If you’re a Linux buff, you already know how to get Steam working under the scrappy Unix-like operating system using intermediary connectors like Wine, but as any Wine user knows, game performance ...

Baldur’s Gate 3 got its initial publishing release more than two years ago, and it’s still making headlines thanks to a dedicated player base and excellent support from developer Larian Studios. Case ...

As Ars Technica confirmed in May, two months ahead of its official reveal, Valve is about to re-enter the hardware space with its first portable PC, the Steam Deck. This custom x86 PC resembles an XL ...

Our Steam Deck review is now live, and it’s massive—almost as big as Valve’s new portable PC. With that in mind, I decided to write a shorter article about the Steam Deck’s implementation of Linux ...

After launching a "beta installation method", Nvidia is going all in on bringing its streaming service, GeForce Now to the Steam Deck. The graphics card company will be launching a native app for the ...

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is almost here, and it’s shaping up to be a considerably more console-friendly experience than its predecessor was at launch. With Firaxis and 2K Games placing importance ...

TL;DR: Discord released a major update enhancing Linux support, including hardware video encoding for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA, Gamescope Vulkan integration, and native feel with automatic updates. The ...

TL;DR: A PlayStation 5 running firmware up to version 4.5 can be modified to run Linux via a USB or M.2 SSD, enabling Steam-like gaming with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. While performance is comparable to native ...

New kernel upgrade: NTSYNC adds native Windows synchronization to Linux, improving game performance and stability. Why it matters: The upgrade benefits Steam Deck and desktop Linux gamers, reducing ...