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Valve adds ability to see Steam Deck verification in desktop Steam

By Liam Squires-Hand,
In the latest Steam Beta Client update for desktops, Valve has added a new option to let you view Steam Deck Verified status.

NVIDIA driver 535.86.05 out now

By Liam Squires-Hand,
NVIDIA has released their latest Linux graphics driver update with version 535.86.05. So here's what's new and improved for you.

The modular Framework Laptop 16 opens up for pre-orders

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Framework have now put up the modular and customizable Framework Laptop 16 for pre-order featuring the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Radeon GPUs.

Check out the mini Vampire Survivors documentary

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Want a little more info on how Vampire Survivors came to be? The great people at Noclip have their next documentary up.

Pick up some absolute classic in the GOG 'Make Classics Last Forever Sale'

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Game store GOG has launched the Make Classics Last Forever Sale, a good chance for you to pick up some retro beauties with money left to spare.

Cinematic 2D puzzle-platformer Full Void is out now

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Set in a dystopian future, Full Void from OutOfTheBit Ltd is out now with Native Linux support. It's a cinematic 2D puzzle-platformer telling the story of a young teenager alone in a hostile world controlled by a rogue AI. Fight your way through puzzles and obstacles to uncover the story that surrounds this broken, run down society, where only children are still free. But for how long?

Lovux is a clever glass-smashing puzzle game out now

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Puzzle game lovers will want to check out Lovux, newly released from developer Mindlabor it's all about smashing glass.

Exoprimal from Capcom tested on Steam Deck and desktop Linux

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Capcom has now released Exoprimal, an online team-based shooter and thanks to Fanatical, I was able to take a look. Plus I have an extra discount on it for you.

Dave the Diver is a big beautiful blue gem

By Liam Squires-Hand,
I’ve been playing through a game called Dave the Diver released on 28 Jun, 2023 from developer MINTROCKET. It seems to have taken Steam by storm with over 36,000 user reviews giving it an overwhelmingly positive rating. After picking up a copy for myself and playing it, I can see why people love it so much.

LEGO Bricktales gets a free Summer content update

By Liam Squires-Hand,
LEGO Bricktales is a sweet little building adventure from ClockStone and Thunderful Publishing, one with Native Linux support and it's Steam Deck Verified. A new free update is out now.

Linux Mint 21.2 is out now with app upgrades, artwork tweaks, login improvements

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Linux Mint 21.2 is out now as the latest distribution built on top of Ubuntu, coming with various careful improvements to the base software included.

Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine fheroes2 v1.0.6 out now

By Liam Squires-Hand,
fheroes2 continues to improve the classic Heroes of Might and Magic II, with a new release available now with plenty of tweaks and improvements.

FACEIT Anti-Cheat to support Linux / Steam Deck with BattleBit Remastered

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The developers of BattleBit Remastered have now given a much more clear answer to what their plans are for their anti-cheat and it seems it's great news for gamers on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.

Proton Experimental fixes up New World and Aura: Fate of the Ages

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Valve released a small and sweet update for Proton Experimental, fixing up more game issues. Here's what's changed for July 14th.

Get some at-home arcade game fun in this latest bundle

By Liam Squires-Hand,
The Humble At-Home Arcade Bundle is live and it has a couple of games you might want to add to your collection. Here's what compatibility to expect on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.

CodeWeavers blog about their Linux / Steam Deck work on Proton with PooShooter

By Liam Squires-Hand,
PooShooter: Toilet Invaders, yes it's a real game and we all had a bit of a chuckle when we saw Valve noted it fixed in a Proton changelog recently. CodeWeavers, Valve's partner on Proton development, have a blog post up talking about why it was interesting to solve.

Retro-inspired JRPG 'Alterium Shift' enters Early Access

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Love your classic JRPG-likes? Alterium Shift is another good looking entry that recently entered Early Access on Steam with Native Linux support.

Cartridges game launcher adds support for Legendary for Epic Games and Flatpaks

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Remember Cartridges? The simple launcher that aims to be a sort-of all in one solution, to bring together games from all of your sources. Well, it just had a nice upgrade.

Star Labs announced the compact Byte Mk II PC

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Need a new mini-PC? Hardware vendor Star Labs have announced their refreshed Byte Mk II and it looks like quite a tidy little unit.

Try out the new demo of the upcoming JRPG inspired Quartet

By Liam Squires-Hand,
Following a success on Kickstarter, turn-based pixel-art JRPG inspired title Quartet now has a demo available with Native Linux support.