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Unreal Engine 5 Won’t Lock Players Out Of Phantom Blade Zero, As Dev Vows Low-End Hardware and Steam Deck Optimization
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Phantom Blade Zero is set to be one of the most stunning action games launching in the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S generation, but developer S-Game's choice of engine will not prevent those playing on low-end hardware from enjoying the game, as game director Qiwei...
Blue Reflection Quartet is Steam Deck Verified ahead of its launch on July 30
Koei Tecmo and Gust's Blue Reflection compilation release gets tested and rated by Valve.

Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition adds a Controller UI on PC
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition should now be a lot easier to play on Steam Deck / Steam Machine and anyone using a gamepad - with the new controller UI. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
Blue Reflection Quartet is Steam Deck Verified ahead of its launch on July 30
Koei Tecmo and Gust's Blue Reflection compilation release gets tested and rated by Valve.

Video: Kingdom Hearts 3 Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. Steam Deck graphics comparison
Kingdom Hearts 3 got a demo on Nintendo Switch 2 after yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, and thanks to that, we’re able to see how this version holds up compared to the PlayStation 5 (via PS4 Pro backwards compatibility) and Steam Deck. The Kingdom Hearts franchise will finally be appearing on Nintendo...

Moss: The Forgotten Relic gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release
A beautiful looking new puzzle-platforming adventure, Moss: The Forgotten Relic is arriving in July and now it is Steam Deck Verified. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/moss-the-forgotten-relic-gets-steam-deck-verified-ahead-of-release/

Moss: The Forgotten Relic gets Steam Deck Verified ahead of release
A beautiful looking new puzzle-platforming adventure, Moss: The Forgotten Relic is arriving in July and now it is Steam Deck Verified. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

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The Elder Scrolls Online is now Steam Deck Verified after 2 years of tweaking
This seems like a dangerous combo.

The Elder Scrolls Online now Steam Deck Verified with Update 50
ZeniMax / Bethesda have released the latest major upgrade for the popular MMO The Elder Scrolls Online, and it is finally Steam Deck Verified. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/the-elder-scrolls-online-now-steam-deck-verified-with-update-50/

The Elder Scrolls Online now Steam Deck Verified with Update 50
ZeniMax / Bethesda have released the latest major upgrade for the popular MMO The Elder Scrolls Online, and it is finally Steam Deck Verified. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

Satisfactory's first major update in a year brings back rain, adds fuel trucks and overhauls vehicle pathfinding, but Steam Deck players should approach with caution
It's been a long, dry year since Satisfactory last received a major update. Version 1.1 of Coffee Stain's hugely popular factory sim launched almost exactly twelve months ago, bringing proper controller support, an improved photo mode, better resource transportation, and more. Yet outside of a few...

Satisfactory's first major update in a year brings back rain, adds fuel trucks and overhauls vehicle pathfinding, but Steam Deck players should approach with caution
Rain check.
Gothic 1 Remake is not good on Steam Deck, but what about ROG Ally?
Ahead of its launch today, I had a chance to play Gothic 1 Remake on Steam Deck and ROG Ally to see how the remake scales across PC handhelds covering my Steam Deck recommended settings, performance impressions, and more.

Valve Confirms Steam Machine and Steam Frame Launch Window
Valve reveals the launch window of the Steam Frame VR headset and Steam Machine, which will have nearly identical performance standards to Steam Deck
Steam Machine and Steam Frame Slated for Summer Launch, Verified Program Detailed
The Verified programs for both the Steam Machine and the Steam Frame will be quite similar to the one we've already seen on Steam Deck.
Steam Verified Expands to Steam Machine and Steam Frame as Valve Revamps Storefront
Valve has announced an expansion of its Steam Verified program, adding support for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, arriving this Summer. The initiative builds on the existing Steam Deck Verified program and is intended to help players understand how well games perform on each platform out of the...
Valve confirms Steam Machine and Steam Frame are still shipping this summer
Valve has just announced that the Verified program – originally introduced alongside the Steam Deck to let users know how well a game will run on the handheld – is being expanded to include the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, "both of which are shipping this summer." Read Entire Article

The new Steam Store home page is here with improved gamepad navigation
Steam Deck / Big Picture Mode users rejoice, the newer Steam Store home page has been fully upgraded and rolled out to everyone now. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/the-new-steam-store-home-page-is-here-with-improved-gamepad-navigation/

The new Steam Store home page is here with improved gamepad navigation
Steam Deck / Big Picture Mode users rejoice, the newer Steam Store home page has been fully upgraded and rolled out to everyone now. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price seemed too expensive until it really didn't
Nintendo has handled the Switch 2 price well in the face of tariffs, the RAM crisis, and hikes for Xbox, PS5, and Steam Deck

Steam Machine and Steam Frame release windows confirmed for this summer by Valve
The Steam Machine and Steam Frame have also been added to the Steam Deck-style Verified program, letting you know which games they'll run.

Valve Quietly Buries Steam Machine and Steam Frame Summer 2026 Launch Window Inside a Routine Verified Program Update
In a distinctly Valve-like move, the Steam company has shared the new release window for the Steam Machine and Steam Frame buried within a seemingly minor announcement. A few hours ago, Valve announced the expansion of the Verified program, which was first introduced for the Steam Deck, to include...

Steam Machine And Steam Frame To Release This Summer
Valve has confirmed the Steam Machine will be released this summer and will have its own Verified program similar to the Steam Deck.
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