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The Sims and The Sims 2 officially return with a Legacy Collection for each Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/the-sims-and-the-sims-2-officially-return-with-a-legacy-collection-for-each/
Update: no ea app or denuvo, mentions were removed, seems they were an error on store pages
Steam Survey for January 2025 shows Linux still above 2%
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steam-survey-for-january-2025-shows-linux-still-above-2-percent/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steam-survey-for-january-2025-shows-linux-still-above-2-percent/
Physics building game Besiege gets a big 10 year anniversary Update
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/physics-building-game-besiege-gets-a-big-10-year-anniversary-update/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/physics-building-game-besiege-gets-a-big-10-year-anniversary-update/
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Physics building game Besiege gets a big 10 year anniversary update
Besiege from Spiderling Studios just had a big free upgrade for all players to celebrate the 10th anniversary.
Video Game History Foundation launches a digital archive free for everyone
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/video-game-history-foundation-launches-a-digital-archive-free-for-everyone/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/video-game-history-foundation-launches-a-digital-archive-free-for-everyone/
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Video Game History Foundation launches a digital archive free for everyone
Giving everyone free access to their new launch (well, it's in early access), the Video Game History Foundation have put up their digital archive of video game history research materials.
PS2 Emulator emulator PCSX2 should get Wayland support "in the coming months"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/ps2-emulator-emulator-pcsx2-should-get-wayland-support-in-the-coming-months/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/ps2-emulator-emulator-pcsx2-should-get-wayland-support-in-the-coming-months/
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PS2 Emulator emulator PCSX2 should get Wayland support "in the coming months"
PCSX2 is a free and open source Sony PS2 Emulator, and it seems they're working towards ensuring it has full support for Wayland on Linux.
1997 classic adventure The Space Bar upgraded with ScummVM and Linux support
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/1997-classic-adventure-the-space-bar-upgraded-with-scummvm-and-linux-support/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/1997-classic-adventure-the-space-bar-upgraded-with-scummvm-and-linux-support/
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1997 classic adventure The Space Bar upgraded with ScummVM and Linux support
Another classic revived. The ZOOM Platform recently announced that the 1997 classic adventure The Space Bar has been upgraded to use ScummVM and there's now a Linux version to go with it.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH gets stability fixes and a Steam Deck graphics setting tweak
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-gets-stability-fixes-and-a-steam-deck-graphics-setting-tweak/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-gets-stability-fixes-and-a-steam-deck-graphics-setting-tweak/
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FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH gets stability fixes and a Steam Deck graphics setting tweak
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has its first post-release patch to improve how it runs across all systems, with some useful improvements.
Run a game store and go through gaming history in GSC - Game Store Chronicle
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/run-a-game-store-and-go-through-gaming-history-in-gsc-game-store-chronicle/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/run-a-game-store-and-go-through-gaming-history-in-gsc-game-store-chronicle/
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Run a game store and go through gaming history in GSC - Game Store Chronicle
Imponix Game Studio have announced GSC - Game Store Chronicle, a management simulator where you run your very own game store.
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Nexus Mods app makes improvements to Collections, fixes Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender on Linux
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/nexus-mods-app-makes-improvements-to-collections-fixes-baldurs-gate-3-script-extender-on-linux/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/nexus-mods-app-makes-improvements-to-collections-fixes-baldurs-gate-3-script-extender-on-linux/
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Nexus Mods app makes improvements to Collections, fixes Baldur's Gate 3 Script Extender on Linux
The newer open source and cross-platform Nexus Mods app has another update out, this time with more UI changes and improvements to the Collections system along with bug fixes.
Valve fixes up The Finals and No Man's Sky VR with Proton Experimental
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/valve-fixes-up-the-finals-and-no-mans-sky-vr-with-proton-experimental/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/valve-fixes-up-the-finals-and-no-mans-sky-vr-with-proton-experimental/
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Valve fixes up The Finals and No Man's Sky VR with Proton Experimental
A fresh Proton Experimental update from Valve has landed fixing up issues with two games for Linux / Steam Deck so here's what's new.
