What's Hot
CEDEGA 6.1 BETA
IS NOW AVAILABLE
- Play More Triple-A Games On Linux!
- Product Enhancements and Releases Throughout the Year!
- Top Tier Technical Service and Technical Support!
- Membership in a Vibrant and Welcoming Linux Gaming Community!
- Special Promotional Offers!
- And More...
Spotlight
Development Report
Wondering what the Cedega Dev Team has been up to lately? Get a behind-the-scenes look at Cedega development in the June Development Report
Wulfie's Den
Check out the latest Tips 'n' Tricks by Lucas 'Wulfie' Smithen to learn everything you need to know about getting the more stubborn games working in Cedega.
Head to The Den to check it out.
Past News
Beta Team Update
We had a fantastic response to last month's call for additional Beta Team members - The new testers are already happily digging into the latest beta packages. We are also proud to announce that we have introduced an entirely new suite of reporting tools for the team. In fact, the tools are working out so well that we will be able to expand the team even further than originally planned. So if you are interested in joining the Beta Team, you still have a chance!
To get started, just send an email to betaleader@cedega.com with the following information:
- Your Name
- Your Cedega Account Name
- The information from the Cedega System/Hardware Information Page
(In the Cedega GUI, go to Edit > System/Hardware Information)
Drop us an email and you could be testing the latest in Cedega technology!
February Voting Report
Did you remember to have your say or are you letting others choose the fate of Linux gaming? The results from the February polls are in and we have the winners. Without further ado, the top three voted games are:
- 1st Steam
- 2nd The Orange Box
- 3rd Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
In the technology section, the top places went to:
- 1st Improved NVIDIA Support
- 2nd Multi-CPU Aware Scheduler
- 3rd Shader Model 3.0
The March polls are open right now, so don't miss out on your chance to direct Cedega development. The polls will make your voice heard inside the Cedega Development Team, letting us know what our subscribers really want from TransGaming and Cedega. We rely on the result of these polls for our development planning and to prioritize our work.
Voting is simple: Just log into Cedega.com, visit the Voting Page, and let your voice be heard!
Wulfie's Den - Tips 'n' Tricks #3
While Cedega supports a number of titles right out of the box, some games, especially newer ones, take some tinkering and tweaking to work. Today I am going to go through some of the tips and tricks it can take to get an unsupported or new game working in Cedega.
The very first step is to see if someone else has done it before.
Read the complete article for all of the tricks in this installment of The Den.
The Community is Growing
Wondering what other TransGamers have been doing, where they live, what they like? Stay in touch with other Cedega users, get the latest news as it happens and help expand Linux gaming like never before by joining the brand new Cedega groups on MySpace and Facebook.
By joining our growing Cedega community you will be able to interact with other Linux gamers from around the world. Swap stories, share hints, find people to play with online and help each other out. We'll also be using these community sites to convey interesting information about Cedega, the games we support, tournaments, and much more. This is a great way to stay connected to both TransGaming and the TransGamer community.
Remember to spread the word, invite your friends, and show everyone just what Linux can do!
Chat with the Cedega Product Manager
You are invited to join Product Manager Lucas Smithen every Thursday from 3 to 6 pm EST until May 29th in #cedega on a Freenode IRC server to discuss Cedega and Linux gaming. He will be available to answer questions but even more importantly take your comments and feedback about the Cedega Gaming Service. This is your chance to have your voice heard by the Cedega Product Manager.
To join the channel launch your favorite IRC client (such as XChat) and join a Freenode Server (irc.freenode.net) and join #cedega (/join #cedega).
Cedega 2008
You want more, you deserve more, so we are going to provide you more. We are calling on the Linux gaming community to support Cedega and we are working very hard to earn and maintain your loyalty. We are making our plans public and are committed to becoming a more subscriber focused service. Maintaining your loyalty and growing our community is our mission. Subscriber support, new releases, actively monitored forums, new games support, and a dedicated focus on our Cedega gaming community will be our passion. Welcome to Cedega 2008.
