When I got Gran Turismo 6, I went a little overboard and bought a racing wheel to go with it. The problem was how to actually use the thing while sitting on the couch. Fortunately, I came up with a DIY solution that was affordable.

Richard Stallman (aka RMS) recently just gave his kind-of/sort-of approval to closed source video games. To be honest, I’m surprised that he’s actually weighing the benefits against the harms (if only we could get more politicians doing that…)

I’m not sure if RMS is “giving his permission” or not, but I see a future with games on open systems as a Good Thing.

This month in NGLG, I’m taking a look at a couple of 3D games that don’t require too much horsepower, but are still fun diversions.

Lightcycle games should seem familiar to anyone who has played the ‘snake’ type games that are common on cell phones. The goal is to box in your opponents with your trail, all the while making sure you don’t slam into their trails (as well as your own!). Often, the games mimic the look and feel from the 1982 film Tron, and require quick reflexes and a mind for strategy.

Many people have made the switch to Linux, and the question that has continued since the kernel hit 0.01 is “where are the games?”

While the WINE project has done a great job at getting quite a few mainstream games working, there are also many Linux-native gems that are fantastic at whittling away the time. No longer content with Solitaire clones, the community is responding with a wide array of fun games.