CoreCtrl app has entered maintenance mode with no new features coming
CoreCtrl is a popular Linux app designed to let you get more control over your GPU and CPU. Sadly, the creator has put it into maintenance mode with no new features coming.
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Heroic Launcher for Epic, GOG, Amazon games on Linux / SteamOS v2.17 released
Bringing a UI refresh to game pages, along with numerous fixes to running games on Linux systems, the Heroic Games Launcher has a new release out now. It's the easiest way to run games from Epic, GOG and Amazon on Linux / SteamOS / Steam Deck.
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Nexus Mods cross-platform app v0.11.1 brings full Cyberpunk 2077 support for Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
The Nexus Mods team just launched the latest update to their in-development cross-platform open source Nexus Mods app. This is the one that will eventually replace Vortex, and now it has full Cyberpunk 2077 support.
Popular stress-testing app OCCT is coming to Steam and includes a special build for Steam Deck
OCCT recently released a supported Native Linux version of their popular fully featured stress-testing application, and now they've announced it's coming to Steam as part of a wider expansion.
Linux GPU Control Application (LACT) gets a new fan control UI, automatic fan mode threshold on Nvidia
Linux GPU Control Application (LACT) is a wonderful open source app that allows you to tweak various settings for your GPU on Linux. The latest update brings some great new features, like the new fan control UI.
Nexus Mods app adds Cyberpunk 2077 as a supported game, improves Stardew Valley modding
Great day for modders. The newer in-development open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app has promoted Cyberpunk 2077 to supported status, making it easier to get modding across Linux (and Steam Deck).
Discord CEO steps down, replaced with former Activision Blizzard CSO as they work towards being a public company
As Discord forces in more adverts and paid customization towards becoming a public company the CEO and Co-Founder, Jason Citron, has announced they're stepping down as CEO.
New Steam Beta for Desktop / Steam Deck fixes notes and screenshots vanishing
Valve released a small update to the Steam Beta Client for Desktop and Steam Deck, containing two fixes that have been confusing players.
Stress-testing and hardware monitoring tool OCCT has officially released for Linux
Nice to see more apps like this arrive with official Linux support! OCCT for Linux is here and out of Beta testing bringing a full stress-testing and hardware monitoring suite.
Cooling device app CoolerControl v2.1 brings Zero RPM support, improved AMD RDNA 3/4 support and more
A rather big release for CoolerControl is now available with version 2.1 bringing numerous major feature enhancements to the popular open source app. Control all your cooling devices on Linux across CPUs, GPUs, RGB lighting and more.
Nexus Mods improve the new open source app with UI upgrades, Cyberpunk 2077 fixes and more
I continue to be very excited about improvements to the cross-platform open source Nexus Mods app, to finally firmly plug the modding hole on Linux platforms including the Steam Deck.
Linux GPU Control Application (LACT) v0.7.3 brings configurable charts, improvements for AMD RDNA3
Linux GPU Control Application (LACT) continues being one of the best ways to control your AMD, NVIDIA or Intel GPU on a Linux system with version 0.7.3 out now with new features and improvements.
Steam Desktop and Steam Deck stable update released with various fixes, plus tweaks to the download UI
Valve released and then rereleased a fresh stable update to the Steam Client for Desktop and Steam Deck with a whole bunch of fixes and improvements.
ProtonUp-Qt v2.12 brings a new Steam Deck theme and support for Proton-CachyOS
ProtonUp-Qt is a tool to add extra compatibility tools on Linux / Steam Deck like GE-Proton. A new release out now with version 2.12.
Junk Store plugin for Steam Deck plans new release as closed-source paid software to run other stores
Junk Store may have failed to get released on Steam as Valve removed their store page, but that hasn't stopped their team working on this special Steam Deck plugin to bring other stores like Epic Games, GOG and Amazon Games to the Steam Deck.
Nexus formally announce their open source cross-platform Nexus Mods App: Stardew Valley Preview
The new cross-platform and open source Nexus Mods App is coming along with their team now formally announcing the Stardew Valley Preview. With support for Linux / Steam Deck baked right in.
Stardew Valley modding on Linux / Steam Deck takes a step with the Nexus Mods app
The team at Nexus Mods have released a new version of their open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app, with Stardew Valley modding now considered close to being ready for everyone.
Discord wants developers to stick it inside their games with a new SDK
One of the great things about modern online gaming is how (usually) easy it is to link up with friends. You have your friends list on Steam, GOG, Epic and others but what about Discord? They want a bigger piece of the pie now.
GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) version 3.0 is finally out now
Not gaming news but big news in the open source world - the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) version 3.0 is finally out now.
CoolerControl is a feature-rich cooling device control for Linux - v2.0 out now with major new additions
Control all your cooling devices on Linux across CPUs, GPUs, RGB lighting and more with CoolerControl. A big 2.0 release is out now.
- Proton Experimental update enables gamepad input for all game launchers on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition is out now, needs a workaround on Linux
- Nexus Mods cross-platform app v0.11.1 brings full Cyberpunk 2077 support for Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is now open source
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