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Rocket League has a new Easy Anti-Cheat addition, and it still works on the Steam Deck — it's about time for other game Devs to follow suit
AppWizard
May 2, 2026

Rocket League has a new Easy Anti-Cheat addition, and it still works on the Steam Deck — it’s about time for other game Devs to follow suit

Psyonix has integrated Easy Anti-Cheat into Rocket League while supporting Linux platforms. Although Rocket League is no longer available on Steam, it can still be played on SteamOS through the Epic Games platform using Proton for compatibility. Other titles like Battlefield 6, Call of Duty, and EA Sports FC 26 are not accessible on SteamOS due to compatibility issues with anti-cheat systems. Psyonix's efforts may encourage other developers to improve Linux support. Emerging titles like Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and Rocket League are contributing to broader Linux compatibility, but challenges remain due to some publishers' reluctance to invest in these solutions.
"Average Steam Deck framerate" graph shows PC game developers how their Verified titles really run on Valve's handheld — Will users ever see this data
AppWizard
April 26, 2026

“Average Steam Deck framerate” graph shows PC game developers how their Verified titles really run on Valve’s handheld — Will users ever see this data

Valve has introduced new beta Steamworks tools for game developers as part of its Steam Deck Verified Games initiative. These tools allow developers to monitor average framerates over the past 30 days and access user survey results regarding the Verified status of their games. Participation in data collection is opt-in, ensuring user privacy. The user survey appears after at least ten minutes of gameplay, allowing users to agree or disagree with a game's Verified status and provide feedback on various criteria. The Steam Deck Verified program assesses game compatibility based on four criteria: Controller input, Display, Seamlessness, and System support. Games are rated as Verified, Playable, Unsupported, or Unknown, with these ratings displayed in the Steam store. Valve may potentially make the collected data accessible to the public in the future.
Windows 11 vs CachyOS in gaming: Has Linux finally caught up to Windows?
Winsage
April 16, 2026

Windows 11 vs CachyOS in gaming: Has Linux finally caught up to Windows?

Serious gaming on Linux has become a reality, with modern games showing impressive performance. A performance comparison was conducted between Windows 11 (25H2 build) and CachyOS (March 2026 build), a Linux distribution optimized for gaming. The test system specifications included a Cooler Master GA27127-inch monitor, Intel Core i5 12400F CPU, 24GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, 1TB HDD, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU, and the respective operating systems with their drivers. In gaming performance benchmarks, CachyOS outperformed Windows 11 by an average of 8.6% across five tested games. Specific game performances included: - Dead Space Remake: 70 FPS (Windows 11) vs 76 FPS (CachyOS) - Resident Evil 4 Remake: 84 FPS (Windows 11) vs 95 FPS (CachyOS) - Scorn: 118 FPS (Windows 11) vs 120 FPS (CachyOS) - Silent Hill 2 Remake: 53 FPS (Windows 11) vs 54 FPS (CachyOS) - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Next-Gen: 95 FPS (Windows 11) vs 111 FPS (CachyOS) In ray tracing (RT) enabled games, performance varied: - Resident Evil 4 Remake: 77 FPS (Windows 11) vs 83 FPS (CachyOS) - Silent Hill 2 Remake: 30 FPS (Windows 11) vs 24 FPS (CachyOS) - The Witcher 3: 51 FPS (both systems) Most PC games are designed for Windows, while Linux games require the Proton compatibility layer, which can complicate performance. Multiplayer titles often face compatibility issues on Linux, particularly due to anti-cheat systems. Linux has matched or surpassed Windows 11 in single-player scenarios for users with AMD GPUs, while NVIDIA users face challenges due to proprietary drivers.
Linux gamers didn't do anything wrong, but they might pay for Windows piracy anyway
Winsage
April 8, 2026

Linux gamers didn’t do anything wrong, but they might pay for Windows piracy anyway

Gaming on Linux has advanced significantly due to Valve's Proton compatibility layer and the Steam Deck, allowing most single-player PC games to run on the platform. Data from ProtonDB indicates that nearly every Windows game is now playable on Linux. However, hypervisor-based DRM bypass techniques have emerged, weakening Denuvo's anti-tamper protections and reviving day-zero piracy. Hypervisors operate beneath the operating system, allowing pirates to manipulate Denuvo's validation checks, drastically reducing the time to crack games. This resurgence of piracy poses security risks, as users must disable kernel-level security features, exposing their systems to vulnerabilities. Irdeto, the company behind Denuvo, recognizes the need for updated security measures, but these could complicate the gaming experience for Linux users. Linux's open-source nature complicates enforcing kernel integrity, making effective anti-cheat and DRM systems challenging. Despite these issues, Linux gaming has seen considerable growth, but the threat of hypervisor-based piracy could jeopardize this progress and lead to tighter DRM measures that may reduce Linux compatibility.
CachyOS is dethroning Windows at the one thing it owned for decades
Winsage
April 8, 2026

