ART APPLICATIONS
The GIMP - www.gimp.org/
The GIMP is practically photoshop for the poor. You can do all kinds of junk, such as apply filters and effects. There are tons of other neat stuff as well. If you're a comic maker and you're stuck with MS Paint, this is a good program to take it's place.
GIMPShop - plasticbugs.com/index.php?p=241
GIMPShop is pretty much just GIMP, but with a more photoshop friendly interface. I recommend this over the original GIMP.
Paint.net - www.eecs.wsu.edu/paint.net/
Paint.net is another great image editing/creating program. While it may not have quite as many features as the GIMP, it is much easier to use. Think of this as MS Paint on steroids.
Pivot Stick Animator - www.geocities.com/peter_bone_uk/pivot.html
Pivot Stick Animator allows you to create your own stick cartoons without having to deal with flash or any other program as such. It's possible to make them in 5 minutes, but if you really want to create something worth watching, you're going to have to spend some time on it. It can get quite addicting, which almost makes you forget how time consuming it can be.
Easy Toon - www.superfundungeonrun.com/easytoon/
Easy Toon is very much like Pivot Stick Animator, but is much more challenging to make something compelling with. And as sad as it always is, the more complex something is, the more possibilties it brings. If you were to master this program, you could make some pretty kickass stuff!
GameCam - www.planetgamecam.com/
GameCam is a better alternative to the game recording program Fraps. While it DOES have a watermark, and last time I checked it doesn't have any limit to the length of videos you can record.
Take One - www.take1.de/
Take One is a free GIF animator. Don't let the cheesiness of the website fool you, it's quite a good program. Check out the site for more information.
Open Office - www.openoffice.org/)
Open Office is pretty much everything from MS Office, but for free... and better! Check out the website for more information.
Endorphin: Learning Edition - www.naturalmotion.com/pages/le.htm
Endorphin: Learning Edition is a free physics/animation program by NaturalMotion. Check out the website for more information.
Wings 3D - www.wings3d.com/
Wings 3D is a free, open-source modeling program. I don't know a whole bunch about modeling (Actually, I know next to nothing), but it seems that if you're looking for a free modeling program this wouldn't be a bad place to start.
Anim8or - www.anim8or.com/main/index.html
Anim8or is another free modeling/animation program that, from what I have read, is one of the simplest around. That being said, I think it's a safe bet to take that THIS would be a good place to start. Also, some of the stuff on the main page may not be all that great, but there really is some impressive stuff in the gallery section.
Blender3D - www.blender3d.com/cms/Home.2.0.html
Yet another 3D modeling program. Like I said, I know nothing about modeling, so you're going to have to check the site yourself.
IrfanView - www.irfanview.com/
IrfanView is a good imageviewer/editor. You can make slideshows, apply effects, and if I recall you can also make gifs with it. Check out the link above for more information.
Pixia - park18.wakwak.com/~pixia/
Yet another image editor created by some japanese guy. I check the program out, and I was rather impressed. While the site may not be of the highest quality, don't let that turn you off from the program itself. Check out the link above for more information.
Terragen - www.planetside.co.uk/terragen/
Terrigen is a program that creates realistic environments. It's something that many people use to create their own skyboxes for HL1/HL2/other FPS games.
Artpad - artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/
Artpad is a very impressive site that lets you paint just as you would with actual paint. You can also see the way people have drawn or painted their work. Probably a good way to learn new drawing techniques.
DAZ Studio - www.daz3d.com/program/studio/1_0index.php
"Free 3d posing and animation software.
DAZ|Studio allows you to easily create beautiful digital art. You can use this software to load in people, animals, vehicles, buildings, props, and accessories to create digital scenes. DAZ|Studio includes two pre-configured scenes ready to "Load & Render" within DAZ|Studio. Double-click on the scene thumbnails inside of DAZ|Studio, and everything will come on screen posed, lit, and ready to create a stunning digital image." - www.software4free.org/
Art of Illusion - www.artofillusion.org/
Art of Illusion is a free, open-source modeling and rendering program which is written entirely in Java. It claims that the latest version is stable and powerful enough to take on high-end animation.
3DCanvas - www.amabilis.com/
Yet another free modeling program for you to choose from.
Apophysis - www.apophysis.org/
"Apophysis, a program that allows you to create really cool looking wallpapers. It is a freeware fractal flame editor, whatever that means."
Jahshaka - www.jahshaka.org/
"The worlds first OpenSource Realtime Editing and Effects System. Jahshaka takes advantage of the power of OpenGL and OpenML to give its users exceptional levels of performance. We currently support Linux, OsX, Irix and Windows, and Solaris is on the way! Jahshaka is licenced to the public under the GNU GPL agreement." - The website.
Inkscape - inkscape.org/
Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor, which could be seen an alternative to programs such as Adobe illustrator or CoralDraw. Check out the website for more information.
