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D7VK v2.2 for playing retro Windows games on Linux improves Direct3D 3 support

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D7VK v2.2 is out now continuing to improve retro Windows games on Linux with improvements to Direct3D 3 and various bug fixes.

GE-Proton 11-6 released with updates for Wayland, PS5 Controllers and more upgrades

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The community build of Valve's compatibility layer GE-Proton 11-6 is out now, bringing major new features and changes to running Windows games SteamOS / Linux.
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Direct3D 8/9/10/11 to Vulkan translation layer DXVK 3.1 brings improvements for game launchers, older Frostbite engine and more

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DXVK 3.1 is out now bringing more impressive upgrades for the Direct3D 8/9/10/11 to Vulkan translation layer that powers Valve's Proton.

Debian Linux developers vote to allow "Responsible Use of Generative AI"

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The flood gates for generative AI in Debian Linux are now seemingly open, with the results from a recent vote now available.

SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview brings major updates to desktop mode, Linux kernel, WiFi and more

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Hot on the heels of the SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta, Valve released SteamOS 3.9.0 Preview bringing some really massive changes to the system.

Beat Saber is now Steam Frame Verified

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One game I was worried about missing from being playable on the Steam Frame was Beat Saber, but that worry is now gone - exciting!

8BitDo announce 'Ultimate Software Online' to update controllers in your browser to help Linux gamers

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8BitDo say Ultimate Software Online is their attempt to make things easier for Linux gamers, no need to download a standalone firmware updater app now.

Lossless Scaling Frame Generation on Linux lsfg-vk moves away from GitHub, changes license due to AI slop forks

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The developer behind the Lossless Scaling Frame Generation on Linux (lsfg-vk) project has made an announcement about a bunch of major changes.

Proton Experimental brings fixes for Dragon Age: Inquisition, Far Cry, Warhammer: Vermintide 2

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Valve just launched a brand new update for the compatibility layer Proton Experimental - bringing more Windows game compatibility to SteamOS / Linux systems.

s&box, the game creation platform from Facepunch now has a Linux Beta

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Facepunch have announced they plan official Linux support for their Source 2 powered game creation platform, s&box, with an initial Beta out now.

Sovereign Tech Agency makes a big investment into Flatpak

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This is great to see! The Sovereign Tech Agency have made a big investment into the future of Flatpak, the modern Linux packaging format.

NVIDIA Recommended Driver version 595.99.02 out now for Linux

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NVIDIA GPU owners on Linux have a brand new Recommended Driver version 595.99.02 out now with some bug fixes.

SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta brings a performance fix and various other improvements

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Valve released SteamOS 3.8.26 Beta that finally fixes a performance issue that has been present in the Beta builds for a while, along with other bug fixes.

STAR WARS Zero Company is out now

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STAR WARS Zero Company has been released today from Bit Reactor / Electronic Arts, and it's very much Star Wars XCOM with a little extra sauce.

Ride a sentient motorcycle-plane to make deliveries in Into the Wind

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Into the Wind was not even remotely on my radar until now, but after seeing it during the Future Games Show I am convinced it's going to be great.

The new 18 minute Fable gameplay has sold me - I want it

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Fable is still a little while away but we've been given our best look at it yet with a new 18 minute video.

Gun Fu action game SPINE looks super-slick in the new trailer, releasing in 2027

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Gun Fu action game SPINE wasn't on my radar at all until now, but it's gone right into my wishlist for the insanely slick looking action.

Slayblade review - spinning top battles

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Remember Beyblades? Imagine that in a chill roguelite. Slayblade is a spinning battle-top game about trying to become king of the streets.

Outpost building strategy game Star Trek: Outposts Unknown launches October 20

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Star Trek: Outposts Unknown from Magic Fuel Games and Playstack has a new trailer and release date confirmed for October 20th.

Kingdom III: Rising Realms, Bye Bye Bonnie and more fun stuff revealed by Raw Fury

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Game publisher Raw Fury recently revealed multiple great looking games including Kingdom III: Rising Realms and Bye Bye Bonnie.