40: Gaming with ProtonGE

Fedora Project Podcast

In this episode of the Fedora Podcast, we'll dive into gaming on the Linux desktop. Join us as we explore how Steam and Proton GE make it possible to play a wide variety of Windows games seamlessly on Fedora. We’ll cover setup tips, compatibility insights, and performance tweaks that will take your Linux gaming experience to the next level. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, discover why Fedora, paired with Steam and Proton GE, could be the best option for gaming on Linux.

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🔗 Episode Resources

Proton GE
https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom

Nobara Linux
https://nobaraproject.org/

Open Wine Components (UMU)
https://github.com/Open-Wine-Components

Fedora Linux 41 is here!
https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-linux-41/

🔖 Chapters
00:00 Stream start
00:21 Welcome
02:01 Meet Tom
05:48 Inspiration for Proton GE
10:48 What is Nobara Linux?
15:39 What is Proton?
21:26 Gaming and Troubleshooting
28:46 Hardware and Tweaks
36:30 Future of Gaming
43:52 How to get involved?
47:07 Wrap Up

Special Guest: Tom Crider.