Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.7.1 Preview fixes up some sound issues gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/stea…

#SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming

Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.7.1 Preview fixes up some sound issues

Valve have released a quick follow-up update to the big SteamOS 3.7 preview on Steam Deck to fix up some issues people have been reporting with the sound quality.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 47: Before I Was Born gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/buil…

#Linux #LinuxGaming #Retro

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 47: Before I Was Born

So far the oldest game binary I have launched has been the original Linux port of Doom. This brought me back to 1994, both the year I was born and the year that the Linux kernel reached its milestone 1.0 release.

^{Hamish (GamingOnLinux)}

Psst, there's a Steam sale that's ending soon. You can grab these great titles before time runs out! 🐧🎮

news.itsfoss.com/best-steam-ga…

#linux #linuxgaming #steam

14 Awesome Games Linux Users Can Grab in Steam Sale 🎮 (End 20 March)

Looking for the perfect game on Steam to play on Linux? These are some of the best ones available at a discount.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

GIMP 3.0 has finally arrived. 🎉

news.itsfoss.com/gimp-3-releas…

#linux #opensource

After a Decade of Waiting, GIMP 3.0.0 is Finally Here!

At last, GIMP 3.0 has arrived.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

The Dash to Panel GNOME extension is looking for a new maintainer.

news.itsfoss.com/dash-to-panel…

#linux

Dash to Panel Drama Leads to Lead Dev Quitting

The lead developer of the popular Dash to Panel GNOME extension has decided to step down.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

IceWM on AntiX is a boon for old computers!

news.itsfoss.com/xfce-icewm-tr…

#linux

Switching From Xfce to IceWM With AntiX, My Old Computer is Again Back in Action

How I switched from Xfce on EndeavourOS to IceWM on antiX and customized it to fit my vibe.

^{Community (It's FOSS News)}

Linux keeps you on your toes. 🤣

#linux #windows

Nightingale gets font improvements for Steam Deck gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/nigh…

#Nightingale #SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming

Nightingale gets font improvements for Steam Deck

Nightingale from Inflexion Games continues improvements during Early Access, with the latest patch out now with the developer trying to get it Steam Deck Verified.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Supernatural horror adventure ASYLUM from Senscape is finally out - Linux version delayed gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/supe…

#ASYLUM #UE #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck #PCGaming

Supernatural horror adventure ASYLUM from Senscape is finally out - Linux version delayed

12 years after the successful Kickstarter, the supernatural horror adventure ASYLUM from Senscape has finally seen a release. Although the Native Linux version has unfortunately been delayed.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

CoolerControl is a feature-rich cooling device control for Linux - v2.0 out now with major new additions gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/cool…

#Linux #OpenSource

CoolerControl is a feature-rich cooling device control for Linux - v2.0 out now with major new additions

Control all your cooling devices on Linux across CPUs, GPUs, RGB lighting and more with CoolerControl. A big 2.0 release is out now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

OpenRazer and Polychromatic upgrades bring support for new Razer devices on Linux gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/open…

#Linux #OpenSource #Razer #LinuxGaming

OpenRazer and Polychromatic upgrades bring support for new Razer devices on Linux

Both the OpenRazer driver and Polychromatic app for users have seen upgrades in the last few days to bring improved Razer device support to Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) adds AMD RDNA4 support and NVIDIA locked clocks support gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/linu…

#Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) adds AMD RDNA4 support and NVIDIA locked clocks support

Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) version 0.7.2 is out now bringing with it expanded hardware support for AMD GPUs along with new features for NVIDIA GPU owners.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Mech combat game Mechanized Corps: Rebirth arrives in Early Access gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/mech…

#Gaming #Linux #Steam #PCGaming #IndieGames

Mech combat game Mechanized Corps: Rebirth arrives in Early Access

Back in 2014 the mech combat game Dark Horizons: Mechanized Corps arrived on Steam in Early Access but it was eventually abandoned. Now, a few of the original team got back together to bring it back as Mechanized Corps: Rebirth.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

My laptop is from 2013. It was OK back then. It's now running #Debian and works fine. It got an SSD a few years ago and a new battery last year.

