40: Gaming with ProtonGE

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. The Fedora Podcast brings you exclusive interviews and deep dives with the innovators and contributors who make the Fedora community amazing! From cutting-edge technologies to the production of the Fedora distribution itself, we chat with the minds behind it all. Whether you're a longtime user or just curious, there’s always something new to discover in the world of Fedora. 🎬 New to Fedora? Get Started Here: https://fedoraproject.org/ 🎙️ Follow the Fedora Podcast: https://podcast.fedoraproject.org 💬 Join the Conversation: https://matrix.to/#/#podcast:fedoraproject.org 🌐 Become Part of the Fedora community: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/join/ :shirt: Fedora Swag: https://www.hellotux.com/fedora 📱 Connect with our hosts: Eric "the IT Guy" Hendricks: https://linktr.ee/itguyeric Noah Chelliah: https://asknoahshow.com 🔗 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 UpSpecial Guest: Tom Crider.