Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Get the latest gaming news and updates on Steam Deck, Linux Gaming, and more! This week: Valve denies console rumors, a new update fixes issues with Left4Dead 2 and Portal 2, Command & Conquer: Combined Arms gets a massive new patch, and Apex Legends devs reveal why they blocked Linux support - but did they make the right call?
*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
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❯ O'Reilley's Linux from Beginner to Professional Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/bODdjb
❯ GOG's Strategy Games Promotion: adtr.co/fcd6my
❯ Stronghold Crusader HD: adtr.co/yuy8h5
❯ Worms Armageddon: adtr.co/hvgqlu
❯ Manor Lords: adtr.co/0a7vxe
❯ Commandos 2 + 3: adtr.co/oli8ty
❯ Stellaris: adtr.co/8fjvlz
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Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
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*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
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❯ Threads: threads.net/@gardiner_bryant
*Support the Show*
❯ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/gardiner_bryant
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*Links & Resources*
❯ Left4Dead 2 update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/550/view/521956605068050680
❯ Portal 2 update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/620/view/539971003577532592
❯ Technical discussion: github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games/issues/6978#issuecomment-2633738175
❯ C&C Combined Arms Release Page: github.com/Inq8/CAmod/releases/tag/1.05
❯ Apex Legends blocked Linux "cheaters": gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/blocking-linux-steam-deck-in-apex-legends-led-to-a-meaningful-reduction-in-cheaters
❯ Valve's new Early Access Policy: gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/blocking-linux-steam-deck-in-apex-legends-led-to-a-meaningful-reduction-in-cheaters
❯ GOL, Valve debunk console rumors: gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/the-latest-valve-steam-console-rumour-with-amd-rdna4-can-be-safely-ignored-heres-why
❯ Pierre-loup confirms GOL's post https://bsky.app/profile/plagman.bsky.social/post/3lhflptgruk2v
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
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Left4Dead 2 & Portal 2 get updates
01:10 OpenRA Combined Arms update v1.03
02:50 Deals of the Week
03:40 Apex Legends says removing Linux support prevented cheating
05:54 Valve's new Early Access policy
06:29 GOL, Valve debunk baseless rumors
Are the Apex Legends devs lying about Linux? Plus other Linux Gaming News
Valve Denies Console Rumors Amidst Hardware Speculation
#steamdeck #valvesoftware #apexlegends
Get the latest gaming news and updates on Steam Deck, Linux Gaming, and more! This week: Valve denies console rumors, a new update fixes issues with Left4Dead 2 and Portal 2, Command & Conquer: Combined Arms gets a massive new patch, and Apex Legends devs reveal why they blocked Linux support - but did they make the right call?
*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*
In this video:
❯ O'Reilley's Linux from Beginner to Professional Bundle: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/bODdjb
❯ GOG's Strategy Games Promotion: adtr.co/fcd6my
❯ Stronghold Crusader HD: adtr.co/yuy8h5
❯ Worms Armageddon: adtr.co/hvgqlu
❯ Manor Lords: adtr.co/0a7vxe
❯ Commandos 2 + 3: adtr.co/oli8ty
❯ Stellaris: adtr.co/8fjvlz
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*
❯ Left4Dead 2 update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/550/view/521956605068050680
❯ Portal 2 update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/620/view/539971003577532592
❯ Technical discussion: github.com/ValveSoftware/Source-1-Games/issues/6978#issuecomment-2633738175
❯ C&C Combined Arms Release Page: github.com/Inq8/CAmod/releases/tag/1.05
❯ Apex Legends blocked Linux "cheaters": gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/blocking-linux-steam-deck-in-apex-legends-led-to-a-meaningful-reduction-in-cheaters
❯ Valve's new Early Access Policy: gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/blocking-linux-steam-deck-in-apex-legends-led-to-a-meaningful-reduction-in-cheaters
❯ GOL, Valve debunk console rumors: gamingonlinux.com/2025/02/the-latest-valve-steam-console-rumour-with-amd-rdna4-can-be-safely-ignored-heres-why
❯ Pierre-loup confirms GOL's post https://bsky.app/profile/plagman.bsky.social/post/3lhflptgruk2v
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
-- Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Left4Dead 2 & Portal 2 get updates
01:10 OpenRA Combined Arms update v1.03
02:50 Deals of the Week
03:40 Apex Legends says removing Linux support prevented cheating
05:54 Valve's new Early Access policy
06:29 GOL, Valve debunk baseless rumors
Are the Apex Legends devs lying about Linux? Plus other Linux Gaming News
Valve Denies Console Rumors Amidst Hardware Speculation
#steamdeck #valvesoftware #apexlegends
