Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Major Steam Deck & Linux gaming news! We dive into huge updates for KDE Plasma, Bazaar, GE-Proton, and CachyOS. Plus, new games, emulation deep-dives, and deals you can't miss. Your gaming experience is about to get a major upgrade!
❯ Bazaar’s GitHub page: github.com/kolunmi/bazaar
❯ Bazaar on FlatHub: flathub.org/apps/io.github.kolunmi.Bazaar
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❯ Dome Keeper: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5284146/2059850/25796?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humblebundle.com%2Fstore%2Fdome-keeper
❯ Gears of War: Reloaded Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=vx8cUpL40Kc
❯ 86Box v5.0 Update: 86box.net/2025/08/24/86box-v5-0.html
❯ KDE Plasma 6.5: blogs.kde.org/2025/08/23/this-week-in-plasma-kde-initial-system-setup
❯ Framework Laptop 16: https://frame.work/gb/en/blog/introducing-the-new-framework-laptop-16-with-nvidia
❯ CachyOS August 2025 Release: cachyos.org/blog/2508-august-release
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
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❯ 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
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❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
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❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
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❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
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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
00:17 Bazaar comes to Flathub
02:37 RackNerd
03:14 Dome Keeper Multiplayer Update
04:36 Gears of War: Reloaded
06:10 86Box v5.0 emulator update
08:35 KDE Plasma 6.5
09:34 Framework Laptop 16
10:24 CachyOS August 2025 Update
Gears: Reloaded Works on Steam Deck!
Bazaar on Flathub, KDE 6.5, HUGE CachyOS update & MORE!
Major Steam Deck & Linux gaming news! We dive into huge updates for KDE Plasma, Bazaar, GE-Proton, and CachyOS. Plus, new games, emulation deep-dives, and deals you can't miss. Your gaming experience is about to get a major upgrade!
❯ Bazaar’s GitHub page: github.com/kolunmi/bazaar
❯ Bazaar on FlatHub: flathub.org/apps/io.github.kolunmi.Bazaar
❯ RackNerd Affiliate Link: my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496
❯ Dome Keeper: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5284146/2059850/25796?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humblebundle.com%2Fstore%2Fdome-keeper
❯ Gears of War: Reloaded Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=vx8cUpL40Kc
❯ 86Box v5.0 Update: 86box.net/2025/08/24/86box-v5-0.html
❯ KDE Plasma 6.5: blogs.kde.org/2025/08/23/this-week-in-plasma-kde-initial-system-setup
❯ Framework Laptop 16: https://frame.work/gb/en/blog/introducing-the-new-framework-laptop-16-with-nvidia
❯ CachyOS August 2025 Release: cachyos.org/blog/2508-august-release
*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*
Services I Recommend:
❯ RackNerd Affiliate Link: my.racknerd.com/aff.php?aff=15496
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Private Email & More:
❯ 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 Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My Podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ ✒️ Become a Member: gardinerbryant.com/#/portal
❯ 🕴️My Games: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element
❯ 🎮 Humble affiliate: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ 🕹️ GOG affiliate: adtr.co/ct8fzu
❯ 🛒 Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
❯ ✉️ Proton affiliate: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
❯ 🪙 Bitcoin: bc1qgz3r4yhzvxm7s8srutkvlnm2c70n8gga4j259e
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
00:17 Bazaar comes to Flathub
02:37 RackNerd
03:14 Dome Keeper Multiplayer Update
04:36 Gears of War: Reloaded
06:10 86Box v5.0 emulator update
08:35 KDE Plasma 6.5
09:34 Framework Laptop 16
10:24 CachyOS August 2025 Update
Gears: Reloaded Works on Steam Deck!
Bazaar on Flathub, KDE 6.5, HUGE CachyOS update & MORE!
