Yep! I installed Spotify and Plexamp in desktop mode and added them as a Non-Steam apps. Then in gaming mode I just open the game and my audio player of choice simultaneously!

That’s the one!!!

Nah but it did remind me of a poem my Nana used to read me as a kid

Enjoying Powerwash Simulator on my SteamDeck this week, it’s the perfect game to chill and listen to podcasts as you play.

Also been enjoying Skate 3 on the PS3, I’m pretty close to completing the game so have been working on the last few challenges.

The cat has emerged victorious

I love this grumpy void :o

Give me the void :o

If franchises count then the Skate trilogy because I ended up hyperfixating on it. The controls are perfect and the vibes (especially in the first 2 games) are immaculate and really being me back to the early 2000s. They’re the main reason I have a PS3 that I use regularly tbh.

If not then Minecraft Java Edition because it’s so easy to play with friends and there’s tons of mods and ways to play the game.

Edit: not sure if I misunderstood the title, if it was asking about 2025 releases then disregard this lol

Can’t believe I’ve never heard of Backloggd before, it seems cool!

I use How Long To Beat to track my games and backlog across a bunch of platforms.

They have a website and a mobile app.

Edit: I thought they had a mobile app but I cannot for the life of me find it anymore!

Also been trying to set up Minecraft with the Legacy4J pack and Midnight Controls to relive my nostalgia for Legacy Minecraft.

Basic answer but I’ve gotten back into Powerwash Simulator recently. Perfect game to play on the Deck whilst listening to podcasts at the end of the day.

Legacy Minecraft has such a charm to it that modern versions fail to capture imo

1. Minecraft - Was my absolute childhood and I met so many good friends and learnt a lot throughout my time playing the game.

2. Skate 2 - The controls are perfect, the vibe is amazing, it’s just one of my overall favourites.

3. GTA V - The first R rated game I played. Both this game and Fallout 3 were massive inspirations for me focusing on 3D environments as a Game Dev student.

Honourable mention to Little Big Planet and Rollercoaster Tycoon Deluxe; both of which absolutely shaped my childhood

Here are some that I have found useful:

Game tracking:

• HowLongToBeat - Track your backlog, see how long a game might take to beat
• Retro Achievements - Achievements for retro games

Game art:

• SteamGridDB - Game art banners etc. to personalise your Steam library
• Steam Game Covers - Box Art for Steam games

Compatability

• Does It Play? - Lets you know if a game plays out of box or requires extra downloads or codes
• Proton DB - Compatibility ratings and advice for gaming on Linux

Game Deals:

• Fanatical - Can often find games cheaper here
• Humble Bundle - Does game bundles with proceeds going to charity, often has good games in the bundles.
• CeX - Can pick up second hand physical games for cheap here
• GOG - DRM free games