Stable Steam Client update has fixes for Linux, VR, Steam Deck and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/stable-steam-client-update-has-fixes-for-linux-vr-steam-deck-and-more/

#Steam #Gaming #PCGaming #Linux #SteamDeck

Stable Steam Client update has fixes for Linux, VR, Steam Deck and more

After another short Beta round, Valve released a fresh Steam Client update to the stable channel for Desktop and Steam Deck.

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Valve dev details more on the work behind making Steam for Linux more stable https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/valve-dev-details-more-on-the-work-behind-making-steam-for-linux-more-stable/

#Steam #Linux

Valve dev details more on the work behind making Steam for Linux more stable

Steam Game Recording was recently released, which came as part of a big Stable Steam Client update that noted it had fixes for "miscellaneous common crashes" on Linux. Now we know a little more on what's happening behind the scenes.

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New Steam Beta has more Game Recording improvements and a Linux fix https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/new-steam-beta-has-more-game-recording-improvements-and-a-linux-fix/

#Steam #SteamDeck

New Steam Beta has more Game Recording improvements and a Linux fix

Valve released another update to the Steam Beta Client for Steam Deck and Desktop Steam, which includes more improvements and tweaks to Game Recording.

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Valve announced the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/valve-announced-the-steam-deck-oled-limited-edition-white/

#SteamDeck #Steam

Valve announced the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White

I am terribly jealous of anyone who is able to grab one of these. Valve just announced the Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White is coming soon.

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Steam usage sees a dip in the latest Linux desktop market share numbers.

https://itsfoss.com/linux-market-share/

#linux #steam

Steam Beta gets fixes for WiFi on Steam Deck, plus AMD GPU startup crash on Desktop https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/steam-beta-gets-fixes-for-wifi-on-steam-deck-plus-amd-gpu-startup-crash-on-desktop/

#Steam #SteamDeck

Steam Beta gets fixes for WiFi on Steam Deck, plus AMD GPU startup crash on Desktop

Following on from the big release of Steam Game Recording in the stable Steam Client, there's a new smaller Beta available for Steam Deck and Desktop.

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Steam gets new tools for game devs to offer players version switching in-game https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/steam-gets-new-tools-for-game-devs-to-offer-players-version-switching-in-game/

#Steam #PCGaming

Steam gets new tools for game devs to offer players version switching in-game

Valve announced something that I'm sure a lot of game developers and players will appreciate: new APIs to allow developers to have version switching directly in their games!

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Valve's Deadlock adds proper Steam Input support with Steam Deck improvements and a new hero https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/valves-deadlock-adds-proper-steam-input-support-with-steam-deck-improvements-and-a-new-hero/

#Deadlock #Steam #Valve

Valve's Deadlock adds proper Steam Input support with Steam Deck improvements and a new hero

While we still have no idea when Deadlock from Valve will get a properly public launch, since it's still invite-only, they do keep expanding the game in some major ways. Another big update just rolled out to this third-person MOBA.

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HORI Steam Controller releases in the USA in December https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/hori-steam-controller-releases-in-the-usa-in-december/

#Steam #HORI #SteamDeck

HORI Steam Controller releases in the USA in December

If you're after a tightly integrated Steam Controller, maybe the new Wireless HORIPAD for Steam might be for you. And good news, it's finally releasing in the USA.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Game Recording has officially launched https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/steam-game-recording-has-officially-launched/

#Steam #SteamDeck

Steam Game Recording has officially launched

No longer should you need external software just to record a fun clip of gameplay on Steam desktop and Steam Deck, with Steam Game Recording now officially live for everyone.

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Linux hits exactly 2% user share on the October 2024 Steam Survey https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/linux-hits-exactly-2-user-share-on-the-october-2024-steam-survey/

#Linux #Steam

Linux hits exactly 2% user share on the October 2024 Steam Survey

The Steam Hardware & Software Survey is out for October 2024, and the Linux user share has gone back up again to exactly 2%.

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Steam games will now need to fully disclose kernel-level anti-cheat on store pages https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-games-will-now-need-to-fully-disclose-kernel-level-anti-cheat-on-store-pages/

#Steam #AntiCheat #PCGaming

Steam games will now need to fully disclose kernel-level anti-cheat on store pages

Valve announced a change for Steam today that will make things a lot clearer for everyone, as developers will now need to clearly list the kernel-level anti-cheat used on Steam store pages.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Beta adds plenty of Game Recording improvements plus a Steam Play update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-beta-adds-plenty-of-game-recording-improvements-plus-a-steam-play-update/

#Steam #SteamDeck

Steam Beta adds plenty of Game Recording improvements plus a Steam Play update

Valve rolled out another two Steam Client Beta updates recently, as they continue pushing the Game Recording system towards a stable release. The fixes are the same for Steam Deck and Desktop since it's a Steam Client update.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

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)}

Deadlock from Valve gets 6 new experimental heroes and new stylized rendering of heroes https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/deadlock-from-valve-gets-6-new-experimental-heroes-and-new-stylized-rendering-of-heroes/

#Deadlock #Valve #Steam

Deadlock from Valve gets 6 new experimental heroes and new stylized rendering of heroes

Valve continue expanding their upcoming game Deadlock, the online third-person MOBA shooter. The latest update is quite a big one too.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.6 officially out with improved performance, Mura Compensation, lots more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-deck-steamos-36-officially-out-with-improved-performance-mura-compensation-lots-more/

#SteamDeck #SteamOS #Steam

Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.6 officially out with improved performance, Mura Compensation, lots more

Valve has now officially released SteamOS 3.6 for Steam Deck to the stable channel, bringing with it lots of big improvements all across the system.

