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Framework Laptop 13 Pro is selling out with the Linux version beating Windows

By Liam Dawe,
Looks like Framework were onto something with their Linux support huh? The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is their "MacBook Pro for Linux users" and it's selling out.

Canonical developer lays out some AI plans for Ubuntu Linux

By Liam Dawe,
AI in your Ubuntu Desktop? Eventually, it seems. Canonical will need to tread very carefully on this one but plans are being made for it.
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The new Steam Controller releases May 4th

By Liam Dawe,
Valve have now confirmed the new Steam Controller is launching May 4th, and they've confirmed the pricing too.

CachyOS April 2026 release brings a new package manager and even more optimizations

By Liam Dawe,
CachyOS remains as one of the most popular Linux distributions for gaming, and a fresh download has arrived with the CachyOS April 2026 release.

Conan Exiles Enhanced arrives May 5th with "strong performance on Steam Deck"

By Liam Dawe,
Conan Exiles Enhanced is a big free upgrade coming to Funcom's popular online multiplayer survival game and it sounds overall pretty great.

Free creepy Aliens fan game Aliens: Redacted REDUX released

By Liam Dawe,
Back in 2024 a developer put up the fan game Aliens: Redacted and now they're back with Aliens: Redacted REDUX for Alien Day.

D7VK 1.8 further improves retro Direct3D games on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
D7VK 1.8 is out now bringing more enhancements for many retro Direct3D Windows games on Linux, thanks to new features and bug fixes.

A brief but exciting teaser for the Alien: Isolation sequel appears

By Liam Dawe,
Alien: Isolation is a truly terrifying game, and we're going back into the world with a sequel that just got its first teaser trailer.

Linux GPU tool (LACT) gets a new UI and a NVIDIA Voltage-Frequency Curve Editor

By Liam Dawe,
The popular open source app, Linux GPU Configuration And Monitoring Tool (LACT), has a huge new release out now with a brand new UI and major new features.

Steam Beta gets battery indicator for wireless gamepads as the new Steam Controller nears

By Liam Dawe,
We're hopefully not too far off the release of the new Steam Controller now, with Valve adding a battery indicator for wireless gamepads.

Pick up some robo action in the Mecha Mania Humble Bundle

By Liam Dawe,
Stock up that Steam Library full of robo action games with the new Mecha Mania Humble Bundle.

MangoHud 0.8.3 brings new features and fixes to the popular Linux gaming performance monitor

By Liam Dawe,
MangoHud is basically my go-to when it comes to keeping an eye on Linux gaming performance, one of those must-have utilities and a new release is out now.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced officially announced with Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe,
Finally. After all the leaks, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has been officially announced and it does look pretty great overall.

Ubuntu 26.04 ('Resolute Raccoon') LTS is out now

By Liam Dawe,
The next major version of Ubuntu Linux has been released, with Ubuntu 26.04 ("Resolute Raccoon") now available as a long-term support release.

Second Wind Games Showcase presented lots of games - here's 12 world premieres

By Liam Dawe,
The Second Wind Games Showcase was live bringing fresh looks at various games, and there were 12 world premieres.

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is getting a free Endless Mode, optimizations and a big expansion

By Liam Dawe,
One of the best survivor-like bullet heavens available, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is set for a big free upgrade and DLC expansion on April 30th.

Valve make steps to improve Steam Deck Verification, giving developers more performance data

By Liam Dawe,
Valve revealed an update for game developers on Steam, giving some access to more data on how their games perform on the Linux-powered (SteamOS) Steam Deck.

Framework Laptop 13 Pro revealed with major changes and great Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
The Framework team have revealed the fancy new Framework Laptop 13 Pro, and it sounds like quite a dream machine for hardware enthusiasts.

Inspired by classic Hong Kong action comedies and action games - Knuckle Paradise looks fun

By Liam Dawe,
Knuckle Paradise has been revealed by ARTE France and independent studio Flying Oak Games, a hand-drawn, open-world beat 'em up coming in 2027.

Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility

By Liam Dawe,
After releasing the big Proton 11 Beta to run more Windows games on Linux / SteamOS, Valve just upgraded Proton Experimental some more too.