Lego Digital Designer - www.lego.com/eng/factory/design/
I wasn't really sure where to throw this game, so I put in the art section. This program allows you to create your own lego models, and if you'd like, you can even upload to the lego website and buy everything you'd need to make the model in real life!
ArtRage - www.ambientdesign.com/artrage.html
This is an impressive program that allows you to create realistic looking drawings on your computer. While there is both a free and full edition, the free version has some pretty nice features, and has a very sexy look to it.
ZD Soft Screen Recorder -www.all4you.dk/FreewareWorld/ZD_Soft_Screen_Recorder-3 2056.html
Soft Screen Recorder (Like fraps, but for recording things like video tutorials)
AbiWord - www.abisource.com/
AbiWord is a free word processing application. Check out the link for more information.
Notepad 2 - www.flos-freeware.ch/notepad2.html
"The original Notepad shipped with Windows is probably the handiest program of all times, small, fast, without frills! Notepad2 tries to follow this principle, it's a small, fast and free text editor with syntax highlighting for HTML and other common languages." - Website.
Peter - www.gemtree.com/peter.htm
Bit complicated to explain. Here's a description from the website: "The Peter system is a visual programming tool designed for a simple and fast generation of the programs for Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000/XP. Its principal characteristic is the graphical presentation of the program structure. The program sections are assembled using the mouse like a jigsaw puzzle. Thanks to the justification check of the element combinations, carried out already at the time of the program generation, there is no chance of syntactic failure origination. The program presentation by means of a tree structure enables a considerable improvement of the program lucidity. The creation of the program is quickly becoming extraordinary easy and flexible."
GAMES
Soldat - www.soldat.prv.pl/
Soldat is a 2D shooter in which the quickest and most effective way to describe it would be a mix of Counter-Strike, Halo, Tribes, and Super Smash Brothers mixed into one crazy package. So, you have a jetpack that helps you get around the level, and a quite a few different weapons to dish out the destruction with, plus a grenade button for some quick kills. There is also quite a few different modes and settings to play with, including good 'ol CTF, classic Deathmatch, and plenty more. The biggest beef I have with this game, however, is the weapon balancing. For the most part it isn't really that bad, but when you're playing CTF against a whole bunch of grenade launcher whores, you'll see what I'm saying. Also there is a map maker you can download from the site which is fairly easy to use, so you could have some fun with that as well. I highly recommend this game to all.
Gunz: The Duel - www.gunzonline.com/
Gunz is yet another game that I've heard is great, but really don't know too much about myself. I downloaded it, then couldn't even get on to a server and didn't bother with it after that. From what I've been told, it's a massively multiplayer online shooting game that has all kinds of crazy Matrix [censored]. Check out the website for more information.
MapleStory - www.mapleglobal.com/
MapleStory is a 2D MMORPG. To be honest, I really don't know much about this game. I played for about 15 minutes and stopped playing right there. A bit too repetitive for me, but I know a lot of people who play and enjoy it. If you want to learn more about the game, you're going to have to look on the site, which can only be seen on Internet Explorer.
Kal Online - www.kalonline.com/
Okay, I think you get the point that I'm not too big on MMO games. This is another free MMORPG. I played it, too repetitive for my tastes. Once again, if you're at all interested, check out the site.
Gunbound - www.softnyx.net/
Gunbound is pretty much a free version of the classic Worms games, but less fun. If you don't own a Worms game but need your fix of wormage, it really isn't too bad of a game. Don't be expecting it to be an equal to the classic game, or else you'll ruin the entire thing for yourself.
America's Army - www.americasarmy.com/
America's Army is your pretty much your standard realistic shooter, but you have to go through training bullshit before you can go online. Yay! I've heard it can be quite realistic, though.
Tribes - files.filefront.com/tribes+fu.../fileinfo.html
The classic PC shooter Tribes... for free! What have you got to lose except a small bit of harddrive space? Give it a go.
Quake Construct - mods.moddb.com/5373/
Construct is pretty much Gmod, but can play on computers that couldn't even dream of playing Gmod. No advanced physics or any of that kind of jazz, but still good fun.
War Rock - www.warrock.net/
Yet another game I haven't played, but has gotten quite a bit of praise from what I've seen some members say on facepunch. Check it out.
Counter-Strike 2D - www.cs2d.com/
Counter-Strike 2D is pretty much Counter-Strike mixed with the first two GTA games. Give it a go.
Paintball 2 - mods.moddb.com/2155/Paintball-2/
I remember my friend recommending that game to me. It's a paintball game that runs on an updated Quake 2 engine. Tons of wacky sounds. Should be fun for a least a little while.
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory - games.activision.com/games/wolfenstein/
This is a free, multiplayer-only game, released by the good folks at id, software that is set in the Wolfenstein universe. I've had very little expereience with this game, but it seems quite nice for a free game. Check it out!
Knight Online - www.knight-online.com.my/ or https://www.knightonlineworld.com/
Knight Online is yet another free MMORPG. I've never played it, but I've heard a few people say that they really enjoy it. Check out the site for more information.
