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    Pawsweeper puzzle game set in cat clinic launches●Pawsweeper: puzzle game in cat veterinary clinic released https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/10/pawsweeper-releasMmastodonCultureGaming21 h ago

    Pawsweeper, an indie puzzle game with roguelite elements set in a cat veterinary clinic, has been released and is available on Steam, including support for Linux. The launch is being shared in Linux gaming circles, where new releases that run natively on the platform tend to draw attention. The game combines Minesweeper-style puzzle play with a lighthearted animal-care setting.

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    Steam Deck's most-played games of September revealed●La classifica dei 50 titoli piΓΉ giocati su Steam Deck nel mese di settembre 2026 rivela le tendenze del gaming portatileMmastodonCultureGaming19 min ago

    A new ranking of the 50 most-played titles on Valve's Steam Deck for September highlights current trends in handheld gaming and the growing role of SteamOS. The list reflects which games users are favouring on the portable device, with commentary noting how the platform's Linux-based operating system continues to shape portable play habits.

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    Witcher 3 Remastered shown running on Linux with Radeon RX 7900 XTX●The WItcher 3: Wild Hunt (Remastered) - Kubuntu 26.04 - Radeon RX 7900XTX - Ryzen 7 5700X3D https://www. youtube.com/watMmastodonCultureGaming11 h ago

    A demonstration of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Remastered) running on Kubuntu 26.04 with a Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Ryzen 7 5700X3D is circulating among Linux gaming fans. The post highlights frame generation and Optiscaler tooling, reflecting ongoing interest in playing the game on Linux with AMD hardware.

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    ShelvesHub 0.4.0 brings background service to Steam Deck shelves●ShelvesHub: background service for Deck Shelves released in version 0.4.0 https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/10/sMmastodonTechnologySoftware12 h ago

    ShelvesHub, a background service for Deck Shelves on the Steam Deck, has been released in version 0.4.0. The open-source tool, aimed at Linux gamers and modders, runs in the background to support shelf management on Valve's handheld. The update was announced on the Linux gaming site Playing Tux, and discussion so far comes mainly from the Steam Deck and Linux gaming community.

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    Deck Shelves Plugin Brings Custom Steam Deck Home Screens●Deck Shelves: customizable Steam Deck home screen plugin released in version 3.3.3 https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/2MmastodonTechnologySoftware12 h ago

    Deck Shelves, an open-source plugin for the Steam Deck, has released version 3.3.3, adding customizable shelves to the handheld's home screen. The plugin, built for the Decky loader ecosystem, lets Linux gaming users organize and personalize their Steam Deck interface. The release is being shared among Linux and Steam Deck enthusiast communities.

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    Cult of PiN patch v1.2 adds 24 new bosses●Cult of PiN: patch v1.2 brings 24 new bosses https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/10/cult-of-pin-v12-released/ # LiMmastodonCultureGaming12 h ago

    The roguelike pinball game Cult of PiN has received its v1.2 update, which adds 24 new bosses to the game. The patch is being discussed in Linux gaming circles, with the game available on Steam and promoted to players interested in roguelike and pinball hybrids.

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    Lab Tests Examine AI Ray Tracing Performance for 2026β—πŸ“Š AI Ray Tracing 2026: Benchmark & Tuning Mastery Lab test results and architecture breakdown: https:// trustedtechspot.MmastodonCultureGaming14 h ago

    A new lab comparison is looking at how AI-powered ray tracing is performing across current hardware, pairing benchmark results with a breakdown of the underlying GPU architectures. The write-up includes tuning guidance for players who want to optimize settings, with notes relevant to gaming on both Windows and Linux systems going into 2026.

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