Linux games

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Civilization: Call to Power

 

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Description: For those less bloodily inclined, Civilization: Call to Power may be your game of choice. A turn-based strategy game, it allows you to build and evolve a society over a period stretching from the stone age to a future in which space has been conquered. Players must master technological devlopment, diplomacy and war, the founding of new cities, the exploitation of natural resources, and politics. Truly engrossing, Civilisation: Call To Power is a game of epic proportions that you will want to play as much for the immersive experience as to win.
Author/Publisher: Activision / Activision
Licence: Commercial
Requirements: Pentium 133 or PowerPC 133; Linux kernel 2.0.x, GNU C Libraries (glibc) 2.x; 4x CD-ROM drive; 32M RAM; 80M swap; 400M free disk space; X Window System; 16-bit colour; OSS-compatible soundcard
Links online: http://www.lokigames.com/
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Quake III Arena

 

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Description: ID Software has long been the champion of 3D games. This cutting edge 3D game pits you against highly intelligent, artificial robots and other human players in a multiplayer, arena-style tournament. The levels are detailed and unusual, and the computer controlled players have unique personalities, abilities and appearances.
Author/Publisher: ID Software/Loki
Licence: Commercial
Requirements: PPentium 233 with 8M video card, or Pentium II 266 with 4M video card, or AMD K6-350 MHZ with 4M video card; Linux kernel 2.2.9, GNU C Libraries (glibc) 2.0; 64M RAM; 4x CD-ROM drive; OSS-compatible soundcard; 20 -  480M free hard disk space; 3D card supported by Linux
Links online: http://ww.quake3arena.com/  
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Unreal Tournament

 

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Linux
Description: Epic's 3D shooter might not be quite as visually stunning as its ID Software counterpart, but it more than makes up for this in gameplay. Levels are large and expansive, and in addition to vanilla deathmatch and 'capture the flag' modes, Unreal Tournament provides group mission levels and other unique features. GT Interactive did not see fit to publish a Linux version or include the Linux files on the Windows CD. To play the full game, you must purchase the Windows version and download the Linux files from Epic. Unreal Tournament does seems to exhibit some segmentation faults when played on certain Linux distributions. Look for an update to address these problems shortly.
Author/Publisher: Epic Megagames / GT Interactive
Licence: Linux 2.2 kernel
Links online: http://www.unrealtounament.net 
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