It does all the things I need a laptop for and would be good enough for 99% of consumers.

Most people could greatly benefit in many ways from #Linux. What's a good way to get people to try Linux? Genuine question.

tomshardware.com/software/oper…

Linux or Landfill? End of Windows 10 Leaves PC Charities with Tough Choice

Many donateable PCs can’t run Windows 11. Should non-profits still be giving them away? Should they install Linux instead?

^{Avram Piltch (Tom's Hardware)}

Zed with native Git support is worth checking out:

news.itsfoss.com/zed-git-suppo…

#linux #opensource

Zed Editor Now Has Native Git Support for Coders!

Zed now has proper Git support. You can now commit, push, and manage branches without leaving the editor!

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

A new @ThisWeekinLinux has dropped! (302) 😎🐧▶️
thisweekinlinux.com/302

@MichaelTunnell talks about KDE Devs launch a company, CrossOver 25, Garuda Linux, & more Linux news on Your Source for #Linux GNews!

#podcasts #technews #opensource #tech

302: KDE Devs launch a company, CrossOver 25, Garuda Linux, & more Linux news - This Week in Linux - TuxDigital

This week in Linux, we have so much to talk about. First of all, KDE developers have launched their own company called TechPaladin Software. Also, the CodeWe...

^TuxDigital

Arch Linux final boss be like. 😱

Original video: YT/EricMurphyxyz

#linux #archlinux

BTW, I use Arch. 🐧

#linux

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the 'beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds' gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/stea…

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #HandheldGaming #Gaming #Linux #PCGaming #Steam

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the 'beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds'

Valve have released SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which they noted has the beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds! So we're closing in on the previously announced Beta for more handhelds. Although this release is still just for Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck hits 18,000 games playable and verified gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/stea…

#SteamDeck #Steam #SteamOS #Linux #Gaming #PCGaming

Steam Deck hits 18,000 games playable and verified

Another seriously impressive milestone has been hit. The Steam Deck now has 18,000 games that Valve have rated to be either Playable or Verified.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Maximize your CPU monitoring with s-tui! 🔥

📊 Graphically track CPU temperature, utilization, frequency, and power.
⚡ Detect performance drops caused by thermal throttling in real time.
🚀 No X-server needed—lightweight and efficient.

Try s-tui now! 👉 github.com/amanusk/s-tui

#linux

Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, March 14th edition for Steam Deck / Linux gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/ever…

#PrimeGaming #Amazon #Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Everything to grab from Prime Gaming, March 14th edition for Steam Deck / Linux

Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for March 14th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. An easy way to build up your gaming collection.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

As Epic Games continue ignoring Linux / Steam Deck for Fortnite they're putting it on Windows Arm gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/as-e…

#Fortnite #Arm #Linux #Windows #EpicGames #EasyAntiCheat

As Epic Games continue ignoring Linux / Steam Deck for Fortnite they're putting it on Windows Arm

Ignoring one smaller market while gleefully supporting another, Epic Games have announced they're getting Fortnite along with Epic Online Services Anti-Cheat on Windows Arm.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Former Blue Systems devs form Techpaladin Software to work on KDE with Valve as their first client gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/form…

#TechpaladinSoftware #KDE #OpenSource #KDEPlasma #Linux #Valve #Steam

Former Blue Systems devs form Techpaladin Software to work on KDE with Valve as their first client

Here's one I missed from earlier this week. KDE developer Nate Graham announced the formation of an open source consultancy company called Techpaladin Software, with their first client being Valve to continue improving the Steam Deck desktop mode whi…

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.24 Beta gets a performance fix for No Rest for the Wicked gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/stea…

#NoRestfortheWicked #SteamDeck #SteamOS #Linux

Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.24 Beta gets a performance fix for No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked from Moon Studios just got a dedicated performance fix in the latest SteamOS Beta update for Steam Deck.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

