Ubuntu gaming?

[Dissident85]

Im new to linux, loving it... but Wouldn't mind being able to play a few games?

are there any games written for linux? or do i just use wine?

[jrusso2]

There are games written for Linux and some can do both like Quake. Also some windows games run in WINE.

[Dissident85]

There are games written for Linux and some can do both like Quake. Also some windows games run in WINE.

is there a guide to what games will work in wine? or is it just every man for him self trial and error?

[dorath]

The Wine Application Database (http://appdb.winehq.org/) is a good place to start. :)

[jpittack]

I suggest checking out ADD/Remove applications, and then just making the top right corner say all avaliable applications. Try what sounds fun. I like battle for wesnoth.

[LinuxGamer]

Games for Linux can be found in the Ubuntu Gaming (http://gaming.gwos.org/doku.php/games:start) List as well.

[Dissident85]

Thanks every one... :)

[Vadi]

www.playubuntu.com

[karth]

This site www.playubuntu.com seems broken... I went through the RPG section, and the descriptions are not corresponding to the game which they are supposed to describe...

[meborc]

ok, first go to Applications > Add/remove and select the games section (also from top right choose "all available")

you will see a long list of games you can "click-install"

then if this is not enough and you have a good videocard try googleing:

world of padman
enemy territory
teewars

there are so many good games... some info here - http://gaming.gwos.org/doku.php

AND this thread about games - http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=427205

[Vadi]

This site www.playubuntu.com seems broken... I went through the RPG section, and the descriptions are not corresponding to the game which they are supposed to describe...

Sent them an email, yes?