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Figure 2: Oil Rush is the Unigine engine’s flagship, a real-time strategy game also available from Software Center.

Linux Game Engines

Free and Commercial Game Engines

18.06.2013

The appearance of new game engines with Linux support gives rise to hope that more games will start to appear in Linux versions. The free game engines are also getting better.

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Python, Linux, and Lionel trains

KNOW-HOW: In Control

Controlling a miniature train empire with concurrent Linux processes.

Games , Linux

Figure 1: Valve boss Gabe Newell is banking on Linux as a gaming platform.

Gaming with Steam

Valve’s Steam for Linux beta

11.03.2013

Steam for Linux finally brings current games to the Linux desktop. Valve has put a lot of energy into the project, but the first steps on the new terrain still look a little shaky.

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Klaus Knopper answers your Linux questions

KNOW-HOW: Ask Klaus!

Klaus Knopper is the creator of Knoppix and co-founder of LinuxTag expo. He currently works as a teacher, programmer, and consultant. If you have a configuration problem, or if you just want to learn more about how Linux works, send your questions to: klaus@linux-magazine.com

Games , wireless

Implementing video acceleration on intel chips with the video Acceleration API

COVER STORIES: Fast Frame

Improve video performance with hardware video-accelerated decoding using the video Acceleration APi.

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'Angry Birds' Flock to webOS

25.08.2010

Addictive mobile game comes to Palm's Pre and Pre Plus.

Games , Linux , Mobile , Palm

Geocaching software for Linux

KNOW-HOW: PAPER CHASE

Digital GPS-aided treasure hunts, or geocaching, is becoming more popular. We investigate the choice of geocaching software available for Linux.

Games , Web Development

Gifts for Gamers: Some End-of-Year Recommendations, Part 4

31.12.2009

On the last day of the year part four of the gamers recommendations offer some adventure games, sports and action. Have fun!

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Gifts for Gamers: Some End-of-Year Recommendations, Part 3

30.12.2009

In part 3 of our gamers recommandations we present more strategy games, puzzles, card games, language skill training and more. To be continued.

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Gifts for Gamers: Some End-of-Year Recommendations, Part 2

29.12.2009

More games for Linux and open source - a large choice for every taste. Strategy, chess, and more.To be continued.

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