Over the last few months we have been diligently reviewing every aspect of Cedega from the technology to the business model and everything in between. Our analysis has already led to a restructure of our internal development process, the expansion of our Beta Team and the hiring of additional Cedega developers, QA and support staff. Our response times to support requests are at their fastest times ever. The expanded Beta Team is helping us track down and resolve bugs and regressions more quickly and we are planning a number of significant releases throughout 2008. Plus, we continue to search for individuals to join the TransGaming team, and we are asking you to play a role if you know qualified candidates. All of this will lead to improved service and an improved gaming product.
So what is ahead for Cedega in 2008?
SPRING: In the next month or so we will be providing a preview release of our next major Cedega version that will give subscribers early access to some of the latest features and improvements, as well as support for some of our most requested games including The Orange Box.
SUMMER: Cedega 6.1 will arrive this summer. Cedega 6.1 will leverage a year of research and development, bringing users additional improvements and even more games.
FALL: This fall we will release Cedega 7.0, a major update of Cedega. We're not ready to reveal the exact details of what you can expect out of Cedega 7.0 but rest assured it will continue to advance the Cedega product and service.
If you are a current Cedega subscriber you will immediately benefit from our 2008 product and service focus, and if you are not a subscriber, then sign-up today and join the best Linux gaming community... the Cedega gaming community!
March Voting Report
Your Voice Matters! The results from the March polls are in and we have the winners. Without further ado the top three voted games are:
- 1st Steam
- 2nd The Orange Box
- 3rd Bioshock
In the technology section the top places went to:
- 1st Improved NVIDIA Support
- 2nd Multi-CPU Aware Scheduler
- 3rd MSI installer support
The April polls are now open. Don't miss out on your chance to direct Cedega product and service enhancements. The polls let your voice be heard by the Cedega product team, so we know what our subscribers want. Your voice aids our planning and the prioritization of our work.
Log into Cedega.com and visit the Voting Page and let your voice be heard!
Beta Team Update
For the last two months we have been expanding the Beta Team at a rapid rate and the results have already become apparent to us. The team has already helped identify and close numerous bugs in our latest development builds of Cedega, eight of them high priority regressions. They have been able to identify both improvements in upcoming driver releases and game patches so Cedega can stay ahead of the curve. The Beta Team spends their time selflessly playing their favourite games with the newest Cedega technology so that Linux gamers everywhere can have the best experience possible. Without their help we would not be able to achieve the progress we have. Its not too late for you to help out your fellow gamers by joining up to be a member of the Cedega Beta Team.
To get started, just send an email to betaleader@cedega.com with the following information:
- Your Name
- Your Cedega Account Name
- The information from the Cedega System/Hardware Information Page
(In the Cedega GUI, go to Edit > System/Hardware Information)
Drop us an email and you could be testing the latest in Cedega technology!
Wulfie's Den - Tips 'n' Tricks #4
Depending on the game you play, your choice of distribution and window manager you may find the behavior of using alt-tab behavior to switch out of games may vary. However, alt-tab is just far too useful a feature for people to live without. How are you supposed to check the hockey scores or see whats new on Digg if you can't alt tab away from your game for a while.
In this edition of The Den I discuss some of work arounds that various TransGamer's use and introduce one I started playing with in the last few weeks.
Read the complete article for all of the tricks in this installment of The Den.
The Community is Growing
Wondering what other TransGamers have been doing, where they live, what they like? Stay in touch with other Cedega users, get the latest news as it happens and help expand Linux gaming like never before by joining the brand new Cedega groups on MySpace and Facebook.
By joining our growing Cedega community you will be able to interact with other Linux gamers from around the world. Swap stories, share hints, find people to play with online and help each other out. We'll also be using these community sites to convey interesting information about Cedega, the games we support, tournaments, and much more. This is a great way to stay connected to both TransGaming and the TransGamer community.
Remember to spread the word, invite your friends, and show everyone just what Linux can do!
Beta Team Update
We had a fantastic response to last month's call for additional Beta Team members - The new testers are already happily digging into the latest beta packages. We are also proud to announce that we have introduced an entirely new suite of reporting tools for the team. In fact, the tools are working out so well that we will be able to expand the team even further than originally planned. So if you are interested in joining the Beta Team, you still have a chance!
