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Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 42: Upset the Applecart https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/building-a-retro-linux-gaming-computer-part-42-upset-the-applecart/
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 42: Upset the Applecart
While the studio's destiny would later see it become consumed by Microsoft, in its earliest days Bungie instead stayed a Mac focused development house.Hamish (GamingOnLinux)
I distro hopped for years. I finally settled on Garuda linux in 2020 and I haven't moved on yet. Garuda has been very stable and you can rollback with ease when you make a mistake. Saved me a few times.
garudalinux.org
#Garudalinux #ArchLinux #linux
FNA gets Direct3D 11 support on Linux thanks to DXVK https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/fna-gets-direct3d-11-support-on-linux-thanks-to-dxvk/
FNA gets Direct3D 11 support on Linux thanks to DXVK
Developer Ethan Lee yesterday announced the release of FNA 24.08, bringing with it preparation for the upcoming release of SDL 3 and a fun addition of Direct3D 11 support on Linux thanks to DXVK.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Linux / Steam Deck user share on Steam stays flat for July 2024 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/linux-steam-deck-user-share-on-steam-stays-flat-for-july-2024/
Linux / Steam Deck user share on Steam stays flat for July 2024
No news is good news, as the saying goes, or something like that. Valve updated the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for July 2024 and for Linux / Steam Deck the changes were pretty minimal.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
16.21% in India
https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/india
Desktop Operating System Market Share India | Statcounter Global Stats
This graph shows the market share of desktop operating systems in India based on over 5 billion monthly page views.StatCounter Global Stats
Well, folks, we have hit a new milestone of 4.45% for Linux desktop market share! 🥳 🐧
https://itsfoss.com/linux-market-share/
Glorious retro FPS 'Selaco' is now Steam Deck Verified and plans many huge gameplay upgrades https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/glorious-retro-fps-selaco-is-now-steam-deck-verified-and-plans-many-huge-gameplay-upgrades/
#FPS #Selaco #Linux #SteamDeck
Glorious retro FPS 'Selaco' is now Steam Deck Verified and plans many huge gameplay upgrades
As far as retro-styled shooters go, Selaco is probably one of the best I've ever played. With chunky visuals, fun combat and some really nice level design. Now, it's Steam Deck Verified and we have a better idea of what's to come next.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The free game Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense added Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/the-free-game-infinitode-2-infinite-tower-defense-added-linux-support/
#FreeGame #Linux #TowerDefense
The free game Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense added Linux support
Here's a fun surprise for you today, Infinitode 2 - Infinite Tower Defense is a free to play game that just added Native Linux support on July 30th.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
ChimeraOS 46-1 released fixing up some AMD issues, sound fix on some AYANEO & AYN devices https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/chimeraos-46-1-released-fixing-up-some-amd-issues-sound-fix-on-some-ayaneo-ayn-devices/
ChimeraOS 46-1 released fixing up some AMD issues, sound fix on some AYANEO & AYN devices
After the big release of ChimeraOS 46 recently that further expanded the gaming handheld support with this Linux distribution, ChimeraOS 46-1 is out now to clean up some issues.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Fox-girl platformer Kitsune Tails is a true quality retro-inspired good time - out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/fox-girl-platformer-kitsune-tails-is-a-true-quality-retro-inspired-good-time-out-now/
#SteamDeck #Linux #RetroGaming
Fox-girl platformer Kitsune Tails is a true quality retro-inspired good time - out now
Kitsune Tails from developer Kitsune Games is a platformer inspired by the classics like Super Mario Bros, steeped in Japanese mythology and it's well worth playing.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Real-time air traffic controller sim Mini Airways is out now and will keep you on your toes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/real-time-air-traffic-controller-sim-mini-airways-is-out-now-and-will-keep-you-on-your-toes/
Real-time air traffic controller sim Mini Airways is out now and will keep you on your toes
What I initially thought would be a bit like Mini Motorways and Mini Metro, it's similar only really in style and name, but Mini Airways is a different and challenging beast that will keep your undivided attention.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Did a small update to our Steam Play Proton guide: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2019/07/steam-play-proton-guide-valves-tech-for-playing-windows-games-on-linux-steam-deck/
A guide to Steam Play Proton, Valve's tech for playing Windows games on Linux / Steam Deck
Looking to test the waters with Linux gaming and don't want to lose access to your favourite Windows games? Need to know how games actually run on Steam Deck? Here's a simple no-nonsense guide to actually using Steam Play Proton.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Linux hits another all-time high for July 2024 according to Statcounter https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/linux-hits-another-all-time-high-for-july-2024-according-to-statcounter/
Linux hits another all-time high for July 2024 according to Statcounter
Some more good news for you as according to statistics website Statcounter, Linux use hit another all-time high in July 2024. We've seen it slowly creep up over time, just like we've seen on the Steam Survey as well.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Proton Experimental gets fixes for EA Launcher, Starfield: Creation Kit, The Finals and plenty more for Steam Deck and Desktop Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/08/proton-experimental-gets-fixes-for-ea-launcher-starfield-creation-kit-the-finals/
