve continue investigating the launch issues with the new Forza Motorsport, at least Forza Horizon 5 should work again on Steam Deck and desktop Linux after also breaking recently.

GE-Proton 8-17 brings fixes for Alan Wake, Batman Arkham Asylum and more (updated)

By Liam Dawe, 15 Oct 2023

A fresh release of the community-maintained GE-Proton for Steam Deck and Linux desktop is out! GE-Proton 8-17 has some nice sounding fixes for running various games. Updates: and now GE-Proton 8-18 too and later 8-19.

Wine 8.18 brings more Wayland work

By Liam Dawe, 15 Oct 2023

Wine 8.18 is the latest development release of Wine now available, bringing with it the continued work to provide full Wayland support but still plenty of work ahead on that.

Get Alan Wake, Pathologic 2, STASIS: BONE TOTEM and more in this bundle

By Liam Dawe, 13 Oct 2023

There's some seriously spooky stuff going in the latest from Humble Bundle. Inside the Fright of your Life Bundle you'll get some pretty great games. Here's a run over Steam Deck / Linux desktop compatibility.

Microsoft completes takeover of Activision Blizzard as UK CMA approves new deal

By Liam Dawe, 13 Oct 2023

Well that's it. Microsoft has completed their acquisition of Activision Blizzard King thanks to the UK's Competition & Markets Authority clearing the way.

Godot 4.2 beta 1 is out now for testing

By Liam Dawe, 13 Oct 2023

The Godot team are preparing the next release of their free and open source game engine, with Godot 4.2 beta 1 now available for anyone to jump in and test it.

Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine fheroes2 v1.0.9 released

By fheroes2, 13 Oct 2023

As usual, after a month of hard work, fheroes2 Resurrection Team released a new 1.0.9 version of the Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine, filled with updates, fixes and new features!

Diablo 4 now Steam Deck Verified before launch but no Steam keys for Battle.net buyers

By Liam Dawe, 13 Oct 2023

Good news if you plan to dive into Diablo 4 with the Steam release coming on October 17th, as it has been Steam Deck Verified. There's some bad news if you already purchased it on Battle.net though.

Ubuntu 23.10 download got pulled down due to a malicious translation

By Liam Dawe, 13 Oct 2023

Canonical announced shortly after the release of Ubuntu 23.10 that the official downloads were pulled, as there was hate speech identified from a malicious contributor in some of their translations.

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.5.1 Preview fixes backlight staying on when docked

By Liam Dawe, 13 Oct 2023

Valve has now released the latest SteamOS 3.5.1 Preview for download, fixing up some more issues in the Steam Deck OS like the backlight staying on when docked.

Ubuntu 23.10 'Mantic Minotaur' is out now

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

The latest upgrade to Ubuntu and the many flavours like Kubuntu and Xubuntu is out now with Ubuntu 23.10 "Mantic Minotaur". Are you ready to update?

System76 release the Thelio Spark starter desktop, plus enhancements to other units

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

System76 sent word of their brand new Thelio Spark starter desktop, giving Linux fans a new option to purchase along with various improvements to the Thelio desktop line.

Valve locking down publishing Steam builds with SMS codes due to Malware

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

Valve announced recently some new changes for developers publishing public builds to their games on Steam, requiring a phone number and a text message confirmation code.

Steam Deck gets a 'Laser Pointer' Gyro mode, plus more desktop and SteamVR work

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

Valve released some more Steam Deck Beta Client updates recently, one of them including an interesting new Gyro mode so here's all the details on what's new.

Slimbook reveals the new Fedora Slimbook Ultrabook

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

In the market for a new light laptop? Slimbook teamed up with the Fedora crew to bring out the new Fedora Slimbook Ultrabook.

Welcome to opposite land where Microsoft has a Linux install tutorial

By Liam Dawe, 12 Oct 2023

I think I'm going to need more coffee to process this. Did I wake up in opposite land? Microsoft actually genuinely have a tutorial up on how to install Linux.

Proton Experimental updated for Tony Hawk's, Halo Infinite, Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

A freshly brewed Proton Experimental release just went out today which includes a bunch of fixes for various games. Here's your usual run over what's improved for Steam Deck / Linux desktop.

TEKKEN 7, CODE VEIN, GOD EATER 3 and more in this great bundle

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

Some games to stock up on? How about a bunch from Bandai Namco? Humble launched the Bandai Namco: Fights, Frights and Fantasy Bundle. Here's what compatibility to expect on Steam Deck / Linux desktop.

Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia releases November 9

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

The next little expansion for Crusader Kings III with Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia has been announced by Paradox Interactive for release on November 9th.

Raspberry Pi OS upgraded based on Debian 12 'Bookworm'

By Liam Dawe, 11 Oct 2023

Along with the newer Raspberry Pi 5, there's also now the release of the latest upgraded version of the Raspberry Pi OS based on Debian 12 'Bookworm' giving you a big bump to various software included.