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LinuxPlanet: Four Linux Games I Can’t Stop Playing

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 21, 2006

“The GNU/Linux operating system isn’t exactly known for gaming,
but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any games on it that are
worth playing. Recently I installed an array of different titles
and, combined with some that I had already played, I’ve compiled a
list of must-have GNU/Linux games (and a few ‘honorable mentions’)
to joyously erode your free time.

“The Battle for Wesnoth is the premiere turn-based strategy game
for GNU/Linux. If you’re already familiar with games like Crystal
Warriors or Military Madness, The Battle for Wesnoth will be very
familiar. If you’re new to the genre but enjoy strategy games,
you’ll fall in love with Wesnoth by the time the tutorials are
over…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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