Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week, we hear rumblings of a Steam Controller 2… it’s closer than you might think—and this time, it’s not the Horipad! Plus, the OpenRA gets a new playtest. And what does Itch.io’s new AI disclosure requirements mean for you? All this and more today. That’s right, it’s Linux Gaming News Time!
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*Links & Resources*
❯ OpenRA Playtest: gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/openra-for-classic-rts-games-like-red-alert-has-a-new-playtest-with-enhanced-visuals-revamped-map-editor
❯ Itch.io's new AI Disclosure requirements: itch.io/t/4309690/generative-ai-disclosure-tagging
❯ Humble's Telltale Collection: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/jeWK1e
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❯ Valve's new Season Pass policies: partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/seasonpass
❯ Senator Warner asks Valve to clean up Steam: warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=958CB1AD-0C0D-4254-96B4-2C82494C0C5E
❯ Brad Lynch leaks details on Steam Controller 2 "Ibex": https://x.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/1858925211363553316
❯ KnightMD's Steam Controller 2 mockup used in the thumbnail: https://x.com/KnightMD1/status/1859073530446422306
❯ Brad Lync shares details on Deckard's "Roy" controllers.
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:22 OpenRA Gets New Playtest 20241116
02:39 Itch.io adds new AI disclosure requirements
04:34 Valve starts officially supporting Season Passes on Steam
06:04 Weekly Deals
07:06 Steam Moderation Issues Gets Senator's Attention
09:10 Steam Controller 2 details leak
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
This week, we hear rumblings of a Steam Controller 2… it’s closer than you might think—and this time, it’s not the Horipad! Plus, the OpenRA gets a new playtest. And what does Itch.io’s new AI disclosure requirements mean for you? All this and more today. That’s right, it’s Linux Gaming News Time!
*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*
❯ OpenRA Playtest: gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/openra-for-classic-rts-games-like-red-alert-has-a-new-playtest-with-enhanced-visuals-revamped-map-editor
❯ Itch.io's new AI Disclosure requirements: itch.io/t/4309690/generative-ai-disclosure-tagging
❯ Humble's Telltale Collection: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/jeWK1e
❯ Humble's Sid Meier Collection: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/aO1LMq
❯ Valve's new Season Pass policies: partner.steamgames.com/doc/store/seasonpass
❯ Senator Warner asks Valve to clean up Steam: warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=958CB1AD-0C0D-4254-96B4-2C82494C0C5E
❯ Brad Lynch leaks details on Steam Controller 2 "Ibex": https://x.com/SadlyItsBradley/status/1858925211363553316
❯ KnightMD's Steam Controller 2 mockup used in the thumbnail: https://x.com/KnightMD1/status/1859073530446422306
❯ Brad Lync shares details on Deckard's "Roy" controllers.
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:22 OpenRA Gets New Playtest 20241116
02:39 Itch.io adds new AI disclosure requirements
04:34 Valve starts officially supporting Season Passes on Steam
06:04 Weekly Deals
07:06 Steam Moderation Issues Gets Senator's Attention
09:10 Steam Controller 2 details leak
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
