I just spent some time dealing with a problem, finally got it fixed and thought I'd share in case other people have the issue. The problem hit me playing ME:Legendary, but it appears to have been a problem with the wonderful and totally important "EADesktop" app, so the bug may impact other EA Games.

For reference: I'm on Nobara, fully patched.

What happened: I've been playing through Mass Effect again because I love it, until suddenly yesterday it just stopped working. I'd launch the game in Steam and the EAdesktop app would start to load, then crash. And I could NOT get it to work again
I did all the usual - verified game files, nuked and rebuilt the prefix, tried different Proton compatibility versions, etc. I just could not get EADesktop to work. Even when starting with a fresh prefix and therefore clean install of EADesktop.

My theory:
So the issue appears to be from a recent EADesktop update that was being a pain - even after a fresh prefix, when I went into the compatdata folder I'd see two versions of EADesktop in C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts. Neither worked. So the game install files would install the first version, then it would download and apply the updated version, which then dies a horrible death (notably the EABackgroundService.exe process just keeps crashing)

What finally fixed it:
1. Backup your Saves. They're lurking in your compatdata folder (in /home/username/.local/Share/Steam/steamapps in my case) under steamapps/compatdata/1328670/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/BioWare.
The "1328670" is for Mass Effect Legendary Edition. if you're trying to fix a different EA game, you'll need to use it's prefix ID.

1. Delete the entire prefix folder - in my case, I deleted "1328670"

2. In Steam, hit "Play" to start the first-time install. When it launches the EADesktop Installer - CANCEL.

3. Stop the game in Steam. You should now have a new prefix folder created, but without EADesktop installed.

4. Download the latest EADesktop installer from their website.

5. Install this latest version cleanly inside the Prefix. In my case, I just used ProtonTricks to open Explorer.exe (after selecting the game and then the default prefix for it). Once in Explorer I browsed to the download (tucked in my Z:\home\username\Downloads folder) and ran it that way. It then did a clean and non-shit install of the new version, which launched cleanly and shows my game already installed.

6. Quit the EADesktop app. Restore your saved games back into the prefix folder.

7. Reboot on general principle, and because for me it fixed a weird video issue on first launch

8. You should now be able to once again cleanly just hit "Play" in Steam and have the game open as normal and get back to playing.

Hopefully this helps someone else who's discovered their EA game just stopped working.
I wouldn't be surprised if it fixes it in Windows as well (completely removing all EAdesktop installs, caches, files, etc and a fresh install of the latest version before trying to launch from steam)

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Hello, everyone!

We are proud to announce that a tiny patch version 0.10.2b is out on Flathub!

Depending on your app-store it might be a while until you see the correct text.

Patch Notes

Review the complete set of changes and improvements in the patch notes:

Version 0.10.2b

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Hello, I am a pretty big noob to linux and I am having so much trouble with literally one single program.

It is a runescape private server called RSC Evolution. On two separate computers I am working on, one with Mint, one with Manjaro, the game will install fine, run fine, and then after a random amount of time just crash.

I am unsure how to get the specific log for each app, if I am able to, in order to verify what happened.

I would really like to fix this, and play my stupid little game, if possible. Thanks.

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DuckRun is a fast-paced arcade chase where classic maze action meets feathered chaos. Dodge enemies, collect power-ups, and sprint through vibrant levels as a fearless duck on the run. Simple to learn, hard to master — DuckRun brings retro vibes with a fresh, quacky twist.

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Situation looks like this: whenever I try to join any server on vanilla MC it works just fine (I do have "premium" as some call it). However when I tried joining my brother's server I'm getting error message from screenshot. Server is NOT whitelisted or anything like that. I also seem to be unable to connect to official servers of the modpack (Craft to Exile 2). What could be the problem here?

P.S. No, restarting game/laptop did not work. Yes, there are other people playing on the server. Also. I'm on Linux Mint

https://preview.redd.it/e57k4e2ir5fg1.png?width=1920&format=png&auto=webp&s=2b78545e5c18a979692eb98639fc44d549ffaa24

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Anyone who got either a direct file link, or a way to get the file installed. I’m new to the Linux mint experience and i cant figure out how to get it. My main goal is the lower the debounce time and DPI on my Glorious model D. Important note, the problem is to download the file. Like i cannot find a download to it.

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Please ignore previous post just answer this

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I was using popos but the latest cosmic update broke it for me. I really like the Exodia's UI. My primary use cases are gaming and programming (usually app and website dev) plus studying. Is exodia a good option? What performance can i expect in games and will it be easy to setup for gaming?

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I know on Windows it's just a monthly GPU update, and that includes the new game support. But for example, Crimson Desert gets released on March 19th. Windows would most likely get the driver for game support before the game drops or a few days after. When would the same process happen for Arch?

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System: Arch Linux, GNOME 49.3 Wayland, Kernel 6.18.6
Hardware: i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GTX 1050 Mobile (driver confirmed active)
Problem: Random freezes/stutters in Geometry Dash. FPS counter stays high but game hitches. (Proton)
Weird facts:

• With VSync on FPS counter drops visibly
• With VSync off FPS counter stable but stutters persist
• Other heavy games (KSP with mods) run perfectly

Any known GD-specific issues on NVIDIA+Wayland?

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Hi I am using Linux Mint.

I recently got Fallout New Vegas on GOG and am using the heroic launcher to play it.

The problem I have is that the game launches but i am only having a video input when I am playing on windowed mode. When I enable Fullscreen (i.e dis-select window mode) the game open with a first initial screen and it minimizes permanently. I hear the Music but no video Output.