DXVK 2.6 brings expanded Nvidia Reflex support and lots of game fixes for Linux / Steam Deck gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/dxvk…

#Linux #SteamDeck #DXVK #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

DXVK 2.6 brings expanded Nvidia Reflex support and lots of game fixes for Linux / Steam Deck

DXVK is a tool used by Proton that translates Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan. It's one of the projects that enables Windows games to run so well on Linux platforms like Steam Deck. Version 2.6 was just released.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Fast-paced turn-based tactics game Warside for fans of Advance Wars launches April 14 gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/fast…

#Warside #Gaming #Linux #SteamDeck #AdvanceWars

Fast-paced turn-based tactics game Warside for fans of Advance Wars launches April 14

It looks very much like Advance Wars. LAVABIRD and First Break Labs have announced that Warside is set for launch now on April 14th.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Let's begin FOSSers 🔥

#linux

Palworld is getting crossplay in 'late March' gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/palw…

#Palworld #Pocketpair #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Palworld is getting crossplay in 'late March'

Pocketpair have announced that sometime real soon you'll be able to team up with players across different platforms in the popular monster catcher Palworld.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Kali Linux turned 12 today! 🥳

#linux #kalilinux

Bazzite Linux announced two new editions designed for game developers gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/bazz…

#Bazzite #Linux #GameDev #OpenSource

Bazzite Linux announced two new editions designed for game developers

Bazzite Linux, a popular choice for people wanting to put Linux on their handhelds or living room PC, is getting two new editions designed to help developers.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Spell-combining co-op survivor-like The Spell Brigade adds a new character and a new game mode gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/spel…

#TheSpellBrigade #IndieGame #Linux #SteamDeck #PCGaming

Spell-combining co-op survivor-like The Spell Brigade adds a new character and a new game mode

A game that continues to review well by players, with it hitting a good sales milestone not long after launch, The Spell Brigade from Bolt Blaster Games has a big update out now with a brand new character.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Ubisoft announce Steam Deck support for Assassin's Creed Shadows at launch gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/ubis…

#AssassinsCreedShadows #AssassinsCreed #SteamDeck #Linux #Ubisoft

Ubisoft announce Steam Deck support for Assassin's Creed Shadows at launch

In a surprise turnaround after previously stating the Steam Deck would not be supported for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft have now said it actually will be.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

One USB, multiple Linux distros—it's easier than you think!

youtube.com/watch?v=_Fdeiz9c_K…

#linux

Machine Mind blends real-time action with survival and RTS elements to make a fun mix gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/mach…

#MachineMind #IndieGames #Linux #RTS #Gaming

Machine Mind blends real-time action with survival and RTS elements to make a fun mix

Chudo-Yudo Games are working on Machine Mind, an interesting mixture of strategy and action genres blended together. There's a demo available to try with Linux support, along with an expanded playtest.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Mesa 25.1 ditches Nouveau GL in favor of Zink+NVK!

news.itsfoss.com/mesa-zink-nvk…

#linux

Mesa 25.1 Marks the End of Nouveau GL, Zink and NVK Take Over

The upcoming Mesa 25.1 release will retire the old Nouveau OpenGL driver, opting for a modern solution.

^{Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)}

Cyber Knights: Flashpoint the cyberpunk XCOM-like hits full launch on May 15 gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/cybe…

#IndieGames #RPG #PCGaming #Linux #Gaming #SteamDeck

Cyber Knights: Flashpoint the cyberpunk XCOM-like hits full launch on May 15

Inspired by games like XCOM 2, Shadowrun and Invisible Inc the latest from Trese Brothers with Cyber Knights: Flashpoint is set to leave Early Access on May 15th with a new update out now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Time-travelling adventure Old Skies from Wadjet Eye Games arrives April 23 gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/time…

#OldSkies #IndieGames #Linux #AdventureGames #Gaming

Time-travelling adventure Old Skies from Wadjet Eye Games arrives April 23

Wadjet Eye Games have announced their next game, the time-travelling adventure Old Skies, is now set for launch on April 23rd.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}