Nexuiz - www.nexuiz.com/
Nexuiz is a fast-paced, futuristic deathmatch game that is very much along the lines of Quake 3. With the time that I've spent with it, it's quite entertaining, with some nice graphics to boot. I'm also impressed with the game's quality, considering the fact that you're not paying anything. I highly recommend you give this game a look!
Ogame - www.ogame.org/
Ogame is a futuristic browser-based game. While I have not played it, apparently many facepunch members are into it. For more information, check out the website.
Stick Online - www.bigsnoot.net/dustnet/index.html
Stick Online is a black and white, sidescrolling MMORPG. Once again, this is not a game that I've played, but it's popular here on facepunch. Check out the website for more information!
FreeOrion - www.freeorion.org/index.php/Main_Page
FreeOrion is a free alternative to the game Master of the Orion 3, A galactic conquest game. Be sure to give the like a look!
Enemy Nations - www.windwardreports.com/enemy_nations.htm
Enemy Nations is an old RTS which was apparently "ahead" of the times. It feels like Civilization mixed with Red Alert. It's now free via their website.
GTA/GTA2/Wild Metal - www.rockstargames.com/classics/gta.html
The original 2 GTA games are available for free downloads via the Rockstar website. If you haven't played the original 2, they're a lot like GTA 3, but with a top-down view. Not quite as fun as GTA 3, but that's not to say they're bad. Also, Wild Metal is available, but I've never heard of it or played it. Click the link for more information and the download links.
Noctis - anywherebb.com/noctis.html
Noctis is a 3D space exporation game which apparently has a very large scale. Billions of stars you can explore and you can even meet different life-forms.
Cube - sourceforge.net/projects/cube/
Cube is free shooter much along the lines of the Quake games. While I don't know too much about it, I've heard it has a very unique mapping system.
Sauerbraten - sauerbraten.sourceforge.net/
Sauerbraten is another version of Cube that is currently still in the works.
Block Land - www.blockland.us/index.asp
Block Land is a Lego building game that I've been told by some that is really entertaining. The graphics don't look like they're that hot, but gameplay is what matters, right? Check out the website for more information. rtb.mocheeze.com/download.htm Return to Blockland mod for Block Land which is said to have many nice features that are not in the original version
Hell of Sand - www.onemorelevel.com/hellofsand.php
While I don't usually throw web-based games up on this list, this game is definitely bad enough (As in good enough, because I'm not cool like 'dat) to hand with the big boys. Here is what Canesfan had to say about it: "That game will really hold you on for at least three days. It has realistic physics, such as oil burns really fast, water makes plants grow, but if you mix salt with the water, it won't affect plant growth. You can make zombies to kill, and set up in random emergency situations. You can also create sand, and wax, which burns slowly, and slowly accumulates if it burns over something."
The Ur-Quan Masters - sc2.sourceforge.net/
I don't know anything about this game, so I'm going to quote Cablekid: "Cool and fun game based off of the sourcecode for Star Control 2. Explore the galaxy, find aliens and make your own fleet to battle the evil empire of aliens or persuade them to join your fleet." Sounds pretty neat if you ask me. Check the above link for more.
Planeshift - www.planeshift.it/main_01.html
Another free MMORPG. Yeah... I'm not exactly sure what to say about it.
Wyvern - www.cabochon.com/
Wyvern is another free MMORPG that I got out of an old Game Informer article (Yay for Mod World). While it may have very, very (very) outdated graphics, it's said to have some nice character customization, and plenty of dungeons to master. Check out the link above for more information
FreeCiv - www.freeciv.org/index.php/Freeciv
FreeCiv is a free, open-source game based off the Civilization series. Civilization is a turn-based strategy game where you take control of a nation and win in several different ways. Check out the link above for more information on FreeCiv.
Carnage Blender 2 - www.carnageblender.com/
I don't know much, if anything, about this game, but I've been told that it's a turn-based strategy game of some sort. Check out the website for more information.
StepMania - www.stepmania.com/
StepMania is pretty much free DDR for your computer! But with this, you can put on your own music and jazz like that. If you like DDR, check this out. Keep in mind, that you cannot download a dancepad.
Crack Attack - www.nongnu.org/crack-attack/index.html
While it may sound like some sort of crazy druggy busting game, it's actually a clone of the classic SNES puzzle game - "Tetris Attack", which is not to be mistaken for Tetris. They both have very different concepts. In my opinion, Tetris Attack is the most addictive puzzle game of all time. While Crack Attack may not have all the neat modes from Tetris Attack intact (Haha), it still has the core gameplay, and that's what really counts.
Orbiter - orbit.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/orbit.html
ORBITER is a free flight simulator that goes beyond the confines of Earth's atmosphere. Launch the Space Shuttle from Kennedy Space Center to deploy a satellite, rendezvous with the International Space Station or take the futuristic Delta-glider for a tour through the solar system - the choice is yours. But make no mistake - ORBITER is not a space shooter. The emphasis is firmly on realism, and the learning curve can be steep. Be prepared to invest some time and effort to brush up on your orbital mechanics background.
