Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This week, we've seen community rumblings of a Steam Deck Controller. We'll explore. Plus, will Civilization 7 work on the Steam Deck? And multiple new Steam betas hit this week, hinting at what's in store for the Deck! All this and more today! That's right, it's Linux Gaming news time!
*Links & Resources*
❯ Steam Deck Controller: steamdeckhq.com/news/someone-is-creating-steam-deck-controller
❯ Gamescope on the ROG Ally and Ally X: github.com/ValveSoftware/gamescope/commit/b288a82a61005b91dd268b8ea4e8d124d4dd5267
❯ Civilization VII PC Requirements: gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/sid-meiers-civilization-vii-gets-windows-system-requirements-with-linux-and-macos-details-later
❯ 20 Most Played Games on Deck: store.steampowered.com/charts/steamdecktopplayed/pastmonth
❯ Chess Mess Beta Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/2623260/view/4653998478819503092
❯ Get Access to the Chess Mess Beta: patreon.com/posts/steam-key-for-113479246?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
❯ Chess Mess issues: github.com/heavyelementinc/chess-mess/issues
❯ DeckFilter v1.8: https://deckfilter.app/2024/10/deckfilter-v1-8-is-available-now/
❯ October 4th Beta Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/4674264042207323137
❯ October 8th Beta Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/4676516476953384512
*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*
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*
❯ Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.io/newsletter
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❯ Heavy Element: heavyelement.io
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❯ Threads: threads.net/@gardiner_bryant
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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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-- Chapters --
00:00 It's Steam Deck News Time
00:20 Steam Deck Controller
01:43 Gamescope gets ROG Ally and Ally X support
02:42 Civilization VII Minimum PC Specs Revealed
04:48 20 Most Played Games on Steam Deck
06:20 Chess Mess Closed Beta Access
07:22 DeckFilter v1.8
08:20 Steam Deck Beta Client Updates
This week, we've seen community rumblings of a Steam Deck Controller. We'll explore. Plus, will Civilization 7 work on the Steam Deck? And multiple new Steam betas hit this week, hinting at what's in store for the Deck! All this and more today! That's right, it's Linux Gaming news time!
*Links & Resources*
❯ Steam Deck Controller: steamdeckhq.com/news/someone-is-creating-steam-deck-controller
❯ Gamescope on the ROG Ally and Ally X: github.com/ValveSoftware/gamescope/commit/b288a82a61005b91dd268b8ea4e8d124d4dd5267
❯ Civilization VII PC Requirements: gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/sid-meiers-civilization-vii-gets-windows-system-requirements-with-linux-and-macos-details-later
❯ 20 Most Played Games on Deck: store.steampowered.com/charts/steamdecktopplayed/pastmonth
❯ Chess Mess Beta Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/2623260/view/4653998478819503092
❯ Get Access to the Chess Mess Beta: patreon.com/posts/steam-key-for-113479246?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link
❯ Chess Mess issues: github.com/heavyelementinc/chess-mess/issues
❯ DeckFilter v1.8: https://deckfilter.app/2024/10/deckfilter-v1-8-is-available-now/
❯ October 4th Beta Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/4674264042207323137
❯ October 8th Beta Update: store.steampowered.com/news/app/1675200/view/4676516476953384512
*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*
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*
❯ Merchandise: shop.heavyelement.io
❯ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.io/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ Heavy Element: heavyelement.io
❯ 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
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.io
-- Chapters --
00:00 It's Steam Deck News Time
00:20 Steam Deck Controller
01:43 Gamescope gets ROG Ally and Ally X support
02:42 Civilization VII Minimum PC Specs Revealed
04:48 20 Most Played Games on Steam Deck
06:20 Chess Mess Closed Beta Access
07:22 DeckFilter v1.8
08:20 Steam Deck Beta Client Updates
