Linux - Warsow 0.5 Released
by Andrew on 4/10/2009 9:59:59 AM
After a very long time (nearly 18 months!) Warsow 0.5 has been released. Three additional gametypes have been added as well as new maps and tweaks. Don't let the '0.5' version number fool you, Warsow is very polished and well worth a download.
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Linux - Nexuiz 2.5.2 Released
by Andrew on 3/10/2009 4:48:37 PM
With no updates since May, Nexuiz fans can rejoice with Nexuiz 2.5.2 being released! A new gamemode, a few extra maps and plenty of tweaks have made there way into this point release.
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Linux - Ubuntu – Unwanted Poster-boy?
by Andrew on 21/08/2009 8:43:59 PM
When you're listing popular Linux distributions, you've got to include Ubuntu somewhere at the top. Similarly, when you're listing Linux distributions that are disliked by the hardcore Linux community, Ubuntu is again somewhere at the top.
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Linux - PS3 Slim - No more Linux? Ahh, but for how long...
by Andrew on 20/08/2009 9:20:06 PM
Apart from the exciting new stats (33% smaller, 34% less power, US$299/AUD$499/€299/£249/¥29980) there was the news that it would no longer support other operating systems. Considering that some companies actually sell the PS3 pre-loaded with Linux and some rely on the PS3 for cluster duties, this must be upsetting news. But fear not...
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Linux - Review: Eeebuntu 3.0.1 NBR
by Andrew on 12/08/2009 10:13:08 PM
One of the downsides with the 70x and 90x EeePCs was that a modified version of Xandros Linux (loaded as the default) was a little too restrictive. The problem being that many Windows users didn't appreciate the change (nothing new there I know) of the custom Xandros and many Linux users wanted a distro that they had more control over.
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News Item - HeadshotGamer.com lives!!
by Andrew on 21/07/2009 8:02:30 PM
Not many updates in a while - but changes are in the pipeline!
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Linux - Nexuiz 2.5 has been released
by Andrew on 16/04/2009 10:32:09 PM
After nearly 12 months, we have a new version to play with! This is by no means a small release, there's plenty new and exciting.
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Linux - Glest 3.2.1 has been released
by Andrew on 15/02/2009 11:44:18 AM
Glest 3.2.0 was only recently released (8th of Feb) and now a minor update has been released to fix a few additional bugs.
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Linux - SuperTuxKart 0.6 has been released
by Andrew on 27/01/2009 9:06:58 PM
The next version of SuperTuxKart has been released, with much improved handling, new tracks, nitro instead of wheelies and a host of other changes.
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Linux - Review: Linux Mint 6 'Felicia'
by Andrew on 25/01/2009 4:06:29 PM
Based on Ubuntu 8.10, you might pass Linux Mint off as being yet another Ubuntu spin-off, though Mint has been around now for while (first release was on the 27th of August, 2006) and it's still a popular distribution, sitting in the number 3 spot on the Distrowatch page hit ranks.
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Linux - Review: Fedora 10
by Andrew on 19/01/2009 11:30:49 PM
I've previously reviewed Fedora 10 Beta and I liked what I saw, though was a bit jaded by the difficulties in setting up proprietary drivers. Much time has passed and Fedora 10 (final) was released on the 25th of November, 2008 – more than enough time for polish to be added and a hundred or so updates to fix the more obvious bugs.
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Linux - Review: OpenSUSE 11.1
by Andrew on 17/01/2009 10:50:35 PM
OpenSUSE (in various forms) has been around for quite some time and has been quite popular with developers and business users. It currently holds Distrowatch's number 2 spot on the page hit ranking and has a thriving community of users. Each release has seen the distro improve, though it's still not a distro that jumps to mind when most people think of Linux.
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Linux - How to enable Nvidia drivers in OpenSUSE 11.1
by Andrew on 17/01/2009 1:54:44 PM
OpenSUSE, unlike Ubuntu and Mandriva, doesn't automate the installation and configuration of the proprietary Nvidia drivers though by following a few simple steps you can have your Nvidia hardware pumping.
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News Item - From Sempron 3800+ to Athlon 5000+: My Compaq Upgrade
by Andrew on 16/01/2009 8:46:37 PM
A while back I purchased a brand new Compaq (with warranty) from an auction house for next to nothing. It was packing some very average hardware; Windows Vista Home Basic, 3800+ (2.2Ghz single core) Sempron, 512MB DDR2 RAM, 80GB SATAII drive, on-board graphics, on-board sound and a Hippo 250W power supply. Not what you'd call a power PC, in fact, it was quite obsolete when I purchased it.
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Linux - How to overclock Nvidia cards in Ubuntu/Kubuntu 8.10 and 9.04
by Andrew on 9/01/2009 12:15:30 AM
This is a first for www.HeadshotGamer.com, though after searching the web for this information I thought it would be best to write up a quick 'HowTo' guide so that anyone else searching the interwibble for answers can quickly get their Nvidia cards overclocked.
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Linux - TORCS Version 1.3.1 Released
by Andrew on 20/12/2008 10:50:06 PM
For all you car racing nuts out there, "The Open Racing Car Simulator" 1.3.1 has been released and is available for download.
