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![No more Linux games - developers switching to Valve's Proton No more Linux games - developers switching to Valve's Proton](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/linux_3.10_logo_2013.png)
Native Linux games are getting rarer, as Valve's Proton platform is getting better and better. And for Linux gamers, that is a good thing.
![Steam releases 2020 Year in Review, reveals player numbers Steam releases 2020 Year in Review, reveals player numbers](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/steam-white-bg.png)
Steam has revealed their 2020 figures in a post they call "2020 Year in Review." The company's fifth annual review includes some stats, including ......
![New Galaxy Note10 can play PC games over WiFi New Galaxy Note10 can play PC games over WiFi](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/Galaxy-Note-10-playgalaxy-link.png)
The new Galaxy Note10 was just announced alongside its bigger sibling Galaxy Note10+ by Samsung.
While they are definitely full-blown flagship ......
![Sony introduces three new 1TB PS4 bundles for the EU market Sony introduces three new 1TB PS4 bundles for the EU market](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/sony-ps4-eu-bundles.png)
Sony has announced three new PS4 bundles for the EU market, each including Uncharted 4.
![The Nintendo Switch is a console, tablet hybrid with AAA publisher support The Nintendo Switch is a console, tablet hybrid with AAA publisher support](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/nintendoswitch-800x615.png)
Nintendo has finally pulled back the curtain on the mysterious NX console, known officially as the Nintendo Switch.
![Nintendo stock doubles since launch of Pokemon GO Nintendo stock doubles since launch of Pokemon GO](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/pokemon-go-official.png)
Despite the fact that Nintendo is only a partner in the game, shares of the gaming giant have doubled since the July 6 launch of Pokemon GO.
![Xbox One S to officially launch on August 2nd Xbox One S to officially launch on August 2nd](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/xbox-one-s-official.png)
Microsoft has confirmed that its upcoming slimmed-down console, the Xbox One S, will officially launch on August 2nd alongside the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition.
![Nintendo announces mini NES Classic Edition with 30 games built-in Nintendo announces mini NES Classic Edition with 30 games built-in](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/nintendo-mini-nes-2.png)
Nintendo has delighted fans by announcing a mini replica of their original NES console, a new version of the classic console that will come with 30 games built-in.
![Nintendo looking into smartphone peripheral Nintendo looking into smartphone peripheral](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/nintendo-logo-2014.png)
Nintendo executive Shinya Takahashi has suggested that the company is looking into creating a peripheral for smartphones that will make it easier for mobile gamers to play Nintendo action games.
![E3: Watch Dogs 2: Hack Everything E3: Watch Dogs 2: Hack Everything](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/watch-dogs-2-pound.png)
At E3, Ubisoft showed off new gameplay footage for Watch Dogs 2, telling gamers that they will be able to hack everything.
![E3: Sony reveals new God of War E3: Sony reveals new God of War](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/god-of-war-e3-2016-afterdawn.png)
Sony started their E3 keynote yesterday giving the fans exactly what they wanted: a new God of War game.
![Microsoft officially unveils the slimmed down Xbox One S Microsoft officially unveils the slimmed down Xbox One S](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/xbox-one-s-white-2-ad.png)
As leaked yesterday, Microsoft has confirmed and launched the new slimmed down Xbox One S console, available for pre-order now.
![China's Tencent wants to buy majority share in gaming giant Supercell China's Tencent wants to buy majority share in gaming giant Supercell](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/supercell-logo.png)
Last week we reported that an unknown Chinese company was looking to buy SoftBank's majority share in Finnish gaming giant Supercell, and it appears that that unknown company was actually Tencent.
![Nintendo confirms it's looking to expand video content business, including making movies Nintendo confirms it's looking to expand video content business, including making movies](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/nintendo-logo-2014.png)
If we are lucky, there could be movies coming soon featuring Nintendo's legendary characters.
![SoftBank considering selling their stake in gaming giant Supercell SoftBank considering selling their stake in gaming giant Supercell](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/Clash-Royale-Supercell.png)
According to sources, Japanese carrier SoftBank is looking to sell their stake in Finnish gaming giant Supercell after seeing significant interest.
![Doom's multiplayer open beta is here Doom's multiplayer open beta is here](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/DOOM-E3-Teaser-Trailer-700x350.png)
Doom's multiplayer open beta is ready for the weekend.
![Check it out: New Final Fantasy XV trailer is here, game to launch in September Check it out: New Final Fantasy XV trailer is here, game to launch in September](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/ffxv-ultimate.png)
Square Enix has released a new trailer for their upcoming Final Fantasy XV, one of the biggest released in years.
![Microsoft again drops the price of the Xbox One to $299 Microsoft again drops the price of the Xbox One to $299](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/xbox-spring-sale-16.png)
Microsoft has dropped the price of the Xbox One again, to $299, $50 off the regular price.
![The Oculus Rift will launch with these 30 games The Oculus Rift will launch with these 30 games](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/eve-valkyrie-founders-pack.png)
Virtual reality darling Oculus is preparing to start shipping the first consumer Oculus Rift headsets this month, and gamers will have a full portfolio of games to play when they receive it.
![Sony PlayStation VR to launch in October for $399 Sony PlayStation VR to launch in October for $399](https://cdn.afterdawn.fi/v3/news/small/playstation-vr-full-official.png)
Yesterday, Sony took that stage at GDC to announce the consumer version of their highly-anticipated PlayStation VR headset.
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