Starport GE - www.starportgame.com/
The hit game Starport is now available and still 100% free to play. Be the captain of a space-ship in this fully graphical action game. Carve out a name for yourself in a multi-player world full of intrigue and strategy. Team up with other real people, or blast them out of the sky. Explore distant star systems, establish colonies on alien worlds, hunt for treasures, and try to become the most famous captain in all the galaxy!
Celestia - www.shatters.net/celestia/index.html
The free space simulation that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions. Celestia runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X
Open TTD - www.openttd.org/index.php
OpenTTD is a clone of the Microprose game "Transport Tycoon Deluxe", a popular game originally written by Chris Sawyer. It attempts to mimic the original game as closely as possible while extending it with new features.
CodeRED Series - red.planetarena.org/
The CodeRED games are a series of shooters that take place in a 50s-esqe alien movie setting. While CodeRED: Battle for Earth and CodeRED: The Martian Chronicles are singleplayer games, CodeRED: Alien Arena 2006 is a deathmatch style game simlar to that of Quake 3 or the Unreal games.
Battle for Wesnoth - www.wesnoth.org/
Battle for Wesnoth is a turn-based strategy game that is set in a medieval fantasy settings. Check out the website above for more information.
Racer - www.racer.nl/
"Racer is a free cross-platform car simulation project (for non-commercial use), using professional car physics papers to achieve a realistic feeling. Cars, tracks and such can be created relatively easy (compared to other, more closed, driving simulations). The 3D and other file formats are, or should be, documented. Editors and support programs are also available to get a very customizable and expandable simulator. OpenGL is used for rendering."
Planetside Reserves - planetside.station.sony.com/reserves/
This is a free demo of the MMO "Planetside" allowing you to take part in the main servers, but limiting you to battle rank 6, and command rank 2. I used to play this, it is a brilliant game.
Tibia - www.tibia.com
Tibia appears to be another free MMO, the website says "Welcome, wanderer, to the fascinating world of Tibia, a massive multiplayer online role playing game."
The Universal - theuniversal.net/
"The Universal is a free, massively multiplayer online game in which you explore a virtual galaxy with worlds owned, run and populated by other players. Each world in the galaxy is different, with different themes and gameplay styles - from persistent economies to arcade-style blasters."
Liero Xtreme -
lieroxtreme.thegaminguniverse.com/
This is a fun game that's like a real-time version of worms. Tons of a wacky weapons, destructable environments, multiplayer action, and much more. Also, there are plenty of different skins that you can choose from, including 8-bit Mario, which sold me completely on this game.
N - www.harveycartel.org/metanet/n.html
N is a free sidescrolling game that's said to be reminisent of Lode-Runner. It has some neat, stylish graphics.
Scorched 3D - www.scorched3d.co.uk/
Scorched 3D is a 3D (dur!) version of the game Scorched Earth, which is a turn-based artillery game (Think Worms). For a free game, it has some impressive features, such as completely destructable environments and random map generation. The website obviously isn't all that sexy, but the game itself really isn't all that bad looking.
Glest - glest.org/
Glest is a free RTS game in a fantasy setting (Warcraft 3-ish). Check out the website for more information.
Wulfram 2 - www.wulfram.com/
This is a free, massively multiplayer online FPS, that the site claims, has quite a steep learning curve. Check out the site for more information.
FlightGear - www.flightgear.org/
FlightGear is a free flight simulation game. While I haven't actually tried the game myself, it looks pretty nice. Check out the link above for more information.
Trackmania: Nations - www.trackmanianations.com/
This is an amazingly fun racing game, that by the looks of the site, you would think it was just your average, generic racing sim. IT'S NOT. I'd like to think of this game as Super Monkey Ball, but in racing game form. All kinds of crazy loops and jumps for your car to overcome. Also, this game installs Starforce on your computer. You should probably do a google search and see if this bugs you any. It really is a great game, however, and I'd hate for anyone to miss out.
Rakion - rakion.softnyx.net/
"Rakion: A 3D game where you can choose between 5 classes - Mage (My favorite), Archer, Ninja, Warrior, or Blacksmith. Made by the the same team as Gunbound. In my opinion it's better than Gunbound."
Advance Wars By Web - awbw.amarriner.com/
This is a site that lets you play the popular GameBoy Advance game "Advance Wars" over the web.
Charred Dirt - www.charreddirt.com/
This is a remake, of sorts, of the game 'Scorched Earth'.
Anarchy Online - www.anarchy-online.com/
Yet another free MMORPG. Yeah.
Runescape - www.runescape.com/
Bah, fine. I'm adding Runescape to the list. If you haven't already heard about it, it's an incredibly popular, free, browser based MMORPG. While I've never played it, if it sounds like your thing, give it a go!