UK gov responds to the newer Stop Killing Games petition - no plans to amend UK consumer law
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/uk-gov-responds-to-the-newer-stop-killing-games-petition-no-plans-to-amend-uk-consumer-law/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/uk-gov-responds-to-the-newer-stop-killing-games-petition-no-plans-to-amend-uk-consumer-law/
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UK gov responds to the newer Stop Killing Games petition - no plans to amend UK consumer law
The second Stop Killing Games petition in the UK crossed over 10,000 signatures, and so the government have responded with a full statement.
New Guide: How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-change-the-proton-version-on-linux-steamos-and-steam-deck/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-change-the-proton-version-on-linux-steamos-and-steam-deck/
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How to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck
Here's all you need to know on how to change the Proton version on Linux, SteamOS and Steam Deck.
New Guide: How to set up Decky Loader on Steam Deck / SteamOS for easy plugins
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-set-up-decky-loader-on-steam-deck-steamos-for-easy-plugins/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/guides/view/how-to-set-up-decky-loader-on-steam-deck-steamos-for-easy-plugins/
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How to set up Decky Loader on Steam Deck / SteamOS for easy plugins
Decky Loader is a simple to use plugin system for Steam Deck / SteamOS, that allows you to add in plenty of extra features and some of the plugins are awesome.
Sorry but no Valve are not working on an AMD RDNA4 Steam Console despite rumours
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/sorry-but-no-valve-are-not-working-on-an-amd-rdna4-steam-console-despite-rumours/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/sorry-but-no-valve-are-not-working-on-an-amd-rdna4-steam-console-despite-rumours/
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Sorry but no Valve are not working on an AMD RDNA4 Steam Console despite rumours
Thanks to posts on social media and YouTuber videos, which now other news sites have picked up, we're seeing fresh rumours about a new Steam Machine / Steam Console.
Atari announced Breakout Beyond, a fresh spin on the classic from the devs of BIT.TRIP
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/atari-announced-breakout-beyond-a-fresh-spin-on-the-classic-from-the-devs-of-bit-trip/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/atari-announced-breakout-beyond-a-fresh-spin-on-the-classic-from-the-devs-of-bit-trip/
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Atari announced Breakout Beyond, a fresh spin on the classic from the devs of BIT.TRIP
The Breakout franchise is making a full return, with Atari announcing Breakout Beyond, developed by Choice Provisions (the studio behind BIT.TRIP).
Eyes of War is a medieval era RTS that lets you get up close and personal with third-person controls
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/eyes-of-war-is-a-medieval-era-rts-that-lets-you-get-up-close-and-personal-with-third-person-controls/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/eyes-of-war-is-a-medieval-era-rts-that-lets-you-get-up-close-and-personal-with-third-person-controls/
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Eyes of War is a medieval era RTS that lets you get up close and personal with third-person controls
Eyes of War is a medieval eta RTS from Good Mood Games that just hit the big 1.0. It's an usual RTS where you can jump right into playing as a single character.
SteamDolls - Order Of Chaos stealth-meets-action platformer arrives February 11
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steamdolls-order-of-chaos-stealth-meets-action-platformer-arrives-february-11/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/steamdolls-order-of-chaos-stealth-meets-action-platformer-arrives-february-11/
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SteamDolls - Order Of Chaos stealth-meets-action platformer arrives February 11
With a voice cast that reunites multiple people from Metal Gear Solid, SteamDolls - Order Of Chaos is set to arrive in Early Access on February 11.
Killing Floor 3 is set for release on March 25 with "even more realistic carnage"
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/killing-floor-3-is-set-for-release-on-march-25-with-even-more-realistic-carnage/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/killing-floor-3-is-set-for-release-on-march-25-with-even-more-realistic-carnage/
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Killing Floor 3 is set for release on March 25 with "even more realistic carnage"
Tripwire Interactive recently announced that their co-op action horror FPS, Killing Floor 3, will be releasing on March 25.
Get ready for a smashing time as Wreckfest 2 comes to Early Access in March
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/get-ready-for-a-smashing-time-as-wreckfest-2-comes-to-early-access-in-march/
Link: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/get-ready-for-a-smashing-time-as-wreckfest-2-comes-to-early-access-in-march/