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RAM Crunch Delays SteamOS Push, Buying Microsoft Time in PC-Gaming Battle
technology25 days ago

RAM Crunch Delays SteamOS Push, Buying Microsoft Time in PC-Gaming Battle

Valve’s SteamOS has chipped away at Windows’ lead in PC gaming, but a RAM and component shortage (the so‑called RAMpocalypse) has stalled Valve’s hardware push (Steam Machine/Deck). That delay gives Microsoft time to push Windows improvements (the Windows K2 effort) and roll out Xbox Mode, potentially narrowing the gap even as SteamOS shows performance advantages in some tests. Overall, Windows remains dominant, while Valve’s momentum faces near‑term hardware headwinds and market constraints.

via Ars Technica|
#linux-gaming#microsoft#steam-deck
Bazzite Gains Popularity as Gamers Shift from Windows
technology5 months ago

Bazzite Gains Popularity as Gamers Shift from Windows

Bazzite, a Linux-based gaming OS similar to SteamOS, is gaining popularity among gamers, especially after Windows 10's end of life, with around 50,000 weekly users. While Linux gaming has improved significantly thanks to Proton, limitations like anti-cheat restrictions and lack of native support for certain software remain. Despite these challenges, Linux's growth in gaming highlights its increasing viability as an alternative to Windows for gamers.

via Windows Central|
#bazzite#gaming-performance#linux-gaming
Proton Experimental Enhances Steam Deck with Speech Synthesis and Game Fixes
technology1 year ago

Proton Experimental Enhances Steam Deck with Speech Synthesis and Game Fixes

Valve's Proton Experimental has been updated to include initial speech synthesis support and various game fixes for Steam Deck and Linux. The update also simplifies modding by allowing most mods to be extracted next to the game executable without additional steps. This change, along with previous updates like NVIDIA Optical Flow API support, enhances the gaming experience on Linux. Proton 9.0-4 is also in testing as the next stable version.

via GamingOnLinux|
#game-modding#linux-gaming#proton
Proton's Upgrades Solve Tekken 8, Cyberpunk 2077 Issues
gaming2 years ago

Proton's Upgrades Solve Tekken 8, Cyberpunk 2077 Issues

Valve's Proton update prepares for Tekken 8 on the Steam Deck, while also fixing issues with games like Old School Runescape and Forza Horizon 5. Proton now supports DualSense controllers for Cyberpunk 2077, and additional control options have been added for the Steam Deck. Proton's continuous development is crucial for the success of Linux gaming and the Steam Deck.

via Dexerto|
#cyberpunk-2077#gaming#linux-gaming
Steam Deck Attracts a Significant Portion of Linux Gamers
gaming2 years ago

Steam Deck Attracts a Significant Portion of Linux Gamers

The latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey for June 2023 reveals that nearly 40% of Linux gamers on Steam are using the Steam Deck, indicating its significant influence on Linux gaming. SteamOS Holo 64-bit has seen a substantial increase of 14.01%, while other Linux distributions have experienced slight decreases. Despite the Steam Deck's popularity, it is important to note that many users still have additional gaming systems, and the survey only captures data from one machine. Overall, Linux usage on Steam is almost on par with the remaining Windows 7 and 8 machines.

via GamingOnLinux|
#gaming#linux-gaming#steam-deck
technology2 years ago

Linux Gamers Embrace AMD CPUs and GTX 1650 GPUs, Steam Deck Boosts Steam Usage

The marketshare of AMD CPUs among Linux gamers has reached nearly 70%, according to the latest Steam Survey results for June. This marks a significant increase of 7% compared to the previous month. AMD's popularity among Linux users can be attributed to their open-source driver stack and the growing popularity of their Ryzen CPUs. In contrast, Intel dominates the Windows gaming market with a 68% marketshare. AMD's efforts in developing open-source drivers and expanding their Linux client development have paid off in attracting the Linux gaming community.

via Phoronix|
#amd#cpu-marketshare#linux-gaming
"Valve Expands Linux Gaming with New Graphics Driver Developer and NVIDIA NVK Progress"
gaming2 years ago

"Valve Expands Linux Gaming with New Graphics Driver Developer and NVIDIA NVK Progress"

Valve has hired Alyssa Rosenzweig, a developer known for their work on reverse-engineering Apple Silicon GPU and open-source Linux drivers for Arm Mali GPUs, to work on developing upstream graphics drivers to enhance Linux gaming. This move is part of Valve's ongoing commitment to improving various aspects of Linux for gaming, including the kernel, Proton, Gamescope, and other projects. The addition of Rosenzweig and other contractors demonstrates Valve's long-term dedication to the Linux gaming ecosystem, particularly in preparation for the upcoming Steam Deck.

via GamingOnLinux|
#gaming#graphics-drivers#linux-gaming
Valve's Proton 8.0 enhances Linux gaming experience.
gaming3 years ago

Valve's Proton 8.0 enhances Linux gaming experience.

Valve has released Proton 8.0, the latest version of their Windows translation layer for Steam Deck and Linux desktop, which runs some of the most popular Windows games. The latest stable version includes bug fixes and improvements, and eventually, the majority of Windows games will move over to use it. Proton Experimental will also see an update this week. Users can select Proton 8 in the Properties -> Compatibility menu of any game or search for "Proton 8" directly in their Steam Library to install it manually.

via GamingOnLinux|
#gaming#linux-gaming#proton-80