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I am the owner of GamingOnLinux. After discovering Linux back in the days of Mandrake in 2003, I constantly checked on the progress of Linux until Ubuntu appeared on the scene and it helped me to really love it. You can reach me easily by emailing GamingOnLinux directly. You can also follow my personal adventures on Bluesky.

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Must-have Steam Deck games under £10 in the Steam Spring Sale 2025

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2025

With the Steam Spring Sale 2025 in full swing now, here's some updated recommendations for games to grab for the Steam Deck.

GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) version 3.0 is finally out now

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2025

Not gaming news but big news in the open source world - the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) version 3.0 is finally out now.

Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.7.1 Preview fixes up some sound issues

By Liam Dawe, 18 Mar 2025

Valve have released a quick follow-up update to the big SteamOS 3.7 preview on Steam Deck to fix up some issues people have been reporting with the sound quality.

Atomfall from Rebellion is Steam Deck Verified ahead of release

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

Rebellion are set to release Atomfall on March 27th, their survival-action game inspired by real-life events set in Northern England. The good news is that it's Steam Deck Verified already.

CS:Legacy announced as a full standalone remake of Counter-Strike 1.6

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

For classic Counter-Strike fans, you may want to keep an eye out for the just announced CS:Legacy from the team behind CSPromod. This is not a mod but a full game due out sometime in Early Access in 2025.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is Steam Deck Verified

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

Initially Ubisoft said it wouldn't be supported, then they said it would be and now Valve have said that Assassin's Creed Shadows is Steam Deck Verified.

Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV announced with next major expansion in April

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

Paradox have announced Crusader Kings III: Chapter IV, the next expansion pass for their popular strategy game. One DLC is already available, with the next major expansion due out April 28th.

Nightingale gets font improvements for Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

Nightingale from Inflexion Games continues improvements during Early Access, with the latest patch out now with the developer trying to get it Steam Deck Verified.

Supernatural horror adventure ASYLUM from Senscape is finally out - Linux version delayed

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

12 years after the successful Kickstarter, the supernatural horror adventure ASYLUM from Senscape has finally seen a release. Although the Native Linux version has unfortunately been delayed.

CoolerControl is a feature-rich cooling device control for Linux - v2.0 out now with major new additions

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

Control all your cooling devices on Linux across CPUs, GPUs, RGB lighting and more with CoolerControl. A big 2.0 release is out now.

OpenRazer and Polychromatic upgrades bring support for new Razer devices on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

Both the OpenRazer driver and Polychromatic app for users have seen upgrades in the last few days to bring improved Razer device support to Linux.

Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) adds AMD RDNA4 support and NVIDIA locked clocks support

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) version 0.7.2 is out now bringing with it expanded hardware support for AMD GPUs along with new features for NVIDIA GPU owners.

Mech combat game Mechanized Corps: Rebirth arrives in Early Access

By Liam Dawe, 17 Mar 2025

Back in 2014 the mech combat game Dark Horizons: Mechanized Corps arrived on Steam in Early Access but it was eventually abandoned. Now, a few of the original team got back together to bring it back as Mechanized Corps: Rebirth.

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the 'beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds'

By Liam Dawe, 15 Mar 2025

Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which they noted has the beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds! So we're closing in on the previously announced Beta for more handhelds. Although this release is still just for Steam Deck.

Steam Deck hits 18,000 games playable and verified

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2025

Another seriously impressive milestone has been hit. The Steam Deck now has 18,000 games that Valve have rated to be either Playable or Verified.

NVIDIA RTX Remix released, plus Half-Life 2 RTX demo arrives March 18 - looking way too bright

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2025

NVIDIA have released NVIDIA RTX Remix, their modding platform that allows developers to enhance games with full ray tracing. Additionally, Half-Life 2 RTX is getting a demo on March 18th.

Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, March 14th edition for Steam Deck / Linux

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2025

Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for March 14th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. An easy way to build up your gaming collection.

As Epic Games continue ignoring Linux / Steam Deck for Fortnite they're putting it on Windows Arm

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2025

Ignoring one smaller market while gleefully supporting another, Epic Games have announced they're getting Fortnite along with Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat on Windows Arm.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 announced and in development

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2025

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 was clearly a big success, so much so that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 has now been officially announced as in development.

Former Blue Systems devs form Techpaladin Software to work on KDE with Valve as their first client

By Liam Dawe, 14 Mar 2025

Here's one I missed from earlier this week. KDE developer Nate Graham announced the formation of an open source consultancy company called Techpaladin Software, with their first client being Valve to continue improving the Steam Deck desktop mode which uses KDE Plasma.

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