Gaming on linux?

[Dragonfly_X]

I'm rather new to linux since only deciding 2 months ago to give M$ Windows the boot and install Ubuntu. So after 2 months of screwing around and learing some of the ins and outs of linux and ubuntu there was something I found lacking, I WANT TO PLAY GAMES... But I guessed it's not as easy as putting the CD in the computer and clicking the install button!

I want to know if i need emulator like "wine" or simular to install and play games? Or is there an easier way? And what about graphics and sound configs ect? :roll:

[popdog]

For some games it really is as easy as on Windows. I'm also new to Ubuntu but Enemy Territory has a linux version which was up and running in a couple of minutes (it even has a Windows esque installer). Unreal Tournament 2004 DVD also installs straight onto linux :)

I installed the fglrx driver from Synaptic and have full gfx and sound support in both games so im happy :) I believe other games can work with WineX (which sadly isn't free) available at -

http://www.transgaming.com/

[Stormy Eyes]

I want to know if i need emulator like "wine" or simular to install and play games? Or is there an easier way? And what about graphics and sound configs ect? :roll:

Most Windows games need an abstraction layer like WINE or Cedega. The following games, to my knowledge, do not: Quake, Quake II, Quake III Arena, Unreal Tournament 2003, Unreal Tournament 2004, Neverwinter Nights, Doom 3, Return to Castle Wolfenstein.

[Raven-sb]

Transgaming is definately worth the $15 to give it a go. I'm both an avid gamer and a long time fan of linux. Transgaming has given me the ability to play the games I want to play under the OS I love running.

Having said that, I am also all for Linux gaming. There are a number of games out there that are well worth your time looking into. Check the list stickied to the top of this forum. Also checkout http://www.linuxgamepublishing.com/index.php and www.tuxgames.com for other native linux games.

Regards,

Raven

[Stormy Eyes]

Also, if you have a console and a TV tuner card that works with Linux (like a Hauppague WinTV), you can use the tvtime app to play your console games on your Linux box.

[Dragonfly_X]

I'm downloading cedega so i'm gonna give it a stab and see how far i get. I've got NFL 2004 waiting [-o<

[nahkapaavali]

Also, if you have a console and a TV tuner card that works with Linux (like a Hauppague WinTV), you can use the tvtime app to play your console games on your Linux box.

Sorry, but i don´t get this. Do you mean this "console" like xbox that has linux installed in it and use it as "media extender" :D or some emulators that can run like GBA, NES games etc?

As far as i know there are no emulators for this generation (PS2, XBOX, GCN, DC) game consoles that works with PC :cry:

[hampus]

Americas army has also a linux version.