News, Tutorials, Howtos for Ubuntu Linux
DXVK, the open-source translation layer that converts Windows Direct3D calls into Vulkan calls on Linux, released new 3.1 version a day ago.
The new library version introduced some new features and fixes for running Windows apps/games on Linux through Wine, Proton and Steam Play.
Proton, Valve Software’s tool for running Windows games in Linux through Steam, released new 11.0-2 version a few days ago.
The new version of this popular Wine based software makes 9 more games playable in Linux!
The native Linux app for NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW finally goes stable! Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu 24.04 and Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
GeForce Now is NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service that streams high-end PC games to laptops, phones, and TVs, allowing for better gaming experience without requiring high-end hardware.
Faugus, the open-source app launcher for running Windows games and Steam games in Linux, released new 2.1.0 version today.
This simple and lightweight UMU-Launcher based application added GOG games support in the past few weeks. With the new 2.1.0 version, it can now run Amazon games in your Linux Desktop.
Faugus, the free open-source application for running Windows games and Steam games in Linux, released new 2.0.4 (and 2.0.5) a few days ago.
This simple and lightweight community-patched Proton based application added many new features, minor improvements, and bug-fixes in the past week.
Got a Xbox One controller? It works in Linux out-of-the-box, but only for basic use and you need to connect through a USB cable.
If you want to use your Xbox One controller in Linux wirelessly through bluetooth or wireless adapter, and want more features for better experience, then you need to install a third-party driver.
Faugus, the simple and lightweight launcher for running Windows games in Linux using community builds of Valve’s Proton, released new 2.0.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2 in the past few days ago.
The new version of this free open-source application is finally ported to GTK4/LibAdwaita for modern user interface that looks native in Ubuntu, Fedora, etc distributions with recent GNOME Desktop.
Dolphin Emulator, the free open-source GameCube, Wii, and Triforce emulator, released new 2606 version today for Linux, Windows, macOS, and Android.
The new version of this popular video game console emulator finally implemented the Game Boy Player support, which was requested more than 16 years ago.
SuperTux, the classic 2D jump and run game, released new major 0.7.0 version yesterday!
It’s been more than 4 years since the last version. The new 0.7.0 features completely redesigned character (the Tux), new background, music, and levels, multi-player mode, as well as revived Android support.
Dolphin, the free open-source GameCube and Wii game emulator, released new 2603 version yesterday for Linux, Windows, macOS, and Android.
Besides GameCube and Wii, the new version now also supports running Triforce games on your PC or Android devices.
