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Paradox Launcher won’t launch game with mods
I know how to play the game with playsets, all mods are installed correctly. But whenever I launch the game, it just starts regular old Ck3, EU4 etc…
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9070XT perfomance levels
If i choose Highest clock gpu power consumption drop by 50%. Dunno its bug in amdgpu or Lact.
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Confusing microphone problems in CS2
Hi!
So I've been running into this weird problem lately. My teammates can't hear me in game (which is also evidenced by the little speaker icon appappearing, but not moving when I talk). However, when I go to either the steam microphone setting's test or CS2's "hear my own voice" option in the voice settings, I can hear myself perfectly fine.
I'm using a Scarlett solo v3 as an interface, which I guess might be part of the problem, but I honestly have no clue.
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Your experiences
Few days ago I installed Pop!Os on my Laptop. Until now I like it - I still need to explore but I'm considering to install it to my gaming pc. Heard you can basically play every game except games with BattleEye/EasyAntiCheat - is it still that devs have to allow linux clients? If so is there a way to bypass that or do I have to make compromises? And how is it with CS2/ VAC in general?
thankful for any answers
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Having issues with path of exile 1/2
Very new to Linux as I started in January, I can play pretty much any game however PoE both version will not open from being minimized. The game opens and launches but if the game is in full screen it doesn't allow me to alt tab or alt+enter and when I do it force minimizes I've tried. I'm currently running GE Proton 10.10 I've tried swapping to 10.14 as someone in the PoE community said it runs well. I've tried changing the SDL_VIDEO_MINIMIZE_ON_FOCUS_LOSS within the .profile. Not sure if that's needed but it did not fix the issue.
Needing help troubleshooting the issue I've tried as much as I can but hard to find anything on this issue. Thanks
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Controller recommendation
Any recommendation for nice 2.4Ghz or wired Controller that works nicely under Linux?
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180hz not working (Pop_OS!)
My notebook is a Dell G1 5530 (RTX 3050), I'm using a certified 2.1 HDMI from Ugreen and my monitor is the LG Ultragear 180hz 24".
I tried Pop!_OS, Bluefin OS and Linux Mint.
Only Linux Mint handled the 180hz without zero issues, but I really want to use Pop!_OS (and try Bazzite on the future). So anyone can help me with that issue?
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Disk Write error while installing games on external SSD
If you ever wanted to install Steam games on an external SSD drive, there's high chance that it stops working while Reserving Space and shows error: Disk Write Error
There's a very simple solution for it. If you encounter this problem, you are using Flatpack version, install System Package version instead and the problem is solved.
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Help with installing flatpak
Ok so as the title say I have some troubles installing flatpak on a debian based os. First at all I want to clarify that i'm a noob using linux, commands and all that stuff so asume I'm stupid when if you anwser me. Well the problem start when I have to do the sudo apt-get-gnome thing, it seems to be ok when I press enter but suddenly it start to show some error that say somethin like unable to find debian.192.01.823 (something like an IP) ans then a link So can someone help me please?
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WTF is happening? Corporations are weaponizing patents and politicians are scapegoating games. Our hobby is being rigged right now
We are living in some seriously strange times. Industries are shifting, politics are unstable, and video games are getting caught in the middle of it. This isn't just about fun anymore, this is a full on battleground driven by greed, politics, and social control
Right now, everyone wants control over video games. You’ve got politicians blaming us for violence, activist groups trying to censor art, and corporations weaponizing patents to suppress competition.These groups don't agree on anything except one major piece of BS, that games don’t actually belong to you, the player. Here is a breakdown of the three major fronts trying to seize control
The corporate patent blitz, locking down basic mechanics
The big AAA studios are feeling that sweet, sweet anxiety. They are out of touch, talent starved, and bleeding customers to leaner studios. Instead of fixing their broken launches, lowering prices, or listening to players, these companies are just reaching for their greedier tools like lawsuits and patents. They are not making better games, they are building higher walls
Nintendo fires the opening shot
The most recent and honestly, most insulting, move comes from Nintendo. They are attempting to patent fundamental mechanics
The patent BS,patent 397: This patent poses a fundamental threat to creativity and innovation across the entire industry.It covers the core mechanic of summoning a character and letting it fight another
The details: The patent describes steps like moving a character in a virtual space, summoning a "sub character"(like a little monster), and then letting an auto battle ensue with another character
Wait, that's everything! This mechanic has been around for decades in countless RPGs like Final Fantasy, Shin Megami Tensei, and Path of Exile. While prior use should crush this in court, that’s not the point
The chilling effect (Palworld vs. Pokémon)
Nintendo never bothered with small, niche games like Temtem. But Palworld is different. That game hit 15 million sales and 25 million players in one month.That's Pokémon territory
Suppression is the goal: Most studios won't risk burning years or millions fighting Nintendo’s legal team. They will simply avoid the mechanic entirely. This creates a "chilling effect“ across the industry, resulting in fewer creature collectors and fewer experiments in design
The cartel: If Nintendo gets away with patenting summoning mechanics, this will become the new standard. Every AAA publisher will follow suit: Xbox patenting cover mechanics, Blizzard patenting skill trees, or Ubisoft patenting traversal mechanics
