Microsoft gives unexpected tutorial on how to install Linux

You may need it – Windows 10 is no longer a free upgrade

Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine fheroes2 v1.0.9 release

As usual, after a month of hard work, fheroes2 Resurrection Team released a new 1.0.9 version of the Heroes of Might and Magic II game engine, filled with updates, fixes and new features!

Ubuntu 23.10 download got pulled down due to a malicious translation

Canonical announced shortly after the release of Ubuntu 23.10 that the official downloads were pulled, as there was hate speech identified from a malicious contributor in some of their translations.

Wayland's Fix For Multi Windows Apps Is A Disaster

Fairly recently I talked about a new Wayland protocol to support multi window workflows like X11 offers and I had hoped that discussion would go well, it did...

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Ubuntu 23.10 'Mantic Minotaur' is out now

The latest upgrade to Ubuntu and the many flavours like Kubuntu and Xubuntu is out now with Ubuntu 23.10 "Mantic Minotaur". Are you ready to update?

System76 release the Thelio Spark starter desktop, plus enhancements to other units

System76 sent word of their brand new Thelio Spark starter desktop, giving Linux fans a new option to purchase along with various improvements to the Thelio desktop line.

Welcome to opposite land where Microsoft has a Linux install tutorial

I think I'm going to need more coffee to process this. Did I wake up in opposite land? Microsoft actually genuinely have a tutorial up on how to install Linux.

The Unity Drama Hasn't Even Begun Yet

Whilst Unity has now offered new and less and terrible terms, the real effects of Unity lighting there trust on fire won't be seen for quite a long time. Ful...

GNOME May Drop Xorg & Go WAYLAND ONLY!?!

People know that one day GNOME is going to fully drop Xorg support and only have a Wayland sesssion but is it time to do so, well maybe not but one GNOME con...

Proton Experimental updated for Tony Hawk's, Halo Infinite, Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways

A freshly brewed Proton Experimental release just went out today which includes a bunch of fixes for various games. Here's your usual run over what's improved for Steam Deck / Linux desktop.

TEKKEN 7, CODE VEIN, GOD EATER 3 and more in this great bundle

Some games to stock up on? How about a bunch from Bandai Namco? Humble launched the Bandai Namco: Fights, Frights and Fantasy Bundle. Here's what compatibility to expect on Steam Deck / Linux desktop.

Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia releases November 9

The next little expansion for Crusader Kings III with Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia has been announced by Paradox Interactive for release on November 9th.

Raspberry Pi OS upgraded based on Debian 12 'Bookworm'

Along with the newer Raspberry Pi 5, there's also now the release of the latest upgraded version of the Raspberry Pi OS based on Debian 12 'Bookworm' giving you a big bump to various software included.

Misconceptions About The Godot Engine

Godot has been around for quite a while and with that certain people are going to make it there whole mission in life to completely trash the project even in...

DAVE THE DIVER gets a big free content update

DAVE THE DIVER is probably one of the best games I've played this year, and certainly made some travelling more fun recently with my Steam Deck. A new update is out now adding in a whole bunch of extra content.

Mining and base defense game Dome Keeper got a huge upgrade

Dome Keeper was already pretty great. Giving you a mixture of mining, exploration, base-building and tower defense and now it's quite a lot bigger with a free update out now.

Valve dropped Counter-Strike 2 support on macOS and older hardware

With the release of Counter-Strike 2, it seems Valve are continuing to move away from macOS support just like they did with SteamVR. Thankfully, Valve are still investing in Linux and CS2 is supported on Linux.

Valve investigating Forza Motorsport issues on Steam Deck / Linux

Forza Motorsport just launched and sadly it appears that it does not currently run on Steam Deck / Linux with Proton, but Valve are looking into it.

Pipewire's Mythical 1.0 Release Is Almost Here

Pipewire is probably the least controversial change we've we've ever made in the Linux world, it just works, people accept it and it's pretty much here to st...

Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny is out now

Hearts of Iron IV: Arms Against Tyranny is the latest main expansion for the popular historical strategy game from Paradox Interactive bringing with it plenty of new toys.

Relaxing poolside sim Placid Plastic Duck Simulator gets new DLC

The latest DLC for Placid Plastic Duck Simulator, "So Many Ducks", made a splash on October 5th, adding 27 new collectible ducks to the breakout hit rubber-duck sim.

Godot Shows The Power Of Open Source

The Godot game engine is licenced under the MIT licence and thanks to that there are some companies that have formed around the project offering additional s...

After over 80 weeks the Steam Deck leaves the top 10 global sellers on Steam

At one point it seemed like there was just no stopping the Steam Deck but now it seems after being available for 1 year and around 8 months or so, the Steam Deck has started to move down the top sellers on Steam.

PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs heads to Steam in 2024

Finally! PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle was a lot of fun back when it originally released in 2020, sadly it was exclusive to Google's shuttered cloud gaming service Stadia but a proper cross-platform release is coming in early 2024.

Mini monster-catching MMO 'Familiars.io' heads to Steam

Familiars.io is a very retro-styled mini-MMO about catching monsters and battling, and it's now heading to Steam.

Stock up for Halloween in the Survive the Terror Sale on Humble

Halloween is approach and it's the season to be spooky, or spooked? If you're in need of some scary gaming Humble Store is running a Survive the Terror Sale with some great deals.

The Wayland Linux Screensaver Dilemma

Screensavers are no longer an important feature many Linux users desktops and as we move into Wayland that remains true however they are absolutely still sup...

236: elementary OS, Snap Store Malware, Security Flaw, Linux Mint & more Linux news - This Week in Linux - TuxDigital

In this episode of This Week in Linux (236), elementary OS 7.1 is out this week with some colorful changes, Linux Mint has made it to the EDGE, Canonical is ...

Modprobe Finally Gets This Basic Developer Feature

Modprobe is a tool that most of us have probably used a couple of time but for the Linux kernel module developers it's a very important tool and now it final...

We may see a Steam Deck refresh with WiFi 6E

While we know that Valve have said repeatedly not to expect a faster Steam Deck 2 any time soon, it appears they may still be doing some kind of refreshed Steam Deck.

Godot Is In Desperate Need Of An Asset Store

Whilst Godot is an incredibly powerful engine, one point that keeps being brought up is the the lack of an asset store like Unity and Unreal have however it ...

Shadows of the Afterland looks a bit Thimbleweed Park

Looking a little like Thimbleweed Park from Terrible Toybox, the developer Aruma Studios recently announced Shadows of the Afterland, a supernatural comedy adventure about identity, courage and destiny.

Core Keeper 'Shimmering Frontier' update is out now

The great underground exploration, adventure and crafting survival game Core Keeper has a big new update out in Shimmering Frontier.

Proton 8.0-4 brings more game support to Steam Deck and desktop Linux

Clear your plans for the weekend, as Proton 8.0-4 is now officially available bringing improved game support for Steam Deck and normal desktop Linux. Here's all the latest on what's changed.

Linux Gaming Is Worse Thanks To EA New Anti Cheat

Linux gaming was making great progress thanks to the Steam Deck support from EAC and Battleye but then EA had to come along to make things just a little bit ...

Terra Nil gets better performance and Linux support

Terra Nil, a building game about restoring nature just got upgraded with better performance they've now officially released their Native Linux and macOS versions too.

Humble Choice for October has some spooky stuff in it

Ready for more games and perhaps something a little spooky? Humble Choice for October is up, so here's what's in and what compatibility to expect on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.