Many Russian maintainers have been booted out of Linux. What's next? 😳

https://news.itsfoss.com/russian-linux-maintainers-geopolitics/

#linux

No Russians in my Kernel! Geopolitics Reaches Linux Project

So, geopolitics into the mix, and it is a US-thing, or not?

^{Ankush Das (It's FOSS News)}

Portal fans may want to try the demo for Total Reload https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/portal-fans-may-want-to-try-the-demo-for-total-reload/

#IndieGame #PuzzleGame #Linux

Portal fans may want to try the demo for Total Reload

If you loved the overall style of Portal and enjoy puzzle games, Total Reload looks like one to keep in your watch list.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Co-op dungeon crawler Barony gets a big free expansion with the Keep Your Secrets update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/co-op-dungeon-crawler-barony-gets-a-big-free-expansion-with-the-keep-your-secrets-update/

#Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Co-op dungeon crawler Barony gets a big free expansion with the Keep Your Secrets update

First-personal co-op dungeon crawler Barony has a big free "Keep Your Secrets" update out now expanding many areas of the game.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Happy Birthday Pop!_OS 🎊

How has your experience with it so far? 📝

#linux

Steam Beta removes option to globally disable Steam Play plus Game Recording improvements https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-beta-removes-option-to-globally-disable-steam-play-plus-game-recording-improvements/

#Steam #Linux #SteamDeck

Steam Beta removes option to globally disable Steam Play plus Game Recording improvements

Another fresh Steam Client Beta for Desktop and Steam Deck fixing up some bugs, plus some improvements for Game Recording.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Mention which distro, themes, and icons you have on your Linux setup!

#linux

The latest free games with Prime Gaming - October 25 edition - lots for Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/the-latest-free-games-with-prime-gaming-october-25-edition-lots-for-steam-deck-linux/

#PrimeGaming #FreeGames #SteamDeck #Linux

The latest free games with Prime Gaming - October 25 edition - lots for Steam Deck / Linux

Each week Prime Gaming, that you get with a subscription to Amazon Prime, add and remove various games you can claim to keep. Here's the updated list for October 25th.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Wondering who's on your network? See all connected devices with a few simple commands!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3sjncUnipM

#linux

Zombie co-op FPS Projekt Z: Beyond Order releases Spring 2025 with Linux support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/zombie-co-op-fps-projekt-z-beyond-order-releases-spring-2025-with-linux-support/

#FPS #Linux

Zombie co-op FPS Projekt Z: Beyond Order releases Spring 2025 with Linux support

314 Arts have revealed their upcoming World War II zombie co-op FPS Projekt Z: Beyond Order is now set to release in Spring 2025.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Linux can even run on 128mb RAM 💀

#linux #windows

Slay The Princess Review: As Pristine As The Blade Cuts Deep https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/slay-the-princess-review-as-pristine-as-the-blade-cuts-deep/

#IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Slay The Princess Review: As Pristine As The Blade Cuts Deep

One year later, the path in the woods has been well-traveled, the Princess has been slain or saved many times over, and at the end of that path is the Pristine Cut major free update, the expansion on the base game that aims to fill in what's missing …

^{alexa_bement (GamingOnLinux)}

Fedora can be updated offline. See how it goes. 👇

https://itsfoss.com/offline-update-fedora/

#linux #fedora

I Tried Updating Fedora Offline. Here's How it Went

Can Fedora Linux be updated offline? The short answer is yes. But it has many ifs and buts.

^{Sreenath (It's FOSS)}

The Jackbox Survey Scramble is an ever-changing collection of comedy survey-based games https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/the-jackbox-survey-scramble-is-an-ever-changing-collection-of-comedy-survey-based-games/

#Linux #Gaming

The Jackbox Survey Scramble is an ever-changing collection of comedy survey-based games

Jackbox are trying something a little different with their latest party game, that uses answers from everyone to make it constantly unique in the The Jackbox Survey Scramble.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Which Way Up: Galaxy Games is a gravity-bending party platformer inspired by Mario Galaxy https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/which-way-up-galaxy-games-is-a-gravity-bending-party-platformer-inspired-bymario-galaxy/

#IndieGames #Linux #SteamDeck

Which Way Up: Galaxy Games is a gravity-bending party platformer inspired by Mario Galaxy

Gravity-bending party platformer Which Way Up: Galaxy Games from Turtle Flip Studio plans to release in early 2025 with a demo available and it's crowdfunding on Kickstarter to help it expand.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Raspberry Pi launch their own SSDs and SSD Kits, along with SD Cards https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/raspberry-pi-launch-their-own-ssds-and-ssd-kits-along-with-sd-cards/

