DuckStation may remove Linux support because of Arch

https://subscribeto.me/videos/watch/922e76c3-3a07-44fe-bc7c-6db66e201d44

Has anyone (successfully) tried to get Dungeon Siege to run on Linux?

I gave it a try using Heroic Game Launcher on Fedora, but it failed with the error message in the screenshot. Not sure if it's an issue with the game, wine, SELinux, or something else entirely.

This week's Linux and FOSS news:

LINUX NEWS

Archinstall 3.0.9 released with option to set up a Bluetooth connection, change LUKS iteration time, U2F authentication support, --skip-boot option to bypass installation of a bootloader, etc.:
https://9to5linux.com/arch-linux-installer-gets-u2f-authentication-and-bluetooth-support

More malware discovered in the AUR (google-chrome-stable package), has been removed:
https://news.itsfoss.com/arch-linux-spark-rat/

Ubuntu 25.10 will include experimental TPM-backed full disk encryption option:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-25.10-TPM-FDE

Ubuntu Server 25.10 will include wcurl in the default installation instead of wget, byobu and screen will also be removed:
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/ubuntu-server-25-10-replaces-wget-with-wcurl

Tails 6.18 released with support for WebTunnel bridges (to allow Tor network connections to be disguised as ordinary web traffic), updated Tor Browser and Thunderbird:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/7/tails-6-18-released-with-webtunnel-bridges-and-updated-tor-browser-and-thunderbird/

GNOME AI assistant Newelle reaches version 1.0 milestone, includes option to execute terminal commands, search on the web, file management, document editing and more, supports various online and offline models:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-AI-Assistant-1.0

KDE Plasma 6.5 will include automatic day/night theme switching, option to set Global Theme from the "Quick Settings" area of system settings, bug fixes and improvements:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/KDE-Theme-Day-Night-Auto-Switch

Android Linux Terminal app (running Debian) now supports GUI, running GUI desktop apps:
https://alternativeto.net/news/2025/7/new-updates-for-android-s-linux-terminal-unveil-the-plan-to-turn-it-into-a-true-desktop-os/

Linux is used by 3% of gamers according to the Steam Survey:
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Steam-Survey-July-2025

(more Linux and FOSS news in comments)

New Steam Games Playable on the Steam Deck, with Fumes and Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - 2025-08-03 Edition: https://boilingsteam.com/new-steam-games-playable-on-the-steam-deck-2025-08-03-edition/
#linux #linuxgaming #update #release #gaming #steamdeck #proton #steam #steamplay #newgames #fumes #ninjagaiden #deadtake

Goverlay 1.4.0 with light mode released: https://github.com/benjamimgois/goverlay/releases/tag/1.4.0
#linux #linuxgaming #update #release #foss #goverlay #overlay

I'm alive after 9 daysssZzz

#twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lazybeardude

Ok, today I've been playing with the lossless scaling on #SteamDeck and this thing is revolutionary, is like having a Steak Deck 2.

I hope they can integrate this thing by default with Proton and Steam.
#losslessscaling #steam #LinuxGaming

Tried gaming on Linux with Pop!_OS and SteamOS but had issues with my new AMD GPU. Switched to CachyOS (Arch-based) and it worked perfectly out of the box. If you're gaming on Linux, give #CachyOS a shot!
Full blog post at https://incd021.com/2025/08/01/cachyos-for-gaming/

Playing classic Activision gems like Pitfall! on Linux tonight thanks to the Stella emulator.
Nothing beats a Saturday night jungle run through retro pixels! #LinuxGaming #RetroGaming #Atari2600 #Pitfall

GameSir T4 Kaleid - A Proper Gamepad with Hall Effect Analog Sticks for Linux
https://boilingsteam.com/gamesir-t4-kaleid-review/
#linux #linuxgaming #hardware #gaming #gamepad #gamesir #t4kaleid #halleffect

Rescuing a Frozen Linux System With Some Magic- good tips every Linux user should know: https://boilingsteam.com/rescuing-a-frozen-linux-system-with-some-magic/
#linux #linuxgaming #tools #rescue #frozen #system #gui #tui #magickeys #guide

Carmack The Wise (Predicting that something like Proton would be the best fit for Linux Gaming, back in 2013): https://boilingsteam.com/carmack-the-wise/
#linux #linuxgaming #proton #shim #carmack #prediction

THE HUMANS is a Lemmings-inspired game for the #zxspectrum
25 screens of pure fun as you try to save as many humans as possible to progress through each level.
It’s available at https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=72338#p72338
You can play it on Linux thanks to the FUSE emulator
#retrogaming #linuxgaming

Playing #DragonAgeTheVeilguard on #SteamDeck now, made a new save.

I do still feel it doesn't feel like a #DragonAge game, and so I get it's a letdown for some. But I also still think it's a good game and quite enjoyable if you can let that part go and see it on it's own.

Steam Survey for July 2025 shows Linux approaching 3% https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/steam-survey-for-july-2025-shows-linux-approaching-3/

Enjoying the Batman MSX2 Remake this Saturday on Linux thanks to openMSX!
A pixel-perfect way to revisit Gotham’s retro streets.
Download it from here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k4PUFQasI1tWQKwrZh4vqxJ1JCqKr6Ho/view?pli=1
#LinuxGaming #MSX #Retrogaming #Batman

GOG is giving away several recently censored games for the next 48 hours.

https://items.gog.com/freedomtobuy/index.html

Going live with more #EliteDangerous on #Linux! :: Bubble sheganinanas ::
https://www.twitch.tv/photostyle
#FediStreamer #FediStreaming
#GamingOnLinux #LinuxGaming

First review posted here.

https://man-cave.lnklnx.com/journey-to-the-savage-planet.html

Come get me, Mastodon. Do your worst 'Mastodon Effect', my site is ready.

...I mean, I *hope* it's ready.

FNA 25.08 is out: https://github.com/FNA-XNA/FNA/releases/tag/25.08
#linux #linuxgaming #update #release #foss #fna #xna #alternative