Linux linux solutions for gamers

I think the current reason most gamers aren't big linux users is because none of the games out on the market are only windows and/or mac based.
I've read that there's some programs for linux that allow you to play those games on linux systems. I've mostly found programs that require a price, but I'm mostly looking for free/open source programs.

I know there are gamers on linux, so I'd like to get more intel from you guys who are, or who are knowledged in the area.



It's not a linux based world, but it should be- imo

 

cedega or wine

 

tbh if your looking to play a lot of chart games and big titles I'd just say; don't both, it's not worth the time and hassel messing about to get them working when you could just be enjoying them.

I know its a very negative view but trust me i've tried. I mean yeah you'll get ut04 etc going with a fairly little amount of effort but most stuff is just a pain.

then again It can be nice for indie games and random things you find arounf the net. All depends on what your after really.

Really and truely the linux community need to realise this negelected segment and really establish their own force in the gaming sector, to interest more publishers in having linux versions as viable alternatives.

With dx10 games things will only become harder for windows games to run on linux.

 

It really depends what you want to play, things like half life 2 (css etc) are surprisingly easy to setup under wine.

 

i had to figure out how to install a font before Steam/CSS worked. and now it's kinda weird, i have to initially start CSS thru the servers window in steam, otherwise i'll just get a black screen. it's temperamental so i just stick to playing games on windows.

 

UT 99 (436) has a linux installer
UT 2K3/4 has a linux installer
Q/Q2 Has a linux port
Q3/4 has a linux installer
HL2 supposed to run through cadega and wine
HL2 server has a native linux port.
Doom supposed to have native back end port but require the cd's for the paks
Frozen bubble is a OSS port of puyo pop and is horrible addictive
Cube/Saubraten FPS Project with amazing graphics.
Nexuiz Q2 like fps runs native on mac linux and windows
Freeciv - Civalisaton clone
WMP - Amarok (same amount of bloat as WMP)
Sid myers colonisation - frecoll
Official XP/Vista magazine - Linux format
And many more.

 

http://transgaming.org/gamesdb/

 

hmm...that'll definately come in handy.

I'd sign up for Cedega, but doesn't it cost? I forget if you have to pay for that one. I know Wine is free though.

 

you should clarify some of that qibberish.

 

What do you mean?

 

Cedega isn't free no... But it's worth it IMHO if you want to game on Linux. Wine is nowhere near as good for games as Cedega.

 

grammar, punctuation, clarity.

 

for full range of games youre gonna need to duel boot, but i was suppurised with the database on cedega

 

I, as well, am impressed with the list Cedega has. I think it would also do everyone a favor if gaming companies would release games for all forms of computer. It'd definately make history the day a game comes out for linux as well as mac and windows.

 

i'm gonna pick up a PS2 to play some games, i think. i'm sick of partial solutions, and i really don't like having to boot into windows whenever i want to play a game

 

http://www.introversion.co.uk/uplink/

About one of the best games I've ever played... On Linux and Windows

 

Cedega costs, yes. All of 5 dollars a month, which gives you voting rights on what games you want it to support.

 

how does cedega handle dx9 or 10 or is it limited to open GL?

 

I bought that game about 8+ yrs ago. Spent many late nights 'hacking' in my early/mid teens

 

i cant believe ive never heard of that game, just tried the demo and was impressed untill of cause i had gone to far....