Steam Deck⌗

• stable client update adds QR code login, updated Big Picture video, and tons of fixes
• the TDP isn’t accurate
• I reviewed the JSAUX case – it’s quite nice
• GOL has a guide on fixing the EA app

Hardware⌗

• Thelio Major gets case redesign with removable I/O backplate and stronger GPU brace
• might be worth picking up an Intel Optane SSD while they’re in stock
• DS4 getting official support with kernel 6.2
• fan controller driver for OneXPlayer Mini PRO/AOKZOE is now available
• kernel 6.2 getting sensor driver for OneXPlayer AMD

Native Games⌗

• Portal series gets DXVK 2.0 upgrade – likely in preparation for the RTX reshade

Software Updates⌗

• Proton Experimental 2022.11.16 adds support for two new games and adds fixes for others
• Cemu 2.0-16 adds online features to Linux. 2.0-17 saves 10.7 MB of “useless debug info,” fixes two if statements, fixes checking space using non-existing folder, downloads BOSS files if they’re not present, and implements CPU/RAM overlay
• Bottles 2022.11.14 adds QoL improvements and fixes
• WinesapOS 3.2.0 RC adds Prism Launcher and improves Xbox controller support
• ProtonUp-Qt 2.7.5 adds STL improvements, flatpak improvements, adds traditional Chinese translation, and “various small changes” to enhance the experience of the app
• Unreal Engine 5.1 adds plenty of Linux-specific features and fixes
• Godot 4 gets Movie Maker mode
• box64 0.2.0 updates to DXVK 2.0 and plenty of other changes

Other⌗

• I did a retrospective on (what I think) is the greatest game of all time
• I have a guide for adding mods to Sonic Frontiers
• YoYo Games open-sources their GameMaker HTML5 runtime

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