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NVIDIA announces Ada Lovelace their 3rd generation RTX, DLSS 3 and Portal RTX
21 September 2022 at 4:13 am UTC Likes: 1

I find this page to be a nice resource:
https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/gpu_value.html

I asked Phoronix about doing something similar (with Linux benchmarks, of course!), but I think he didn't want to get into tracking pricing (although it would probably help his funding via affiliate links).

A.W.O.L. is a new FREE retro FPS using the Build Engine (Duke Nukem 3D, Ion Fury)
16 September 2022 at 10:55 pm UTC Likes: 3

Speaking of Realms Deep and the Build Engine, it looks like there is an Ion Fury sequel that doesn't use Build or have Linux support: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1733240/Phantom_Fury/

EA AntiCheat could spell trouble for Steam Deck / Linux
14 September 2022 at 4:46 am UTC Likes: 2

Quoting: itscalledrealityBut in reality GOG retired their Linux Galaxy efforts recently.

You mean, they finally admitted that they wouldn't lift a finger for the most requested feature?

You can get Crusader Kings III and Just Cause 4 in the new Humble Choice
7 September 2022 at 12:48 am UTC

Fanatical got me with their Just Cause 4 deal only yesterday - doh! At least the rest is looking promising this month.

Action-RPG collectathon 'Shield Cat' is looking gorgeous in the new demo
7 September 2022 at 12:39 am UTC

The "cat" looks more like a kangaroo.

Wii U emulator Cemu 2.0 out, goes open source and gets Linux support
24 August 2022 at 6:16 pm UTC

I'm a bit surprised that a relatively new project is using wxWidgets; I think VLC used to use that.

Survival city-building game Synergy certainly looks different
22 August 2022 at 6:05 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: mircallaSeems like everyone in games wants to be Moebius these days... well, I'm not complaining!

I was going to say, it sure looks inspired by Moebius:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/525865694002149088/

Get a couple treats in the new Linux & Thrills bundle on Steam
18 August 2022 at 11:52 pm UTC Likes: 3

The bundle specifics don't entice me, but I dig the concept!

Steam finally gets easier to grab free stuff
16 August 2022 at 6:10 pm UTC Likes: 1

Quoting: officerniceYet Dota 2 still does not show up in my library when it is not installed even though I poured 290 hours into it.

Team Fortress 2 is the one I've noticed; the Steam page says "already in your Steam library" but the Valve Complete Pack section on the page says it's the one item I don't have. The Add to Account button there results in an error message.

Get loads of Resident Evil in the latest Humble Bundle
13 August 2022 at 12:17 am UTC Likes: 2

I was a bit hesitant since I already had most of the games, but the fact I could allocate a huge chunk to GOL helped me decide to go for it. :)