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Can You Play League of Legends on Steam Deck?

League of LegendsLeague of Legends may be able to run on the Steam Deck, but it will take some creativity to do so. | Photo by ValvePlaying League of Legends on the Steam Deck may be doable, however, it will take some technical savvy and creativity in order to get the game to run.Whether or not Valve's newest handheld gaming console will be able to run League of Legends, we'll have to see until the console comes out. But, it's likely that there will be some workaround in order to

Steam Deck Uses A Custom Operating System, Based On SteamOS

With the recent reveal of Valve’s Steam Deck handheld, a number of interesting details have come up – including specs, hardware features, and of course, software. Valve seems to be implementing a number of Steam-centric features in its handheld to make the experience better for fans. The Steam Deck will be utilizing a new Steam operating system, which is essentially a version of SteamOS optimized specifically for the console. It will utilize the Proton compatibility layer to run software. There’s also the standard assortment of features that Steam provides –

Best Linux distros for gaming

Windows is the standard for gaming on a PC, but many users are turned off by how Windows handles personal data and its closed-source nature. This dissatisfaction is where Linux comes into play. Linux operating systems are open-source and can be the primary operating system on a PC, dual-booted, or run in a virtual machine. However, most Linux distributions aren’t as optimized for gaming as Windows. Thankfully, there are some Linux distributions (distros) created explicitly for gaming. Retro gaming, couch gaming, and desktop gaming are all possible with the right

Windows 11 Announced – “The Best Windows Ever for Gaming”

Microsoft has officially unveiled Windows 11, and they’re claiming it’s going to be “the best Windows ever for gaming” and will boast “superior graphics, amazing speed, and an incredible selection of games.” Several technological breakthroughs that Microsoft have made with the Xbox Series X/S are going to be included in Windows 11 as well. One of these is Auto HDR, which will natively add HDR to games built on DirectX 11 or higher that did originally have it. Windows 11 will also feature DirectStorage, which was introduced last year as

Microsoft launches updated Xbox Design Labs, includes Xbox Series X controller options

Microsoft has relaunched the Xbox Design Lab, a program that allows players to design and order custom Xbox controllers.  The Design Lab closed last October in preparation for the launch of the Xbox Series X/S consoles. But now, it’s returning with the added option to customize an Xbox Series X controller.  Along with next-gen controller support, players can mix and match colors with a palette of 18 colors, select different button styles, and even add optional laser-engraving to complete the look.  Microsoft is also offering special, pre-designed controllers based on