Get ready for a smashing time as Wreckfest 2 comes to Early Access in March
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/get-ready-for-a-smashing-time-as-wreckfest-2-comes-to-early-access-in-march/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/get-ready-for-a-smashing-time-as-wreckfest-2-comes-to-early-access-in-march/
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New Guide: How to set, change and reset your SteamOS / Steam Deck desktop root password
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-set-change-and-reset-your-steamos-steam-deck-desktop-root-password/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-set-change-and-reset-your-steamos-steam-deck-desktop-root-password/
GamingOnLinux
How to set, change and reset your SteamOS / Steam Deck desktop root password
If you're going to be messing around with SteamOS on Steam Deck or other devices, there are times it will need a root password in Desktop Mode. Here's how to set it, change it and reset it if you forgot it.
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Article on the "Steam Console" rumours updated with a note from Valve: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/the-latest-valve-steam-console-rumour-with-amd-rdna4-can-be-safely-ignored-heres-why/
GamingOnLinux
The latest Valve Steam Console rumour with AMD RDNA4 can be safely ignored - here's why
Thanks to posts on social media and YouTuber videos, which now other news sites have picked up, we're seeing fresh rumours about a new Steam Machine / Steam Console.
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Epic Games devs talk about solutions to the Unreal Engine stuttering issues in games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/epic-games-devs-talk-about-solutions-to-the-unreal-engine-stuttering-issues-in-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/epic-games-devs-talk-about-solutions-to-the-unreal-engine-stuttering-issues-in-games/
GamingOnLinux
Epic Games devs talk about solutions to the Unreal Engine stuttering issues in games
If you've played a game using Unreal Engine, or for that matter any modern game engine, you've likely encountered various forms of stuttering. One major issue is shader stuttering, as games build up that cache and it seems Epic Games have a solution for Unreal…
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Humble Choice for February has Total War: PHARAOH, Trepang2, Griftlands and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/humble-choice-for-february-has-total-war-pharaoh-trepang2-griftlands-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/humble-choice-for-february-has-total-war-pharaoh-trepang2-griftlands-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Humble Choice for February has Total War: PHARAOH, Trepang2, Griftlands and more
The latest Humble Choice has been revealed. This is the monthly selection of games you can subscribe to with Humble Bundle. Here's the expected compatibility for Linux / Steam Deck.
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Flathub adds We Love Games and On the go sections plus details on what's next for their infrastructure
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/flathub-adds-we-love-games-and-on-the-go-sections-plus-details-on-whats-next-for-their-infrastructure/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/flathub-adds-we-love-games-and-on-the-go-sections-plus-details-on-whats-next-for-their-infrastructure/
GamingOnLinux
Flathub adds We Love Games and On the go sections plus details on what's next for their infrastructure
Flathub is carefully tweaking and expanding their Linux software store, with two newer flashy sections included on it. Plus, some details behind the scenes on what they're working on.
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Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle has some gems for racing fans
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/fanaticals-pedal-to-the-metal-bundle-has-some-gems-for-racing-fans/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/fanaticals-pedal-to-the-metal-bundle-has-some-gems-for-racing-fans/
GamingOnLinux
Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle has some gems for racing fans
Got the need for some speed? Fanatical's Pedal to the Metal Bundle has a bunch of good looking games to add to your collection.
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You can now GoPro with your Steam Deck and mount it to your belly - or wherever you want
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/you-can-now-gopro-with-your-steam-deck-and-mount-it-to-your-belly-or-wherever-you-want/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/you-can-now-gopro-with-your-steam-deck-and-mount-it-to-your-belly-or-wherever-you-want/
GamingOnLinux
You can now GoPro with your Steam Deck and mount it to your belly - or wherever you want
Mechanism, who made the excellent Deckmate and Gaming Pillow, said about their latest accessory kit the GoPro Mount that No one asked for this… but they did it anyway, because why not it actually sounds pretty useful.
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Valve now warns on Steam pages if an Early Access game hasn't been updated in a long time
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/valve-now-warns-on-steam-pages-if-an-early-access-game-hasnt-been-updated-in-a-long-time/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/valve-now-warns-on-steam-pages-if-an-early-access-game-hasnt-been-updated-in-a-long-time/
GamingOnLinux
Valve now warns on Steam pages if an Early Access game hasn't been updated in a long time
Even though Early Access can be an incredible thing to allow developers to build up their game with the community, and pull in some early funds, it can also go very wrong. And now Valve are making it a bit clearer for you if a game hasn't been updated.
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Heart of the Machine is deep, fascinating and engrossing to play as a sentient AI
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/heart-of-the-machine-is-deep-fascinating-and-engrossing-to-play-as-a-sentient-ai/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/heart-of-the-machine-is-deep-fascinating-and-engrossing-to-play-as-a-sentient-ai/
GamingOnLinux
Heart of the Machine is deep, fascinating and engrossing to play as a sentient AI
Become a sentient AI in Heart of the Machine, the latest deep strategy game from Arcen Games (AI War 1/2, The Last Federation, Bionic Dues) and it's now in Early Access.
