The Steam Deck Taught PC Handheld Makers the Wrong Lesson
The Steam Deck did not win hearts by being the fastest handheld PC. It won by feeling like a real gaming machine, and too many rivals are still confusing bigger spec sheets with better play.
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Build It, Play It: Why Raspberry Pi Handhelds Are Retro Gaming’s Real Endgame
The PiBrick and the wider DIY handheld scene prove that retro gaming’s healthiest future may not be another sealed plastic console, but a custom Linux machine you can actually open, repair, and understand.
Secure Boot for Shooters: Are Battlefield and Call of Duty Building a Walled Garden on PC?
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 Colony Calls: Gothic Trilogy Hits Consoles, But The Steam Deck Got There First
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...
Linux Gaming Isn't Just Possible Anymore—It's Incredible
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.
When Hype Trains Derail: A Linux Gamer's Look at Gaming's Biggest Disasters
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.
STALKER 2 Finally Escapes Timed-Exclusive Prison, Confirmed for PS5
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.