Dune: Awakening set for a public playtest May 9-12 but the anti-cheat concerns me for Linux / Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/dune-awakening-set-for-a-public-playtest-may-9-12-but-the-anti-cheat-concerns-me-for-linux-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/dune-awakening-set-for-a-public-playtest-may-9-12-but-the-anti-cheat-concerns-me-for-linux-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Dune: Awakening set for a public playtest May 9-12 but the anti-cheat concerns me for Linux / Steam Deck
Dune: Awakening from Funcom is set to release on June 10th, and to ensure their servers are working well they've announced a major public playtest will go live in May.
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System76 COSMIC Alpha 7 is out with new accessibility features, global shortcuts and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/system76-cosmic-alpha-7-is-out-with-new-accessibility-features-global-shortcuts-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/system76-cosmic-alpha-7-is-out-with-new-accessibility-features-global-shortcuts-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
System76 COSMIC Alpha 7 is out with new accessibility features, global shortcuts and more
System76 continue building up their desktop environment COSMIC, with a 7th Alpha release now available for testing built on top of Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS alpha.
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The XCOM Complete Humble Bundle is an awesome deal
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/the-xcom-complete-humble-bundle-is-an-awesome-deal/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/the-xcom-complete-humble-bundle-is-an-awesome-deal/
GamingOnLinux
The XCOM Complete Humble Bundle is an awesome deal
One of my all-time favourite game series! The XCOM Complete Humble Bundle is an absolutely fantastic deal filled with some brilliant strategy games.
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Infinity Nikki on Steam works on Steam Deck but the situation is odd and anti-cheat blocks Desktop Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/infinity-nikki-on-steam-works-on-steam-deck-but-the-situation-is-odd-and-anti-cheat-blocks-desktop-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/infinity-nikki-on-steam-works-on-steam-deck-but-the-situation-is-odd-and-anti-cheat-blocks-desktop-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Infinity Nikki on Steam works on Steam Deck but the situation is odd and anti-cheat blocks Desktop Linux
Infinity Nikki has now launched on Steam to suck away more of your time. It works on Steam Deck with Proton but the anti-cheat is blocking it working on Desktop Linux.
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Delta Force devs say Desktop Linux support is 'not part of our agenda in the future'
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/delta-force-devs-say-desktop-linux-support-is-not-part-of-our-agenda-in-the-future/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/delta-force-devs-say-desktop-linux-support-is-not-part-of-our-agenda-in-the-future/
GamingOnLinux
Delta Force devs say Desktop Linux support is 'not part of our agenda in the future'
For anyone hoping to play Delta Force on Desktop Linux, the developer Team Jade has given a pretty clear no. That's despite it working on Steam Deck due to the anti-cheat they've used.
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Multiple Star Wars classics join the GOG Preservation Program with a big sale
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/multiple-star-wars-classics-join-the-gog-preservation-program-with-a-big-sale/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/multiple-star-wars-classics-join-the-gog-preservation-program-with-a-big-sale/
GamingOnLinux
Multiple Star Wars classics join the GOG Preservation Program with a big sale
The GOG Preservation Program has expanded once again. After recently adding a re-release of Breath of Fire IV for PC, GOG are now keeping multiple classic Star Wars games up to date.
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Metal platformer Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior from Chaosmonger now on Kickstarter and smashed the funding goal
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/metal-platformer-voivod-the-nuclear-warrior-from-chaosmonger-now-on-kickstarter-and-smashed-the-funding-goal/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/metal-platformer-voivod-the-nuclear-warrior-from-chaosmonger-now-on-kickstarter-and-smashed-the-funding-goal/
GamingOnLinux
Metal platformer Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior from Chaosmonger now on Kickstarter and smashed the funding goal
With a world inspired by the lore and iconic concept albums of the metal music band Voivod, the latest retro-inspired game from Chaosmonger Studio is live on Kickstarter.
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Retro Disney themed shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks awesome in the latest trailer
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/retro-disney-themed-shooter-mouse-p-i-for-hire-looks-awesome-in-the-latest-trailer/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/retro-disney-themed-shooter-mouse-p-i-for-hire-looks-awesome-in-the-latest-trailer/
GamingOnLinux
Retro Disney themed shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks awesome in the latest trailer
The inspiration is obvious to anyone who has seen classic Disney cartoons on this one and I'm all for it. MOUSE: P.I. For Hire looks like a lot of fun and the latest trailer shows off more weapons.
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Starfox-esque 3D Shooter Ex-Zodiac gets a major update with a new level
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/starfox-esque-3d-shooter-ex-zodiac-gets-a-major-update-with-a-new-level/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/starfox-esque-3d-shooter-ex-zodiac-gets-a-major-update-with-a-new-level/
GamingOnLinux
Starfox-esque 3D Shooter Ex-Zodiac gets a major update with a new level
Ex-Zodiac is a 3D on-rails shooter made in the spirit of the classic Starfox, it's currently in Early Access with Linux support and a major update just released.
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Steam update for Desktop brings DLC fixes while Steam Deck gets startup and BIOS update fixes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-update-for-desktop-brings-dlc-fixes-while-steam-deck-gets-startup-and-bios-update-fixes/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/steam-update-for-desktop-brings-dlc-fixes-while-steam-deck-gets-startup-and-bios-update-fixes/
GamingOnLinux
Steam update for Desktop brings DLC fixes while Steam Deck gets startup and BIOS update fixes
Valve released another small stable Steam update for Desktop and Steam Deck, bringing in some pretty essential fixes for both platforms.
