Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week, a new source port for Command & Conquer Generals: Zero Hour lands for Linux, we'll talk about it. Plus, a Stable Steam Deck client offers a welcome change. And what's up with the Steam Hardware Survey? All this and more, today! It's Steam Deck and Linux Gaming News Time!
*Links & Resources*
❯ C&C Generals gets a FOSS Linux port: github.com/Fighter19/CnC_Generals_Zero_Hour
❯ What is Luxtorpeda: github.com/dreamer/luxtorpeda
❯ ProtonUp-QT v2.12.0: github.com/DavidoTek/ProtonUp-Qt/releases
❯ Humble's Boomer Shooters 4: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/nXoqLM (affiliate)
❯ Humble Choice: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/WyRZqe (affiliate)
❯ Steam Deck Client Update - April 1st 2025: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/529842339955345099
❯ Steam Hardware Survey March 2025: store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/?platform=combined
❯ GamingOnLinux's Hardware Survey Graph: gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/linux-shoots-back-up-the-steam-survey-for-march-2025-with-simplified-chinese-dropping
❯ Collabora Linux Kernel 6.14 post: collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/kernel-614-enhances-hardware-capabilities-improved-performance.html
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
❯ Humble's Boomer Shooters 4: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/nXoqLM (affiliate)
❯ Humble Choice: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/WyRZqe (affiliate)
Services I Recommend:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
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❯ Proton VPN: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ 👕 Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.com
❯ ✍🏻 My Blog: blog.gardinerbryant.com
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ ▶️ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ Patreon: patreon.com/thelinuxgamer
❯ Merch: gardinerbryant.com
❯ Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ Become a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Today's Setup
01:21 C&C Generals community fork comes to Luxtorpeda
02:55 What is Luxtorpeda?
04:51 Install ProtonUp-QT
05:18 Install Luxtorpeda
05:35 Configure C&C Generals to use cnc-generals release
06:49 Deals of the Week
08:18 Steam Deck Stable Client - April 1st
10:34 Steam Hardware Survey - March 2025
12:40 Collabora's Kernel 6.14 Development Post
New Linux Ports, Hardware Survey Results, and a new Steam Client! | Linux Gaming News
This week, a new source port for Command & Conquer Generals: Zero Hour lands for Linux, we'll talk about it. Plus, a Stable Steam Deck client offers a welcome change. And what's up with the Steam Hardware Survey? All this and more, today! It's Steam Deck and Linux Gaming News Time!
*Links & Resources*
❯ C&C Generals gets a FOSS Linux port: github.com/Fighter19/CnC_Generals_Zero_Hour
❯ What is Luxtorpeda: github.com/dreamer/luxtorpeda
❯ ProtonUp-QT v2.12.0: github.com/DavidoTek/ProtonUp-Qt/releases
❯ Humble's Boomer Shooters 4: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/nXoqLM (affiliate)
❯ Humble Choice: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/WyRZqe (affiliate)
❯ Steam Deck Client Update - April 1st 2025: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/529842339955345099
❯ Steam Hardware Survey March 2025: store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/?platform=combined
❯ GamingOnLinux's Hardware Survey Graph: gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/linux-shoots-back-up-the-steam-survey-for-march-2025-with-simplified-chinese-dropping
❯ Collabora Linux Kernel 6.14 post: collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/kernel-614-enhances-hardware-capabilities-improved-performance.html
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
❯ Humble's Boomer Shooters 4: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/nXoqLM (affiliate)
❯ Humble Choice: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/WyRZqe (affiliate)
Services I Recommend:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Pass: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton VPN: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ 👕 Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.com
❯ ✍🏻 My Blog: blog.gardinerbryant.com
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ ▶️ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ Patreon: patreon.com/thelinuxgamer
❯ Merch: gardinerbryant.com
❯ Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ Become a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
00:00 Introduction
00:16 Today's Setup
01:21 C&C Generals community fork comes to Luxtorpeda
02:55 What is Luxtorpeda?
04:51 Install ProtonUp-QT
05:18 Install Luxtorpeda
05:35 Configure C&C Generals to use cnc-generals release
06:49 Deals of the Week
08:18 Steam Deck Stable Client - April 1st
10:34 Steam Hardware Survey - March 2025
12:40 Collabora's Kernel 6.14 Development Post
New Linux Ports, Hardware Survey Results, and a new Steam Client! | Linux Gaming News
