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World of Tanks is a free-to-play MMO with all the tank battling you could possibly want. Sign up, download and then battle online in WWII locations with all kinds of WWII tanks. Engage in epic battles in Europe in high detailed terrain and architecture. Upgrade your tank at the store or purchase new tanks.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing World of Tanks in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

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This game is the first in the Gothic series, developed by german studio Piranha Bytes. It quickly gained a cult following because of the great atmosphere, unique story line and intriguing game world. The game is also unforgiving to new players. The controls and interface may seem difficult at first, but is really very easy once familiar.

This guide will explain how to install the digital edition of the game, available on GOG.com

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Star Trek Deep Space Nine: The Fallen is a hidden treasure among older video games. Developed with the Unreal engine you have a choice of playing 3 different characters in the same story, but the levels, missions and action is different for each character.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Star Trek Deep Space 9: The Fallen in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

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Quake 2 is a highly nostalgic sequel to Quake by ID Software. They did release native Linux binaries, but I found it runs perfectly in PlayOnLinux and looks absolutely beautiful with the Berserker engine texture mods.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Quake II in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the retail version of Quake II. Other versions may require additional steps.

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These classics let you control and expand an empire through galaxy. You start with just a single planet, and slowly build up your fleet. Colonize planets, research more powerful technology, gain the upper hand against other aliens through either diplomacy or combat.



This guide will explain how to play these games on Linux with the help of DosBox, using the digital edition of the games available on GOG.com.

Both games area available on GOG as "Master of Orion 1+2"

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Tomb Raider goes way back to 1996 on the Sega Saturn, Playstation and PC. Several generations later and a few movies, now Lara Croft is stranded on an Island somewhere near the Bermuda Triangle.



Tomb Raider plays like a movie with stunning visual effects chilling action. Lara still does trick jumps, but now she can upgrade her weapons & tools, while trying to survive on this horrid island.

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Sacred Gold is how Dungeon's and Dragon's RPG's should be made. Open world, unlimited loot, Orks, Goblins, Dragons and of course... cooperative multi player gaming.



The world of Ancaria never seems to end. Your character will discover varied environments from forests, deserts, swamps to mountain ranges and snowy peaks. Quests from the local towns will lead you out into the wilderness and if you survive, they reward you with skills and gold.

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There have been a number of games based on the world from Warhammer 40,000, with varying degrees of success. Dawn of War is definitely among the successful titles. It is a fast-paced real-time strategy game that has captured the essense of the WH40k catch phrase. In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.

Booman already did a guide for the retail version of the Dark Crusade expansion here...