Subspace Continuum - beginners.subspace.net/
A Massively Multiplayer Space Combat game of some sort. It looks fairly interesting.
Mono - www.binaryzoo.com/games/mono/
"mono - part Asteroids
mono - part Robotron
mono - part Paint Shop Pro" - The website.
Silkroad Online - www.silkroadonline.net/
I believe this to be another MMORPG. As usual with these kind of games, you're going to have to check the website to find other information on it.
Warzone 2100 - sourceforge.net/projects/warzone2100/
An RTS game, originally released in 1999, that has just recently been released for free.
Blitz41 - www.blitz1941.com/Blitz.1941
A WWII MMO where you control tanks on the battlefield.
Priston Tale - eng.pristontale.com/
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY MMORPGS? ARRR!!!
Conquer Online - www.conqueronline.com/
MMOs!! MMOs! ALL I SEE ARE MMOs!! AHHHH!
Flyff - english.flyff.com/
Seriously, I think that I'm going to cry. MAKE THEM STOP!
Rubies of Eventide - www.cyberwar.com/download.html
If I have to put another MMORPG on this list, I'm going to shoot myself.
Vega Strike - vegastrike.sourceforge.net/
Phew! A game that isn't an MMORPG!
"A 3D Space Simulator that allows you to trade and bounty hunt in a vast universe." - The website.
Dispatch of Army - doa.cube-asia.com/
Finally, an MMO game that doesn't make me want to vomit in disgust, because it's an FPS! Check out the site for more information.
Frozen Bubble - www.frozen-bubble.org/
Frozen Bubble is a Puzzle Bobble clone.
not pr0n - deathball.net/notpron/notpron.htm
A bunch of internet puzzles, claimg to be "The hardest riddle available on the internet". Really, really fun but really, really hard. NOT A POINT AND CLICK THING
Mystery of Space and Time -
"MOTAS is an online graphic adventure game in which the adventurer has to solve riddles and puzzles, find and use objects, escape from locked rooms, find hidden passages and be a detective and examine everything to unlock the doors of the mystery of time and space." - The website. A pretty fun point-and-click adventure game.
Yahoo! Games - games.yahoo.com/
Play board and card games against other people.
NewtonPlayGround - newton.delphigl.de/newtonplayground.html
A really neat physics program where you can mess around with a lot of stuff, or play around with the pre-made demo levels.
iSketch - www.isketch.net/
Pictionary? On the internet?? No way! So in other words, someone draws and the other players have to guess what it is.
Fire Emblem by Web - febw.amarriner.com/
Like the above 'Advance Wars by Web', a way to play the GBA game 'Fire Emblem' against other players.
Duel Board - www.duelboard.com
A site that has games you can play against others.
Draw Ball - www.drawball.com/
Let out your artistic side for a whole bunch of others to see! Basically, this is a MMO drawing game in a huge circle. Draw something and hope that some punk doesn't mess it up!
Black Shades - www.wolfire.com/blackshades.html
"In Black Shades you control a psychic bodyguard, and try to protect the VIP (dressed in white) from a horde of zombies, snipers and other assorted would-be assassins.
Unique Features:
•Infinite randomly generated city
•Rag-doll skeletal animation
•Soul release mode
•Fluid aiming system
•Stop assassins by shooting them, knocking them unconscious, disarming them, tackling the VIP out of the line of fire, or any combination of the above.
It's recomended you read the readme in the place where you downloaded the installation file. Be warned, this could get addictive"
Sodaplay - www.sodaplay.com/
"Sodaplay is an open-ended, physics-reliant 2D (Java-based, while we're at it) sandbox remeniscent of Garry's Mod. You start by placing lines and line segments. You join them together and can fix points to the 'wall' or set up certain variables. Additionally, you can make a line segment a 'muscle', and have it fire at a set moment, helping you build walkers, cars and the like. Some people have amde insanely complex vehicles and scenes, some using mathematical formulas, and some examples are included in the 'game'. I highly suggest it, it's very fun and requires no download."
Space Cowboys - www.spacecowboy.net/
Another MMORPG, but with a twist! Pilot a high-tech flying vehicle and lay down the destruction
Grid Wars - www.incitti.com/Blitz/
A clone of the popular Xbox Live Arcade game 'Geometry Wars'. If you don't know, it's Robotron on drugs. Very addictive. About just as fun to watch as it is to play
Plasma Pong - www.plasmapong.com/
Pong but with a plasma-y twist!
FreeDoom - freedoom.sourceforge.net/index.php
The classic shooter DOOM, but for free! ... Well, kind of. The source for the DOOM engine was released, but the game's content was not, so these guys took it upon themselves to make a DOOM game that's completely free!
Zork 1/2/3 - www.infocom-if.org/downloads/downloads.html
The classic text adventure game, Zork, has been released for free!
GameHippo - www.gamehippo.com/
The ammount of free games here will probably make your mind explode. However, I'm not really sure if quality is going to be gaurunteed for each and every one of these games.
