Best of Gaming — June 2025

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    Avatar of mentaloutlawMental Outlaw·51w

    Linux is Destroying Windows in Gaming Performance

    Performance testing reveals Linux-based Steam OS consistently outperforms Windows 11 on identical handheld gaming hardware. The Legion Go S running Steam OS achieves higher frame rates in popular AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 (59 vs 46 FPS) and Witcher 3 (76 vs 66 FPS), despite using Proton compatibility layer to run Windows games. Linux also delivers superior battery life, sometimes more than doubling gaming time compared to Windows. The performance advantage stems from Linux's reduced system overhead versus Windows 11's bloat, including resource-heavy components like React Native-based start menu and integrated ads/AI features.

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    Avatar of lethainIrrational Exuberance·50w

    My desk setup in 2025.

    A detailed breakdown of a multi-device desk setup supporting 2-3 Mac laptops and a Windows gaming desktop through a single Thunderbolt connection. The setup features a CalDigit TS5 Plus dock as the central hub, Apple Studio Display, Beelink mini PC with external GPU, professional microphone, and various productivity accessories. The author emphasizes the importance of seamless device switching and cable management in creating an efficient workspace.

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    Avatar of codemonkeyunityCode Monkey·51w

    Dev followed my FREE course, then made $150,000!

    A game development instructor shares success stories of students who learned from his free Unity courses and went on to create profitable games. The main example is Urban Jungle, a cozy home decoration game that generated approximately $150,000 in revenue after the developer started as a complete beginner and followed a 10-hour Unity tutorial. The post highlights multiple success stories and promotes various free programming courses, emphasizing how beginners can learn game development through structured tutorials and reverse engineering existing code.

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    Avatar of twostopbitsTwo Stop Bits·50w

    The Sega Master System is still being made and sold in Brazil 36 years later

    The Sega Master System continues to be manufactured and sold in Brazil 36 years after its original launch, thanks to TecToy's ongoing production. Brazil's unique gaming culture developed due to high import tariffs and trade restrictions in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which forced local companies to create their own gaming ecosystem. Unlike other markets where the Master System became obsolete, it remains popular among nostalgic adults and families buying affordable first consoles for children. TecToy's partnership with Sega succeeded where Nintendo failed, as Nintendo refused to work with Brazilian manufacturers, leading to unlicensed alternatives like the Phantom System. The console's persistence reflects Brazil's economic realities and represents a gaming culture built on local ingenuity rather than simple nostalgia.

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    Avatar of thevergeThe Verge·49w

    Download these now free retro mobile games before Sega removes them

    Sega is discontinuing support for nine retro mobile games that were part of their Forever program, including Crazy Taxi Classic, Streets of Rage, Sonic CD Classic, and others. The company has made all these games completely free and removed in-app purchases before they are eventually delisted from iOS and Android app stores. Users can still download and play these games offline even after they are removed from the stores, but should grab them now while they are still available.

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    Avatar of itsfossIt's Foss·47w

    Relive the Golden Era: 5 Tools to Get Retro Feel on Linux

    Five tools help Linux users achieve a retro computing aesthetic: Cool Retro Term provides vintage cathode tube terminal appearance, RSC8 offers a Rust-based CHIP-8 emulator, RetroPie transforms systems into retro gaming consoles, Hot Dog Linux delivers classic Windows 3.1 and Amiga interfaces, and DOSBox enables MS-DOS emulation for classic games. Each tool maintains modern functionality while delivering authentic vintage visuals and experiences.

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    Avatar of 80lv80 LEVEL·50w

    Borderlands 2 Goes Free on Steam Amidst Intense Review Bombing

    Borderlands 2 became free on Steam but faced massive review bombing due to controversial Terms of Service updates by Take-Two and 2K. The new EULA introduces extensive data collection practices, bans mods, includes forced arbitration clauses, and restricts VPN usage. Players are protesting these privacy-invasive changes, resulting in only 18% positive recent reviews despite the free game offer.

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·48w

    Games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds

    Ars Technica testing reveals that games now run faster on SteamOS 3.7 than Windows 11 when tested on the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld. This marks a significant reversal from nearly a decade ago when SteamOS performed worse than Windows. The Legion Go S is the first gaming portable designed to work with both operating systems, allowing for direct performance comparisons. Testing showed better frame rates across multiple recent 3D games on SteamOS, though some Windows compatibility issues were encountered with outdated drivers.

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    Avatar of thevergeThe Verge·49w

    Steam is finally adding native support for Macs with Apple Silicon

    Steam now runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs through its latest beta client, eliminating the need for Rosetta 2 emulation. This update comes as Apple prepares to phase out Intel Mac support and limit Rosetta 2 availability after macOS 27. Users can access the native Steam client by opting into the beta program through Steam's settings interface.

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    Avatar of linuxcastThe Linux Cast·47w

    Will PewDiePie Hurt or Help Linux?

    A podcast discussion analyzing whether PewDiePie's switch to Linux will significantly impact Linux adoption. The hosts debate whether his massive YouTube following will drive meaningful user migration, considering factors like Windows 10 end-of-life, gaming compatibility issues, and the typical challenges new Linux users face. They explore the broader trend of YouTubers trying Linux and discuss the current state of Linux desktop readiness for mainstream adoption.

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