RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 reimplementation OpenRCT2 gets a new title theme

The team and community behind OpenRCT2, the open source re-implementation of RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 have a brand new update out which includes some fun changes like a whole new title theme.

Why Aren't Linux Distros Setting A Root Password?

Whilst it's been expected that you will have a root password set in reality a lot of distros simply don't and the reason actually makes a lot of sense.======...

What Does Proton GE Do For Linux Gaming

Valve for a long time now has had there version of Wine called Proton and it's been incredible for Linux gaming but there is another version called Proton GE...

You Are Wrong About Github's 2FA Initiative

I recently did a video about Github's new push for 2FA, 2 Factor Authentication and I thought it was a cut and dry case you should use it, but I got a lot of...

Here's how to get PAYDAY 3 Beta to work on Steam Deck & Linux

PAYDAY 3 has a technical Beta currently live, as they're testing out their servers ready for the full release on September 21st. Getting it running on Steam Deck and desktop Linux needs a little fix to work so here's how.

#184 Creator Of Proton GE & Nobara Linux | Glorious Eggroll

Linux gaming is in a much better state than it's ever been and that's thanks to Proton but there is a modified version of Proton you've probably heard of and...

Get some slick stealth games like Shadow Tactics in this new bundle

Love your top-down stealth tactics? The Strike from the Shadows Humble Bundle has some pretty great looking picks for you. So here's the compatibility you're likely to see on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.

Proton Experimental fixes up Metro Exodus, Sword Art Online: Integral Factor and more

Even more games get even more fixes in the latest release of Proton Experimental from Valve for Steam Deck and desktop Linux so here's what's changed.

Fully-voiced surreal horror visual novel Slay the Princess launches October 20

Coming from the developers of the excellent Scarlet Hollow, their next game Slay the Princess is set to launch on October 20 with full Native Linux support and it looks great.

Check out the new trailer for Projekt Z: Beyond Order

Projekt Z: Beyond Order is an upcoming atmospheric first-person zombie co-op shooter set in WW2, in development by 314 Arts and a new trailer is live.

KDE Plasma 6 to launch in February 2024

They've finally set a date! The big release of the KDE Plasma 6 desktop is now set to launch in February 2024.

Moving From Elementary OS To Endless OS

A short while back Cassidy moved over from the Elementary OS project to the Endless OS project and I don't want to dig up old drama but I wanted to know why ...

Chaotic furniture-building co-op game KallaX only gives one player instructions

KallaX sounds like it could be quite hilarious. With co-op play of between 2-6 players, you will need to build some furniture but the problem is, only one of you has been given the instructions.

Tactical turn-based stealth game Spirited Thief releases September 19

Spirited Thief looks pretty sweet. A tactical turn-based stealth game with a twist, where you take your time to scout ahead and plan your heist as your ghostly friend, then use your knowledge to break in and break out with pricey loot.

Titanfall 2 has a player surge with a huge sale, great on Steam Deck & desktop Linux

Available really cheap until September 18th, Titanfall 2 has one of the best FPS campaigns around and some great multiplayer with the Northstar mod too.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gets FSR 2.2 and Ray Tracing for AMD GPUs on Linux

Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software showing how good PC support is done with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, with another free upgrade out now. It's good news for Steam Deck and desktop Linux players too.

Redesigning The Baffling GNOME Activity Button

GNOME has this weird "Activity" button which at one point made some semblance of sense but nowadays is a relic of the past and there's some ideas in the pipe...

Help us make GNOME Calendar rock-solid by expanding the test suite! – The Open Sourcerer

Linux continues rising above 3% desktop user share on Statcounter

Another month, another set of stats showing that Linux desktop seems to be doing better than ever. According to Statcounter, the Linux share has risen once again.

Birth Of Elementary OS Linux

Elementary OS has been around for quite a while but have you ever wondered how the project first got started, I was a little curious and Cassidy was there fr...

Wayland Is Superior To Xorg: But It Doesn't Matter

Nowadays Wayland is just technically superior to X11 and Xorg but everybody already knows that the problem is it doesn't convince the stragglers because they...

Humble Choice has Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, Patch Quest, Deceive Inc + more

Another pretty great sounding bundle of games, with the monthly Humble Choice live for September. Here's a run over the compatibility for Steam Deck and desktop Linux.

Building Bridges With The GNOME Project

In the early days of Elementary OS, Cassidy and others had a fairly negative relationship with the GNOME project but eventually those bridges were rebuilt af...

Zoom Platform adds Syberia and Syberia II powered by ScummVM

It's now easier than ever to play the classic adventures Syberia and Syberia II from Microids, as the Zoom Platform has added them with cross-platform support.

Get a bunch of live-action FMV games from Humble Bundle

Love live-action FMV games? Wales Interactive teamed up with Humble Bundle to give you a bunch of them so here's the compatibility to expect on Steam Deck and desktop Linux.

"Free" Software Is More Than Just Libre Software

Whilst the libre side of free softwre is incredibly important we can't forget the immense value provided by the gratis side of it as well for some many peopl...

Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 32: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Over the past few months I have been making a number of upgrades and changes to Dianoga, and the time has come to lay them all out.

Starfield (desktop Linux)

Just going to screw around with a little #Starfield live on #Linux. What's all this fuss about pronouns huh?!Using Kubuntu 23.04, AMD Ryzen 5800x and AMD Rad...

NVIDIA Vulkan Beta 535.43.09 and stable 535.104.05 drivers out now

NVIDIA recently released two fresh driver upgrades for Linux, although one of them we have no idea what they actually changed. Here's what's up.

Here's how Starfield runs on Steam Deck and desktop Linux

Want to know how Starfield runs on Steam Deck? Or desktop Linux? Well, I've given it a run to see what I think of it and here's some early info for you.

Gitlab Is Finally Becoming A Useful Git Forge

Gitlab has decided to introduce a great new concept, ActivityPub making it part of the fediverse but more importantly making it so individual Gitlab servers ...

Linux Accent Colors Are Happening... But At What Cost

For the past year there has been an effort to bring accent colors to Linux with XDG portals and it's finally happened but not with a lot of arguing between d...

Steam Linux Market Share | GamingOnLinux

Steam Linux Market Share

Linux user share remains above macOS in the latest Steam Survey

After the rather exciting development in the last Steam Hardware & Software Survey where Linux users overtook macOS for the first time, the latest survey shows Linux continues to be above macOS but with the numbers dipping down.

#183 Co-founder Of Elementary OS | Cassidy James

Today we have the one and only Cassidy James on the show, the co-founder of Elementary OS and now a Partner Success Engineer at Endless OS foundation. He's b...

#183 Co-founder Of Elementary OS | Cassidy James

Today we have the one and only Cassidy James on the show, the co-founder of Elementary OS and now a Partner Success Engineer at Endless OS foundation. He's b...

EPEL User and Contributor Survey 2023

War Thunder's next major update is 'Sons of Attila', plus easier vehicle unlocks coming

Gaijin Entertainment have teased the next big update for War Thunder, named Sons of Attila and they continue to work through their roadmap to improve other parts of the game.