Global Goonzu - global.goonzu.com/center/default.asp
MMORPG.
Kuma War - www.kumawar.com/
"What is Kuma\War?
Playable re-creations of real war events released weeks after they occur. Accurate missions developed in advanced war game and distributed free online." - Kuma War Website.
Super Mario War - smw.72dpiarmy.com/
A side-scrolling deathmatch game set in the Mario universe... or... something.
Dink Smallwood - www.rtsoft.com/dink/
"Dink Smallwood is a humorous zelda-like isometric adventure/RPG produced and published by Robinson Technologies in 1997.
One of the unique features of Dink is its abilities to run Dink Modules (DMOD's) for unlimited adventure. Dink Edit is included with the game so you can make your own." Website.
WarSow - www.warsow.net/
"General concept
* Standalone game for Windows and Linux ;
* 3D Engine based on Qfusion (a modification of Quake 2 GPL engine) ;
* eSport oriented FPS ;
* Fast-paced gameplay focused on trix (trick jumps) and art of move ;
* Complete Power-up System including Weak and Strong fire mode for each weapon ;
* Cartoonish graphics with celshading-like_but_not_Manga style, mixing dark, flashy and dirty textures, matching with action full of fun and speed ;
* References : Quakeworld, Quake3 CPMA, Jet Set Radio, Speedball."
Monster and Me - www.monsterandme.com/
What looks like yet another Korean MMORPG game.
Ferentis - www.ferentus.com/
More MMOs! Woop-dee-doo!
Martial Heroes - eng.doonline.co.kr/index_.php
All these MMOs bring great depression into my heart.
Nitto 1320 Challenge - www.nitto1320.com/
Finally! A game that isn't an MMO! Instead, it's a racing simulator!
Ultimate Baseball Online - www.ultimatebaseballonline.com/
The fun of baseball without the fear of your fellow players going on a 'roid rage!
Thang - thang.ongameport.com/
While I still hate MMOs, I have to give them props for the this game's name.
Notrium - www.monkkonen.net/notrium.php
"You have crash-landed on planet Notrium. Your food supplies are running low, a pack of predatory aliens have got your scent. There are no more bullets for your pistol, your only weapon a handful of rocks. The night is coming, and you are desperately looking for wood to make a fire. Notrium is a game of survival." - Website.
Carom3D - www.carom3d.com/
An online billiards game of some sort.
Tactics Arena Online - www.tacticsarena.com/
Do you enjoy games like Final Fantasy Tactics? Then this game looks to be just up your alley.
Legends - www.legendsthegame.net/
A Tribes-esque action game.
AWplanet - www.awplanet.com/en/index.jsp
MMORPG. >: (
Babylon 5: I've Found Her - ifh.firstones.com/
This appears to be a ship combat game.
Albatross18: Realms of Pangya - www.albatross18.com/
A multiplayer golf game in an anime style.
ZeldeRex - www.albatross18.com/
ZeldereX Online is another free multiplayer strategy browser game
Bontago - www.bontago.com/
I'm not entirely sure about this, but it looks like a very interesting puzzle game. It won an award in 2004's Independant Game Festival, so it can't be all that bad.
Wazzul - www.monkkonen.net/wazzal.php
"Wazzal is a quality freeware single player space privateering game. The game starts when you capture a ship to become an interplanetary pirate. The idea is to fly your ships in our solar system and accomplish missions while gathering a fleet of ships to fight bigger foes. Wazzal features an ingenious plot and beautiful 3d-graphics to ensure a premium gaming experience." - Website.
Battle Position - battleposition.e-games.com.my/
A real-time version of Gunbound.
Curator Defense - www.davidbhowe.net/cd/main.htm
This game is very reminicent of the popular defense games of Starcraft and Warcraft 3. If you don't know what those are, I'm summarize it for you. You got a huge hoarde of enemys coming your way, so you build structures and such to stop them to get to a certain position. If too many units get past, the game is over.
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Mozilla Firefox - www.mozilla.com/firefox/
Firefox is, considered by most, the best web browser that is currently available. There are tons of neat features, such as tabbed browsing, skins, and tons of different extensions. If you're still using Internet Explorer, ditch that and download this. Now!
Opera - www.opera.com/
Opera is yet another web browser, one that some say is even better than firefox. I am one of these people
AdAware - www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
I must say that I owe my computer to this program. It scans for adware and all of that other crap that the internet can bring, and destroys it. Highly recommended!
Foxit Reader - www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php
Foxit reader is pretty much Adobe Reader... but is only 1mb in size! Read the site for more information.
Skype - www.skype.com/
Skype is a program that allows you to talk to other people over the internet. You're going to need a microphone to use it.
Trillian - www.ceruleanstudios.com/
Trillian is a very helpful program that is AIM, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo messenger all in one! I highly suggest you give this program a go!
Hamachi - www.hamachi.cc/
Hamachi is quite an impressive program that allows you to connect to or more computers to a virtual network. In other words... LAN of the internet! Check out the site for more information.
