Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week, we’ve seen a new beta update hit the Steam client and it removed a feature that’s been a long time coming. We’ll discuss. Plus, Bazzite’s gets a new update, and this hardware modder made her own Steam Deck? All of this and more today. That’s right. It’s Steam Deck (and Linux gaming) news time.
*My Game*
❯ 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*
Games in this video:
❯ Star Trek: Bridge Commander: adtr.co/h7wr2x
❯ Mortal Kombat Trilogy: adtr.co/bii4qd
❯ RollerCoaster Tycoon 2: adtr.co/3v81k9
❯ Rayman 2: adtr.co/yzpqxm
❯ Rayman 3: adtr.co/9n9g94
❯ Batman: Arkham Asylum: adtr.co/mtvqob
❯ F.E.A.R Platinum: adtr.co/xect4z
❯ Hitman: Blood Money: adtr.co/82ran1
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
*Links & Resources*
❯ Anticheat Rules: steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/4547038620960934857
❯ Bazzite Update: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-f41-update-new-kernel-msi-claw-improvements-vrr-fixes-better-changelogs-gnome-47-more/4726
❯ The "Beth" Deck: printables.com/model/1051411-framework-portable-handheld-case-beth-deck
❯ Steam Halloween Sale: store.steampowered.com/category/scream
❯ GOG Halloween Sale (affiliate): adtr.co/kc6fl9
❯ Humble Dark Pictures & Little Nighmares Horror Collection (affiliate): humblebundleinc.sjv.io/Xmy1kM
❯ Steam Deck Oct 25th Update: steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/announcements/detail/4507632758953082943
❯ Steam Deck Oct 28th Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/4522269457743085907
❯ Steam Deck Oct 29th Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/4522269457743086005
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-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:22 New Steam Anticheat Disclosure Requirement
01:23 Bazzite gets an upgrade
03:08 Fan-made ""Beth Deck"" looks like an amazing project
04:32 Weekly Deals
05:58 Steam Deck Updates
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
#steamdeck #bazzite #hardwaremod
This week, we’ve seen a new beta update hit the Steam client and it removed a feature that’s been a long time coming. We’ll discuss. Plus, Bazzite’s gets a new update, and this hardware modder made her own Steam Deck? All of this and more today. That’s right. It’s Steam Deck (and Linux gaming) news time.
*My Game*
❯ 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*
Games in this video:
❯ Star Trek: Bridge Commander: adtr.co/h7wr2x
❯ Mortal Kombat Trilogy: adtr.co/bii4qd
❯ RollerCoaster Tycoon 2: adtr.co/3v81k9
❯ Rayman 2: adtr.co/yzpqxm
❯ Rayman 3: adtr.co/9n9g94
❯ Batman: Arkham Asylum: adtr.co/mtvqob
❯ F.E.A.R Platinum: adtr.co/xect4z
❯ Hitman: Blood Money: adtr.co/82ran1
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
*Links & Resources*
❯ Anticheat Rules: steamcommunity.com/groups/steamworks/announcements/detail/4547038620960934857
❯ Bazzite Update: https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-f41-update-new-kernel-msi-claw-improvements-vrr-fixes-better-changelogs-gnome-47-more/4726
❯ The "Beth" Deck: printables.com/model/1051411-framework-portable-handheld-case-beth-deck
❯ Steam Halloween Sale: store.steampowered.com/category/scream
❯ GOG Halloween Sale (affiliate): adtr.co/kc6fl9
❯ Humble Dark Pictures & Little Nighmares Horror Collection (affiliate): humblebundleinc.sjv.io/Xmy1kM
❯ Steam Deck Oct 25th Update: steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/announcements/detail/4507632758953082943
❯ Steam Deck Oct 28th Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/4522269457743085907
❯ Steam Deck Oct 29th Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/4522269457743086005
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ 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
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:22 New Steam Anticheat Disclosure Requirement
01:23 Bazzite gets an upgrade
03:08 Fan-made ""Beth Deck"" looks like an amazing project
04:32 Weekly Deals
05:58 Steam Deck Updates
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
#steamdeck #bazzite #hardwaremod
