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The open-source Aleph One engine, which lets players run the classic Marathon games on modern systems, has received a new 1.11.1 release. The update is being shared among Linux gaming communities, where the project remains popular as a way to preserve Bungie's 1990s first-person shooters on modern hardware.

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.

Developer 4A Games has announced a free next-gen update for Metro 2033 Redux and Metro Last Light Redux, bringing graphical and performance improvements to the post-apocalyptic shooters at no extra cost for existing owners. Players on PC, including Linux users via Steam, are welcoming the upgrade to the decade-old titles and discussing what the enhanced versions might include.

Valve has released the eighteenth annual Scream Fortress Halloween event for Team Fortress 2, the long-running multiplayer shooter. The seasonal update brings the game's traditional spooky content for the Halloween period. Players of the 2007 title, which still maintains a large community, are sharing news of the event's arrival.

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.

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.

OpenLogi, an open-source alternative to Logitech's Options+ configuration software, has been released in version v0.8.10. The tool lets users, particularly on Linux, adjust their Logitech peripherals without proprietary software, and the new release is being shared among Linux and open-source gaming communities.

Introversion's nuclear-war strategy game DEFCON has received a 20th Anniversary Edition. The rerelease of the 2006 title is noted for its Linux support and availability on Steam, drawing interest from the Linux gaming community and longtime strategy fans celebrating the game's milestone.

ES-DE, the EmulationStation Desktop Edition front-end for retro game emulators, has released version 3.5.0. The open-source tool, popular among Linux gamers, lets users browse and launch games across multiple emulators from one interface. The update is drawing attention in Linux gaming and retro gaming communities, where the front-end is widely used and its releases are closely followed.

PipeASIO, a bridge that lets ASIO audio applications work with the PipeWire sound server on Linux, has been released in version 1.9.1. The update is drawing attention among Linux audio and Linux gaming users, as ASIO support matters for pro audio software and Windows titles run through Wine. The release should make low-latency audio setups easier to configure on PipeWire-based systems.