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PCSX2 v2.5.383 Introduces Save State Error Reporting Customization

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.5.383 today. This update introduces a new user setting that allows for customization of how errors are reported when loading or saving emulator st...

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Linux 6.19 Merges x86 Platform Driver Enhancements for Laptops & Handhelds

During the second week of the Linux 6.19 feature merge window, numerous x86 platform driver changes were integrated into the kernel. These updates primarily aim to improve hardware support for a range...

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Wine 11.0-rc2 Released Today with 28 Bug Fixes, Prepares for January Stable

Wine 11.0-rc2 was released today, December 13, 2025. This second release candidate incorporates 28 known bug fixes to enhance stability and compatibility. It follows the Wine 11.0-rc1 release last wee...

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PCSX2 v2.5.378 Addresses CDVD MG SCMD Out-of-Bounds Read Exploit

The PCSX2 project today released version 2.5.378 of their PlayStation 2 emulator. This update primarily addresses a critical security vulnerability involving an out-of-bounds read exploit within the C...

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Monado 25.1.0 Enhances OpenXR Hand Tracking, Device Support, Core Runtime

Monado 25.1.0, the open-source OpenXR runtime maintained by Collabora, was released today. This update delivers major improvements across several key areas, coinciding with the conclusion of the Unite...

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Linux Kernel Officially Concludes Rust Experiment, Integrates It Permanently

Linux kernel lead developer for Rust, Miguel Ojeda, recently posted a patch formally concluding the "Rust experiment" within the kernel. This development signifies that the Rust programming language i...

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KDE Plasma 6.6 to Add Proper Screen Mirroring for Wayland Sessions

Development work this week for KDE Plasma 6.6 has confirmed the addition of proper screen mirroring support for Wayland sessions. This feature resolves a previous limitation where duplicating display ...

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Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS Debuts Stable Rust-Based COSMIC Desktop

System76 today released Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, featuring the first stable version of their new Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment. This long-anticipated update is built upon an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS base, f...

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PCSX2 v2.5.373 Addresses Deadlocks in Fullscreen, Save State Operations

PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, received a new update today, December 12, 2025, with the release of version 2.5.373. This point release primarily focuses on resolving critical stability issues expe...

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NVIDIA 580.119.02 Linux Graphics Driver Released with Bug Fixes

NVIDIA has released version 580.119.02 of its Linux graphics driver today, December 12, 2025. This update is available for Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris operating systems. The new driver primarily focus...

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Khronos Details VK_EXT_present_timing for Advanced Vulkan Frame Pacing

Khronos today published a blog post detailing the frame pacing and timing feedback.">VK_EXT_present_timing Vulkan extension, which focuses on advanced frame pacing techniques. The extension integrates two primary features to enhance re...

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D7VK 1.0 Released, Declares "Production Ready" Direct3D 7 On Vulkan

The D7VK project released version 1.0 today, December 12, 2025. This release marks the project's declaration of being "production ready" for Linux gamers. D7VK implements the Direct3D 7 API on top of ...

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vkd3d-proton 3.0b Released with Synchronization Fix, Wuthering Waves Update

vkd3d-proton, the Direct3D 12 to Vulkan translation layer, released version 3.0b today. This bugfix update addresses a regression in synchronization handling specifically for systems that do not suppo...

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LunarG Vulkan SDK 1.4.335 Integrates KosmicKrisp for Apple Silicon Macs

LunarG today released Vulkan SDK 1.4.335. This version introduces a range of new extensions, improved validation tooling, and enhanced layer configuration options. A significant update is the SDK's in...

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Goverlay 1.6.2 Adds Official Flatpak, MangoHud 0.8.2, OptiScaler 0.9 Support

Goverlay 1.6.2 has been released today, featuring significant improvements for Linux gamers. The update introduces an official Flatpak build in beta, full support for MangoHud 0.8.2, and compatibility...

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