Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this week's Linux Gaming News, we discuss the `glibc` plague that's breaking native Linux clients (as well as the solution in Proton), we also touch on Wayland's new HDR and Color Management support, the news that Playnite is coming to Linux, and a whole lot more!
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:16 glibc 2.41 has become a disaster
06:57 Playnite will come to Linux
08:22 Wine 10.1 Development Build
08:50 Deals of the Week
10:17 Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball 40% off
11:20 Wayland HDR and Color Management
14:33 Stable SteamOS 3.6.21
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Links & Resources
❯ Portal 2 Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/620/view/539971003577532592
❯ Celeste glibc issue: steamcommunity.com/app/504230/discussions/4/601895505111349304
❯ Dead Letter Dept glibc issue: steamcommunity.com/app/1627350/discussions/1/600770015625540643/?tscn=1739448468
❯ Receiver 2 glibc issue: steamcommunity.com/app/1129310/discussions/0/604147304925051238
❯ Stardew Valley glibc issue: forums.stardewvalley.net/threads/galaxy-api-not-loading-with-glibc-2-41.36974
❯ Vintage Story glibc issue: github.com/anegostudios/VintageStory-Issues/issues/5252
❯ FMOD's response: qa.fmod.com/t/glibc-2-41-breaks-loading-fmodstudio-libraries-in-standalone-linux-builds/22592
❯ The glibc discussion: sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32653
❯ Playnite: playnite.link
❯ Playnite's Linux porting discussion: github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite/issues/59#issuecomment-2634737400
❯ Wine 10.1 Development Release: gitlab.winehq.org/wine/wine/-/releases/wine-10.1
❯ GoL's Wayland Color Management & HDR Report: gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/wayland-colour-management-and-hdr-protocol-finally-merged
❯ Wayland's HDR merge: gitlab.freedesktop.org/wayland/wayland-protocols/-/merge_requests/14/diffs?commit_id=452e943b4991ffd0584b69cfb1b2c72852857b47
❯ SteamOS 3.6.21 Stable Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/520831247493103691
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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In this week's Linux Gaming News, we discuss the `glibc` plague that's breaking native Linux clients (as well as the solution in Proton), we also touch on Wayland's new HDR and Color Management support, the news that Playnite is coming to Linux, and a whole lot more!
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:16 glibc 2.41 has become a disaster
06:57 Playnite will come to Linux
08:22 Wine 10.1 Development Build
08:50 Deals of the Week
10:17 Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball 40% off
11:20 Wayland HDR and Color Management
14:33 Stable SteamOS 3.6.21
*Affiliate links*
In this video:
❯ Better With Friends Co-op Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/JKmm0a
❯ Capcom Arcade Classics Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/Z6yy11
❯ My game on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1905160/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball
❯ My game on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ My game on Itch: itch.io/s/147919/play-together
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
❯ Portal 2 Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/620/view/539971003577532592
❯ Celeste glibc issue: steamcommunity.com/app/504230/discussions/4/601895505111349304
❯ Dead Letter Dept glibc issue: steamcommunity.com/app/1627350/discussions/1/600770015625540643/?tscn=1739448468
❯ Receiver 2 glibc issue: steamcommunity.com/app/1129310/discussions/0/604147304925051238
❯ Stardew Valley glibc issue: forums.stardewvalley.net/threads/galaxy-api-not-loading-with-glibc-2-41.36974
❯ Vintage Story glibc issue: github.com/anegostudios/VintageStory-Issues/issues/5252
❯ FMOD's response: qa.fmod.com/t/glibc-2-41-breaks-loading-fmodstudio-libraries-in-standalone-linux-builds/22592
❯ The glibc discussion: sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32653
❯ Playnite: playnite.link
❯ Playnite's Linux porting discussion: github.com/JosefNemec/Playnite/issues/59#issuecomment-2634737400
❯ Wine 10.1 Development Release: gitlab.winehq.org/wine/wine/-/releases/wine-10.1
❯ GoL's Wayland Color Management & HDR Report: gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/wayland-colour-management-and-hdr-protocol-finally-merged
❯ Wayland's HDR merge: gitlab.freedesktop.org/wayland/wayland-protocols/-/merge_requests/14/diffs?commit_id=452e943b4991ffd0584b69cfb1b2c72852857b47
❯ SteamOS 3.6.21 Stable Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/520831247493103691
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
