As Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6 mandate Secure Boot on PC, the gaming community is split. While the move aims to create a fair, cheat-free environment, it comes at a significant cost to user freedom and poses a major threat to the viability of these titles on Linux and the Steam Deck
The legendary and punishing Gothic trilogy is officially coming to PlayStation and Xbox in 2026. While this is fantastic news for console players, we take a look at what this means for a series that has thrived on PC...
Forget the old myths. Gaming on Linux in 2025 is simple, powerful, and incredibly fun. Thanks to Steam's Proton, thousands of games run flawlessly, and the success of the Steam Deck proves that Linux is a first-class gaming platform. Learn why it's time to make the switch.
We take a retrospective look at gaming's most infamous launches, from Cyberpunk 2077 to Anthem. We analyze what went wrong and how the open-source community and Linux gamers often found their own solutions to these digital disasters.
A single-player survival horror game based on the classic 80s film Hellraiser is on its way, with original Pinhead actor Doug Bradley returning. We delve into why Hellraiser: Revival has the potential to succeed where so many other movie-to-game adaptations have failed, thanks to its narrative...
Sucker Punch is redefining narrative structure with Ghost of Yotei's "Vengeance" system. We take a deep dive into how the non-linear campaign allows you to hunt the six main targets in any order, shaping the world and story with every choice you make.
From the "Stop Killing Games" initiative gaining political traction to players mass-refunding games in protest, we investigate the new ways communities are holding developers and publishers accountable.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally breaking free from its Xbox timed-exclusive prison and is confirmed for a PS5 release in late 2025. While Sony fans get to experience DualSense gimmicks, the real, superior version continues to thrive on the open platforms of PC and Linux.
Cloud gaming on Linux handhelds is not just a trend; it's the future. It's the ultimate expression of gaming freedom. We're witnessing a REVOLUTION here: cloud gaming crashing head-first into our beloved Linux handhelds! This isn't just some fancy tech demo...
The new Switch 2 console has certainly made a splash, selling millions of units since its launch. However, for those of us who value open standards and accessory freedom, there's a notable development regarding its USB-C ports. It appears Nintendo has implemented specific restrictions, particularly
Cyberpunk 2077, that sprawling, neon-drenched masterpiece, truly pushed the boundaries of open-world RPGs. But let's be real, for too long, its graphical demands kept it chained to powerful desktop rigs and those… other consoles.
So, here we are, mid-2025. Star Citizen, that grand old dame of the 'verse, is still on her ambitious journey, fueled by more galactic credits than most star systems see in a cycle. Patch Alpha 4.2.0 which dropped on with a quick follow-up in 4.2.1, brought us some fresh...