To get started, just send an email to betaleader@cedega.com with the following information:
- Your Name
- Your Cedega Account Name
- The information from the Cedega System/Hardware Information Page
(In the Cedega GUI, go to Edit > System/Hardware Information)
Drop us an email and you could be testing the latest in Cedega technology!
February Voting Report
Did you remember to have your say or are you letting others choose the fate of Linux gaming? The results from the February polls are in and we have the winners. Without further ado, the top three voted games are:
- 1st Steam
- 2nd The Orange Box
- 3rd Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
In the technology section, the top places went to:
- 1st Improved NVIDIA Support
- 2nd Multi-CPU Aware Scheduler
- 3rd Shader Model 3.0
The March polls are open right now, so don't miss out on your chance to direct Cedega development. The polls will make your voice heard inside the Cedega Development Team, letting us know what our subscribers really want from TransGaming and Cedega. We rely on the result of these polls for our development planning and to prioritize our work.
Voting is simple: Just log into Cedega.com, visit the Voting Page, and let your voice be heard!
Wulfie's Den - Tips 'n' Tricks #3
While Cedega supports a number of titles right out of the box, some games, especially newer ones, take some tinkering and tweaking to work. Today I am going to go through some of the tips and tricks it can take to get an unsupported or new game working in Cedega.
The very first step is to see if someone else has done it before.
Read the complete article for all of the tricks in this installment of The Den.
Wulfie's Den - Beta Team Update
A quick update on the Beta Team for everyone.
We have had a great response to our beta team posting and the newest members are already happily testing with the latest b eta packages. I am also proud to say that we have implemented a brand new set of reporting tools for the team. In fact, th e tools are working out so well that we are going to be able to expand our team even more than we first thought. If you ar e interested in joining the Beta Team its not too late.
• Read how to sign up at The Den.
Soon you could be testing the latest in Cedega technology!
The Beta Team Needs You
While the team is deep in development of Cedega 6.1, the QA team has been under siege keeping up with the testing we require. Now we need your help! The Cedega Beta Team is opening up enrollment. Do you really love gaming, do you want access to the latest in Cedega development, are you willing to help the entire Cedega community? If you answer yes to any of those questions, then you are perfect for the Cedega Beta Team.
All you need to get started is to send an email to betaleader@cedega.com with the following information:
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&bull Your Name
&bull Your Cedega Account Name
&bull The information for the Cedega System/Hardware Information Page
&bull Two or three lines telling us why you would be a good addition to the team.
Enrollment is limited so if you are interested in joining the Cedega Beta Team be sure to act today.
The Polls Are Now Open
Each month TransGaming opens up its subscriber only polls. The polls give you a voice inside the Cedega development cycle so we know what subscribers really want from TransGaming and Cedega. We rely on the result of these polls for our development planning and to prioritize our work. Your responses are important!
The ability to raise poll items and vote on topics is one of the key benefits of a Cedega subscription. What other company gives its users such an impact on product development. Do you want a game supported by Cedega? Vote for it! Do you feel the need for new technologies? Vote for it! Do you think you know what it will take to make Cedega an ever better product? Log in and vote for it!
Its simple just log into Cedega.com and visit the Voting Page and let your voice be heard!
We Have A Winner
On January 25th we sent out our first ever TransGaming 5 Second Survey. This quick survey was to gather a little information from TransGamers to help tailor the next Cedega release. We want to thank everyone who participated in the survey and give a hearty congratulations to Jason dP the winner of a PC game of his choice. Jason wasn't the only winner of course. The results are in and here is a sneak peak at the the winner in each category:
- Most Played Game
&bull World of Warcraft
- Most Desired Game
&bull Call of Duty 4
Cedega 6.0.5 Released
We have pushed Cedega 6.0.5 out the door. This is a minor patch fix release to solve a login issue with the latest Steam update. Users may notice that some listings on the friends page may contain incorrect characters.
For all the details of Cedega 6.0.5 please check out the release notes.
Subscribers can download Cedega 6.0.5 here or else Subscribe Now!
