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New "low_latency_layer" brings Reflex and Anti-Lag 2 to AMD and Intel GPUs on Linux
6+ min ago (182+ words) Linux gets expanded support for Reflex and Anti-Lag tech thanks to a new open source Vulkan layer called "low_latency_layer". A first initial release is out now for anyone who wants to try it so you can fully enable the likes of…...
Heroic Games Launcher v2. 22 brings library editing, big screen console mode improvements
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (161+ words) Gaming On Linux The excellent Heroic Games Launcher for running games from GOG, Epic Games and more on Linux released version 2. 22 with some big new features. With this release you can now edit any game in the Heroic Games Launcher…...
Wine 11. 9 released with ARM64 improvements, initial support for system threads
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (94+ words) Gaming On Linux The latest development release of the Windows compatibility layer Wine 11. 9 has arrived with new features and bug fixes. We usually see one new main stable release of Wine per year, so expect Wine 12 sometime in January 2027. From…...
LEGO 2 K Drive is getting delisted soon and servers will shut down
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (249+ words) Who cares about preserving the works of all the people that work on video games right? LEGO 2 K Drive is another that's about to vanish forever. Released back in 2023, it's only a few days off its third birthday. Three years,…...
Not only will the new Steam Controller scream at you but it can play tunes as well
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (216+ words) The original Steam Controller was a lot of fun to mess with, and you can similarly mess with the new Steam Controller to play silly little tunes. ICYMI: the Steam Controller likes to scream at you if you drop (or…...
We're inching closer to the Steam Frame release with a Steam OS Manager update
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (189+ words) We still don't know exactly when the Steam Frame will release, but we're seeing more work towards it arriving in code for Steam OS Manager. Steam OS Manager was opened sourced by Valve back in May 2025, and for those that…...
Fragnesia and ssh-keysign-pwn are the latest Linux security problems
3+ day, 45+ min ago (156+ words) Gaming On Linux We're seeing a wave of Linux security issues lately as it has become a bigger focus, and now we have Fragnesia and ssh-keysign-pwn revealed. After the issues of Dirty Frag and Copy Fail recently, you should ensure…...
SDL adds expanded support for the new Steam Controller without Steam
3+ day, 36+ min ago (200+ words) A future release of SDL (Simple Direct Media Layer) will come with improved support for Valve's new Steam Controller to run without Steam needed. ICYMI: see my original review of the new Steam Controller. What is SDL? It's a cross-platform…...
Subnautica 2 is looking good on Desktop Linux, it's okay on Steam Deck with caveats
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (356+ words) What was the most wishlisted game on Steam, Subnautica 2 has entered Early Access and so far it's running out of the box on Linux / Steam OS. Note: this was a personal purchase. Pictured below on Desktop Linux: It has been…...
Steam Beta fixes continuous rumble breaking the new Steam Controller Gyro
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (162+ words) Gaming On Linux Along with fixes for other parts of Steam, the latest Beta brings more essential fixes for the Steam Controller with a firmware upgrade. Once you've updated Steam and turned on a Steam Controller, it will pop up…...