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Civilization VI updated properly for Linux from Aspyr but still has problems
5 December 2022 at 1:45 pm UTC Likes: 6

Debian and derivatives:
LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libfreetype.so.6 %command%

NVIDIA puts out Security Bulletin for various driver issues
3 December 2022 at 9:40 am UTC

Quoting: dibz
Quoting: dpanterYikes.
Security issues are hardly uncommon for stuff like this, Linux users just tend to pay more attention.
Not sure what you're getting at. The yikes is for the massive amount of security holes fixed in one go. That's not common and frankly a bit concerning. Usually stuff like this is when I have to explain to people what CVE's are and why their systems are always vulnerable to some degree.

Mesa 22.3 open source graphics drivers released
1 December 2022 at 4:44 pm UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: tuubiDon't know why it lists the extensions multiple times.
One for every GPU id in your system.
Integrated GPU drivers, discrete GPU drivers, software renderers. ANV, RADV, AMDVLK, lavapipe etc.
Run vulkaninfo to see the full report.

Get a free copy of Garfield Kart on Fanatical in their huge Black Friday Sale
24 November 2022 at 2:41 pm UTC Likes: 1

If you grab Garfield, you also get a coupon for another 10% off any Fanatical bundles, minimum spend ~2€.
Coupon expires 31st December 2022 (11:59PM UTC)

Nintendo goes after SteamGridDB, likely for people doing emulation on Steam Deck
22 November 2022 at 3:27 pm UTC Likes: 18

No one hates their fans like Nintendo.

Vulkan-based D3D9, 10 and 11 translation layer DXVK version 2.0 out now
10 November 2022 at 5:47 pm UTC Likes: 3

Quoting: mrdeathjrIn my case stay testing lastest git (most of this changes comes with 2.0) and shader stutter are reduced so much in some unreal engine 3 games: for now test damnation and rise of argonauts

In both games with i had nvidia geforce gtx 1050 have much stutter

Quick note to say I deeply appreciate your games testing and it always makes me happy to see your posts. Double thumbs up!

On another note, Debian currently rolls with Mesa 22.2.0 (testing), 22.2.3 (sid) and 22.3.0 (experimental)
Of course in Siduction we also have 23.0-git.

NVK is a new open source Mesa Vulkan driver for NVIDIA GPUs
4 October 2022 at 4:56 pm UTC

Classic Nvidia "support". Are they going to help out at all this time?

Intel Arc A770 GPU releases October 12th
30 September 2022 at 10:34 am UTC

Quoting: scaine"Guardians ot the Galagy"?? Okay, Intel.
Nice catch! That's hella impressive, Intel truly leading in many aspects.

Vampire Survivors 1.0 coming soon along with a price increase
30 September 2022 at 10:29 am UTC Likes: 2

Looks like the engine upgrade won't make into v1.0 on October 20.

v1.0 Release Date & Information
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1794680/view/3370402903772184201