Linux 6.18 Kernel Update Unlocks Dual-Touchscreen Support for AYANEO Flip DS Gaming Handheld

 

Linux 6.18 kernel update fixes the dual-touchscreen issue on the AYANEO Flip DS handheld, enabling full Linux gaming. Explore the technical patch, its impact on Goodix drivers, and the future of high-end Linux gaming handhelds.

Proton 10.0-3: A New Chapter for Linux Gaming Compatibility

 

Valve's Proton 10.0-3 update enhances Windows game compatibility on Linux & Steam Deck. Explore new playable titles, performance fixes, and technical upgrades for a smoother gaming experience.

RadeonSI Embraces ACO: A Monumental Shift for AMD Linux Gaming Performance

 

Mesa 26.0 switches RadeonSI to the ACO shader compiler, ditching AMDGPU LLVM for massive performance gains. Explore the impact on GPU performance, shader compilation times, and what this means for Linux gaming. A deep dive into the technology behind the change.

Legacy AMD Radeon GPUs Get a Linux Lifeline: VCE 1.0 Support Comes to AMDGPU Driver

 

Valve's Timur Kristóf is bridging a critical feature gap by adding VCE 1.0 support to the AMDGPU driver for legacy AMD Radeon GCN 1.0/1.1 GPUs on Linux. This development enhances video encoding and paves the way for full Vulkan API support, revitalizing older hardware. Discover the implications for Linux gaming and open-source graphics.

NVIDIA DLSS Achieves Breakthrough on Open-Source Vulkan Driver, Pioneered by Valve Engineer

 

Valve's Autumn Ashton achieves a breakthrough in open-source graphics, enabling NVIDIA's DLSS on the Mesa NVK driver. Discover the technical implications for Linux gaming, the Vulkan extensions used, and what this means for the future of high-performance, open-source upscaling. A must-read for developers and enthusiasts.

Wine 10.15 Release Unleashes NTSYNC for Revolutionary Windows-on-Linux Performance

Wine 10.15 is released with groundbreaking NTSYNC kernel driver integration for superior Windows NT synchronization on Linux, boosting gaming performance & software compatibility. Explore the updates & bug fixes.

SDL3 Integrates Native X11 Toolkit (X11TK), Boosting Linux Game Development and Cross-Platform Compatibility

 

SDL3 merges X11TK, a new X11 toolkit for Linux game development, enabling native file dialogs, an on-screen keyboard, and system tray support without Zenity or Steam dependencies. This boosts cross-platform development and Linux gaming adoption.

AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Series Launches for Gaming Handhelds: ASUS ROG Xbox Ally & Ally X Lead the Charge

AMD unveils Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme & Z2 A processors for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, featuring Zen 5 & RDNA 3.5 graphics. Compare specs, performance, and Linux compatibility for these premium gaming chips.

ByoWave Proteus Modular Gaming Controller Now Supported in Linux 6.16 Kernel

 

Valve engineer adds Linux 6.16 kernel support for the ByoWave Proteus, a $299 modular gaming controller with customizable buttons & triggers. Learn why this high-end peripheral now works on SteamOS, Windows, Xbox, and Linux—perfect for pro gamers & open-source enthusiasts!

Steam Survey May 2025: Linux Gaming Market Share Hits Record High

 

Valve’s May 2025 Steam Survey reveals Linux gaming market share surged to 2.69%, driven by Steam Deck adoption. Discover key trends in CPU/GPU usage, distribution preferences, and why AMD dominates Linux gaming hardware.

CachyOS May 2025 Release: Enhanced Performance, NVIDIA GPU Support & Handheld Optimizations

 

Discover the latest CachyOS May 2025 update, featuring improved NVIDIA GPU driver detection, Steam Deck optimizations, and a new Plymouth boot animation. Download now for a faster, smoother Linux experience!

ByoWave Proteus Controller Kit: The Ultimate Modular Gaming Controller for Linux & SteamOS

 

ByoWave Proteus is a $349 modular gaming controller with Linux/SteamOS support. Learn why its custom layouts & kernel-level patches make it a premium pick for pro gamers & open-source enthusiasts.

Linux 6.15 Update Adds Support for Premium Gaming Controllers – Full Breakdown

 

Linux 6.15-rc6 introduces expanded gaming controller support, including HORI Drum, PowerA Fusion Pro 4, and 8BitDo Ultimate. Learn about the XPad driver updates, compatible devices, and enhanced input handling for elite gaming performance.

Steam Survey April 2025: Linux Gaming Trends, Market Share & Hardware Insights

 

Valve’s April 2025 Steam Survey reveals Linux gaming trends: 2.27% market share, SteamOS at 34%, and AMD dominating CPUs. Essential reading for gamers, advertisers, and tech investors

CachyOS Abril 2025: Atualização da ISO Traz Otimizações para Hardware Moderno e Dispositivos Portáteis

 

A ISO de abril/2025 do CachyOS, distribuição Linux baseada em Arch, oferece melhorias para laptops ASUS, suporte aprimorado ao Limine e perfis de áudio para ROG Ally X e Legion Go. Descubra as novidades em desempenho, compatibilidade e ferramentas premium para entusiastas de hardware.

Steam no Linux Atinge 2% de Participação de Mercado: Uma Década de Progresso

 

Quando o Steam no Linux estreou há uma década, manteve uma participação de mercado de cerca de 2% antes de recuar e, em seguida, começar sua longa subida de volta após o lançamento do Steam Play para rodar jogos de Windows no Linux e, depois, com o tão esperado console portátil Steam Deck e o moderno SteamOS baseado em Arch. 

Driver da Plataforma Steam Deck: Atualização Atrasada para o Kernel Linux

 

Em fevereiro de 2022, antes do lançamento do Valve Steam Deck, um driver da plataforma Steam Deck foi postado para o kernel Linux. Infelizmente, mais de dois anos depois, esse driver ainda não foi atualizado para o kernel principal do Linux. 

Lançamento do SteamOS 3.6 Preview: Novas Otimizações e Melhorias

 

A Valve lançou o SteamOS 3.6 Preview esta noite, a versão mais recente do seu sistema operacional derivado do Arch Linux que alimenta o Steam Deck e pode ser instalado em outros dispositivos.

Foi Lançado o Nitrux 3.4.1 com o Kernel Linux 6.8, Gamescope, OpenRazer, e Mais

Descubra o novo Nitrux 3.4.1, a versão mais recente da distribuição GNU/Linux que não utiliza systemd e é focada no ambiente de desktop KDE Plasma. 

Na pesquisa Steam de Fevereiro: As CPUs e GPUs AMD continuam a dominar os jogadores de Linux

 

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