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Steam Deck Linux gaming articleForza Horizon 6 on Linux and Steam Deck: ProtonDB, SteamOS, and Controller StatusForza Horizon 6 is not a locked-60 FPS Steam Deck showcase. The bigger Linux gaming signal is that Playground treated Steam Deck, SteamOS, and controller compatibility as part of the launch plan instead of an afterthought.
Steam Machine and Steam Deck articleSteam Machine Should Make the Steam Deck Better, Not Replace ItValve's living-room PC should not replace the Steam Deck. It should make the Deck better at home through native streaming, Steam Input continuity, local transfers, saves, profiles, and optional companion-screen ideas.
Steam Deck review articleVampire Crawlers on Steam Deck: Verified, readable, and built for short runsA source-informed Steam Deck review of Vampire Crawlers, with Steam Machine and Steam Frame intentionally left unrated until testing.
Steam Deck articleDeck Verified Is a Signal, Not a GuaranteeDeck Verified is still one of Steam Deck's best tools, but it is a compatibility signal, not a promise that every owner will get a perfect handheld experience.
Steam Deck specs articleSteam Deck Became PC Gaming's Low-Spec TargetSteam Deck is not just a handheld anymore. It has become a visible low-spec PC target for developers, players, and anyone trying to judge whether a game will behave on modest hardware.
Steam Deck articleSteam Deck Native vs Streaming: The Backlog Machine Still Has Two ModesSteam Deck still works best when you stop treating native play and streaming as rivals. Native play is for indies, older games, travel, and low-friction sessions. Streaming is for heavier games when the network and host are good enough.