Cedega 6.0.4 Released
We are happy to announce the release of Cedega 6.0.4, codenamed Snudda. Cedega 6.0.4 is a patch fix release designed to resolve a number of issues with World of Warcraft and Steam. A Snudda public beta package has been available for over a week and reports are positive. The following issues have been resolved for most users in 6.0.4: World of Warcraft Voice chat is now supported, the latest version of the World of Warcraft patcher should now run without halting on corrupted files and Steam should launch both more quickly and more reliably.
For all the details of Cedega 6.0.4 please check out the release notes.
Subscribers can download Cedega 6.0.4 here or else Subscribe Now!
EVE Online Trinity Free 14 Day Trial
On December 5th CCP released the latest upgrade to EVE Online improving almost every aspect of the game. One of the most notable features is a massive task that took a group of talented artists and programmers 50 man-years to produce. You can see the stunning results on the screenshots page, although for the best results you really have to get into the game and fly around in the vastness of beautiful space. However, thats only a small part of what Trinity brings to the table. The real improvements in Trinity are under the hood. New ships, new content, new missions and improvements across the board add more depth and excitement to one of the best online games then ever before. In fact, so many new additions have been made that we don't have the space to tell you about all of them. Head over to the Trinity features page to see the complete list. While the premium graphics won't be ready on Mac and Linux until Q1 of 2008 the rest of the new features are available now.; If you haven't already, download EVE Trinity and join in the online game that everyone is talking about.
• Get a free 14-day trial account now!
Wulfie's Den - The Cedega Release Process
Last week we made a beta package of the upcoming 6.0.4 release, codenamed, Snudda available for public testing. Snudda was offered as an early beta. We felt that TransGamers may want early access to some of the fixes even if they had not yet been fully tested. However, in the Snudda forums users have had a lot of questions on why our recent releases mostly fix issues with World of Warcraft and Steam. Let me explain a bit about our release process, where our focus is and why it's there.
• Read about the Cedega Release Process at The Den
Cedega 6.0.4 - Beta 3 Now available
In an effort to get fixes to our users as quickly as possibly we are providing early access for all subscribers to Cedega 6.0.4, codenamed Snudda. This release is a beta version only and may contain errors and bugs. Snudda is a patch fix release designed to solve issues with World of Warcraft and Steam. TransGaming offers its beta packages as wholly unsupported, however, we would appreciate hearing your feedback on this release to help determine its readiness for all users. Please submit any comments, bug reports or errors you have with the Snudda beta packages in the Snudda forum in the Snudda Forum.
Please see the forum post for download and installation instructions as well as all of the details of the Cedega 6.0.4 Beta.
EVE ONLINE For Linux Released
TransGaming and CCP Games are pleased to announce the release of a dedicated Linux client for the hit MMORPG, EVE Online. Read the info page for more details or try it for free today!
Wulfie's Got a Plan
We've received a lot of feedback from TransGamers recently on the quality of support they have received from TransGaming Technologies, most of it not very good. Lucas "Wulfie" Smithen, Cedega Product Manager responds to recent comments concerning the state of support.
Read Wulfie's Den to see just what he has to say.
Explore New Worlds! Play EVE Online on Mac and Linux
TransGaming Technologies and CCP are excited to announce the upcoming release of EVE Online for both Linux and the Intel Mac. By integrating TransGaming's breakthrough portability technologies, Cider and Cedega, Eve Online allows players to interact in the same persistent online universe regardless of their operating system. For the first time ever, users will be able to log in and play one of the world's hottest MMORPGs using an official client for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. The success of porting EVE Online quickly and efficiently with Cider and Cedega allows CCP to keep a laser-focus on evolving EVE Online, while simultaneously expanding the EVE universe to even more players.
Read the full Press Release now.
Cedega 6.0.3 Update Released
TransGaming is pleased to announce the release of Cedega 6.0.3, codenamed Trofast. This release brings support for EVE Online: Revelations 2.2. Click here to read the full release notes.
Download it if you are Cedega subscriber, or subscribe here.
Wulfie's Back with A New Litter
Lucas "Wulfie" Smithen, Cedega Product Manager, unleashes his thoughts on the state of native Linux gaming in his latest blog update.
How does TransGaming fit into the wild, wacky world of Linux games? What does the future hold? Read Wulfie's no holds barred take on these and other matters inside The Den.
Read it now!
