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Sam Lantinga
Sam Oscar Lantinga is a computer programmer. He used to be the lead software engineer at Blizzard Entertainment, where he was known to the community as Slouken. He is best known as the creator of the Simple DirectMedia Layer, a very popular open source multimedia programming library, and also developed the compatibility database for Executor (software), Executor, a proprietary Mac OS emulator.ARDI site credits He was the lead programmer and a co-founder of the now-defunct Loki Software, which ported several game titles to Linux. A Linux client of ''World of Warcraft'' was developed, and negotiations with Linux Game Publishing were under way until Blizzard cancelled the project. It is unknown if Lantinga was involved with this port. He also founded Galaxy Gameworks in 2008 to help commercially support the |
Loki Entertainment
Loki Software, Inc. (Loki Entertainment) was an American video game developer based in Tustin, California, that ported several video games from Microsoft Windows to Linux. It took its name from the Norse deity Loki. Although successful in its goal of bringing games to the Linux platform, the company folded in January 2002 after filing for bankruptcy. History Loki Software was founded on November 9, 1998, by Scott Draeker, a former lawyer who became interested in porting games to Linux after being introduced to the system through his work as a software licensing attorney. By December of that year Loki had gained the rights to produce a port of Activision's then-upcoming strategy game '' Civilization: Call to Power'' for Linux. This was to become Loki's first actual product, with the game hitting stores in May 1999. From there they gained contracts to port many other titles, such as '' Myth II: Soulblighter'', ''Railroad Tycoon II'', and ''Eric's Ultimate Solitaire''. Throughout th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hearthstone
''Hearthstone'' is a free-to-play online digital collectible card game developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment. Originally subtitled ''Heroes of Warcraft'', ''Hearthstone'' builds upon the existing lore of the ''Warcraft'' series by using the same elements, characters, and relics. It was first released for Microsoft Windows and macOS in March 2014, with ports for iOS and Android releasing later that year. The game features cross-platform play, allowing players on any supported device to compete with one another, restricted only by geographical region account limits. The game is a turn-based card game between two opponents, using constructed decks of 30 cards along with a selected hero with a unique power. Players use their limited mana crystals to play abilities or summon minions to attack the opponent, with the goal of destroying the opponent's hero. Winning matches and completing quests earn in-game gold, rewards in the form of new cards, and other in-game prizes. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maelstrom (1992 Video Game)
''Maelstrom'' is a video game developed by Andrew Welch, released as shareware in November 1992 for Mac OS. The game is an enhanced clone of Atari, Inc.'s 1979 arcade game with a visual style similar to the Atari Games 1987 sequel, . was released when there were few action games for the high-resolution color displays of the Macintosh, so it garnered much interest, despite the dated concept, and led to the creation of Ambrosia Software. The game was later released as free and open-source software, resulting in ports for other platforms. Gameplay is played in a 2D overview in a section of space. The object of the game is to reach the highest score possible by shooting asteroids with a plasma cannon from a spaceship. The ship can move in any direction across the screen and also has a limited amount of shield. The player may also pick up power-ups and encounter unusual objects and enemies throughout the game. Development was created using THINK C and uses 18,000 lines of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Call To Power
Call or Calls may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Games * Call, a type of betting in poker * Call, in the game of contract bridge, a bid, pass, double, or redouble in the bidding stage Music and dance * Call (band), from Lahore, Pakistan * Call, a command in square dancing, delivered by a caller * "Call / I4U", a 2011 single by Japanese music group AAA * "Call", a 2002 song by Ashanti from her album '' Ashanti'' * "Call" (Stray Kids song), 2021 Film * ''Call'' (film), or ''The Call'', 2020 South Korean film * ''Calls'' (film), 2021 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film Television * ''Calls'' (TV series), a mystery thriller TV series on Apple TV+ Finance * Call on shares, a request for a further payment on partly paid share capital * Call option, a term in stock trading Science and technology Computing * Call, a shell command in DOS, OS/2 and Microsoft Windows command-line interpreters * Call, a method of starting a subroutine * Computer-assisted langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railroad Tycoon II
''Railroad Tycoon II'' is a business simulation video game in the ''Railroad Tycoon'' series developed by PopTop Software and published by Gathering of Developers. It was released for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, PlayStation and Dreamcast Gameplay is displayed in dimetric view, unlike the top-down view of ''Railroad Tycoon''. Gameplay ''Railroad Tycoon II'' is a railroad simulation that covers the entire history of railroads from inception to the present day and beyond. The player chooses a map and assumes the role of chairman of a railroad company. The player tries to make profits for investors and completes various other objectives while being hindered by rivals, random events such as train breakdowns, train robbers, economic swings, and scripted events particular to the scenario. Most of the gameplay consists of building tracks, stations and trains, which are used for hauling passengers and freight from one station to another. Delivery revenue varies by time, distance, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heroes Of Might And Magic III
''Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia'' (commonly referred to as ''Heroes of Might & Magic 3'', or ''Heroes 3'', or abbreviated HoMM 3) is a turn-based strategy game developed by Jon Van Caneghem through New World Computing originally released for Microsoft Windows by The 3DO Company in 1999. Its ports to several computer and console systems followed in 1999–2000. It is the third installment of the ''Heroes of Might and Magic'' series. The game's story is first referenced throughout '' Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven'' and serves as a prequel to '' Might and Magic VII: For Blood and Honor''. The player can choose to play through seven different campaigns telling the story, or play in a scenario against computer or human opponents. ''Heroes III'' was released to universal acclaim and was praised by critics. The game received the expansion packs '' Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade'' and '' Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heretic II
''Heretic II'' is a dark fantasy action-adventure game developed by Raven Software and published by Activision in 1998 continuing the story of Corvus, the main character from its predecessor, '' Heretic''. It is the fourth game in the '' Hexen: Beyond Heretic'' series and comes after the "Serpent Rider" trilogy. Although Id Software owns the publishing rights to the previous titles, ''Heretic 2'' is owned by Activision since they own Raven Software and its IPs. Using a modified ''Quake II'' engine, the game features a mix of a third-person camera with a first-person shooter's action, making for a new gaming experience at the time. While progressive, this was a controversial design decision among fans of the original game, a well-known first-person shooter built on the ''Doom'' engine. The music was composed by Kevin Schilder. Gerald Brom contributed conceptual work to characters and creatures for the game. This is the only ''Heretic''/''Hexen'' video game that is unrelated to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heavy Gear II
''Heavy Gear II'' is a mecha based first-person shooter video game. Set in Dream Pod 9's Heavy Gear universe, the game was developed and published by Activision in 1999 for Microsoft Windows; it was ported to Linux in 2000 by Loki Software. It is a sequel to the 1997 video game ''Heavy Gear''. Plot An atrocity caused by the New Earth Concordat (NEC) — the destruction of the Badlands city of Peace River by an antimatter bomb — leads to a formal cease-fire between the Northern and Southern Leagues. A team of elite Special-Ops pilots from across the planet, equipped with advanced prototype Gears and a newly unveiled intersystem assault shuttle, are sent through the interstellar Tannhauser gate to the planet Caprice, the nearest NEC base, to find out more and strike back at the enemy. Gameplay ''Heavy Gear II'' incorporates third-person and stealth elements. Development Development of ''Heavy Gear II'' began during the autumn of 1997 with an aggressive 13 month schedule wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Halls Of Valhalla
Halls is a plural of the word hall. Halls may also refer to: People * Walter Halls (1871–1953), British trade unionist and politician * Ethel May Halls (1882–1967), American actress * Julian Halls (born 1967), British field hockey player * Evelyn Halls (born 1972), Australian fencer * Roxana Halls (born 1974), English artist * Monty Halls (born 1976), British marine biologist and TV presenter * John Halls (born 1982), English footballer, mostly played for Stoke, Brentford and Aldershot, and model * Andy Halls (born 1992), English footballer, has played for Stockport, Macclesfield and Chester * Halls (footballer) (born 1999), Brazilian footballer * Henrique Halls (born 2002), Brazilian footballer Places * Halls, Georgia, an unincorporated community * Halls, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Halls, Tennessee, a town in West Tennessee ** Not to be confused with Halls Crossroads, Tennessee, a suburb of Knoxville sometimes colloquially referred to as "Halls" Business * Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rune (video Game)
''Rune'' is an action-adventure video game developed by Human Head Studios which was released in 2000. The game is based on Ragnarok, showing the conflict between the Gods Odin and Loki and the buildup to Ragnarok. Built on the Unreal Engine, the game casts the player as Ragnar, a young Viking warrior whose mettle is tested when Loki and his evil allies plot to destroy the world and bring about Ragnarok. Upon release, ''Rune'' received generally positive reviews. A standalone expansion pack for the game, '' Rune: Halls of Valhalla'', was released in 2001. Both the base game and expansion were ported to Linux by Loki Software. Ryan C. Gordon, a former Loki employee, would also later port Human Head's 2006 title ''Prey''. A port to the PlayStation 2 was also released under the title ''Rune: Viking Warlord'' in 2001. The game was re-released digitally under the name ''Rune Classic'' in 2012, with the expansion included. A sequel, '' Rune II'', was released on November 12, 2019. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
''Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri'' is a 4X video game, considered a spiritual sequel to the ''Civilization'' series. Set in a science fiction depiction of the 22nd century, the game begins as seven competing ideological factions land on the planet Chiron ("Planet") in the Alpha Centauri star system. As the game progresses, Planet's growing sentience becomes a formidable obstacle to the human colonists. Sid Meier, designer of ''Civilization'', and Brian Reynolds, designer of '' Civilization II'', developed ''Alpha Centauri'' after they left MicroProse to join with Jeff Briggs in creating a new video game developer: Firaxis Games. Electronic Arts released both ''Alpha Centauri'' and its expansion, ''Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire'', in 1999. The following year, Aspyr Media ported both titles to Classic Mac OS while Loki Software ported them to Linux. ''Alpha Centauri'' features improvements on ''Civilization II''s game engine, including simultaneous multiplay, social engineering, clima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
