Open-source operating system for VR gaming
The Incident at Galley House, a gripping murder mystery game, stands out as 2026's best in its genre with its unique approach to deduction and memory. Developer Evil Trout transforms the 2025 text-based game Type Help into a tactile, visual experience. With its blend of tactical codebreaking, visual novel sequences, and in-game tracking tools, it's a must-play for mystery enthusiasts, despite some loss of mystique from its predecessor.
The Steam Machine, priced at $1049 (512GB) and $1349 (2TB), is a powerful, plug-and-play entry-level gaming PC designed for living room use. Despite being pricier than consoles like PS5 and Xbox Series X, it offers unparalleled versatility as a full Linux PC. With its sleek design, customizable features, and ease of use, it's ideal for those seeking a hassle-free PC gaming experience with deep customization options.
GamingOnLinux's Part 52 explores the quirky challenge of "What Am I Going to Do With All This Cheese" in the context of building a retro Linux gaming computer, highlighting the series' unique blend of gaming nostalgia and technical troubleshooting. This installment delves into the unexpected parallels between accumulating in-game cheese and the realities of retro gaming on Linux. With its characteristic humor, the article guides readers through optimizing their setups for classic games.
Proton Experimental, enhancing Steam's Linux compatibility, has released updates with fixes for several popular titles. Path of Exile 1 & 2, Guild Wars 2, and the classic Call of Duty (2003) are among the games benefiting from improved compatibility. These updates aim to enhance the gaming experience for Linux users.
SteamVR version 2.16 has been released, focusing on addressing several Linux-specific issues to improve the VR gaming experience on the platform. This update targets bug fixes and stability enhancements, directly benefiting Linux users with VR setups. With these changes, Valve aims to further solidify SteamVR's compatibility and performance on Linux.
World of Tanks: HEAT is now available for free on Steam, bringing its action-packed tank warfare to PC gamers. Notably, this title has been confirmed to work seamlessly on Linux and SteamOS, expanding its player base. With its free-to-play model, players can dive into the game's intense multiplayer battles without any upfront cost.
Linus Torvalds expresses frustration over the influx of unmanageable AI-generated bug reports in Linux kernel development, emphasizing that simply submitting AI-found bugs without added value wastes the team's time. He encourages contributors to go beyond AI tools by creating patches and adding real value. The Linux team may develop an automatic filtering tool to combat this issue.
Discord has bridged a long-standing gap by introducing an automatic updater for its Linux client, mirroring the convenience of its Windows counterpart. Additionally, the platform has simplified installations for various Linux distributions by offering tailored package formats. This move underscores growing support for Linux, following its notable showing in the Steam hardware survey.
Windows Task Manager's CPU usage stats often mislead users, with new updates aiming for better accuracy but still facing criticism.
Deadly Premonition is now playable on Linux thanks to Proton 11 beta, alongside classic titles like Resident Evil and Shogun: Total War.
The French government is moving from Windows to Linux, seeking digital sovereignty and reducing reliance on American technology.
The Twilight Princess PC port nears release, featuring enhanced graphics, and fan-favorite Linkle will join the adventure as a playable character.