New World Order: More Depth, Better Graphics in Battle for Wesnoth 1.6
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more »Wiimote with Linux Using the Nintendo Wiimote with Linux
Feb 28, 2009Nintendo's Wii game console includes the popular Wiimote control. Have you ever wondered whether the Wiimote works with Linux?
more »Goldrush: Mystic Mine, Skill Game of a Different Sort
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more »Small Universe: LinCity-NG 2.0
Jan 28, 2009The LinCity-NG project takes after the classic SimCity, and with good effect. The new version enhances graphics and simulation logic.
more »World of Goo for Linux
Jan 26, 2009Why not build bridges and towers out of little balls of goo? Thats exactly what Kyle Gabler and Ron Carmel asked themselves, and promptly they created an addictive puzzle game that resembles a mixture of Lemmings and a physics simulation. Much acclaimed by the games-world press, World of Goo is about to be let loose on Linux operating systems.
more »Everyman's Game: "Yo Frankie"
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more »Good Hunting: Prey Client for Linux
Dec 09, 2008Following the release of the Prey Demo, a Linux Client for the game is now available.
more »Valve Already Working On Steam For Linux?
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