Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week, Steam hits a HUGE new milestone. We’ll talk about it. Plus, Godot Engine gets a major update, OpenRA sees an update that includes an improved map editor, and an old game publisher gets a new life!
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*Links & Resources*
❯ New OpenRA release: openra.net/news/release-202500303
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❯ Godot 4.4 Update: godotengine.org/releases/4.4
❯ Steam's huge milestone: gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/steam-hits-another-all-time-user-record-with-over-40-million-online
❯ Steam Hardware Survey: store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/Steam-Hardware-Software-Survey-Welcome-to-Steam
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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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 Introduciton
00:17 C&C goes Open Source
00:53 OpenRA gets MASSIVE update
01:46 Deals of the Week
03:17 Industry leaders bring Acclaim back from the dead
05:18 Godot Engine 4.4 with exciting new changes
08:53 Steam hits 40 million concurrent online users
09:45 Steam Hardware Survey for February 2025
This week, Steam hits a HUGE new milestone. We’ll talk about it. Plus, Godot Engine gets a major update, OpenRA sees an update that includes an improved map editor, and an old game publisher gets a new life!
*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
❯ 🆁 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
❯ 🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/@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*
❯ New OpenRA release: openra.net/news/release-202500303
❯ Download OpenRA: github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/releases/tag/release-20250303
❯ Amazon Gaming: gaming.amazon.com/home
❯ Amazon Prime Affiliate Link: amzn.to/4it6HWO
❯ Humble's Indie Allies 2025 Affiliate Link: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LE0WQ
❯ Godot 4.4 Update: godotengine.org/releases/4.4
❯ Steam's huge milestone: gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/steam-hits-another-all-time-user-record-with-over-40-million-online
❯ Steam Hardware Survey: store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey/Steam-Hardware-Software-Survey-Welcome-to-Steam
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 Introduciton
00:17 C&C goes Open Source
00:53 OpenRA gets MASSIVE update
01:46 Deals of the Week
03:17 Industry leaders bring Acclaim back from the dead
05:18 Godot Engine 4.4 with exciting new changes
08:53 Steam hits 40 million concurrent online users
09:45 Steam Hardware Survey for February 2025
