Notices by Seasons of Jason (killyourfm@layer8.space)

SteamOS for the rest of us.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2025/01/15/valve-interview-reveals-the-future-of-steamos-on-intel-and-nvidia-pcs/

#Valve #SteamOS

I'd like to extend my enthusiastic thanks to @gamingonlinux, @gardiner_bryant, and @gloriouseggroll for contributing their insights to my latest Forbes article!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2025/01/12/nvidia-just-solved-a-huge-steam-deck-problem-what-happens-next/

#Nvidia #SteamDeck #Linux

In 2022, the Steam Deck jump-started the modern handheld gaming scene, and confidently showed the world that Linux could be leveraged for a smooth and performant gaming experience. A mainstream audience embraced it. Critics applauded its ease-of-use compared to Windows. And now Lenovo validates it all with the world’s first officially licensed handheld powered by SteamOS.

I assure you that this is the first of many! 🎉
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2025/01/07/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-legion-go-s-powered-by-steamos/

#SteamDeck #linux

"Proton isn’t foolproof or bulletproof.
With a dedicated Linux version, there is no guesswork about which Proton version to use. No unintentional breakage. The developer is in full control of ensuring gamers have the best experience possible. And with Linux gaming on the rise, this is a good look for game developers to have."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2024/12/21/will-civ-7-run-on-steam-deck-and-linux/

#Gaming #Linux

During the rest of December, I'm going to tackle some outstanding projects at Forbes, including a deeper dive into Linux gaming performance on the Framework 13. This will be less "graphs and benchmarks" and more real-world gaming experience.

What games do you want to see tested?

(You can reference my first post about it here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2024/08/21/linux-scores-a-surprising-gaming-victory-against-windows-11/)

#Gaming #Linux @frameworkcomputer

If you do NOT currently use a desktop #Linux OS but are curious (or hesitant) about it: what questions or concerns do you have?

True story:
On my ASUS ROG Strix laptop with a fully updated Windows 11 and AMD Radeon graphics driver, #PathofExile2 defaults to the integrated graphics instead of my Radeon 6600M. I can't select it in-game. Trying to override that in Windows' "Graphics" settings results in the settings window crashing every time.

My #Garuda partition on the same laptop: boots up PoE2 using the dedicated GPU. No tweaks required.

#Linux #Gaming ftw.

If you love the KDE Plasma desktop and don’t mind a little more distro fragmentation, I have good news and I have great news.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2024/12/04/kde-is-developing-its-own-flagship-linux-distro-but-why/

#KDE #Plasma #linux

I kinda love that @nuclearplayer added an entry for telemetry in their docs, just to say "there is none."

(Btw, evaluating this music app for a piece at Forbes and I'm truly enjoying it so far).

"Other people may recommend Bazzite strictly on principle, as cheerleaders of Linux and open source. I'm recommending Bazzite because it's objectively better than Windows on this device, and delivers a true handheld gaming experience."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2024/12/03/5-reasons-you-should-run-bazzite-linux-on-your-rog-ally/

#Bazzite #Gaming #Linux

I'm not sure who needs to hear this, but if you're using Ubuntu please don't install the Steam snap from the App Center. And don't do "apt install steam" in Terminal, either. Because you'll still get the Snap...

What you want is the latest .deb installer straight from Valve. Trust me on this. WAY fewer headaches. https://repo.steampowered.com/steam/

(This also makes it significantly easier to use tools like GOverlay/MangoHUD)

#Linux #Gaming #Ubuntu

I wrote this piece 6 years ago, and I believe most of it is still relevant today. But with Windows 10 going EOL next year, it's time for a fresh version of this article. I'm curious if you'd add anything else to it?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2018/07/23/5-reasons-you-should-switch-from-windows-to-linux-right-now/

Story time.
Do you believe in signs?

A couple weeks ago, while I was hiking some of the northern California coastline, I stopped at a coffee shop. During the drive there, I shared with my best friend that I felt conflicted over my Forbes coverage. Whether or not I should really commit to Linux, or if I should branch out and focus on more general tech and gaming stuff.

I almost never go out to coffee shops. I certainly never get a traditional porcelain mug when I do. But this is what arrived...

I recently joined @JoeRess on @LateNightLinux to talk about the state of Linux gaming. Give it a listen!
https://latenightlinux.com/late-night-linux-episode-301/
#Linux #gaming #Podcast

Valve: "Here's an upgraded Steam Deck with a fantastic 90Hz OLED display upgrade, bigger battery, smaller 6nm APU, upgraded WiFi, and a 512GB SSD. It's $25 more expensive than our older 256GB LCD model."

Sony: "We subtly improved the detail of things in the background you almost never look at, and removed the disc drive. Give us $700."

Space Marine 2 on Steam Deck. Does it run? YES!

Does it run WELL? Ummmmmmm
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2024/09/06/does-warhammer-40k-space-marine-2-run-on-steam-deck/

The conversation around gaming on Linux has changed significantly during the last several years. It’s a success story engineered by passionate developers working on the Linux kernel and the open-source graphics stack (and certainly bolstered by the Steam Deck).

Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a history lesson, but it’s an appropriate way to introduce yet another performance victory Linux is claiming over Windows.

My story at Forbes:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2024/08/21/linux-scores-a-surprising-gaming-victory-against-windows-11/

#Linux #Gaming

Valve makes it official: SteamOS WILL support the ASUS ROG Ally and "additional handhelds." https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2024/08/14/valve-makes-it-official-steamos-will-support-the-asus-rog-ally/

#steamdeck #linux

15 of these 19 Lego games are playable on Steam Deck, and the entire bundle starts at only $15!

https://www.humblebundle.com/games/lego-worlds-collide-ultimate-assembly?partner=jasonevangelho

#Linux #Gaming #SteamDeck

I know you're out there. And you're not alone.
#SteamDeck