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Beholder: Conductor is Papers, Please meets the Golden Idol series
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/beholder-conductor-is-papers-please-meets-the-golden-idol-series/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/beholder-conductor-is-papers-please-meets-the-golden-idol-series/
GamingOnLinux
Beholder: Conductor is Papers, Please meets the Golden Idol series
The latest from Alawar is a spin-off from the previous Beholder games. The first had you be a landlord in a totalitarian country, the second had you work in their central ministry and now this next game has you work as a train conductor.
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Hexagod is a minimalist roguelike village builder from the dev of Chess Survivors
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/hexagod-is-a-minimalist-roguelike-village-builder-from-the-dev-of-chess-survivors/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/hexagod-is-a-minimalist-roguelike-village-builder-from-the-dev-of-chess-survivors/
GamingOnLinux
Hexagod is a minimalist roguelike village builder from the dev of Chess Survivors
Developer Aarimous is getting closer to releasing Hexagod, a minimalist roguelike village builder where you place hexagon tiles, manage resources, find relics, and command your villagers.
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What Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console a success
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/what-valve-would-need-to-do-to-make-a-steam-console-a-success/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/what-valve-would-need-to-do-to-make-a-steam-console-a-success/
GamingOnLinux
What Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console a success
While the most recent rumour of a Steam Console was complete junk, it did get me thinking on what Valve would need to do to make a Steam Console / Steam Machine actually successful.
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Blocking Linux / Steam Deck in Apex Legends led to a 'meaningful reduction' in cheaters
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/blocking-linux-steam-deck-in-apex-legends-led-to-a-meaningful-reduction-in-cheaters/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/blocking-linux-steam-deck-in-apex-legends-led-to-a-meaningful-reduction-in-cheaters/
GamingOnLinux
Blocking Linux / Steam Deck in Apex Legends led to a 'meaningful reduction' in cheaters
Back in October 2024, Respawn announced they were blocking Apex Legends on Linux platforms (including Steam Deck). Apparently this has worked quite well for them.
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New Steam Beta stops forcing HDR on external display for Steam Deck OLED plus Steam Input fixes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/new-steam-beta-stops-forcing-hdr-on-external-display-for-steam-deck-oled-plus-steam-input-fixes/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/new-steam-beta-stops-forcing-hdr-on-external-display-for-steam-deck-oled-plus-steam-input-fixes/
GamingOnLinux
New Steam Beta stops forcing HDR on external display for Steam Deck OLED plus Steam Input fixes
Valve released an updated Steam Beta for Steam Deck and Desktop. Here's all the changes you need to know.
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Left 4 Dead 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/left-4-dead-2-gets-a-compatibility-update-for-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/left-4-dead-2-gets-a-compatibility-update-for-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Left 4 Dead 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux
A recent update to glibc in version 2.41 appears to have been causing issues with Left 4 Dead 2, which Valve have solved in a fresh update.
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Fighting Fantasy Classics adds "Comprehensive Steam Deck support", cloud saves and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/fighting-fantasy-classics-adds-comprehensive-steam-deck-support-cloud-saves-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/fighting-fantasy-classics-adds-comprehensive-steam-deck-support-cloud-saves-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
Fighting Fantasy Classics adds "Comprehensive Steam Deck support", cloud saves and more
Fighting Fantasy Classics from Tin Man Games has been upgraded with numerous enhancements to make playing through various remastered text-based roleplaying adventures even better.
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Paradox Interactive acquires Haemimont Games
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/paradox-interactive-acquires-haemimont-games/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/paradox-interactive-acquires-haemimont-games/
GamingOnLinux
Paradox Interactive acquires Haemimont Games
Paradox Interactive announced, along with their latest earning reports, that they've entered into an agreement to acquire Haemimont Games.
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Experience slow-burn atmospheric dread in the typing horror game DEAD LETTER DEPT.
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/experience-slow-burn-atmospheric-dread-in-the-typing-horror-game-dead-letter-dept/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/experience-slow-burn-atmospheric-dread-in-the-typing-horror-game-dead-letter-dept/
GamingOnLinux
Experience slow-burn atmospheric dread in the typing horror game DEAD LETTER DEPT.
DEAD LETTER DEPT. comes from the 2-person studio Belief Engine, a slow-burn typing horror game that will fill you with dread.
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Portal 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/portal-2-gets-a-compatibility-update-for-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/portal-2-gets-a-compatibility-update-for-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Portal 2 gets a compatibility update for Linux
Valve recently updated Left 4 Dead 2 with a compatibility fix for Linux, and it seems they've done the same for their popular puzzle game Portal 2.
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Toy soldier FPS battleground Mini Royale releases in March
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/toy-soldier-fps-battleground-mini-royale-releases-in-march/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/toy-soldier-fps-battleground-mini-royale-releases-in-march/
GamingOnLinux
Toy soldier FPS battleground Mini Royale releases in March
The online shooter Mini Royale is set for an Early Access release on March 27th, bringing with it a toy soldier battleground with multiple game modes.
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