Any Solutions?

On Looking in Heroic settings I see following

Wine: GE-Proton-latest

I cant seem to change the proton to a previous version.

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well First I Tried zorin os but that didnt work I was able to boot from my usb and I could install it but it either showed a completely white screen for ever or when I made it boot without drivers it was a weird Resolution and I couldnt install drivers same thing with ubuntu i also have the Problem that I dont have a huge flashdrive only one thats like 4 Gigs and Idealy I would Like to Download a Stripped down Version of Linux and just install kde Plasma because I think thats the best looking ui

I also would like to have a cool dual Boot ui cuz i saw one on a steam deck dual Boot tutorial.

my pc specs are:

random Gigabyte mobo

Intel Core i7 4790k

RTX 2060 super 12gb

Lots of random sata ssds

24 Gigs of ddr3

hope that someone can help thanks

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Hi, just wanted to quickly share Mesa 26 improvements in ray tracing. It was the first game that came to my mind which stats show MESA version along with Vulkan version. Pretty exited to see oncoming improvements, wonder if Vulkan 1.4.340 would bring further boosts. Right now seeing about 8% ray tracing improvements. Looking forward to check different games this weekend along with it's stability.

CPU R5 7600, 6000 MHz 32 GB CL30, Linux 6.18.5-200.fc43.x86_64. GE-Proton10-28, in-game Supreme preset

Mesa 25.2.7

Mesa 26.0.0-rc1

GameTechBench (roughly 50% boost, or I did something wrong xD):

Mesa 25.2.7

Mesa 26.0.0-rc1

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I'm trying to mod rivals and no matter what i do they dont work in game. Im on popOS so ubuntu with kde plasma as my desktop environment. I use steam for rivals, I downloaded the patch that you needed to get the skins working but they still dont work. Any suggestions?

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I'm unable to get REFramework and OptiScaler to work together in Dragon's Dogma 2, has anyone gotten them to work together? If so, please advise. I use an AMD GPU so the Nukem DLSSG mod isn't necessary for me, just fakenvapi and OptiScaler. I've tried using Ultimate ASI Loader to no avail.

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How the hell do you set this?

The gamescope command isn't a variableName=value setting. So doing gamescope = -W 3840 -H 2160 -f --

https://preview.redd.it/oon7p24ay4fg1.png?width=544&format=png&auto=webp&s=bcbc3fc8f650d3f82785410ae9c178c02d1aceb5

Doesn't work. Struggling to find any examples on the internet with this Name=Value format.

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Hi there,

I am using CachyOS since 3 months and I would like play Destiny 2.

How can I do it ? Because on ProtonDB Destiny 2 is Unplayable.

Can I use it Winetricks ou Lutris ?

Thanks ;)

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Hi

I have a problem with my PC setup.

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Hardware Spec:

ASROCK B850m pro a wifi (BIOS version 4.03)

CPU AMD 7800 X3d

GPU Saphire Nitro + 9060 XT OC 16 GB

RAM: Dual channel 2 x 24 GB Corsair Vengeance running at 4800 Mhz (Rated at 5600 but i have issues with the xmp)

Temps around 50 to 60 while heavy gaming

PSU 850 W MSI gold
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Software:

https://preview.redd.it/76w7befen4fg1.png?width=787&format=png&auto=webp&s=38d94f7f4197cfb947ff301b5c69f401eab69156

https://preview.redd.it/v353rdohn4fg1.png?width=713&format=png&auto=webp&s=b0d988a9b4322431cca65d17dbcc64caf9ffe34d

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Usual use case of pc:

I play Where Winds Meet at Ultra (Proton Ge 10-28)
No problems with FPS and so on at 120

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Problem:

Recently I have been having hard resets where the system hangs, and reboots

Journal logs are missing during this timeframe, cannot use system rescue to restart, suggesting its a complete hardware lockdown

I thought it was a problem with CPU and Motherboard, hence was planning to RMA and stuff.

But today I kind of stumbled upon something new which kind of confused me.

I have LACT installed, I had enabled overclocking before, and undervolted

Set VRAM Voltage -60 mv , Power limit to 162 W hoping that would fix things.

This had helped for some days until the issue of hardware lockup and reset happened again.

Then one incident when Where Winds meet froze, instead of a hardware lockup this time I was able to system rescue reboot. I saw journal logs

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Hence I disabled GPU overclocking in LACT to see if the problem persists, no change

I downgraded my mesa driver to Ubuntu repo's mesa driver instead of kisak

No change, same issue.

Finally while looking up online I came across some thread saying that driver is boosting clocks beyond rated maximum on GPU.

So I decided to keep the LACT display on rightside and opened where winds meet and entered the new area after the nine mortal ways' fake mistveil dungeon.

My GPU power usage was going above 182 W occasionally

My lact then and there showed Throttling : ppt0 something and goes back to nothing brings it down to 182 W

My GPU core clock jumps near boost clock
According to sapphire:

• Boost Clock: Up to 3320 MHz
• Game Clock: Up to 2780MHz

How can I make sure that:

My GPU power usage doesnt cross 182 W

My GPU core clock speed doesnt go over game clock (I honestly dont want to overclock it too much at this point -_- )

I bought this PC setup on Dec 2 2025 and only after the return period all these problems started. Been having problems on and off, I want to find out what exactly is causing me problems.

Pls help

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Microsoft recently did their latest Xbox Developer_Direct event with the 2026 edition giving us a new look at multiple games and new release dates.

Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.