WinRAR - www.rarlab.com/download.htm
This is a program that you will likely find very helpful. WinRAR is the best in file compression software. You're probably going to need this to download many things, including RAR, ZIP, and all of those other compression files nobody gives a damn about.
ccCleaner - www.ccleaner.com/
I haven't heard of or used this program, but it has been recommended by a few people so I put it up here. I guess it removes spyware and cleans up some junk on your hardrive. Check out the website for more information.
Xpize - xpero.msfn.org/
This program changes up the look of windows XP, also changes the look of buttons and icons. Perfect if you don't like the normal Windows XP theme and you're too poor or don’t want to pay for it. Comes with SkinXP theme’s as well.
CD Burner XP - www.cdburnerxp.se/
CD Burner XP is a free CD Burning program. I'm not really sure what else to say, so check out the link above for more information.
Space Monger - www.werkema.com/software/spacemonger.html
Scans your hard drive and tells you where large concentrations of large files are. Check out the website for more information.
7-Zip - www.7-zip.org
7-Zip is yet another file compression program, one that I've been told that has very good compression. Check out the website for more information.
Xfire - www.xfire.com
Xfire is a game that lets you chat with people while you're playing games. Press scroll lock and X at the same time and the chat will come up, press it again and it will go away. Pretty neat. Also, it records how long you play certain games and such. There is tons of other features as well. Highly recommended!
GAIM - gaim.sourceforge.net/
GAIM is a lot like Trillian from what I've read, in which you can chat on multiple messangers all in one. Check out the website for more information.
WinACE - www.winace.com/
WinACE is another alternative to WinRAR. I don't use this program myself, but someone told me that it's even better than WinRAR. I've heard that one before, but you'll have to be the judge of that yourself.
Bittorrent = www.bittorrent.com/
Bittorrent allows you to open and use torrent files, which downloads and uploads to and from several peers. NOTE: I do not support the downloading of illegal files through torrents.
Azureus - azureus.sourceforge.net/
This is an alternate torrenting program. While I use bittorrent myself, give them both a look too see which fits you best.
Adobe Acrobat Reader - www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/
Since I have Foxit reader up here, I figured I'd throw this one up as well. This a program that allows you to read and print PDF files. Yeah. Check the link above for more information.
Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware - www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
You're probably thinking the same thing that I was. "Everything that Microsoft makes is crap! There's no way this AntiSpyware program is going to be any good..." and when I installed it and tried it, I was proved wrong. This is a very good AntiSpyware program and I highly recommend it!
System Mechanic 6 - www.iolo.com/sm/index.cfm
Whether you are looking to find and fix stubborn computer errors; clean-up, compact, and defragment your registry or hard drive, this can proberbly do it.
TeamSpeak - www.goteamspeak.com/
TeamSpeak is a program that lets you talk to people via your microphone, which is very convieniant for online gaming with your friends, while not on There. Maybe something for you SL users out there :D
Ventrilo - www.ventrilo.com/
Ventrilo is an alternative voice-chat program to TeamSpeak.
Aprovax Shield - www.arovaxshield.com/download.php
"Arovax Shield is a real time monitor which goes beyond what other security suites offer by adding another layer of protection to your system proactively. It runs silently in the background, watching for Malware/parasites that try to install on or modify your system." - luigi1107
SpyDefense BETA - www.everestlabs.com/
"Everest Labs proudly presents SpyDefense - AntiSpyWare solution for your PC. SpyDefense protects your computer against annoying, and harmful software such as Spyware, Adware, Trojan horses, etc." - luigi1107
SphereXP - www.hamar.sk/sphere/
"This programs makes your desktop three-dimensional." - luigi1107
Spyware Blaster - www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
"The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And SpywareBlaster is the most powerful protection program available. Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software. Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox. Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer.
Desktop Sidebar - www.desktopsidebar.com/screenshots.html
"Desktop Sidebar provides you with instant access to the information you most desire by grabbing data from your PC and the internet. The result is a dynamic visual display you configure and control." - luigi1107
Cedega - www.nzone.com/object/nzone_cedega_home.html
"Cedega allows Windows-based games to run on Linux, out-of-the-box, seamlessly and transparently.
Cedega support hundreds of the top Windows games on Linux, including such blockbuster hits as Max Payne 2, GTA Vice City, Battlefield 1942, Battlefield: Vietnam, WarCraft III, Diablo II, Half-Life, just to name a few; MMPORG games such as City of Heroes, Star Wars Galaxies, EverQuest and many many more are also supported." - The website.
Google Talk - www.google.com/talk/
Google Talk is a free instant messaging program created by the awesome people at Google. You can either chat via text or if you have a microphone, you can voice-chat with your friends.
Avast! 4 Home Edition - www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Avast! 4 Home Edition is a free anti-virus program by Alwil software. Check out the site for more information.
