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| 11236 | 2 | 2013-03-25 19:25:18 | Hi folks, <p>The Linux Game Tome will shut down on April 13. Those of us who have maintained happypenguin.org over the years now lack both the time and the ambition to do what is necessary to keep the site afloat. If you've been paying attention, you've noticed the spam clogging the forums, the lack of updates and the increasing brokenness of the site. The code driving this site, written by a novice web developer in 1999, is sorely out of date. It's time to put it out of its misery.</p> <p>If the community misses this resource, I urge it to build The Linux Game Tome v3.0. If such an effort ever came to fruition and publicly pledged to remain free and not for profit, I would be delighted to transfer ownership of the happypenguin.org domain. Sometime soon, I'll make available a dump of the Game Tome games database (minus user information) that anyone may use for any purpose they'd like, including building a successor site. Before you ask: no, you may not have a copy of the site code. It is not fit for human consumption. Even as a reference, it can only corrupt.</p> <p> Thank you to everyone who contributed to the site over the years, either as moderators, contributors or benefactors. </p> bobz<br> | The End is Nigh | default | |
| 11235 | 4 | 2012-06-03 12:55:53 | <a href="/images/sumwars_screen1.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/sumwars_screen1.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="150"></a> <em>Category: </em>rpg<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><a href="#" title="4.47"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.47" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.47"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.47" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.47"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.47" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.47"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.47" border="0"></a></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> Free Diablo-style action RPG <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li> Source is provided via Mercurial now <li> Systemwide as well as standalone installation supported <li> Improved Reliability of network gameplay <li> Fixed AI to properly attack archers and mages <li> Last selected player is now automatically selected on restart <li> Map generation for regions is randomized now <li> Added shadows - experimental option, please report any issues <li> Modified the Logo <li> Added option to skip cutscene <li> updates translations: German, Russian, Ukrainian </ul> | Summoning Wars 0.5.6 | updated | Summoning Wars |
| 11234 | 4 | 2012-06-02 04:52:14 | <a href="/images/stella-frogger.gif"><img src="/images/thumbs/stella-frogger.gif" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="140"></a> <em>Category: </em>emulator<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><a href="#" title="4.46"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.46" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.46"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.46" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.46"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.46" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.46"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.46" border="0"></a></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> An Atari 2600 emulator <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li> Implemented Blargg TV emulation effects <li> improved emulation of CompuMate and Mindlink controllers <li> added ability to 'descend' into ZIP archives containing multiple files in the ROM launcher <li> several improvements to the debugger/disassembler and bank-switch schemes</ul> | Stella 3.7 | updated | Stella |
| 11233 | 4 | 2012-06-01 17:49:32 | <p>Pay what you want for Psychonauts, LIMBO, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, and Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP. If you choose to pay more than the average price, you will also receive Bastion. Each game comes with its soundtrack in both lossless (FLAC) and MP3 formats. <p>Each of these DRM-free games works on Mac, Windows, and Linux, and can optionally be redeemed on Steam if you choose more than $1. Bundle buyers can also benefit the Child's Play Charity and the Electronic Frontier Foundation, non-profits doing excellent work in the name of gamers worldwide. <p>Buy the bundle at <a href="http://www.humblebundle.com">humblebundle.com</a> <p><em>Comment: The games are nice, but the real cross platform aspect of the Bundle is in danger as LIMBO hasn't been ported but simply packaged with WINE. The organizers of the Bundle try to hide this behind mumbo-jumbo, but you should be aware.</em></p> | Humble Indie Bundle V is here | default | |
| 11232 | 4 | 2012-05-31 17:10:11 | <a href="/images/planetview.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/planetview.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="153"></a> <em>Category: </em>strategy<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><a href="#" title="4.32"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.32" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.32"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.32" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.32"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.32" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.32"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.32" border="0"></a></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> FreeOrion is an open-source, platform independant galactic conquest game <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>Further reduced turn processing times. <li>Added ship repair. <li>Split LifeFrequency galaxy setup setting into separate Monster and Native Frequencies. <li> Added lists of planets and fleets to Empire encyclopedia entries. <li>Disabled order issuing on various screens between turns, which should avoid potential crashes. <li><a href="http://www.freeorion.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=51241#p51241">Full Changelog</a></ul> | Free Orion 0.4 | updated | Free Orion |
