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31 313 1998-12-11 14:47:58 <em>Category:</em> Game-related Utility <em>(yes, you're right. There should be a category for emulators.)</em><p> From the SNES Emulation center's Snes9x page: <p> <blockquote> Snes9x has had a colourful past. Resulting from a merger of two lesser emulators, it dominated the scene with its fantastic features, such as sound and a great GUI. Various platforms had a version and all seemed well for the Snes9x empire. However it was suddenly dropped during a stressed time for SNES emulation. No one really knows why, though at the time all sorts of reasons came to light, such as pressure from Nintendo, rivals groups stealing information, and a general decline in the way the emulation scene was going. So that was that, Snes9x was no more, and we had all lost a great friend. <p> However, time passed and Snes9x, the once greatest emulator to roam the world, is back. Snes9x has been picked up by some different coders, who do not wish to be known, and is cruising down the road to success. However the situation is still about as clear as mud. The Teach is again involved but he claims he is only a Windows porter, and more importantly other members of the old Snes9x team have been saying that they never really dropped the project at all. <p> Whatever the case, Snes9x is back, in fine form, and ready to storm the scene once more. However things are different this time round, ZSNES (another SNES emulator), is now the peoples' favorite. It was first with FX support and a whole host of other features, and it will take some real surprises to knock it off the number one spot. Snes9x also supports FX emulation but uses the ZSNES FX engine. To its credit though the newer releases of Snes9x support a couple of neat features, such as advanced sound support. <p> Snes9x is unique in that it is available of a whole host of platforms, and since it was re-released it is now available for even more platforms, including the Nintendo64, though you will of course need a back-up unit to use it. You can download all these ports below. </blockquote> Snes9X 1.15 new
63 2 1999-01-26 12:00:28 <em>Category:</em> puzzle <p> A puzzle game, popular in Japan <p> This is Illust logic, known also as Pikros and Paint by Numbers. If you like it, you will love this Unix version (hopefully:) It is stable and playable; only needs some more customization. <p> The objective of Paint by Numbers puzzle is to mark each cell of the canvas to black or white, and complete the picture. Numbers of each row and column show the rules to determine cells in the corresponding row or column. IllustLogic 1.1 new
19 2 1998-12-02 18:25:27 <em>Category:</em> Action<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <img src="http://gametome.linuxquake.com/images/star.gif" alt="*"><img src="http://gametome.linuxquake.com/images/star.gif" alt="*"><img src="http://gametome.linuxquake.com/images/star.gif" alt="*"><img src="http://gametome.linuxquake.com/images/star.gif" alt="*"><img src="http://gametome.linuxquake.com/images/star.gif" alt="*"><p> Quake 2, the greatest 3-D multiplayer violence ever conceived by humans.<p> Thus spake <a href="http://www.linuxquake.com/cgi-bin/finger.pl?xian@idsoftware.com">Christian Antkow</a>:<br> <blockquote>This is, for all intents and purposes, the last official release of Quake II.<p> Nothing has changed from the 3.20 beta. It was deemed stable, and was mastered on Extremeties.</blockquote> <p> <a href="ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/quake2/source">Updated game libarary source</a> has been made available too. Quake 2 3.20 Released updated
32 2 1998-12-12 01:19:06 <em>Category:</em> Documentation<br> <p> How to install, run and troubleshoot Quake,Quakeworld and Quake 2 in Linux<p> This is mostly a maintainance update for the Quake 2 3.20 release, but there's a smattering of new stuff in there too, like additions to the FAQ and Related Software sections. Linux Quake HOWTO 1.0.1.16 updated
5069 506 2004-11-30 14:46:14 <a href="/images/realpoker.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/realpoker.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="150"></a> <em>Category: </em>card<br> <em>Description:</em> Welcome to the world of Real Poker! You are about to experience the game of poker as realistic as being at the table yourself. You will be able to create your own poker games. And you will be able to create the players you want to participate along with their poker skills, their appearance, and their tells (mannerisms). The computer players that you create can be quite good (or quite bad) at playing poker. They will learn about their opponents as they play the game. You are going to have to learn faster than they do just to hang on to your bankroll, let alone increase it. Good luck! You'll need it. <p> This game is a work-in-progress and it is currently possible to run simulations robot players of limited capacity. Real Poker 0.2.7 new Real Poker
6115 506 2005-12-24 16:04:02 <a href="/images/skwoermtime.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/skwoermtime.png" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="150"></a> <em>Category: </em>arcade<br> <em>Description:</em><br> <ul> <li>multi-player with one player per computer <li>completely new graphics <li>low bandwidth usage <li>different game modes (death match, team play) <li>ropes can be attached to any object <li>rope can be released <li>any number of ropes <li>multiple moving goals <li>free Linux, Windows and OSX version under GNU GPL </ul> Wörms of Prey new Wörms of Prey
5768 506 2005-08-26 10:12:24 <a href="/images/bugout.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/bugout.png" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="150"></a> <em>Category: </em>arcade<br> <em>Description:</em> A modern take on a classic game. Fit the blocks into the grid to get points. Earthshakers and landslides will assist you in your trials, but watch out for the Bit Hose! <p> Complete with a digital soundtrack, audio visualization, graphical effects, and more! Bugout 0.6 new Bugout
5784 506 2005-08-29 10:18:13 <a href="/images/openanno.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/openanno.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="150"></a> <em>Category: </em>strategy<br> <em>Description:</em> This game is or better will be an opensource strategy game features multiplayer and somedays even singleplayer. The development has just started an the project is searching some talented people who are willing to help with music, art and code. Openanno new Unknown Horizons
5772 506 2005-08-27 05:43:13 <a href="/images/penguincards.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/penguincards.png" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="145"></a> <em>Category: </em>puzzle<br> <em>Description:</em> PenguinCards is a java-based memory game. Your aim is to find out identical card pairs which are randomly placed on the board. You can play against the computer or another player. The one who finds out more card pairs is the winner. Penguincards new Penguincards
5134 506 2004-12-23 22:59:11 <a href="/images/checkersshot.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/checkersshot.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="150"></a> <em>Category: </em>board<br> <em>Description:</em> All users of Linux now have a new great game - Challenge Checkers! The game is a wonderful training for you logic force and strategy skills. You play with your device or with your partner, getting more and more experience on several skill levels. Enjoy also great graphics and sound - endless pleasure for devoted chess player of any age. A real challenge for all checkers masters! Checkers Challenge (Linux) 1.0 new Checkers Challenge (Linux)