PrntScrn - www.prntscrn.net/download/PrntScrn.NET/
PrntScrn is a program that allows you to take pictures of whatever you're doing on your computer and upload them online in just a couple seconds! Check out the website for more information.
Nvu - www.nvu.com/
Nvu is a web authoring application that is said to be an alternative to expensive alternatives such as Microsoft Frontpage and Macromedia Dreamweaver. If you want to make a website, or already have one, but you absolutely hate messing around with HTML, this couldn't be a bad program to look to.
WYSIWYG Web Builder - www.pablosoftwaresolutions.co...b_builder.html
WYSIWYG is another webpage builder that requires no HTML knowledge. Check out the site for more information.
Rainy - vapaa.dc.inet.fi/~rainy/index...ject=rainmeter
"Rainmeter is a customizable performance meter, which can display the CPU load, memory utilization, disk space, network traffic, time and many more things. It is brilliant! Free and takes up practically no system resources at all! It also looks cool and has thousands of skins." - ThePlague
AVG Anti-virus - free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
AVG Anti-virus is said by many to be the best free anti-virus software currently available. Check out the above link for more information.
Avant Browser - www.avantbrowser.com/index.html
Avant Browser is yet another web-browsing application. While I'm yet to try it myself, Avant does appear to have some nice reviews going for it. Check out the site for more information.
DeepBurner - www.deepburner.com/
This is a free CD/DVD burning application. You'll have to check out the site to learn more.
Google Earth - earth.google.com/
This is a neat application, made by the awesome people at google, that allows you to snoop around the world on your computer. It's even possible to find your house it!
NASA World Wind - worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/
This is pretty much the same as Google Earth, which is directly above. If you'd like, try them both and see which you like best.
Spybot - Search and Destroy - www.safer-networking.org/
A good antispyware thingy.
Mozilla ThunderBird - www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/
ThunderBird is a free email program. Made by the same people who made FireFox, you can expect quality from this one!
Ewido - www.ewido.net/en/download/
"Ewido anti-malware - The perfect solution to protect your computer against various threats and hackers." - The google discription.
BitTornado - www.bittornado.com/
Another torrenting program.
CPUZ - www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
CPU-Z is a freeware that gathers information on some of the main devices of your system. Extremely handy, a must have.
SpeedFan- www.almico.com/speedfan.php
SpeedFan is a freeware program that monitors voltages, fan speeds and temperatures in computers with hardware monitor chips. SpeedFan can even access S.M.A.R.T. info for those hard disks that support this feature and show hard disk temperatures too, if supported. A total must have for all those hot, sweaty PCs out there. Also very handy to check the health of your Hard Drive. It saved me; 3 days after it saying there was a problem with my HD, and me backing up all my stuff the Hard Drive, it failed. Brilliant program!
ConTEXT - www.context.cx/
"After years searching for suitable Windows text editor, I found this. It supports pretty much all coding "languages" with the highlighter support and basically, totally rocks. I use it every day for work." The_Plague's post.
SprayR - sprayr.scumhunter.net/
Sprayr is a tool to create custom Spraylogos for Half-Life 2 and all official Source Mods.Your Spraylogos can be created from all common GFX-Fileformats like JPEG, JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TGA...
You can also create colored and animated Spraylogos with it!
Gmax - www.turbosquid.com/gmax
Gmax allows users to produce everything from characters and vehicles to landscapes and props. Not only do you get to customize your games with Gmax, you also learn 3D design within a professional-level tool.
Everest Home Edition -www.softpedia.com/get/System/...-Edition.shtml
EVEREST Home Edition is a free system diagnostics, system information and benchmarking solution for home PC users, based on the award-winning EVEREST Technology.
It offers the world's most accurate system information and diagnostics capabilities, including online features, memory benchmarks, hardware monitoring, and low-level hardware information. It is a very user friendly diagnostic program with a simple and easy to use interface.
Acqlite(Mac) - acqlite.sourceforge.net/
Acqlite is a P2P program that uses the Gnutulla network.
Adium(Mac) - www.adiumx.com/
Adium is an instant messaging program that supports just about any protocol (AIm, MSN, Jabber, etc.)
Connect360(Mac) - www.nullriver.com/index/products/connect360
Connect360 allows you to connect your Xbox 360 to a Mac.
Camino(Mac) - www.caminobrowser.org/
Camino is basically Firefox, except that it's specifically designed for Mac
Transmission(Mac) - transmission.m0k.org/
Transmission is a lightwieght torrent program.
Solitaire XL(Mac) - lavacat.com/
It's solitaire... for the Mac!
iLinkPod(Mac) - www.ilinkpod.com/
"iLinkPod is first of all a unique tool that creates a permanent and direct access from your Desktop (and your iPod or wherever you want) to the hidden folders in which iPod stores your audio files."
JoyToKey - www.electracode.com/4/joy2key...%20Version.htm
Do you have a gamepad, but one of the games you would like to play with it does not support it? Then download this, as you can assign buttons on the gamepad to keys!