SteamOS beta update lets you dual-boot your Steam Machine

Alienware plans to release updated Steam Machines every year

Alienware will update its Steam Machine hardware every year, according to general manager Frank Azor. In an interview with TrustedReviews, Azor said a lack of upgradability on the recently unveiled model will basically require the company to keep pushing out new versions each year to keep up with games as they become more and more resource intensive. “There will be no customization options, you can’t really update it," he said of the company's first Steam Machine. Azor said some basic customization options may be available; you may be able to pick a faster CPU or upgrade the amount of memory, for instance. But for the most part, what you get is what you get. “Lifecycle wise, consoles update every five, six, seven years. We will be updating our Steam Machines every year,” he said.

SteamOS beta now supports non-UEFI systems and dual-booting

A new version of Valve’s SteamOS beta has hit the web. The latest release potentially broadens the pool of testers for the living room-friendly operating system by adding support for older, non-UEFI systems and dual booting, although the company still warns this is a work in progress intended for advanced users.

Valve Adds In-Home Streaming in the Steam Client with the Latest Update

Valve has released a new Beta build of its Steam client, but this time it’s not just about a few fixes and a couple of new features. A new important option has been implemented, which should make Linux users very happy.

Slitherine To Improve Linux Support

Slitherine game store and publisher has announced improved cross platform support. Until now, Pandora: First Contact from Proxy Studios was only available to Linux gamers as a download and you had to buy the version separate from the Windows and Mac version. The physical disc only included the Windows version as well.

Rymdkapsel arrives on Linux, Mac and PC this month

Linux Game Sales Statistics From Multiple Developers

I reached out to a number of developers to see how their sales are doing across different operating systems, here are the results for you.