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DS - Nintendo DSi Australian release date - not this Xmas
by Andrew on 26/11/2008 6:00:49 PM
If you've been following Japan's DSi release and were hoping for to purchase one for Christmas, well you better fire up eBay because you're not getting one over the counter in Australia this year.
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Linux - Ubuntu 9.04 'Jaunty Jackalope' – What to expect
by Andrew on 23/11/2008 11:25:42 AM
It seems only yesterday that 8.10 was released and now the 9.04 “Jaunty Jackalope” release cycle has fired into life. Truth be told, I wasn't very happy with Ubuntu 8.10. Yes, I did give it an honest go though for me it wasn't different enough from Hardy to justify replacing existing 8.04 installs and there were a number of known issues with getting the Nvidia proprietary drivers working.
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Linux - Review: Ubuntu 8.10 'Intrepid Ibex' – Missed the mark?
by Andrew on 22/11/2008 10:22:31 PM
As some people have gathered reading my previous distro reviews, I'm an Ubuntu user, so I was waiting with high hopes that the final release of 8.10 would serve as a meaningful upgrade. I've previously reviewed Alpha 2 (not really usable) and Alpha 4 (this was usable) and I was thinking it was going to win against arch rivals Mandriva and Fedora. Well, I was wrong.
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News Item - Site update
by Andrew on 3/11/2008 7:05:17 PM
Over 18,000 visits and over 60,000 page views a month and growing!
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Linux - Gaming and Linux software RAID – Your path to pwnage
by Andrew on 3/11/2008 3:28:23 PM
Hard drives are often forgotten as there isn't a huge amount you can do, apart from buy a Western Digital VelociRaptor. There is one more option though, using two (or more) inexpensive drives and RAID them together to increase the speed dramatically. This way you can get to high speed nirvana without destroying your budget.
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Linux - OpenArena 0.8.1 released
by Andrew on 3/11/2008 1:13:25 AM
One of the best free first person shooters has just had a point release
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Linux - Nvidia Linux drivers 177.80
by Andrew on 8/10/2008 10:32:06 PM
Just been released and adds compatibility with the GTX260, GTX280, 9800GTX+, 9800GT and 9500GT cards.
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PC - Download Area 51 for free!
by Andrew on 6/10/2008 11:09:28 PM
Midway has released the game for free and the nice people over at Gamers Hell are hosting it.
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Linux - Gaming on Linux – What are your options?
by Andrew on 6/10/2008 5:40:24 PM
I'm a gamer and I'm a Linux user. Yes, this puts me in a very small group of people in the world. The mass majority of gamers are either consolers (Wii, PS2/3, Xbox 360) or Windows gamers. My friends often ask “What games can you play on Linux? Isn't it just a command prompt?”
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Linux - Review: Fedora 10 Beta (Gnome)
by Andrew on 4/10/2008 8:24:51 PM
These days Fedora has matured and is arguably one of the top 5 distributions. It's RPM based (similar to Mandriva and OpenSuse) and has a vocal and passionate community. It's also been ear-marked by me as one of the possible distros to upgrade to, so long as it ticks all the gaming boxes and doesn't play up too much!
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Linux - Review: Simply MEPIS 8.0 Beta 2
by Andrew on 1/10/2008 7:35:56 PM
SimplyMEPIS 8.0 Beta 2 is backed by the Debian Lenny core and is packing kernel 2.6.26, OpenOffice 3.0 RC2 and KDE 3.5.9. Sounds good and stable (the other main distros have already switched to 2.6.27rcX and KDE 4.1.x). After my experiences with KDE 4 I'm actually relieved to see KDE 3.5 again. Yes it now looks a tad dated but it does feel like home. Things work, the style is consistent and navigation is easy.
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Linux - Review: SuperTux 0.1.3
by Andrew on 29/09/2008 9:23:59 PM
SuperTux is a Super Mario Bros clone, and it's a very good one. All the old Super Mario traits are there though with a few spins to keep the copy write police at bay. You play as a penguin (read: Mario), initially small though finding and grabbing an egg (read: mushroom) you'll grow.
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Linux - Review: Tuxpuck 0.8.2
by Andrew on 29/09/2008 2:51:56 PM
Gameplay wise, it's not an easy game. Playing against Tux is suicide (in the airhockey sense) as it's extremely difficult to get a shot past him. Playing Arcana is easier, though it's still a difficult game. She also has a special serve where the puck spins in a circle and the launches to either your left of right corner.
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Linux - Review: Mandriva Linux 2009 Release Candidate 2 (Gnome)
by Andrew on 27/09/2008 9:49:21 PM
I've previously reviewed Mandriva Linux 2009 Beta 1 using KDE 4.1 as the window manager. I didn't like what I saw. I do believe this wasn't Mandriva's fault, as my gripes were the same for Kubuntu 8.10 Alpha 6 (using KDE 4.1.1). This time, it's the Gnome window manager and this is the last development release before the final version hit the download mirrors on the 9th of October 2008. Hopefully they've got everything right and there won't be many changes between this version and the final one.
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