GOG news seemed big enough, now back into holiday mode for a few more days 👍
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Mesa 25.3.3 released with more Linux graphics driver bug fixes
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/mesa-25-3-3-released-with-more-linux-graphics-driver-bug-fixes/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/mesa-25-3-3-released-with-more-linux-graphics-driver-bug-fixes/
GamingOnLinux
Mesa 25.3.3 released with more Linux graphics driver bug fixes
The first bug fix release of 2026 for the open source graphics drivers Mesa is here with Mesa 25.3.3 out now.
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Steam survey for December 2025 shows Linux holding to 3.19%
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-survey-for-december-2025-shows-linux-holding-to-3-19p/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/steam-survey-for-december-2025-shows-linux-holding-to-3-19p/
GamingOnLinux
Steam survey for December 2025 shows Linux holding to 3.19%
Valve have released the Steam Hardware & Software Survey for December 2025, bringing with it a fresh look at how Linux / SteamOS are doing on Steam.
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GE-Proton 10-28 brings fixes for Duet Night Abyss, World of Tanks, games with spatial audio and more
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/ge-proton-10-28-brings-fixes-for-duet-night-abyss-world-of-tanks-games-with-spatial-audio-and-more/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/ge-proton-10-28-brings-fixes-for-duet-night-abyss-world-of-tanks-games-with-spatial-audio-and-more/
GamingOnLinux
GE-Proton 10-28 brings fixes for Duet Night Abyss, World of Tanks, games with spatial audio and more
Another fresh release of the community-made compatibility layer GE-Proton, bringing fixes for some popular games and an issue with spatial audio.
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River City Ransom: Underground is getting delisted from stores
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/river-city-ransom-underground-is-getting-delisted-from-stores/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/river-city-ransom-underground-is-getting-delisted-from-stores/
GamingOnLinux
River City Ransom: Underground is getting delisted from stores
Another loss for game preservation and history, River City Ransom: Underground is being delisted from stores.
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Bazzite Linux gets a spring cleaning update to end 2025
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/bazzite-linux-gets-a-spring-cleaning-update-to-end-2025/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/bazzite-linux-gets-a-spring-cleaning-update-to-end-2025/
GamingOnLinux
Bazzite Linux gets a spring cleaning update to end 2025
The very popular gaming-focused Bazzite Linux has a fresh release out that ended 2025 with a little spring cleaning, and I've finally joined the ranks.
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Native Linux support for Hytale will be launched as "experimental"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/native-linux-support-for-hytale-will-be-launched-as-experimental/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/native-linux-support-for-hytale-will-be-launched-as-experimental/
GamingOnLinux
Native Linux support for Hytale will be launched as "experimental"
A fresh update on the upcoming game Hytale which will no doubt be quite popular, and it will have what they now say is experimental Linux support.
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Valve reveal the most popular Steam games of 2025
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-most-popular-steam-games-for-2025-were-not-exactly-surprising/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-most-popular-steam-games-for-2025-were-not-exactly-surprising/
GamingOnLinux
Valve reveal the most popular Steam games of 2025
Now that 2025 is done and finished with, we can see what the most popular games were overall on Steam, and for Steam Deck the list is no big surprise at all.
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Epilogue reveal the SN Operator to play real SNES cartridges on various platforms
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/epilogue-reveal-the-sn-operator-to-play-real-snes-cartridges-on-various-platforms/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/epilogue-reveal-the-sn-operator-to-play-real-snes-cartridges-on-various-platforms/
GamingOnLinux
Epilogue reveal the SN Operator to play real SNES cartridges on various platforms
Much like Epilogue did with the GB Operator for playing actual Game Boy cartridges, they've recently revealed the SN Operator for the SNES.
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D7VK v1.1 is out with experimental Direct3D 6 support via Vulkan for Windows games on Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/d7vk-v1-1-is-out-with-experimental-direct3d-6-support-via-vulkan-for-windows-games-on-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/d7vk-v1-1-is-out-with-experimental-direct3d-6-support-via-vulkan-for-windows-games-on-linux/
GamingOnLinux
D7VK v1.1 is out with experimental Direct3D 6 support via Vulkan for Windows games on Linux
The D7VK project for providing Direct3D 7 support on Linux with Wine / Proton has expanded in the version 1.1 release to add experimental Direct3D 6 support.
