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The new Steam Controller from Valve is out now - some early thoughts

By Liam Dawe, 6 days ago

The new Steam Controller launched today and thanks to Valve providing GamingOnLinux a review unit, I've been able to put it through some Linux testing.

Stop Killing Games, Mozilla, EFF and others release statement urging UK policymakers to keep the web open

By Liam Dawe, 4 days ago

The fightback against regulations to lock down the internet in the UK is heating up, with multiple big groups joining together with a firm statement.

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Steam Controller more popular than Valve expected - they're working on stock issues

By Liam Dawe, 5 days ago

It seems the popularity of the new Steam Controller really did catch Valve off guard, with it selling out a lot faster than expected.

Expanded AMD HDMI 2.1 support is coming to Linux

By Liam Dawe, 6 days ago

One area that's lacking on Linux right now is support for later versions of HDMI with AMD GPUs, but it seems expanded features are coming.

Discord is finally less of a nuisance to update on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 5 days ago

The Discord team just revealed another major update for the social chat platform, and Linux gets a little attention this time too.

Steam Controller goes out of stock as Valve get a ton of "Game Console" shipments

By Liam Dawe, 5 days ago

It's the morning after the Steam Controller released standalone, it's getting sold out in various regions but it may not be alone for long.

Valve announce a reservation system for the new Steam Controller

By Liam Dawe, 3 days ago

Since demand far exceeded Valve's own expectations for the new Steam Controller, they're implementing a reservation system.

VKD3D-Proton 3.0.1 brings many Linux gaming enhancements for Direct3D 12 via Vulkan

By Liam Dawe, 4 days ago

VKD3D-Proton is an incredibly important project for ensuring Direct3D 12 games run well on Linux / SteamOS using Vulkan, with a big new release up.

Upcoming tycoon sim Steam To Electric has gotten me real excited about trains

By Liam Dawe, 6 days ago

Steam To Electric is an upcoming voxel rail tycoon building sim that gives you some wild (but very real) historical train inventions.

Classic Eugen Systems RTS game R.U.S.E. returns with upgrades and Steam Deck support

By Liam Dawe, 4 days ago

It has been unavailable for 10 years but R.U.S.E. from Eugen Systems has returned, with upgrades and full Steam Deck support too.

Unity AI out in Open Beta to give developers the fabled "make game" button

By Liam Dawe, 5 days ago

AI, AI, AI - now in your game engine too! Unity has rolled out Unity AI in Open Beta that will apparently help games be created faster.

Valve released the new Steam Controller and Puck CAD files for modders

By Liam Dawe, 4 days ago

Along with the recent stable Steam client update bringing full support for the Steam Controller, Valve also released the CAD files for modders.

Conan Exiles Enhanced is out - a free upgrade for everyone with Steam Deck improvements

By Liam Dawe, 5 days ago

Funcom have given the survival game Conan Exiles a big free upgrade with Conan Exiles Enhanced officially out now and it sounds great.

Latest stable Steam update brings full Steam Controller support

By Liam Dawe, 4 days ago

Valve just launched the latest stable update for Steam across all supported platforms, bringing full support for the new Steam Controller.

Dungeon Clawler 1.0 is out now - it will hook you and frustrate you just like the real thing

By Liam Dawe, 6 days ago

Dungeon Clawler from Stray Fawn Studio has hit 1.0 bringing the world of roguelite deckbuilders to claw machines. It's certainly an interesting combo.

shapez 2 is a thoroughly chilled time building up a shape-cutting factory

By Liam Dawe, 5 days ago

If you love the idea of building up a massive sprawling factory and taking your time doing so to chill out - shapez 2 is a safe bet.

Proton Experimental gets fixes for Rocket League, Crimson Desert, Helldivers 2 and more

By Liam Dawe, 2 days ago

Valve just launched the latest exciting upgrade for Proton Experimental, to ensure as many Windows games as possible run well on Linux / SteamOS machines.

Pay off your debts to a greedy landlord in the seriously charming deckbuilder Cropdeck

By Liam Dawe, 5 days ago

Farming roguelike deckbuilder Cropdeck has you use cards to grow crops and collect weird-looking scarecrows that help you farm and create satisfying combos.