#RaspberryPi #Linux

Raspberry Pi launch their own SSDs and SSD Kits, along with SD Cards

Raspberry Pi have recently expanded their hardware offerings with their own SSDs and SSD Kits, plus they're also selling their own SD Cards now too.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

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Proton Experimental gets a big change for video playback in games on Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/proton-experimental-gets-a-big-change-for-video-playback-in-games-on-steam-deck-linux/

#SteamDeck #Linux

Proton Experimental gets a big change for video playback in games on Steam Deck / Linux

Valve released a new update to Proton Experimental with a big change for how they handle video playback, and hopefully give a nice compatibility boost for Windows games on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Remember these? Once beloved, these distros are no more. 🥹

https://itsfoss.com/discontinued-linux-distros/

#linux

7 Discontinued Linux Distros I Still Miss in 2024

Some popular Linux distributions did not make it. Let's take a look at some of them!

^{Ankush Das (It's FOSS)}

Don't underestimate Linux gaming 😎

#linux #gaming

EA Anti-Cheat arrives for Battlefield 1 breaking it on Steam Deck / Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/ea-anti-cheat-arrives-for-battlefield-1-breaking-it-on-steam-deck-linux/

#SteamDeck #Linux #EA #Battlefield

EA Anti-Cheat arrives for Battlefield 1 breaking it on Steam Deck / Linux

It's here. EA Anti-Cheat has now been rolled out into Battlefield 1, breaking another multiplayer game on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Creepy retro horror game Fear the Spotlight is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/creepy-retro-horror-game-fear-the-spotlight-is-out-now/

#Linux #SteamDeck #Gaming

Creepy retro horror game Fear the Spotlight is out now

Fear the Spotlight from Cozy Game Pals and Blumhouse Games is a retro-styled horror game that looks like it would fit right in on the original PlayStation. It's just be re-released on Steam with Linux support.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Unified launcher for Windows games on Linux (UMU) v1.1.3 out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/unified-launcher-for-windows-games-on-linux-umu-v113-out-now/

#Linux #LinuxGaming #OpenSource

Unified launcher for Windows games on Linux (UMU) v1.1.3 out now

Continuing to improve compatibility with Windows games on Linux outside of Steam, the Unified launcher for Windows games on Linux (UMU) has another release out now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Escape Simulator gets a free Talos Principle DLC out now, plus a paid DLC in December https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/escape-simulator-gets-a-free-talos-principle-dlc-out-now-plus-a-paid-dlc-in-december/

#SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming

Escape Simulator gets a free Talos Principle DLC out now, plus a paid DLC in December

Escape Simulator from Pine Studio continues doing some really cool additions, with The Talos Principle getting a little free crossover DLC out now.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

NVIDIA 565.57.01 Beta has Wayland and HDR improvements, plus DXVK and VKD3D optimizations https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/nvidia-565-57-01-beta-has-wayland-and-hdr-improvements-plus-dxvk-and-vkd3d-optimizations/

#NVIDIA #Linux

NVIDIA 565.57.01 Beta has Wayland and HDR improvements, plus DXVK and VKD3D optimizations

NVIDIA today released two new Linux drivers. The big one is the NVIDIA 565.57.01 Beta, along with a one-liner update in the stable 550.127.05 release.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Science fantasy roguelike epic Caves of Qud releases December 5 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/science-fantasy-roguelike-epic-caves-of-qud-releases-december-5/

#Roguelike #Linux #SteamDeck

Science fantasy roguelike epic Caves of Qud releases December 5

Freehold Games and Kitfox Games have announced the thoroughly strange and unique science fantasy roguelike epic Caves of Qud is leaving Early Access on December 5.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Auto-battler dungeon crawler Skull Horde announced by dev of BORE BLASTERS https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/auto-battler-dungeon-crawler-skull-horde-announced-by-dev-of-bore-blasters/

#SteamDeck #Linux #IndieGames

Auto-battler dungeon crawler Skull Horde announced by dev of BORE BLASTERS

BORE BLASTERS developer 8BitSkull have announced their next game, Skull Horde, which will be released in 2025 with Linux and Steam Deck support.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck Verified round-up, your late October 2024 highlights https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-deck-verified-round-up-your-late-october-2024-highlights/

#SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming

Steam Deck Verified round-up, your late October 2024 highlights

Here's your next run over some recent Steam Deck Verified games, those that should just be click and play on both Steam Deck and Desktop Linux.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Get over 60 games free with Prime Gaming right now - many work on Steam Deck / Linux, some ending soon! https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/get-over-60-games-free-with-prime-gaming-right-now-many-work-on-steam-deck-linux/

#SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming

Get over 60 games free with Prime Gaming right now - many work on Steam Deck / Linux

Another round up of some free games you can get to play on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux thanks to Prime Gaming.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

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#linux

Factorio 2.0 and Factorio: Space Age DLC are out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/factorio-2-0-and-factorio-space-age-dlc-are-out-now/

#Factorio #PCGaming #Linux

Factorio 2.0 and Factorio: Space Age DLC are out now

After you've spent hours and weeks building up to go blast a rocket off into space, Factorio: Space Age will have you continue across multiple new worlds in this DLC for the massively popular building and automation sim.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Control spin-off FBC: Firebreak from Remedy aims for Steam Deck support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/control-spin-off-fbc-firebreak-from-remedy-aims-for-steam-deck-support/

#SteamDeck #Linux #Gaming

Control spin-off FBC: Firebreak from Remedy aims for Steam Deck support

Well this is excellent news. I'm a big fan of Control and the world of Remedy Entertainment games and their new multiplayer spin-off FBC: Firebreak should get Steam Deck support.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Cleared Hot looks like the nostalgic helicopter shooter I needed https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/cleared-hot-looks-like-the-nostalgic-helicopter-shooter-i-needed/

#PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Cleared Hot looks like the nostalgic helicopter shooter I needed

With fond memories of playing the likes of Desert Strike for endless hours, Cleared Hot looks exactly what I've been wanting in a modern take on it.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

In snake-like PAKO Caravan you build up a huge conga line of trailers with a wobbly car https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/in-snake-like-pako-caravan-you-build-up-a-huge-conga-line-of-trailers-with-a-wobbly-car/

#IndieGames #Linux #PCGaming

In snake-like PAKO Caravan you build up a huge conga line of trailers with a wobbly car

This is quite a funny one. Taking the basic idea of snake where you're constantly growing, but you control a wobbly car that can jump.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Effortlessly connect your Android smartphone to your Linux system using GSConnect.

https://itsfoss.com/gsconnect/

#linux #android

Seamlessly Connect Your Android Phone and Linux Using GSConnect

Let's improve the 'relation' between your Linux computer and the Android smartphone.

^{Sreenath (It's FOSS)}

Proton Experimental improves Red Dead Redemption 2, EA Desktop App and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/proton-experimental-improves-red-dead-redemption-2-ea-desktop-app-and-more/

#Proton #Linux #SteamDeck

Proton Experimental improves Red Dead Redemption 2, EA Desktop App and more

Valve updated Proton Experimental again for running Windows games on Linux desktop and Steam Deck. Here's what's changed for the October 18th update.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Wine 9.20 expands DirectPlay and more formats supported in D3DX9 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/wine-9-20-expands-directplay-more-formats-supported-in-d3dx9/

#Linux #OpenSource #Wine

Wine 9.20 expands DirectPlay and more formats supported in D3DX9

Another biweekly release of the Windows compatibility layer Wine is out now! Wine 9.20 brings the usual assortment of new features and bug fixes.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Who's attending @allthingsopen this month?

🗣️ I will be speaking at ATO about #opensource #foss monetization/funding.

💙 You can also find me at @nextcloud booth, if you want to chat about #Nextcloud.

Would love to meet and chat! ☕🍻

https://nextcloud.com/blog/event/nextcloud-will-be-present-at-all-things-open-2024/

Boosts appreciated 🙏

#allthingsopen2024 #allthingsopen #mastodon #raleigh #linux

SteamOS alternative Bazzite adds support for OneXPlayer plus improvements for ROG Ally https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steamos-alternative-bazzite-adds-support-for-onexplayer-plus-improvements-for-rog-ally/

#OneXPlayer #ROGAlly #Linux

SteamOS alternative Bazzite adds support for OneXPlayer plus improvements for ROG Ally

Bazzite is a SteamOS alternative that just keeps getting better. So while Valve have yet to release the Steam Deck version of SteamOS for others, Bazzite could be one of your best choices for Linux on handhelds.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Bazzite is getting support for some OneXPlayer devices, improving battery on standby for ROG Ally and Ally X, and seeing some other tweaks for controller support.

Check it out! https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-update-onexplayer-support-ally-goodies/4517

#Bazzite #Gaming #SteamDeck #Linux #OpenSource #FedoraAtomic #Fedora

Bazzite Update: OneXPlayer Support + Ally Goodies

Hi everyone, we just released a large update that adds great support for almost all recent OneXPlayer devices, a bunch of new battery saving and VRR features for the Ally, and Steam Controller emulation + bug fixes for all devices.

^{Universal Blue}

Don't go back into that prison again 🙄

#linux #bsd #windows