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The 2026 Carnage Collection from Humble Bundle brings some fun games to begin the year
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-2026-carnage-collection-from-humble-bundle-brings-some-fun-games-to-begin-the-year/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-2026-carnage-collection-from-humble-bundle-brings-some-fun-games-to-begin-the-year/
GamingOnLinux
The 2026 Carnage Collection from Humble Bundle brings some fun games to begin the year
A fresh new Humble Bundle to begin 2026 with some quality games and they're highly rated too, and they should all work on Linux / SteamOS.
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2025 Steam Awards winners have been revealed
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/2025-steam-awards-winners-have-been-revealed/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/2025-steam-awards-winners-have-been-revealed/
GamingOnLinux
2025 Steam Awards winners have been revealed
The time is here - you helped to pick the nominations and then you voted for your favourites. The 2025 Steam Awards winners have now been revealed.
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Augmented Steam browser plugin added AI features from VaporLens
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/augmented-steam-browser-plugin-added-ai-features-from-vaporlens/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/augmented-steam-browser-plugin-added-ai-features-from-vaporlens/
GamingOnLinux
Augmented Steam browser plugin added AI features from VaporLens
Generative AI is everywhere, and now it may be in your browser plugins too. The popular Augmented Steam recently had some backlash due to VaporLens integration.
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The excellent free Command & Conquer - Combined Arms gets more missions and co-op
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-excellent-free-command-conquer-combined-arms-gets-more-missions-and-co-op/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-excellent-free-command-conquer-combined-arms-gets-more-missions-and-co-op/
GamingOnLinux
The excellent free Command & Conquer - Combined Arms gets more missions and co-op
Command & Conquer - Combined Arms is an excellent free and standalone classic RTS game, with release 1.08 out now adding plenty new.
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One of the best puzzle games ever, Baba Is You gets a final big update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/one-of-the-best-puzzle-games-ever-baba-is-you-gets-a-final-big-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/one-of-the-best-puzzle-games-ever-baba-is-you-gets-a-final-big-update/
GamingOnLinux
One of the best puzzle games ever, Baba Is You gets a final big update
Baba Is You remains as one of my all-time favourite puzzle games and the developer looks to be moving on, with what should be the final big update for it.
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Based on Transport Tycoon Deluxe, OpenTTD gets some big new features in v15
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/based-on-transport-tycoon-deluxe-openttd-gets-some-big-new-features-in-v15/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/based-on-transport-tycoon-deluxe-openttd-gets-some-big-new-features-in-v15/
GamingOnLinux
Based on Transport Tycoon Deluxe, OpenTTD gets some big new features in v15
Keeping classic video game ideas alive, OpenTTD is based on Transport Tycoon Deluxe. It's free, open source and now better than ever with v15 out now.
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The best Linux distributions for gaming in 2026
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-best-linux-distributions-for-gaming-in-2026/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/the-best-linux-distributions-for-gaming-in-2026/
GamingOnLinux
The best Linux distributions for gaming in 2026
Here is your up to date list of what distro you should be picking if you want to start gaming on Linux in 2026. The latest edition of you telling me I'm wrong.
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Start 2026 off right with the massive 77 map mod Quake Brutalist Jam III
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/start-2026-off-right-with-the-massive-77-map-quake-brutalist-jam-iii/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/start-2026-off-right-with-the-massive-77-map-quake-brutalist-jam-iii/
GamingOnLinux
Start 2026 off right with the massive 77 map mod Quake Brutalist Jam III
Get some brutal retro-FPS goodness to start off 2026 with the recently released 77 map Quake Brutalist Jam III.
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Check out the new Games For Everyone podcast and have a listen
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-new-games-for-everyone-podcast-and-have-a-listen/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/check-out-the-new-games-for-everyone-podcast-and-have-a-listen/
GamingOnLinux
Check out the new Games For Everyone podcast and have a listen
Games For Everyone is a new podcast series from Linux For Everyone, something that should be a monthly thing to talk about the world of Linux gaming.
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