RE: LeoThread 2025-01-17 09:25

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Linux Gaming News Update

The latest Linux gaming news includes updates on SteamOS, the Steam Deck, and Nintendo's Switch 2, as well as new features and fixes for Discord and other gaming platforms.

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New Updates and Features

• 📺 Chiaki NG, a PlayStation streaming app, has released a new update with features like automatic registration and LED light bar controls.
• 🎮 Basera 41 has been released with a new trailer, featuring improved game emulation and support for multiple screens.
• 📈 The New Year New You programming games bundle is available, with seven games that have native Linux support.
• 📊 Discord has released a new update with a massive fix for full-screen sharing with audio on Linux.

Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck

• 🎮 Nintendo has released a trailer for the Switch 2, which features a bigger screen, larger joy-cons, and backwards compatibility with Switch games.
• 🤔 The Switch 2's impact on PC gaming handhelds, such as the Steam Deck, is uncertain, but it may lead to new game modes and input methods.
• 📊 The Switch 2's emulation scene is expected to develop quickly, with some predicting emulators will be available soon after the console's launch.

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SteamOS and Valve

• 💻 Pierre-Loup, a Valve developer, has spoken about the challenges of releasing SteamOS, citing issues with driver support and installation.
• 📈 Valve is working on improving support for SteamOS, including developing open-source drivers and collaborating with manufacturers.
• 🤔 The possibility of a Steam Machine, a set-top PC created by Valve, has been hinted at, with Pierre-Loup stating it's an "open door to the future".