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Portal 2 project lead wants Valve to return to single-player games https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/portal-2-project-lead-wants-valve-to-return-to-single-player-games/

#Valve #Steam #PCGaming

Portal 2 project lead wants Valve to return to single-player games

During PAX Aus 2024 not only did we get the Steam Deck for Australia announcement, but the project leader on Valve's own Portal 2 did an interview with KIWI TALKZ.

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ICYMI: Here's the 20 most-played demos from Steam Next Fest October 2024 edition

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/heres-the-20-most-played-demos-from-steam-next-fest-october-2024-edition/

#Gaming #Steam #PCGaming

Here's the 20 most-played demos from Steam Next Fest October 2024 edition

Struggling for what to pick in Steam Next Fest? Valve emailed over a list of the 20 most-played demos overall so here's what you might want to check out.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Here's the 20 most-played demos from Steam Next Fest October 2024 edition https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/heres-the-20-most-played-demos-from-steam-next-fest-october-2024-edition/

#SteamNextFest #Steam #PCGaming

Here's the 20 most-played demos from Steam Next Fest October 2024 edition

Struggling for what to pick in Steam Next Fest? Valve emailed over a list of the 20 most-played demos overall so here's what you might want to check out.

^{Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)}

Valve makes a big improvement for Native Linux games in a Steam Beta update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/valve-makes-a-big-improvement-for-native-linux-games-in-a-steam-beta-update/

#Steam #Linux #SteamDeck

Valve makes a big improvement for Native Linux games in a Steam Beta update

Valve released a new update to the Steam Client Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop, with some Steam Input changes and some improvements for Linux too.

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Our article on the Junk Store removal from Steam was updated, see the bottom: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/that-didnt-last-long-the-junk-store-for-steam-deck-has-its-steam-page-removed/

#SteamDeck #Steam

That didn't last long - the Junk Store for Steam Deck has its Steam page removed

A few days ago I wrote about the Junk Store coming to Steam, a special plugin for Steam Deck to bring GOG and Epic Games compatibility unnoficially - but it seems to be a short lived idea.

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That didn't last long - the Junk Store for Steam Deck has its Steam page removed https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/that-didnt-last-long-the-junk-store-for-steam-deck-has-its-steam-page-removed/

#SteamDeck #Steam #EpicGames #GOG

Steam purchases now clearly state you're just getting a license not ownership https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-purchases-now-clearly-state-youre-just-getting-a-license-not-ownership/

#Steam #PCGaming #Gaming

First Steam Deck plugin on Steam will bring GOG and Epic Games compatibility https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/first-steam-deck-plugin-on-steam-will-bring-gog-and-epic-games-compatibility/

#SteamDeck #Steam #GOG #EpicGames

Steam Deck officially comes to Australia in November https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-deck-officially-comes-to-australia-in-november/

#SteamDeck #Steam #Valve

Steam Beta fixes up issues with Game Recording, Remote Play and more https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-beta-fixes-up-issues-with-game-recording-remote-play-and-more/

#Steam #SteamDeck

Steam Beta gets fixes for SteamVR, Game Recording and Steam Input https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-beta-gets-fixes-for-steamvr-game-recording-and-steam-input/

#Steam #SteamDeck

More info on the Valve (Steam) collab with Arch Linux and potential future hardware support https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/more-info-on-the-valve-steam-collab-with-arch-linux-and-potential-future-hardware-support/

#ArchLinux #Linux #Steam #Valve

Steam Beta gets big Game Recording improvements, plus Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6.16 Beta out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-beta-gets-big-game-recording-improvements-plus-steam-deck-steamos-3616-beta-out-now/

#Steam #SteamDeck

From November 15, all Steam games sold in Germany will need an Age Rating https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/from-november-15-all-steam-games-sold-in-germany-will-need-an-age-rating/

#Steam #PCGaming

China continues rising on the Steam Survey with Linux now at 1.87% https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/china-continues-rising-on-the-steam-survey-with-linux-now-at-1-87p/

#Steam #Linux #SteamDeck

We're in this! 😄

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#TacticalRPG #VideoGames #Steam #LinuxGaming #PCGaming #MacGaming #TurnBased #SteamDeals #XCOM #Shadowrun #Gaming

Steam's Turn-Based RPG Fest is now live https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/steams-turn-based-rpg-fest-is-now-live/

#Steam #PCGaming

Valve (Steam) begin a direct collaboration with Arch Linux https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/valve-steam-begin-a-direct-collaboration-with-arch-linux/

#Steam #Linux #SteamDeck #ArchLinux

Deadlock from Valve has an amusing new anti-cheat system turning cheaters into frogs https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/deadlock-from-valve-has-an-amusing-new-anti-cheat-system-turning-cheaters-into-frogs/

#Deadlock #Valve #Steam

Steam Subscriber Agreement updated for disputes removing the need for individual arbitration https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/steam-subscriber-agreement-updated-for-disputes-removing-the-need-for-individual-arbitration/

#Steam #Valve

Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws head to Steam as Ubisoft return to same-day releases https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/assassins-creed-shadows-and-star-wars-outlaws-head-to-steam-as-ubisoft-return-to-same-day-releases/

#Ubisoft #Steam #PCGaming

Steam breaks 38 million concurrent users for the first time https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/steam-breaks-38-million-concurrent-users-for-the-first-time/

#Steam #PCGaming