CachyOS is dethroning Windows at the one thing it owned for decades

Windows has historically been the dominant operating system for PC gaming, with Linux being less appealing due to a lack of developer support and compatibility issues. The introduction of Valve's Proton in 2018 transformed the Linux gaming experience by allowing Windows games to run on Linux without requiring developers to create separate versions. CachyOS, a Linux distribution, has emerged as a strong competitor to Windows 11, often outperforming it in gaming performance due to its specialized schedulers. However, certain games with specific anti-cheat mechanisms remain inaccessible on Linux, keeping Windows as the preferred choice for many popular titles. Despite this, the growing popularity of Linux distributions like CachyOS may lead to increased demand for Linux-compatible games and potential solutions for anti-cheat issues in the future.
Android Emulator for Low-End PC: 6 Best Picks + Run Windows Apps (2026)
Winsage
April 6, 2026

Android Emulator for Low-End PC: 6 Best Picks + Run Windows Apps (2026)

A significant portion of users in India and South Asia still rely on older devices, including laptops with 2GB to 4GB of RAM and entry-level Android phones. Many mainstream Android emulators require 4–8 GB of RAM, VT support, and a dedicated GPU, but there are options designed for lower-end machines. 1. MuMu Nebula: Best for ultra-low-end PCs, requires 2GB RAM, dual-core CPU, no GPU needed, supports Android 12, and has a startup time of around three seconds. 2. LDPlayer 9: Best for gaming on budget hardware, requires 2GB RAM (4GB recommended), dual-core processor, supports Android 9/11, and features a game booster mode. 3. NoxPlayer Lite: Supports multiple Android versions (5, 7, and 9), requires 2GB RAM, basic GPU, and has a startup time of about six seconds. 4. BlueStacks 5 (Eco Mode): Requires 4GB RAM (2GB works but barely), VT required, supports Android 11, and has extensive app compatibility. 5. GameLoop: Best for Tencent games, requires 4GB RAM, no VT needed, supports Android 7.1. 6. MEmu Play: Requires 2GB RAM, recommended for multitasking and developers, supports Android 7, 9, 11. For running Windows apps on Android, tools include: 1. ExaGear: A Windows emulator for Android that supports 32-bit applications and games, requires a specific setup process. 2. Winlator: A newer emulator that supports both 32-bit and 64-bit applications, particularly good for 3D games, with a simpler installation process. Tips for improving emulator performance include closing background apps, enabling virtualization in BIOS, lowering resolution and FPS caps, setting process priority to high, disabling Windows visual effects, and using an SSD for faster load times.
Battlefield 6 explains how its Javelin anticheat system works—and it kind of boils down to 'just trust me bro'
AppWizard
March 2, 2026

Battlefield 6 explains how its Javelin anticheat system works—and it kind of boils down to ‘just trust me bro’

Battlefield Studios' anti-cheat system, EA Javelin, has thwarted over 580,000 cheating attempts in Battlefield 6. Players have expressed skepticism about the accuracy of the developers' claims regarding the percentage of cheaters caught. The Match Infection Rate (MIR) is a metric that includes confirmed cheaters and those suspected based on detection signals, which recently increased from 2.28% to 3.09% in January. The rise in MIR is attributed to improvements in the anti-cheat system's ability to detect stealth cheats and the implementation of a new ban acceleration method on January 26.
Microsoft’s latest ad proves even its own marketing team won't use Edge
Winsage
January 6, 2026

Microsoft’s latest ad proves even its own marketing team won’t use Edge

Microsoft's recent advertisement for PC gaming featured Google Chrome pinned to the taskbar of a Windows computer, despite the company's promotion of its own browser, Microsoft Edge. The ad displayed Chrome prominently early in the video, which is notable given that nearly 95% of Steam gamers use Windows, with 70.83% having upgraded to Windows 11. Although Windows dominates the gaming sector, there is a growing interest in alternatives like Linux, which now supports about 90% of Windows games, though major titles remain unavailable due to anti-cheat systems. The inclusion of Chrome in the ad is seen as an anomaly, as promotional content typically avoids showcasing competitors. It is also noted that not all Microsoft employees exclusively use Microsoft Edge, suggesting a disconnect between the company's advertising and user behavior.
Riot Games found a motherboard security flaw that helps PC cheaters
AppWizard
December 19, 2025

Riot Games found a motherboard security flaw that helps PC cheaters

Riot Games has identified a significant security vulnerability in recent motherboards that could be exploited by cheaters, allowing cheats to operate undetected and undermining competitive gaming integrity. Major motherboard manufacturers, including Asrock, Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI, have released BIOS updates to mitigate this issue. If unaddressed, the vulnerability would have rendered existing direct memory access (DMA) detection and prevention technologies ineffective. The vulnerability involves DMA hardware devices connecting via PCIe slots, which could bypass input-output memory management unit (IOMMU) protections. Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat software may soon require players to update their BIOS to continue playing Valorant, and other anti-cheat systems are likely to implement similar checks.
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