Linux is one robust operating system for server, home computer and embedded in electronic machine. Still games developer doesn't feel inclined to develop their title for linux along with other major gaming platform (PC/PS3/XBOX360 etc). Still u can play games made for Windows via Wine. Wine is a virtualization of DirectX so a title develop to use DirectX 9 and below able to play with Linux.
It does look like emulation of code, but its rather a virtualization of windows coding to be used in linux. Current implementation of Wine in linux is working but not all title can be executed without a hitch and most need to set the configuration. Currently I do play Eve-Online from time to time in Linux using wine. The configuration needed to be set are quite a hassle and if u r not comfortable with editing setting and more hopeful of a program ready out of the box will be hugely dissappointing. It does get better with time, but as virtualization goes, it will never be complete as long windows enhance their directx. Its like a cat and mouse chasing game but there's no gameover in sight.
Linux is one promising OS for gaming, but developer need to come out a standard to assist game developer the all needed tools to developed the technology and content. Its one major gripe for Linux and as far my opinion goes, if Linux does not compete with Microsoft in gaming department, keep dreaming of attracting gamers to linux. Currently its only for novelty and to show of skill but that's it. There's nothing more i want to do in Linux if i could play it in Vista. :p
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