Saturday, February 16, 2013

How To Play TF2 on Steam in Ubuntu Linux in Windows PC

To play TF2 in Steam on Ubuntu Linux in Windows 7, simply follow this procedure:

Here is AK's guide on Steam: How To Play TF2 in Ubuntu Linux in a Windows PC

Files Needed:

Edit: You don't really need Daemon Tools because VirtualBox can also mount an iso. (Thanks to SG user Dominator86!)

How To Use:

  1. Mount the Ubuntu 12 iso into your new Daemon Tools virtual drive on Win7.
  2. Run VirtualBox and create a new Ubuntu Linux partition (VDI Disk) with a size of at least 20GB or more depending on the space you have in the selected Win7 drive.
  3. Boot your new VDI up and it will ask you to select a DVD/ROM drive letter to spin up, select the one you just mounted.
  4. Let Ubuntu install and download the necessary packages fully whilst you get a snack or beverage or go out.
  5. Reboot your new Ubuntu in your VirtualBox.
  6. Open Firefox in Ubuntu, navigate to the Steam Store webpage and click Download Steam.
  7. Double click the "Steam_latest.deb" file that was downloaded and let Steam install fully.
  8. Login to Steam, verify with SteamGuard, and install TF2 the way you know (snack or beverage or go out) and get your free Tux when you start playing TF2 on Linux for the first time!

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Monday, January 7, 2013

Do you use Adblock or Adblock Plus?

Do you, the average internet user and gamer, use Adblock or Adblock Plus? Tell us why or why not at our Facebook poll here or comment below.

Friday, December 28, 2012

Which App Did You Use The Most in 2012?

Gamers use a variety of apps daily, like Steam, so tell us which you have used the most often this year of 2012, at our new Apps 4 Gamers Facebook page! (Work in progress, refurbishments coming soon!)

Monday, December 24, 2012

Steam Mobile App for Windows, Mac PC

If you don't own an Android mobile device, you can still use the Steam mobile app on BlueStacks, a popular emulator for Android apps, that will even run on a non-Android mobile OS!

Download and Install BlueStacks fully.
Download the Steam APK file found at the end of the page and then run the file with BlueStacks.

Login and authorise your new access with SteamGuard and you're in!
Congratulations! Badge unlocked!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Top 10 Anti-Virus Software Apps 4 Gamers

We at 'Gifts 4 Gamers' enjoy using the best apps when it comes to gaming and we want to know from our leet members, which is/are your best pick(s) when it comes to anti-virus app(s)?

Our top pick is the free Microsoft Security Essentials!

Tell us your favorite in this poll at the Gifts 4 Gamers Facebook page.