Brian

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.

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

Note: This guide applies to the Steam version of Tomb Raider. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

Try SteamPlay before using this guide as Valve now uses a fork of Wine called Proton and should run most Windows games.

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux...

Perfect World Entertainment is doing it again!

World of Swordsman is a free-to-play MMO where you can be a hero in ancient China. In other words, Anime-style Action!

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.

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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG.com version of Sacred Gold. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

int 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2...

EA joins the fre-to-play tower-defense RPG tournament arena genre with their own title: Dawngate.
If you play DOTA2 or League of Legends, you will like Dawngate. Guide your hero through a large arena alongside your minions, level up your abilities, buy items and upgrades from the store and obliterate your opponents.




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

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

int 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2
Note: Try using stable Wine 1.8 and 1.8-staging

Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

Is this the answer all of us Wine'rs are looking for?
Playing Windows games in Linux by streaming the video+mouse+keyboard?

Valve In-Home Game Streaming

I use VNC and Remote Desktop all the time. The performance has never been good enough to actually play a game through it! But apparently remote access have become much more optimized than I realized.

There are claims of people streaming Skyrim from their Windows to SteamOS.
Could this put Wine out-of-business?

You know if the game says "Clive Barker" then its going to be horrifying, gory and Hellraiser-inspired. Jericho is first person shooter with AI squad at your side. You will fight minions from hell in all shapes and sizes, but your arsenal and the gritty visuals add to the intense gaming experience.





Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Clive Barker's Jericho in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Clive Barker's Jericho. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

int 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2...

If you have played a video game in your life, then you probably heard of the Lego game franchise. Lego Star Wars, Lego Batman, Lego Lord of the Rings and many more...

Lego Indian Jones 2 follows the Movie Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. But of course has its silly moments, puzzles, jump tricks and cooperative game-play.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Lego Indiana Jones 2 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Lego Indiana Jones 2. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version...

MX vs ATV Unleashed is more than just a racing game. It includes Waypoint races, Hill Climbs, Freestyle Arena's and of course, Supercross tracks. You can even choose to Free Ride and cruise around a map being creative with your own jumps or transfers.
The maps are beautiful and the physics are down-right FUN!



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing MX vs ATV Unleashed in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of MX vs ATV Unleashed. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

int 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2
Note: Try using stable...

Quake has a long history since it first arrived in 1996. The first full 3 Dimensional game that required a video card to run in all its beauty.


Today Quake has countless mods and total conversions. The Darkplaces engine allows you to play the original Quake with some very new improvements.

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

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

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Note: The only reason we are using PlayOnLinux is to install Quake so we can retrieve the pak files from the CD. If you already have Quake installed in Windows then skip the Wine and PlayOnLinux...

Explore a volcanic Mediterranean island filled with tropical vegetation, dungeons, towns, sub-climates, catacombs and of course... deadly creatures! This is not your typical RPG. Yes you will find plenty of loot, alchemy, armor, weapons, skills & exploration but Risen is more like a simulation because of the detail put into developing your character.



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

Note: This guide applies to the GOG.com version of Risen. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 16 64-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.7.16

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.7.16
Note...

Finally Ubuntu has made 14.04 available to the public: Trusty Tahr

Download 32-bit or 64-bit

Server editions and all other related Distro's are jumping on the LTS:

• Edubuntu
• Kubuntu
• Lubuntu
• Ubuntu GNOME
• UbuntuKylin
• Ubuntu Studio
• Xubuntu flavours

Tron is probably the coolest idea for a game because of all the computer themes. I'm sure it was as fun to develop as it is to play! In Tron 2.0 you play as Jet in a all-too-well-known scenario fighting against the NCP and its minions. There are a lot of new weapons, upgrades, emails and permissions to use.



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Tron 2.0 in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

There are a lot of steps to Tron 2.0 running in PlayOnLinux but its totally worth it. Patching and a widescreen mod are necessary for it to run on modern systems. So bare with me and you will be playing Tron 2.0 in no time. You will find there is only one strange and comical bug...

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Tron 2.0. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual...

