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Running Windows games in Linux

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by intj-astral 2 views

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Is anyone running Windows games under Wine? I have some puzzle games
(Bejeweled, Alchemy)working, also Quake 3. Anyone have any others up and running? Also, if you use cedega or Crossover Linux I'd like to get your feedback. For those who have not heard of Wine, cedega,
or Crossover Linux, these are API software that allow you to install
Windows software to a folder in your user account.

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by open.suse

I tried WINE but they are not geared for games like Cedega. The fonts are much better with Cedega as well because they use the actual fonts contained in Windows, which most games rely on for text display. TransGaming has a list of games tested to run with Cedega. Those that I have tried have worked wonderfully. Keep in mind that all games have their little quirks and Cedega had modified install setups and game execution for each listed as supported. The most popular to date are as follows ...

Jack Kaene
Supreme Commander
Fallout
Anno 1701
Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars
Elder Scrolls IV, The: Oblivion *
Navyfield
Rappelz - Siege for Glory
Fritz 9
Medieval 2: Total War
Medal of Honor: Airborne
Imperivm Civitas
Europa Uiversalis III
Crysis
Absolute Obedience
Runaway2 - Dream of a turtle
Half-Life 2
Lego Digital Designer
Need For Speed ProStreet
Call Of Duty 4 Modern Warfare
Resident Evil 4
Team Fortress 2
The Da Vinci Code
Tron 2.0
Fantasy Grounds 2

as well as many more. You can check for your favorite game at http://games.cedega.com/gamesdb/

Have a lot of fun!

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