| 11231 | 4 | 2012-05-30 16:14:19 | <a href="/images/shot00.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/shot00.png" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="117"></a> <em>Category: </em>action<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><font color="#FF8" size="-1">(not yet rated)</font></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> Escape the Maze. <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>Decoupling rendering and physics. <li>Data compression using DEFLATE algorithm. <li>Bugfixes.</ul> | Maziaks Beta4 | updated | Maziaks |
| 11230 | 4 | 2012-05-30 14:11:23 | <a href="/images/oilrush90.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/oilrush90.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="125"></a> <em>Category: </em>strategy<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><a href="#" title="4.17"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.17" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.17"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.17" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.17"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.17" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="4.17"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="4.17" border="0"></a></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> RTS with a Tower Wars genre <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li>Improved compatibility with open source drivers in Linux. <li>Tuned 3DVision settings: more depth. <li>Fixed Russian localization for Steam. <li>Added German localization. <li>Improved NVIDIA 3DVision support. <li>Introduced performance optimizations on "Ultra" graphics settings. <li>Added info on ongoing multiplayer matches in Steam lobby. <li>Enabled auto-refresh in Steam lobby. <li>Fixed Steam achievements (campaign mode). <li>Fixed some localization errors. <li>Minor bugfixes in campaign missions. <li>Added hot key for journal (F1 by default). <li>Added "Quick save" function (F5 by default). <li>Added Mac OS X version for Steam. <li>Added autorun launcher for retail version. <li>Fixed minor bugs.</ul> | Oil rush 1.0.7 | updated | Oil rush |
| 11229 | 4 | 2012-05-30 13:08:38 | <a href="/images/planeshift5.jpg"><img src="/images/thumbs/planeshift5.jpg" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="150"></a> <em>Category: </em>rpg<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><a href="#" title="3.13"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="3.13" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="3.13"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="3.13" border="0"></a><a href="#" title="3.13"><img src="http://happypenguin.org/images/star.gif" alt="3.13" border="0"></a></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> 3D persistent fantasy MMORPG <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li> Fixed disappearing terrain when grass is turned on <li> Fixed crash in arena sound <li> Fixed jump inertia, now jump should look more natural <li>Fixes to new npc dialogue: fixed display of answers (was broken). Correct handling of riddle answers. Removed double bubbles. <li> Fixed voiceover in tutorial, it's now fully available. <li> Fixed all default options in new installed clients (example sound turned on, weather turned off) <li>Added automatic way to spawn items on top of natural resource locations (example flowers/plants). This will make hunting for plants/ingredients much easier. <li> Added a number of new icons and 3d models for plants/herbs <li> Herbal crafting, it's now possible to craft herbal recipes. Quests/events are coming <li> Enchanting gems. It's now possible for wizards to enchant gems. Quests/events are coming <li>Blacksmiths can set enchanted gems into armour to produce magic resistant armours. Quests/events are coming <li> New loading screens <li> Fixed char creation traits selection (also added new ylian face) <li> Updated pslaunch art <li>Improved Options menu. More relevant items at the top, added explanation of options available in Launcher. <li> Improved in game Help window. <li> Added quickbar window to the main toolbar.</ul> | PlaneShift 0.5.9.1 | updated | PlaneShift |
| 11228 | 4 | 2012-05-29 15:34:47 | <a href="/images/skeleton.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/skeleton.png" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="180"></a> <em>Category: </em>rpg<br> <em>Avg. Rating:</em> <font color="#FF8" size="-1"><font color="#FF8" size="-1">(not yet rated)</font></font> <p> <em>Description:</em> Open source reimplementation of the The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind engine. <p> <em>Changelog:</em> <ul> <li> Reimplemented physics system/player movement <li> Implemented terrain collision <li> Implemented pulsating lights <li> Implemented Magic Effect Bookkeeping, and Feather/Burden effects <li> Implemented Book and Scroll windows <li> Implemented Inventory, Container, and Trade windows <li> Implemented item stacking in containers <li> Implemented tooltips for items in the world, and many GUI elements <li> Added faction and other information to Stats window <li> Fixed Resizing arrows background transparency <li> Fixed Stats window layout when resizing in the X direction <li> Long topics in dialogue window now wrap and sort correctly, and other dialogue window fixes <li> Fixed terrain handling in non-predefined cells</ul> | OpenMW 0.15.0 | updated | OpenMW |
| 11227 | 4 | 2012-05-29 12:58:59 | <a href="/images/Fri-May-11-12:11:45-2012.png"><img src="/images/thumbs/Fri-May-11-12:11:45-2012.png" align="right" alt="" width="200" height="200"></a> <em>Category: </em>arcade<br> <em>Description:</em> Guide the dot through the void to get your Game Boy back. <p>To retrieve your Game Boy from 5 thieving drawings, navigate a volatile dot through 5 barrages of deadly voids. <p>The primary goal is to survive each drawing's attack by avoiding the black areas and reaching the goal. A secondary goal is to beat each level as quickly as possible and add your name to the record times list. <p>The game is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs license, which means you can copy and distribute it freely, as long as it isn't used for commercial purposes. | E.S.P. Hadouken 0.1 | new | E.S.P. Hadouken |