All of Soldak Entertainment games are now Linux compatible:

• Drox Operative & Expansion
• Din's Curse & Expansion
• Depths of Peril
• Kivi's Underworld

Jedi Knight is a great Star Wars FPS franchise beginning with Dark Forces in 1995. Once again you play Kyle Katarn who is a mercinary fighting against the Republic. This time he has a partner in the Rebellion, Jan Ors.



But will you be able to defend the Rebellion against Dark Jedi Desann in Linux? Yes, actually you can!

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Jedi Outcast in Linux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Jedi Outcast. Other versions may require additional steps.

Installing Wine

Ironically we will only be using PlayOnLinux to install Jedi Outcast, but we will be playing it natively in Linux.

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2
Note: Try using stable Wine 1.8 and 1.8-staging

Select it
Click the arrow pointing to the right...

GOG.com finally decided to start supporting Linux

We have been waiting to see if they would make the move....
I'm sure it will pan-out with a Linux category on their site. Then hopefully we'll see a lot of free games, old Linux games and indie games.

Its time for more companies to take notice!
Steam, Crytek and GOG are on board!

There are a lot of Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games out there right now. A lot of them are free and driven by advertising and in-game money. Wakfu is grid-like, turn-based free MMORPG, but has native support for Linux.



There is a lot more than your standard RPG...
Select from 15 classes consisting of ranged, melee, steam-punk, mage-like and much much more.
Utilize many abilities and skill attributes to battle multiple minions. Follow quests or just explore the land. Use an interesting take on Alchemy by harvesting animals and plants, then planting more. Join up with friends or play solo and level up your characters abilities and skills.
The possibilities are endless...

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Wakfu in Linux.

Download Wakfu

Go To: http://www.wakfu.com/en/mmorpg/game/download
Click Download Wakfu


Navigate to your desktop
click Save...

Stellar Overload is now on Kickstarter!
$15 will get you a digital copy of the game.

Success!!
10,357 backers
$310,708 pledged of $250,000 goal

Crysis Warhead is the next chaper in the Crysis franchise. All of the hyper-realistic graphics, interactive physics and explosive action is there. Utilize your suit's ablities to overcome hordes of enemies... Cloak, Strength, Speed and Shield will give you the advantage as you take on soldiers, tanks, aliens and more...



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

Note: This guide applies to the Amazon Download version of Crysis Warhead. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 16 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.7.8-d3d_DoubleBuffer

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.5.28-Origin...

Star Trek Voyager is a first person sci-fi shooter based after the TV show. All of the main cast is there including their real voices as well.



The plot takes place in several amazing alien ships including the Borg. Your character will have access to all the standard Trekkie weapons and the famous Holodeck.

Follow my step-by-step guide on installing, configuring and optimizing Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force in Linux with PlayOnLinux.

Note: This guide applies to the retail version of Star Trek Voyager: Elite Force. Other versions may require additional steps.

Tips & Specs:

To learn more about PlayOnLinux and Wine configuration, see the online manual: PlayOnLinux Explained

Mint 16 32-bit
PlayOnLinux: 4.2.2
Wine: 1.6.2

Installing Wine

Click Tools
Select "Manage Wine Versions"


Look for the Wine Version: 1.6.2
Note...

Quake Wars follows the tradition of the original Enemy Territory based on Return to Castle Wolfenstein. Team Objective-based tournaments where you follow a campaign and complete goals to win the map. Amazing vehicular warfare, mutiple classes, all the eye candy you want and a native Linux release!



Follow my step-by-step guide on installing and optimizing Enemy Territory Quake Wars in Linux.

Note: This guide applies to the Retail version of Enemy Territory Quake Wars. Other versions may require additional steps.

Download Linux Binaries

Go To: http://zerowing.idsoftware.com/

Click FAQ Quake Wars
Click "id's Software FTP" link: ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/etqw
Download the ETQW-client-1.4-full.x86.run Linux Installer

Save ETQW-client-1.4-full.x86.run to your desktop


Installing Linux Binaries

Open Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T)
Navigate to your desktop
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