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New Steam Client Update Improves Compatibility with More Linux Desktops

A new Steam Client update is now available for download to improve support for more Linux desktops and the latest NVIDIA graphics drivers.
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Valve Steam Deck as a Stepping Stone to the Linux Desktop

This Linux-powered handheld gaming console is great for gamers and is a gateway to Linux desktop users.
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Best Gamepads for Linux

A list of recommendations and a comparison of the best gamepads (controllers) for Linux. All are compatible and PnP.
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Linux Kernel 6.10 Released, This is What’s New

Linux kernel 6.10 has been officially released. The latest version of the Linux kernel adds an array of improvements, including a new memory sealing system call, a speed boost for AES-XTS encryption on Intel and AMD CPUs, and expanded Rust language sup…

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Proton 9.0-2 Brings Support for Alpha League, Helldivers 2, and Other Games

Proton 9.0-2 is now available with support for the Alpha League, Helldivers 2, Black Desert Online, FreestyleFootball R, Hero’s Land, Iragon, SimCity 3000 Unlimited, Warlords Battlecry III, and Battlezone Gold Edition in VR mode games.
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Meet TUXEDO Stellaris Slim 15 Gen6, a Thin and Light Linux Gaming Ultrabook

Linux hardware vendor TUXEDO Computers unveiled today the 6th generation of the TUXEDO Stellaris Slim 15 Linux-powered laptop as a thin and lightweight gaming ultrabook focusing on high performance.
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Steam Client Update Adds 150% Scale Factor by Default for 4K Monitors on Linux

Valve’s latest stable Steam Client update changes the default scale factor from 200% to 150% on 4K monitors on Linux systems, adds new Steam Input features, improves Remote Play, and fixes many bugs.
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Proton 9.0 Released with Support for THE FINALS, Lord of the Rings: Gollum

Valve released today Proton 9.0 as the latest stable release of this open-source compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine and additional components that lets you play Windows games on Linux systems.
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Proton 9.0 Released with Support for THE FINALS, Lord of the Rings: Gollum

Proton 9.0 compatibility tool for Steam Play based on Wine is now available for download with support for more Windows games to play on Linux, as well as various improvements.
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Wine 9.0: Run Windows Apps and Games on Linux

Wine is an open-source and free application for Linux that allows users to run Windows-based software and games on Unix/Linux-like operating systems.
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Lakka 5.0 Linux Distro Release: Upgrade Your Retro Gaming Experience With This!

Lakka 5.0 is a major update with plenty of useful feature additions and core improvements.
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Explicit GPU Synchronization for Xwayland Is Now Finally Merged into XOrg Server

NVIDIA’s year-long request to add explicit sync support to the DRI3 and Present extensions, and the Xwayland implementation, has finally been merged.
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Ubuntu 24.04 Makes Tiny Tweak to Hugely Improve Gaming

Gamers can look forward to more epic top-tier titles working out-of-the-box in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, which is due for release in late April. Following a user suggestion Ubuntu developers have massively increased the distro’s virtual memory mapping li…

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DXVK 2.3.1 Brings More Efficient Shader Code Generation on NVIDIA GPUs

DXVK 2.3.1 Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine is now available for download bringing several improvements and bug fixes for various games.
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DXVK 2.3.1 Brings More Efficient Shader Code Generation on NVIDIA GPUs

DXVK 2.3.1 Vulkan-based implementation of D3D9, D3D10, and D3D11 for Linux / Wine is now available for download with improvements for several games.
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NVIDIA 550.67 Linux Graphics Driver Brings Wayland Fixes, Better Support for VKD3D Games

NVIDIA released today the NVIDIA 550.67 graphics driver for Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris systems, addressing various bugs to improve Wayland support, as well as support for various video games.
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Ubuntu 24.04 Drops GNOME Games from the Default Install

With a focus on a clearer desktop experience, Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble Numbat) says goodbye to the GNOME games in the default installs.
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It’s Game Over for GNOME Games in Ubuntu 24.04

Ubuntu developers have decided to stop shipping games in future installs. Since Ubuntu 23.10 the distro defaults to a minimal install, which preinstall only core software essentials (like a terminal and web browser). But users can opt for a “full…

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Valve Releases Steam Audio as Open Source

Game developers should be happy to learn that Steam Audio SDK, including all of its plugins, are now covered under the Apache-2.0 license.
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Lutris 0.5.15 Released With Exciting Features and Critical Fixes

To enhance your gaming experience across multiple Linux distributions, the Lutris team has just dropped the latest version – Lutris 0.5.15. Packed with many updates and critical fixes, this release is poised to elevate your gaming journey by tackling i…

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