Linux Graphics & Gaming News
Valve published the May 2026 Steam Survey results yesterday. The data indicates that Linux's share of the Steam gaming market is "just under 4%", according to Phoronix, following a delay in the survey...
Read more →Valve released the SteamOS 3.8.6 beta yesterday, May 29, 2026. This beta update introduces initial native support for AMD HDMI Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). Phoronix reported that the beta "contains a ...
Read more →Valve announced on May 27, 2026, a significant price increase for its Steam Deck OLED models. Prices are reportedly increasing by up to $300 USD, representing a 46% rise for some configurations. Boili...
Read more →Boiling Steam has published its latest update on Steam Deck game compatibility, identifying 14 new titles that achieved 'Verified' or 'Playable' status. These games were released and evaluated between...
Read more →Proton 11.0-1-beta5 was released yesterday, providing fixes for several game-specific issues and regressions introduced in the Proton 11 series. Valve's compatibility layer for Windows games on Linux ...
Read more →A new OneXPlayer Configuration Driver is slated for inclusion in the upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel cycle. This driver, developed by Derek Clark as part of Valve's Linux engineering efforts, aims to improv...
Read more →Valve has released the 2026 Steam Controller, marking a return to the hardware segment ten years after the original device debuted in 2015. Boiling Steam reports that the new controller aims to addres...
Read more →FEX 2605 was released this weekend as the latest monthly feature update to the open-source emulator for running Linux x86_64 binaries on ARM64 (AArch64) devices. This release brings general performanc...
Read more →Valve's Steam Controller has officially commenced shipping to customers. Phoronix reports that "the gaming controller is now shipping," making the hardware available to those who have been awaiting it...
Read more →Valve has officially confirmed the release date and pricing for the new Steam Controller, with a launch targeted for May 2026. This announcement follows a prolonged period of silence and previous dela...
Read more →Valve released Proton 11.0-beta2 today, a minor update building on the initial Proton 11 beta. This iteration integrates Xalia version 0.4.9, which resolves lockups previously encountered when interac...
Read more →Valve today announced the official release date and pricing for its new Steam Controller. The device is scheduled to go on sale on May 4. According to Valve, US pricing for the controller will be $99 ...
Read more →FEX 2604, the latest monthly update for the FEX emulator, was released today. This new version brings further performance improvements and memory savings for running Linux x86/x86_64 binaries on AArch...
Read more →According to Valve's latest Steam Survey monthly figures for March, Steam on Linux experienced significant growth. The platform's market share has now risen above the 5% threshold, reflecting a notabl...
Read more →Boiling Steam reported on March 28, 2026, on the addition of eight newly released games certified as Steam Deck Verified or Playable. These titles, launched between March 21 and March 28, were selecte...
Read more →Boiling Steam reported last week that 13 newly released PC games have been rated Verified or Playable for Valve's Steam Deck handheld. These titles were identified between March 14 and March 21, 2026,...
Read more →Valve has published the Steam Survey results for February 2026 today. These monthly figures offer insights into various software and hardware trends across the dominant Steam gaming ecosystem. A parti...
Read more →Boiling Steam identified eight newly released Steam games as Steam Deck Verified or Playable, selected between January 24 and January 31, 2026. The report noted that this period signifies an end to a ...
Read more →Proton 10.0-4 was released today by Valve and CodeWeavers. This update for Steam Play adds compatibility for a notable list of new Windows games on Linux. Newly playable titles include VR experiences ...
Read more →Boiling Steam has released their latest "New Steam Games Playable on the Steam Deck" report. This edition covers games released between January 17 and January 24, 2026. The report identifies nine newl...
Read more →Valve released a new stable Steam Client update today, January 23, 2026. This update introduces direct support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro PS5/PC wireless controller, expanding the range of compatible ...
Read more →Igalia's Ricardo Garcia recently detailed the VK_EXT_custom_resolve Vulkan extension and its significance for Valve's upcoming Steam Frame. In a blog post published November 26, 2025, Garcia explained...
Read more →Igalia's Ricardo Garcia published a blog post late last year, detailing the VK_EXT_custom_resolve Vulkan extension. The article outlines the extension's specific role in the ongoing work Igalia has be...
Read more →Igalia announced about a month ago, in November 2025, their collaboration with Valve focused on optimizing Vulkan for upcoming Steam devices. The engineering efforts have involved implementing and rev...
Read more →Boiling Steam's report on December 20, 2025, identified four newly released games confirmed as either Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. These titles were selected between December 13 and Decembe...
Read more →Igalia's Ricardo Garcia published a blog post in late November outlining the VK_EXT_custom_resolve Vulkan extension. The post describes the extension's functionality, which enables custom resolve oper...
Read more →Igalia announced last month their extensive work optimizing Vulkan for Valve, aimed at powering upcoming Steam devices. The graphics team implemented numerous Vulkan extensions and reviewed others to ...
Read more →Igalia's Ricardo Garcia published a blog post last week, on November 26, detailing the VK_EXT_custom_resolve Vulkan extension. Garcia's article describes the extension's functionality and its signific...
Read more →The November 2025 Steam Survey results indicate that Steam on Linux usage has reached an all-time high. This reflects continued growth in the adoption of Linux gaming. Phoronix, reporting on December ...
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