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Valve's version of Android on Linux (based on Waydroid) is now called Lepton
Lepton appears to be the new official name for Valve's version of Waydroid (Android in a Linux container).
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Valve have been funding FEX to get x86 games on Arm Linux
It turns out that not only are Valve using the open source FEX for the Steam Frame but they have been funding FEX since the beginning of it.
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Half-Life Legacy arrives December 12 but you'll need Proton on Linux due to Native Linux issues
Half-Life Legacy is an enhanced fan mod of Valve's original shooter and it's releasing December 12th.
Linux players on Steam hit an all-time high for November 2025
Valve released the statistics from the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for November 2025, which shows once again that Linux use is trending nicely upwards.
Fedora Linux 44 will get improved NTSYNC enabling for Proton / Wine
NTSYNC has been available in the Linux kernel for a while, but it's taking distributions a while to actually use it - Fedora Linux 44 will make it easier.
There's now an AI warning notice browser plugin for itch.io as well as Steam
The developer behind the useful AI notice browser plugin for Steam has now done the same for itch.io, and they've made it easier to use the extensions.
NVIDIA Beta driver 590.44.01 released for Linux
The first release of the 590 driver branch has arrived in Beta for Linux with 590.44.01 now available for those willing to give it a test.
The RAM price and availability situation is going to worsen as Micron pull their Crucial consumer business
As RAM prices explode and availability becomes an issue thanks to AI companies, Micron announced their Crucial consumer business is no longer a thing.
HELLDIVERS 2 file-size on Steam gets massively reduced
One problem with a lot of modern games is just how big they're getting, but HELLDIVERS 2 is about to massively shrink thanks to work behind the scenes.
Pixel-art RTS game TFC: The Fertile Crescent joins with MicroProse Software and it's now Steam Deck Verified
Now freshly Steam Deck Verified and with MicroProse Software backing it as publisher, TFC: The Fertile Crescent has a big upgrade out now.
Fanatical launch new Play on the Go Bundle - great for Steam Deck and other handhelds
Fanatical are running various new game bundles during their Bundlefestive 2025 event, with a just launched Play on the Go Bundle that's great for Steam Deck.
The response to s&box from Facepunch going open source has been "overwhelmingly positive"
Open source rocks so it's pleasing to see it go well for Facepunch with s&box. They've now added native Linux binaries for the dedicated server and game client.
No Players Online returns after an 'unfounded DMCA claim' halted sales for nearly three weeks
Showing yet again that the DMCA system is not fit for purpose, No Players Online launched on Steam on November 6 and then got taken down but it's back.
Star Fox spiritual successor Wild Blue Skies gets a fresh gameplay trailer
Originally called Wild Blue and now Wild Blue Skies, recently we had a fresh proper gameplay reveal and it's clear this is the spiritual successor to Star Fox.
GOG add the huge S.T.A.L.K.E.R. G.A.M.M.A. as a one-click mod install
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. G.A.M.M.A. is a big mod for the already big standalone experience of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Anomaly and now easier to install thanks to GOG.
A retro Acorn RISC OS gem returns with Exodus: The Colonization of Space now on Steam
A bit of gaming history returns to modern platforms with the release of Exodus: The Colonization of Space now available on Steam.
Mewgenics will be "100%" Steam Deck compatible at launch
From the creators of The Binding of Isaac and The End is Nigh, Mewgenics is promising to be one of the most interesting roguelites released in forever.
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 48: Byzantine Labyrinthine
Part 48 of the long running series of retro Linux gaming goodness. This time it's all about point and click adventuring.
Survivor-like bullet heavens are going first-person POSTAL with POSTAL: Bullet Paradise
Ready to go POSTAL once more? This time it's in a survivor-like bullet-heaven styled setting, because obviously every developer needs to be in this genre now.
Here's the 50 most popular Steam Deck games for November 2025 - with Dispatch the winner
It's a fresh month and that means we can take a look and see what's been popular for players on Valve's SteamOS powered handheld the Steam Deck.
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- Valve's version of Android on Linux (based on Waydroid) is now called Lepton
- According to Epic CEO Tim Sweeney - game stores don't need an AI label as it will be everywhere
- itch.io is hosting a creator day today where they take no fee from developers
- MangoHud performance overlay for Linux v0.8.2 released
- Where Winds Meet devs plan improved Steam Deck support
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