Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week, we saw SteamOS absolutely slaughter Windows performance. We’ll deep dive into why some people were shocked (when the absolutely shouldn’t be). Plus, what’s the status of anti-cheat on Linux? We’ll talk about it! And what have Valve and Heroic been cooking up? All of this and more today!
*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
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❯ DOOM: Eternal: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5284146/2059850/25796?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humblebundle.com%2Fstore%2Fdoom-eternal-deluxe-edition-switch
❯ The Witcher 3: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5284146/2059850/25796?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humblebundle.com%2Fstore%2Fthe-witcher-3-complete-edition
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*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
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*Support the Show*
❯ ✒️ Become a Member: gardinerbryant.com/#/portal
❯ 🕴️My Games: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element
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*Links & Resources*
❯ Dave2D’s video: youtube.com/watch?v=CJXp3UYj50Q
❯ SplitGate 2 Anticheat Announcement: steamcommunity.com/app/2918300/discussions/0/599653731153219060
❯ Dune: Awakening Anticheat: gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/dune-awakening-will-have-battleye-enabled-for-linux-steamos-steam-deck
❯ NVIDIA GeForce Now native Linux app: nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/download
❯ Heroic Games Launcher 'Franky': heroicgameslauncher.com
❯ SteamOS Manager: https://gitlab.steamos.cloud/holo/steamos-manager
--Chapters--
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Dave2D proves Linux gaming's superiority
02:56 Deals of the Week
04:13 SplitGate 2 and Dune: Awakening will have anticheat support on Linux
05:20 NVIDIA Geforce NOW has a native app now
06:32 How to install the native GeForce NOW app on Steam Deck
08:33 Heroic Games Launcher 'Franky' update
09:22 SteamOS Manager is Valve's new open source project
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
This week, we saw SteamOS absolutely slaughter Windows performance. We’ll deep dive into why some people were shocked (when the absolutely shouldn’t be). Plus, what’s the status of anti-cheat on Linux? We’ll talk about it! And what have Valve and Heroic been cooking up? All of this and more today!
*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*
In This Videos:
❯ Cyperpunk 2077: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5284146/2059850/25796?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humblebundle.com%2Fstore%2Fcyberpunk-2077-ultimate
❯ Helldivers 2: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5284146/2059850/25796?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humblebundle.com%2Fstore%2Fhelldivers-2-super-citizen-edition
❯ DOOM: Eternal: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5284146/2059850/25796?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humblebundle.com%2Fstore%2Fdoom-eternal-deluxe-edition-switch
❯ The Witcher 3: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5284146/2059850/25796?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humblebundle.com%2Fstore%2Fthe-witcher-3-complete-edition
❯ Humble Badass Brawlers Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5284146/2059850/25796?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humblebundle.com%2Fgames%2Fbadass-brawlers
❯ Learn to Make Games in Godot 4: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/c/5284146/2059850/25796?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.humblebundle.com%2Fsoftware%2Flearn-to-make-games-in-godot-4-gamedevtv-2025-software
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 Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ 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*
❯ ✒️ 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
*Links & Resources*
❯ Dave2D’s video: youtube.com/watch?v=CJXp3UYj50Q
❯ SplitGate 2 Anticheat Announcement: steamcommunity.com/app/2918300/discussions/0/599653731153219060
❯ Dune: Awakening Anticheat: gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/dune-awakening-will-have-battleye-enabled-for-linux-steamos-steam-deck
❯ NVIDIA GeForce Now native Linux app: nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/download
❯ Heroic Games Launcher 'Franky': heroicgameslauncher.com
❯ SteamOS Manager: https://gitlab.steamos.cloud/holo/steamos-manager
--Chapters--
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Dave2D proves Linux gaming's superiority
02:56 Deals of the Week
04:13 SplitGate 2 and Dune: Awakening will have anticheat support on Linux
05:20 NVIDIA Geforce NOW has a native app now
06:32 How to install the native GeForce NOW app on Steam Deck
08:33 Heroic Games Launcher 'Franky' update
09:22 SteamOS Manager is Valve's new open source project
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
