DirectX 8 celebrates its 25th anniversary. It introduced programmable shaders, which would forever revolutionize the way GPUs render graphics. #Tech #Microsoft #Xbox #PCGaming #GameDev #Computing #Engineering #Science #GameNews #Games #USA #Europe #OpenSource #Markets #TV #EU #News #SocialMedia

If you love Portal and first-person puzzlers - ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard launches February 12, 2026 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/if-you-love-portal-and-first-person-puzzlers-chromagun-2-dye-hard-launches-february-12-2026/

Assetto Corsa Rally has arrived in Early Access - should work well on Linux / Steam Deck https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/assetto-corsa-rally-has-arrived-in-early-access-should-work-well-on-linux-steam-deck/

my setup to remember when civilization peaked #retrogaming #pcgaming #crt

Are you interested in the Steam Frame VR headset after hearing about it?

Steam Machines are back! @ign's Jackie Thomas got hands-on with the new console-like gaming PC from Valve and gives the lowdown on design, specs and performance. Sadly, the one thing we all want to know — price — hasn't yet been made public.

https://flip.it/qeI3qk

ARC Raiders is expanding with a new map but first a multi-phase event to unlock it https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/arc-raiders-is-expanding-with-a-new-map-but-first-a-multi-phase-event-to-unlock-it/

Yesterday, Valve debuted the #SteamFrame, a standalone #VR headset that unlocks your entire Steam library. And not just the VR games!

I compiled a bunch of #reporting into a single article to make the news more easily digestible! Check it out! #gaming #gamingnews #pcgaming #videogames #steam #steamos #linuxgaming

https://gardinerbryant.com/everything-we-know-about-the-steam-frame/

The excellent CloverPit has sold over 1 million and gets a Hard Mode update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/the-excellent-cloverpit-has-sold-over-1-million-and-gets-a-hard-mode-update/

Today is the final #WishlistWednesday before it's time to join Avalone's Adventurers: My Parents were Assassinated so I've Started an Adventuring Party to Avoid a Political Marriage!

Get it on #Steam for #PC next week:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3693190/?utm_source=mastodon

OMG, I literally found this in the trash this morning! The CD-ROM is still working like a charm with Microsoft's Flight Simulator 5.1 on MS-DOS.

The wonderful roguelite farming deckbuilder Cropdeck has a proper demo out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/the-wonderful-roguelite-farming-deckbuilder-cropdeck-has-a-proper-demo-out-now/

Extra Life 2025 is this Saturday - Nov 15th!

Join me on Twitch - https://twitch.tv/thetolsonator

I'll be going live around 10am EST

See you there!

Embark confirm "Duo prioritized matchmaking" for ARC Raiders and lowered store prices https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/embark-confirm-duo-prioritized-matchmaking-for-arc-raiders-and-lowered-store-prices/

Tabulo is an upcoming Balatro-inspired chess roguelike https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/tabulo-is-an-upcoming-balatro-inspired-chess-roguelike/

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage silently added Easy Anti-Cheat https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/virtua-fighter-5-r-e-v-o-world-stage-silently-added-easy-anti-cheat/

Former Humble Bundle staff launch new bundle site Digiphile to "benefit users, creators, publishers, and charity" https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/former-humble-bundle-staff-launch-new-bundle-site-digiphile-to-benefit-users-creators-publishers-and-charity/

Pill-popping medical horror Side Effects from Free Lives arrives November 21 https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/pill-popping-medical-horror-side-effects-from-free-lives-arrives-november-21/

Instead of racing in Backseat Champions you manage an AI driver like an auto-battling racer https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/11/instead-of-racing-in-backseat-champions-you-manage-an-ai-driver-like-an-auto-battling-racer/