Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week, we saw Discord double down on their policy of enshittification. We’ll talk about it. Plus, some new Steam Deck and SteamOS updates clue us in to the future of PC gaming. And what's going on with Ubuntu?
All of this and more today. That’s right, it’s Steam Deck (and Linux Gaming) news time.
*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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Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
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❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
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*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Blog: blog.gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ 👕 Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.com
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ ▶️ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:22 About the new setup
01:31 Discord continues their quest to betray their users
05:42 Deals of the Week
07:48 Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Penguin" release has a bit of a snafu
09:39 SteamOS 3.7.4 Preview
11:33 Steam Deck Stable client brings cool new fixes
*Support the Show*
❯ Patreon: patreon.com/thelinuxgamer
❯ Merch: gardinerbryant.com
❯ Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ Become a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
*Links & Resources*
❯ Discord continues its quest to betray their users: discord.com/blog/passing-the-torch
❯ id & Friends Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/2aVm9g
❯ Return to Metroidvania Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/jeJdAv
❯ Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin": discourse.ubuntu.com/t/plucky-puffin-release-notes/48687
❯ WINE + NTSYNC performance gains: gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/ntsync-for-proton-wine-now-in-linux-kernel-6-14-that-should-make-many-steamos-users-happy
❯ KDE glitch causes stoppage of Ubuntu 25.04 rollout: gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/ubuntu-25-04-upgrades-halted-due-to-kubuntu-users-getting-a-broken-desktop
❯ SteamOS preview 3.7.4: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/529844242184405700
❯ Stable Steam Deck Client: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/529844879448080512
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 Discord double down on their policy of enshittification. We’ll talk about it. Plus, some new Steam Deck and SteamOS updates clue us in to the future of PC gaming. And what's going on with Ubuntu?
All of this and more today. That’s right, it’s Steam Deck (and Linux Gaming) news time.
*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*
❯ id & Friends Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/2aVm9g
❯ Return to Metroidvania Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/jeJdAv
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 Blog: blog.gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ 👕 Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.com
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ ▶️ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:22 About the new setup
01:31 Discord continues their quest to betray their users
05:42 Deals of the Week
07:48 Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Penguin" release has a bit of a snafu
09:39 SteamOS 3.7.4 Preview
11:33 Steam Deck Stable client brings cool new fixes
*Support the Show*
❯ Patreon: patreon.com/thelinuxgamer
❯ Merch: gardinerbryant.com
❯ Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ Become a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
*Links & Resources*
❯ Discord continues its quest to betray their users: discord.com/blog/passing-the-torch
❯ id & Friends Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/2aVm9g
❯ Return to Metroidvania Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/jeJdAv
❯ Ubuntu 25.04 "Plucky Puffin": discourse.ubuntu.com/t/plucky-puffin-release-notes/48687
❯ WINE + NTSYNC performance gains: gamingonlinux.com/2025/01/ntsync-for-proton-wine-now-in-linux-kernel-6-14-that-should-make-many-steamos-users-happy
❯ KDE glitch causes stoppage of Ubuntu 25.04 rollout: gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/ubuntu-25-04-upgrades-halted-due-to-kubuntu-users-getting-a-broken-desktop
❯ SteamOS preview 3.7.4: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/529844242184405700
❯ Stable Steam Deck Client: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/529844879448080512
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