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Wuthering Waves arrives on Steam, another with anti-cheat problems on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/wuthering-waves-arrives-on-steam-another-with-anti-cheat-problems-on-steam-deck-and-desktop-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/wuthering-waves-arrives-on-steam-another-with-anti-cheat-problems-on-steam-deck-and-desktop-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Wuthering Waves arrives on Steam, another with anti-cheat problems on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux
Here we go again. Wuthering Waves has now released on Steam from KURO GAMES and it appears to be having problems on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux due to the anti-cheat being used.
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Our Linux and Steam Deck anti-cheat compatibility page was updated.
Clearer icon listing, along with noting games that have anti-cheat *only* approved for Steam Deck (not Desktop Linux).
Also now 120 games listed.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
Clearer icon listing, along with noting games that have anti-cheat *only* approved for Steam Deck (not Desktop Linux).
Also now 120 games listed.
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/anticheat/
GamingOnLinux
GamingOnLinux Anti-Cheat Compatibility List for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS
A page dedicated to showing you the expected compatibility for Steam Deck, Linux, SteamOS with games that have anti-cheat enabled.
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PASS Fortress turns TF2 into a competitive basketball-like and it's coming to Steam
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/pass-fortress-turns-tf2-into-a-competitive-basketball-like-and-its-coming-to-steam/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/pass-fortress-turns-tf2-into-a-competitive-basketball-like-and-its-coming-to-steam/
GamingOnLinux
PASS Fortress turns TF2 into a competitive basketball-like and it's coming to Steam
Oh hey, a new Team Fortress 2 (TF2) mod that's coming to Steam and it sounds like a lot of fun. PASS Fortress is one to watch.
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World of Goo 2 is out now on Steam and a great pick for puzzle game fans
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/world-of-goo-2-is-out-now-on-steam-and-a-great-pick-for-puzzle-game-fans/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/world-of-goo-2-is-out-now-on-steam-and-a-great-pick-for-puzzle-game-fans/
GamingOnLinux
World of Goo 2 is out now on Steam and a great pick for puzzle game fans
This really brings back some memories. World of Goo 2 from 2D BOY and Tomorrow Corporation has officially launched on Steam with Native Linux support.
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Proton 10 gets a first Beta to improve game compatibility on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/proton-10-gets-a-first-beta-to-improve-game-compatibility-on-steam-deck-and-desktop-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/proton-10-gets-a-first-beta-to-improve-game-compatibility-on-steam-deck-and-desktop-linux/
GamingOnLinux
Proton 10 gets a first Beta to improve game compatibility on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux
Here we go! Proton 10 is the next major stable version of Proton and a first Beta is now available for testing to improve game compatibility on Steam Deck and Desktop Linux.
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Sonic Rumble from SEGA gets indefinitely delayed to add more features
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/sonic-rumble-from-sega-gets-indefinitely-delayed-to-add-more-features/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/sonic-rumble-from-sega-gets-indefinitely-delayed-to-add-more-features/
GamingOnLinux
Sonic Rumble from SEGA gets indefinitely delayed to add more features
Sonic Rumble from SEGA seems to be their answer to a Fall Guys-like multiplayer party game, it looks like it could be good fun but the global release has now been indefinitely delayed.
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8BitDo Ultimate 2 is getting full Steam Input support for more buttons
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/8bitdo-ultimate-2-is-getting-full-steam-input-support-for-more-buttons/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/8bitdo-ultimate-2-is-getting-full-steam-input-support-for-more-buttons/
GamingOnLinux
8BitDo Ultimate 2 is getting full Steam Input support for more buttons
One of my gripes with my original 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G Controller is that Steam Input cannot see the additional buttons on the back, but it seems that with the latest firmware updates to the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 that 8BitDo are solving the situation.
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EA cancels multiple projects from Apex and Titanfall developer Respawn with more layoffs
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/ea-cancels-multiple-projects-from-apex-and-titanfall-developer-respawn-with-more-layoffs/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/ea-cancels-multiple-projects-from-apex-and-titanfall-developer-respawn-with-more-layoffs/
GamingOnLinux
EA cancels multiple projects from Apex and Titanfall developer Respawn with more layoffs
More game industry news for you today. Respawn, developer of Titanfall and Apex Legends, have announced that two early-stage games have been cancelled and 100s of staff have been reportedly laid off.
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EA rebrand and refresh their anti-cheat into EA Javelin Anticheat, still blocks Linux / Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/ea-rebrand-and-refresh-their-anti-cheat-into-ea-javelin-anticheat-still-blocks-linux-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/ea-rebrand-and-refresh-their-anti-cheat-into-ea-javelin-anticheat-still-blocks-linux-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
EA rebrand and refresh their anti-cheat into EA Javelin Anticheat, still blocks Linux / Steam Deck
EA (Electronic Arts) have announced that EA anticheat is going through a rebrand and refresh, and will now be called EA Javelin Anticheat.
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Two Point Museum gets a big free content update with a new large UI scaling setting for Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/two-point-museum-gets-a-big-free-content-update-with-a-new-large-ui-scaling-setting-for-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/two-point-museum-gets-a-big-free-content-update-with-a-new-large-ui-scaling-setting-for-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Two Point Museum gets a big free content update with a new large UI scaling setting for Steam Deck
Two Point Studios / SEGA have updated the popular and well-received Two Point Museum with a fresh free content upgrade. Plus, it should feel better on Steam Deck now too.
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The 'Crips for eSims for Gaza Bundle' on itch.io has lots of games, TTRPGs and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/the-crips-for-esims-for-gaza-bundle-on-itch-io-has-lots-of-games-ttrpgs-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/the-crips-for-esims-for-gaza-bundle-on-itch-io-has-lots-of-games-ttrpgs-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
The 'Crips for eSims for Gaza Bundle' on itch.io has lots of games, TTRPGs and more
The itch.io store is hosting another big charity bundle full of video games, TTRPGs, zines, books, soundtracks, and asset packs in support of eSims and Crips for eSims for Gaza.
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