Proton Experimental gets fixes for EA Launcher, Starfield: Creation Kit, The Finals
Valve updated Proton Experimental to finish up July with some game fixes, as a little treat. So you can play even more games on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux thanks to their work.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Super cosy slice of life sim The Garden Path is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/super-cosy-slice-of-life-sim-the-garden-path-is-out-now/
Super cosy slice of life sim The Garden Path is out now
The Garden Path from developer carrotcake is a slice-of-life sim about the joy of gardening, designed to be picked up and played in short and sweet bites. It's a real cosy gem you should take a look at.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
The Jackbox Megapicker has been corrupting some Steam Decks https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/the-jackbox-megapicker-has-been-corrupting-some-steam-decks/
The Jackbox Megapicker has been corrupting some Steam Decks
A bit of an oops here with the newly released The Jackbox Megapicker, with the Native Linux version causing the Steam Deck to get corrupted.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Athena Crisis (inspired by Advance Wars) now Steam Deck Verified, full release with single-player campaign in September https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/athena-crisis-now-steam-deck-verified-full-release-with-single-player-campaign-in-september/
Athena Crisis now Steam Deck Verified, full release with single-player campaign in September
Athena Crisis is a modern retro turn-based strategy game inspired by Advance Wars, and not only is now Steam Deck Verified but they've announced the full release is coming soon.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Grab a free copy of Drawful 2 now that The Jackbox Megapicker is out https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/grab-a-free-copy-of-drawful-2-now-that-the-jackbox-megapicker-is-out/
#FreeGame #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck
Grab a free copy of Drawful 2 now that The Jackbox Megapicker is out
The Jackbox Megapicker is a launcher to bring together the many party games that Jackbox Games, Inc. have created to help get your party started. It's out now, and Drawful 2 is free until August 28th.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
PlayStation Remote Play app gets renamed to chiaki-ng (chiaki-next-generation) https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/playstation-remote-play-app-gets-renamed-to-chiaki-ng-chiaki-next-generation/
#Linux #SteamDeck #PlayStation
PlayStation Remote Play app gets renamed to chiaki-ng (chiaki-next-generation)
What was originally called chiaki4deck, a lot of people thought it was primarily aimed at PlayStation Remote Play for Steam Deck but they've now rebranded to chiaki-ng (chiaki-next-generation).Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
MangoHud helper app GOverlay v1.2 out now with quick layout presets https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/mangohud-helper-app-goverlay-v12-out-now-with-quick-layout-presets/
MangoHud helper app GOverlay v1.2 out now with quick layout presets
GOverlay can be useful for helping to configure MangoHud, the Linux gaming performance overlay, especially if you prefer a UI to editing text files and version 1.2 is out now adding quick layout presets support.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 adds Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/please-touch-the-artwork-2-adds-linux-support/
Please, Touch The Artwork 2 adds Linux support
While it was already playable with Proton, the developer of Please, Touch The Artwork 2 has added a Native Linux version.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Control your cooling on Linux with CoolerControl - v1.4 brings AMD GPU RDNA 3 fan support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/control-your-cooling-on-linux-with-coolercontrol-v1-4-brings-amd-gpu-rdna-3-fan-support/
Control your cooling on Linux with CoolerControl - v1.4 brings AMD GPU RDNA 3 fan support
A really feature-rich application here for those of you who wants a bit more control of your cooling on Linux. CoolerControl v1.4 just released bringing more hardware support, and various improvements.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
ProtonUp-Qt v2.10.2 adds support for the WineZGUI launcher and old compatibility tools https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/protonup-qt-v2102-adds-support-for-the-winezgui-launcher-and-old-compatibility-tools/
ProtonUp-Qt v2.10.2 adds support for the WineZGUI launcher and old compatibility tools
ProtonUp-Qt is such a useful tool for Linux desktop and Steam Deck gaming, giving you an easy all-in-one way to add different versions of GE-Proton and other tools to different launchers and a new version is out now with v2.10.2.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
GE-Proton 9-11 released with fixes for Dragon Age: Inquisition, WRC 4 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/ge-proton-9-11-released-with-fixes-for-dragon-age-inquisition-wrc-4/
GE-Proton 9-11 released with fixes for Dragon Age: Inquisition, WRC 4
Another release of GE-Proton / Proton-GE with version 9-11 updating various stuff behind the scenes, along with some more game-specific fixes for Linux desktop and Steam Deck gaming.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
Wine 9.14 released with more ODBC Windows drivers support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/wine-9-14-released-with-more-odbc-windows-drivers-support/
#Wine #Linux #OpenSource
Wine 9.14 released with more ODBC Windows drivers support
Just before the weekend was over, another development release of the Windows compatibility layer Wine 9.14 was released.Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
UPT looks like an interesting tool if you do not care about installing different package types on your system like APT, Flatpaks, or SNAP side-by-side. Unfortunately, I did not see AppImage or PIP on the list of supported package types.
https://github.com/sigoden/upt
GitHub - sigoden/upt: Universal Package-management Tool for any OS.
Universal Package-management Tool for any OS. Contribute to sigoden/upt development by creating an account on GitHub.GitHub