Ass Whoopin' Challenge: Round 2
FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! Kick some developer ass in the latest TransGaming Ass Whoopin' Challenge. This is where you take on TG's
best and brightest in a (not so) friendly match of a hot online multiplayer game. For this month's challenge, we are letting you decide
which game will be the battleground. Click below to vote on the game to play and sign up for the competition.
Sign up today!
Win nVidia Gear
Once again TransGaming opens the doors for you to win some terrific prizes. Last time
TransGamers had a chance to win some of the best games around. This time you can win a
brand spanking new NVIDIA GeForce 8600 video card. Play your games at screaming fast
speeds with one of the top cards on the market.
Enter now!
Cedega 6.0.2 Released
TransGaming is pleased to announce the release of Cedega 6.0.2, codenamed Antonius. This release brings support for EVE Revelations II, font fixes for Source-engine based games, improved support for Geforce 8x00 NVIDIA video cards, and a number of bug fixes. Additionally, upcoming website infrastructure changes will require this version of the user interface in order to be able to continue to access updates and other services. Click here to read the full release notes.
Download it if you are Cedega subscriber, or subscribe here.
ALERT: To use the Check for Updates feature, users MUST upgrade to Cedega 6.0.2.
Cedega 6.0.1 Released
TransGaming has issued Cedega 6.0.1, codenamed burken, as a patch-fix release for a 'hang on quit' issue exposed by the World of Warcraft 2.1.0 patch. No additional fixes have been included.
Download it if you are Cedega subscriber, or subscribe now.
Change the Face of TransGaming
TransGaming wants your opinion. In an effort to provide TransGamers with the best Linux gaming experience
possible, we have posted the specification for our next generation website online and opened it up for comments.
Support, voting, the games database, and much more - The plans for them are all laid out for you in the specification.
And that's where you come in. We want to know how these plans can be improved to provide an even better experience.
So, have a look and let us know what you think works, doesn't work, what's missing, and any other thoughts and suggestions you may have.
Make yourself heard!
Enter the Wulfie's Den
Lucas "Wulfie" Smithen, Cedega Product Manager, unleashes his new blog this week. Wulfie's Den is the place
to go to hear about Cedega, TransGaming, and anything else that crosses the mind of TransGaming's resident madman.
Read it now!
Guns, Robots, and Perforated Programmers
Have you ever wanted to see what an electronically-fired, nitrocellulose-encased, tungsten core round travelling at 800 m/sec will do
to a programmer who pokes his head out of cover? Now's your chance! Join the TransGaming Challenge and take
on the TransGaming team in a "friendly" match of Battlefield 2142.
Sign up today!
Win Games
TransGaming's Gamepack Sweepstakes is a go! Enter for your chance to win one of several great game packages.
Enter now!
Cedega 6.0 Reviews
The reviews of Cedega 6.0 are pouring in and the word is good:
"The version Linux gamers everywhere have been waiting for.."
- Techgage (Read the complete review)
"Something to be excited about."
- Software in Review (Read the complete review)
Cedega 6.0 Released
After many months of intense development, we couldn't be more thrilled to unveil our latest and most exciting Cedega version yet: Cedega 6.0. Were escalating Linux gaming to new heights and youll love the Cedega 6.0 experience which includes:
- Sweeter graphics
- Increased performance
- Vastly improved usability
- More games supported than ever before
Download it if you are Cedega subscriber, or Subscribe now. You can also discover lots more detail about Cedega 6.0's major enhancements by clicking here.
Cedega 6.0 -- Now You Can Play Too
What's Hot
CEDEGA 6.1 BETA
IS NOW AVAILABLE
- Play More Triple-A Games On Linux!
- Product Enhancements and Releases Throughout the Year!
- Top Tier Technical Service and Technical Support!
- Membership in a Vibrant and Welcoming Linux Gaming Community!
- Special Promotional Offers!
- And More...
Spotlight
Development Report
Wondering what the Cedega Dev Team has been up to lately? Get a behind-the-scenes look at Cedega development in the June Development Report
Wulfie's Den
Check out the latest Tips 'n' Tricks by Lucas 'Wulfie' Smithen to learn everything you need to know about getting the more stubborn games working in Cedega.
Head to The Den to check it out.