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This week, the OrangePi Neo was delayed until Q3. We’ll talk about it. Plus, Gears of War: Reloaded’s beta launches today with SteamOS support. And, the Steam Deck OLED is out of stock?
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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*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
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*Support the Show*
❯ ✒️ Become a Member: gardinerbryant.com/#/portal
❯ 🕴️My Games: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element
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*Links & Resources*
❯ OrangePi Neo Delays: forum.manjaro.org/t/development-q-a-orangepi-neo-01/156450/101
❯ ZOTAC GAMING ZONE: tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/zotac-zone-2-demoed-with-manjaro-linux-and-an-amoled-panel-12-core-zen-5-cpu-and-32gb-ram-under-the-hood
❯ Gears of War: Reloaded: store.steampowered.com/app/2523720/Gears_of_War_Reloaded
❯ CorsixTH (Theme Hospital engine rebuild): github.com/CorsixTH/CorsixTH
❯ Manjaro’s head of KDE announces Wayland support: forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-kde-plasma-is-planned-to-move-to-wayland/178777
❯ Ubuntu announces Wayland support for GNOME: discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-25-10-drops-support-for-gnome-on-xorg/62538
❯ Steam Deck OLED out of stock: gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/supply-chain-issues-are-making-the-steam-deck-oled-go-out-of-stock
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
#steamdeckoled #steamos #gearsofwar
00:00 Introduction
00:28 OrangePi Neo & ZOTAC GAMING ZONE updates
03:07 Gears of War: Reloaded
04:19 Theme Hospital engine CorsixTH beta update
05:36 Wayland is almost here (finally)
06:46 Steam Deck OLED is out of stock in the US and Canada
This episode is sponsored by DeckFilter. Help support the show by using my links:
❯ 🌐 https://deckfilter.app/?ref=gardiner_bryant
❯ 🤖 play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deckfilter.app&referrer=utm_source=GardinerBryant
❯ 🍎 apps.apple.com/us/app/deckfilter/id6474423599?ref=gardinerbryant
This week, the OrangePi Neo was delayed until Q3. We’ll talk about it. Plus, Gears of War: Reloaded’s beta launches today with SteamOS support. And, the Steam Deck OLED is out of stock?
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*
❯ Theme Hospital on GOG (affiliate link): adtr.co/k5ynj5
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 Writings: gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ ✒️ Become a Member: gardinerbryant.com/#/portal
❯ 🕴️My Games: store.steampowered.com/search/?publisher=Heavy%20Element
❯ 🎮 Humble affiliate: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ 🕹️ GOG affiliate: adtr.co/ct8fzu
❯ 🛒 Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
❯ ✉️ Proton affiliate: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
❯ 🪙 Bitcoin: bc1qgz3r4yhzvxm7s8srutkvlnm2c70n8gga4j259e
*Links & Resources*
❯ OrangePi Neo Delays: forum.manjaro.org/t/development-q-a-orangepi-neo-01/156450/101
❯ ZOTAC GAMING ZONE: tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/zotac-zone-2-demoed-with-manjaro-linux-and-an-amoled-panel-12-core-zen-5-cpu-and-32gb-ram-under-the-hood
❯ Gears of War: Reloaded: store.steampowered.com/app/2523720/Gears_of_War_Reloaded
❯ CorsixTH (Theme Hospital engine rebuild): github.com/CorsixTH/CorsixTH
❯ Manjaro’s head of KDE announces Wayland support: forum.manjaro.org/t/manjaro-kde-plasma-is-planned-to-move-to-wayland/178777
❯ Ubuntu announces Wayland support for GNOME: discourse.ubuntu.com/t/ubuntu-25-10-drops-support-for-gnome-on-xorg/62538
❯ Steam Deck OLED out of stock: gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/supply-chain-issues-are-making-the-steam-deck-oled-go-out-of-stock
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
#steamdeckoled #steamos #gearsofwar
00:00 Introduction
00:28 OrangePi Neo & ZOTAC GAMING ZONE updates
03:07 Gears of War: Reloaded
04:19 Theme Hospital engine CorsixTH beta update
05:36 Wayland is almost here (finally)
06:46 Steam Deck OLED is out of stock in the US and Canada
