Steam Frame, Silksong, SplitGate and more! | Linux Gaming News
421We're breaking down the huge new "Steam Frame" trademark from Valve and what it could mean for the future of the Steam Deck and VR. Plus, we've got a rundown on the latest Steam Hardware Survey results, the surprise launch of Silksong, and a new UK law that's changing how you buy games on Steam. Get all the details and more in this must-watch update!
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00:00 Intro
00:20 Hollow Knight: Silksong
01:40 Gears of War: Reloaded
02:54 SplitGate is dropping native Linux support
04:10 UK gamers now required to submit credit card details to Steam
05:57 Privacy-by-default Services
06:35 Steam Hardware Survey results for August 2025
07:39 Kazeta: the tactile Linux gaming OS
08:57 Linux Mint 22.2 ""Zara""
10:00 Steam Frame trademark could mean new VR headset, more...