Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Year of the Linux (Gaming) Desktop, Steam Deck is 3 years old, and Deadlock's latest content upgrade gives us a peek behind the curtain. Will we be seeing Half-life 3 soon?
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❯ Three Years of Steam Deck: gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/happy-three-years-to-the-steam-deck-the-linux-gaming-machine-that-changed-everything
❯ Deadlock Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1422450/view/530965072572320687
❯ HLX Development Details: pcgamesn.com/half-life-3/development
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.
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-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Framework Live Event Recap
04:09 Steam Deck is 3 Years Old
07:26 Deadlock Update Reveals HLX in Final Stage of Development
#SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #FrameworkDesktop
The Year of the Linux (Gaming) Desktop, Steam Deck is 3 years old, and Deadlock's latest content upgrade gives us a peek behind the curtain. Will we be seeing Half-life 3 soon?
*My Game*
❯ 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:
❯ 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.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
❯ Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Threads: threads.net/@gardiner_bryant
*Support the Show*
❯ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/gardiner_bryant
❯ Patreon: patreon.com/thelinuxgamer
❯ Merch: gardinerbryant.com
❯ Humble: humblebundle.com/store/?partner=thelinuxgamer
❯ youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
*Links & Resources*
❯ Framework Event: youtube.com/watch?v=-8k7jTF_JCg
❯ My Framework Laptop 13 review: youtube.com/watch?v=PUmCCiIspGk
❯ Framework Laptop 12: https://frame.work/laptop12
❯ Framework Desktop: https://frame.work/desktop
❯ Three Years of Steam Deck: gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/happy-three-years-to-the-steam-deck-the-linux-gaming-machine-that-changed-everything
❯ Deadlock Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1422450/view/530965072572320687
❯ HLX Development Details: pcgamesn.com/half-life-3/development
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
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Framework Live Event Recap
04:09 Steam Deck is 3 Years Old
07:26 Deadlock Update Reveals HLX in Final Stage of Development
#SteamDeck #LinuxGaming #FrameworkDesktop
