This Linux distro just delivered an AWESOME new feature! (Plus other Linux gaming news)

ChimeraOS 48 brings new “physical media” features that are sure to get enthusiast attention, plus HP wants to make their own Steam Deck? System Shock 2’s 25th Anniversary Remaster from Night Dive gets me excited, new updates to Nexus Mods App, Emudeck 2.4 and the Junk Store update has ruffled some feathers. All this and more today! Let’s talk about it! Steam Deck & LInux Gaming news for Friday March 28th, 2025

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Links & Resources
❯ HP Wants to Make a SteamOS Handheld: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/03/hp-are-interested-in-making-a-steamos-handheld-as-the-windows-experience-sucks/
❯ ChimeraOS 48 release: https://github.com/ChimeraOS/chimeraos/wiki/Release-Notes#chimeraos-48-2025-03-25
❯ System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary: https://store.steampowered.com/app/866570/System_Shock_2_25th_Anniversary_Remaster/
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❯ Nexus Mods App debuts Stardew Valley preview: https://www.nexusmods.com/news/15236
❯ EmuDeck 2.4 new features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZL5Z1STSTk
❯ Junk Store: The Next Generation: https://www.reddit.com/r/JunkStore/comments/1jjx3k4/junk_store_the_next_generation/

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— Chapters —
00:00 Introduction
00:32 HP wants to make a SteamOS handheld
02:24 ChimeraOS 48
05:26 System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary
07:20 Deals of the Week
09:09 Nexus Mods new app
11:21 EmuDeck 2.4
14:02 Junk Store: The Next Generation

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ChimeraOS 48 brings awesome new feature (plus other Linux news)