The industry will be rigged: These patents aren't about innovation, they are about building a walled garden where giants leave themselves alone and then weaponize the law against anyone trying to climb the fence.The industry stops competing with creativity and starts competing with lawyers. This totally sucks for us
Political scapegoating and moral control
While corporations are trying to rig the business side, external forces are trying to take control of what we play
The violence myth is back from the dead
Anytime there is a national tragedy, especially involving young people, video games are the first scapegoat
The latest BS: US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently cited video games as a possible cause for real world gun violence, grouping them with psychiatric drugs and social media
The reality vs. The headlines: This claim has been studied, tested, and debunked for decades.A comprehensive Oxford University study found "no link whatsoever“ between violent video games and adolescent aggression
The grift: Politicians ignore vetted research and rely on cherry-picked studies to support their narrative. They want the optics and the headlines, not the truth
Moral crusaders are pushing censorship
Activist groups, like Collective Shout, use the exact same playbook. They campaign to remove adult games from platforms like Steam because they believe they are the root of misogyny and real-world crimes
- Control for control's sake: They blame games for societal problems they don't understand, then use that outrage as justification to censor, restrict, and control what others can play
The scariest part? These people are writing the rules from a place of "total detachment“. They don't understand the culture or the communities, they just see games as an abstract threat that needs to be managed
The silver lining: Resistance and community lifelines
It feels like a lot of bad news, but there’s a silver lining. Every single time they try to crack down, all they do is drive players and developers to adapt
Indies are saving us: Indie titles like Palworld, Helldivers 2, and Enshrouded have dominated because they offer something AAA often fails to deliver. Relief, lower prices, lower commitment, and focus
Our communities are lifelines: The places that feel like home Guilds, Discord servers, and Reddit forums are lifelines for millions, offering connection in a world that feels increasingly isolated. When outsiders come crashing into these spaces, they don't fix problems they just make them worse
We thrive on resistance: Creativity has always been forged in adversity. The games industry has survived moral panics, regulation scares, bankruptcies, and monopolies. We will survive this, but we have to understand what we're up against. The patent war is coming
Desperate AAA corporations are using legal lawfare to suppress competitors like Palworld and rig the market, rather than innovate. Simultaneously, politicians are reviving old, debunked claims to gain political control. They all share one goal to strip away our independence and control the medium
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Launching Steam -gamepadui on tty3, has anyone tried it?
Hello! I am looking to create a "Switch to Console Experience" on my OpenSUSE Tumbleweed system.
I am trying to create a systemd service that listens for a specific controller combo and triggers:
- Switching to TTY3
- Launching Steam -gamepadui (BigPicture) with gamescope
- Still listening for another controller combo to terimnate gamescope window and switch back to TTY2
I am able to launch it manually by switching, and I have configured the controller combos to start systemd services. The hard part is automating switching to TTY3 (chvt requires root) and launching gamemode with my user (I do not want to run gamemode and steam as root)
Has anyone tried this setup before or something similar?
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PSA: Gaming with a controller on latest systemd update is broken.
There's an issue that seems to be coming from the latest systemd update that affects controllers on steam. You will get controller recognition and be able to map buttons and see inputs in settings and everywhere else, but not in-game.
The current workaround is to run sudo chmod 666 /dev/uinput but you need to re-run this after every boot.
Use at your own risk.
Link to issue: https://github.com/ValveSoftware/steam-for-linux/issues/12310
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Steam and Battle.net support
Hey everyone!
I have been actively trying to switch to a Linux distribution for my personal computer for really all the positives that Linux provides.
My current snag is that I would like to play steam games like helldivers 2, as well as Battle.net games like d4, but am worried that certain flavors of Linux can’t support those games.
Is there a best couple of Linux flavors to look into for this? I’m happy to spend the time building what I would need to (granted I would need to review a guide if there is one). I’d like to also create vms (like windows or other Linux vms) so I don’t know if that would conflict with what would be good for gaming above.
I appreciate everyone’s help, pretty excited to move off of windows :)
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Best distro/DE for gamepad use?
Hello guys, I'm looking for a good distro/DE/software to use with a gamepad from the couch. I'm not planning on playing any big titles, mainly emulation (dolphin/yuzu), steam will be rarely used.
Also the computer is kinda old hardware (i7-4790 & GTX750), so it would be nice to have good support.
I've seen similar posts to this but they are quite old, wanna know if there is better options now.
I was planning on using SteamOS as I think you can install it on any pc, but I've heard it has better support with AMD cards.
Thanks for the help y'all
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Just released our puzzle game Sokobos 2 on Steam! \o/
Hi everyone, we just released Sokobos 2 on Steam, it runs natively on Linux and is playable on Steamdeck as well.
Sokobos 2 is a puzzle game about pushing vases into your cart, but you can push the cart too. It's all about small, focused puzzles and "aha!" moments. It teaches you its rules first and then trusts your problem solving skills, making it great for those curious as well as the veterans!
It's 15% off during its launch, you can check it out here
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3422180/Sokobos_2/
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