GOG job listing for a Senior Software Engineer notes "Linux is the next major frontier" gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/gog-…

#GOG #Linux #LinuxGaming #PCGaming

GOG job listing for a Senior Software Engineer notes "Linux is the next major frontier"

Will 2026 truly be the real year of Linux gaming on the desktop? Perhaps! And now even GOG are hiring towards building up their Linux support for GOG Galaxy.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Heroic Games Launcher v2.19 released adding ZOOM Platform, AppImage updates and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/hero…

#HeroicGamesLauncher #Linux #SteamOS #PCGaming #SteamDeck

Heroic Games Launcher v2.19 released adding ZOOM Platform, AppImage updates and more

Heroic Games Launcher remains as one of the best ways to play games from GOG, Epic and Amazon on SteamOS / Linux and Steam Deck with a new version out now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Valve released Proton 10.0-4 bringing more game compatibility to SteamOS / Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/valv…

#Proton #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck #Steam #Valve

Valve released Proton 10.0-4 bringing more game compatibility to SteamOS / Linux

The latest stable numbered version of Valve's compatibility layer Proton has arrived. Proton 10.0-4 brings lots of fixes and new game support for SteamOS Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

the first push was in 1994, I had just bought my first PC, and was inquisitive, but I initially stuck to #Windows, the second in 2002, I was looking for a robust server stack for JEE, webprofile at my employer and chose suse linux enterprise, finally in 2022 I wanted to regain full control over my private machines again, better stability and maintainability and to protect myself from bigtech's data collection frenzy - #linux delivers in all aspects

#diday #unplugtrump #unplugbigtech

NexPhone is back! 🚀

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#linux #windows #android

Not An April Fool's Joke, You Can Run Linux and Windows on This Android Smartphone

This $549 rugged smartphone runs Android 16, launches Debian Linux as an app, and dual-boots Windows 11.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)}

Why the Red Hat? This is why. 🤠

#linux #redhat

Mesa 25.3.4 released with more bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/mesa…

#Linux #LinuxGaming #Mesa #OpenSource

Mesa 25.3.4 released with more bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers

The latest main stable update to Mesa is here for users of open source graphics drivers, with Mesa 25.3.4 bringing essential bug fixes.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

The full VR mode for KDE Plasma continues getting more advanced gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-…

#Linux #KDE #VR #Plasma #OpenSource

The full VR mode for KDE Plasma continues getting more advanced

Recently I covered the draft code to add a full VR mode into the KDE Plasma desktop, and it has only continued to get more advanced with recent updates.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

GE-Proton 10-29 released with updates to FEX, Wine, DXVK and a few game fixes gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/ge-p…

#Proton #GEProton #OpenSource #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck

GE-Proton 10-29 released with updates to FEX, Wine, DXVK and a few game fixes

GE-Proton 10-29 has arrived to bring more game compatibility to SteamOS / Linux with a bunch of fixes and improvements throughout.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Wine 11.1 arrives as the first development build of 2026 gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/wine…

#Wine #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

Wine 11.1 arrives as the first development build of 2026

After the big release of the stable Wine 11 earlier in January, the work begins again on development releases with Wine 11.1 now available.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Thoughts? 🤔

#linux #ubuntu

ARC Raiders has a new content-filled roadmap for early 2026 gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/arc-…

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS #ARCRaiders

ARC Raiders has a new content-filled roadmap for early 2026

Embark Studios have released a fresh roadmap for ARC Raiders covering the next few months, and it sounds like it's adding a whole lot to the game.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Well well 😜

#linux

Steam Deck hits 25,000 games Valve have rated Playable or Verified gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/stea…

#Steam #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck #LinuxGaming

Steam Deck hits 25,000 games Valve have rated Playable or Verified

With over 100,000 games on Steam - verifying all of that takes a long time but the Steam Deck now has over 25,000 that are Steam Deck Playable or Verified.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

These Linux distros impressed us last year.

itsfoss.com/news/new-distros-2…

#linux

5 New Linux Distributions We Discovered in 2025

No, this is not a list of all the new distros that came up in 2025. We are listing the ones we covered throughout this year.

^{Pulkit Chandak (It's FOSS)}

Linux can be very hardcore sometimes. 🗿

#linux

GPD claim the WIN 5 is getting an official Bazzite Linux adaptation but the Bazzite team say otherwise gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/gpd-…

#GPD #Bazzite #Linux #Gaming #HandheldGaming

GPD claim the WIN 5 is getting an official Bazzite Linux adaptation but the Bazzite team say otherwise

GPD are being weird again - making a claim that the GPD WIN 5 is getting an "official" adaptation with Bazzite Linux but the Bazzite team say otherwise.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Vulkan 1.4.340 released with new extension to improve DirectX performance on Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/vulk…

#Vulkan #Linux #LinuxGaming #SteamOS #DirectX

Vulkan 1.4.340 released with new extension to improve DirectX performance on Linux

We're seeing excitement build up from the Vulkan API release 1.4.340, with a new extension that should eventually improve DirectX performance on Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Nexus Mods say they are committed to supporting Vortex on SteamOS Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/nexu…

#Linux #SteamOS #Modding #Vortex #SteamDeck #Gaming #NexusMods

Nexus Mods say they are committed to supporting Vortex on SteamOS Linux

After cancelling the newer Nexus Mods app that had Linux support to refocus on the older Vortex, the Nexus Mods team now say Vortex will support SteamOS.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Ubuntu 26.04 is shaping up nicely.

itsfoss.com/ubuntu-26-04-relea…

#linux #ubuntu

Ubuntu 26.04: Release Date and New Features

The development for Ubuntu 26.04 LTS has started and it's time to start looking towards the features and changes it is bringing.

^{Abhishek Prakash (It's FOSS)}

Can you run Affinity apps on Linux?

Our article looks at the current state, what works, what doesn’t, and the realistic options for Linux users.

itsfoss.com/affinity-on-linux/

#linux

I Ran the Famed Affinity Designer on Linux. Here's How It Went

While compatibility isn't perfect, it's sufficient for getting a feel of the program (if that's your desire) and even potentially for using it to do real work.

^{Roland Taylor (It's FOSS)}

Spice up your Linux terminal with these tools! ✨🪄

youtube.com/watch?v=SGVnnRsF14…

#linux

Follow us for more byte-sized tips! 🐧

#linux

Very true 🤣

#linux

The Snap Store needs to be better!

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#ubuntu #snapstore #linux

Ubuntu's Snap Store is Under Siege from Scammers, and The Gates are Open

After years of crypto wallet theft, scammers have escalated to domain takeovers.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)}

Obey the Insect God brings live-action digitized sprite weirdness to action platformers gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/obey…

#Demo #IndieGames #ObeytheInsectGod #Linux #SteamOS #SteamDeck

Obey the Insect God brings live-action digitized sprite weirdness to action platformers

Remember how the original Mortal Kombat used live-action sprites for characters? Now imagine if someone stuck that style into a modernised action platformer.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Marathon from Bungie is out March 5th - likely unplayable on SteamOS Linux gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/mara…

#Marathon #Bungie #AntiCheat #SteamOS #Linux #SteamDeck

Marathon from Bungie is out March 5th - likely unplayable on SteamOS Linux

Halo and Destiny developer Bungie confirmed that Marathon will be launching March 5th, but it will most likely be unplayable on SteamOS Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Well, well, well, how the turntables. 😏

#linux #windows

Adobe's creative software seems to be running on Linux with this.

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#linux #adobe

Photoshop Installer Runs on Linux Despite Adobe Not Giving a Damn For Years

Still early to say whether this will make it into Wine officially, this should rekindle some hope for Linux users and users-to-be who have been missing Adobe's creative suite on the platform.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)}

Comment 🐧

#linux #linuxgaming #gaming

Draft code submitted to KDE Plasma turns it into a full VR desktop gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/draf…

#Linux #KDE #VR #Plasma #OpenSource

Draft code submitted to KDE Plasma turns it into a full VR desktop

A developer has submitted a draft to the KDE team for KWin to hook up a full Plasma VR mode and it looks pretty awesome.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Tile Tactics is a roguelike tower defense game where everything is a tile and you gamble for new tiles gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/tile…

#TileTactics #IndieGames #PCGaming #TowerDefense #Linux

Tile Tactics is a roguelike tower defense game where everything is a tile and you gamble for new tiles

I simply love how indie developers constantly come up with new weird and wonderful combinations. Tile Tactics looks like it will properly hook me in.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

KDE Plasma 6.7 will have a global push-to-talk feature gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/kde-…

#KDE #Linux #OpenSource #Plasma #KDEPlasma

KDE Plasma 6.7 will have a global push-to-talk feature

KDE Plasma is set to gain even more useful features with the upcoming Plasma 6.7 release, one especially good for online gaming.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Linux gamers rejoice! 🎮🚀

itsfoss.com/news/opera-gx-linu…

#linux #gaming #linuxgaming

Linux Gamers Are Finally Getting Their Own Browser

As Linux gaming continues growing past the 3% mark on Steam, Opera finally commits to native support.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)}

Run a Linux system on your Android device with Local Desktop. 🖥️

itsfoss.com/local-desktop/

#linux #android

Android Power Users Can Now Run Full Desktop Linux Environments Without Root Access

This open source app delivers one-tap Arch Linux installation with development tools, file sharing, and desktop software support.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)}

Well, we could just stay in, I guess? It should be just fine... 😖

#linux

Proton Experimental brings updates for MonoGame, Rockstar Launcher and more gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/prot…

#Proton #Linux #SteamOS #LinuxGaming #SteamDeck

Proton Experimental brings updates for MonoGame, Rockstar Launcher and more

Valve launched a new update for Proton Experimental for January 16th to improve various games and launchers working on SteamOS / Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}