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Half-Life Caught Running on Android Wear

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 09:11 PM PDT

Popular YouTuber Dave Bennett recently published instructions on how to make Half-Life run on Android Wear. While a smartwatch screen is rather small for such an epic game, the idea of getting Valve's sacred shooter running on a wearable device just sounds really cool.

"Trying to play a game on Android wear is a nightmare within itself," Bennett admits. "The app offers touchscreen controls, but on a 1.65 inch screen, they are almost impossible to use. Also, swiping to the left causes the screen to go back to the previous window."

Despite the small frame, he admitted that Half-Life runs better than expected. The frame count ranges from 30 FPS to a mere 2 FPS, the latter of which is due to graphics-heavy affects like special lightening and lava. Honestly, that should be expected with today's wearables hardware.

To get Half-Life up and running, gamers need to original Half-Life game, the SDLash Apk and Extras.7z. The steps include enabling USB debugging, installing SDLash3D and creating the Xash and Valve folders. Bennett said that transferring the Half-Life files over to the Android Wear device will take around two hours.

In addition to Android Wear, Bennett said in his blog that he's currently working on a port of Half-Life for Android. Take note that Valve and Nvidia have already published Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One and Portal. Like the unofficial Doom and Quake games on Android, Bennett will likely provide the ported engine and customers will provide the data files from the retail version of the games.

Valve Software's original Half-Life game launched on November 1998 using a modified version of the Quake engine called GoldSrc. The game follows Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist, as he escapes a research facility and discovers what his teleportation experiment has unleashed in the real world. The game has spawned an even more popular sequel along with Episodes One and Two.  

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MMORPG News


Project Gorgon: Open Letter About the Future

Posted: 25 Jul 2015 07:04 AM PDT

Open Letter About the Future

My name is Ryan, known in the Project Gorgon world as "Silvonis", and I am a member of the Project Gorgon Development team. My official title is Producer, but in a small development team I am involved in several aspects of development. I wanted to take a moment to write an open letter to discuss the future of Project Gorgon.

Fallout 4: 6 Blood-soaked, Meaty Chunks of Info From QuakeCon

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 08:20 PM PDT

6 Blood-soaked, Meaty Chunks of Info From QuakeCon

I was in attendance at QuakeCon in 2011 when Skyrim got its first major showing. I'm not the type to give in to hype, but I still remember being in awe of the majesty and grandeur of it all, and leaving the auditorium as excited as I could be for an upcoming game.

Echo of Soul: Big Sword Contest Announced With Amusing Video

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 01:43 PM PDT

Big Sword Contest Announced With Amusing Video

Aeria Games has announced the beginning of the latest contest for Echo of Soul that would require participants to create the biggest sword they possibly can.

World of Warcraft: Battleground Bonus Weekend And Upcoming PvP Hotfix

Posted: 25 Jul 2015 03:56 AM PDT

Battleground Bonus Weekend And Upcoming PvP Hotfix

The World of Warcraft community site has been updated with the news that this weekend's bonus event takes place on battlegrounds with 200% bonus to your honor gains. The event runs through Monday, July 27th.

Project Gorgon: New Kickstarter Initiative Begins

Posted: 25 Jul 2015 02:56 AM PDT

New Kickstarter Initiative Begins

Elder Game Inc. has sent word that a brand new Kickstarter initiative has begun for Project Gorgon that is aiming for a December 2016 release. The team is looking to raise a modest $20,000 by August 23rd.

Elder Scrolls Online: Quarterly DLC Incoming Beginning with Imperial City

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 04:27 PM PDT

Quarterly DLC Incoming Beginning with Imperial City

The Imperial City DLC for Elder Scrolls Online will be arriving later this summer, but during today's QuakeCon, it was announced that three more DLC packages will be arriving, one each quarter. The DLC will be: Orsinium, a DLC regarding the Thieves' Guild and a DLC based around the Dark Brotherhood.

ARK: Survival Evolved: 35 Teams to Compete in 'Hunger Games' Survival Competition

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 03:18 PM PDT

35 Teams to Compete in

On August 1st, 35 teams will be thrown into a single arena for a "Hunger Games" last-tribe-standing PvP deathmatch. The winning tribe will take home $20,000 and other prizes. The event will be streamed live via Twitch. Viewers won't be idle either and will be voting on "world-altering sequences" to take place every half hour that can change the face of battle.

Sword Coast Legends: Ogre Zombie Subject of New Monster Showcase Video

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 02:19 PM PDT

Ogre Zombie Subject of New Monster Showcase Video

The Sword Coast Legends team has posted a new video in the Monster Showcase series, this time focused on the Ogre Zombie, an undead juggernaut. Check it out below and let us know what you think!

Fallout 4: Twelve (Mostly) Romanceable Companions to Join the Fight

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 02:10 PM PDT

Twelve (Mostly) Romanceable Companions to Join the Fight

Fallout 4 will feature twelve companions who can join in the fight with the player character. According to IGN, all companions can be romanced regardless of gender of the either NPCs or the player. It remains to be seen whether or not Meatbag and Codsworth can be romanced, but, hey, ten is still good, right? We'll keep you posted.

Fallout 4: Fallout Shelter to Launch on Android on August 13th

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 01:48 PM PDT

Fallout Shelter to Launch on Android on August 13th

Android users have been chomping at the bit to get their hands on the Fallout 4 tie-in, Fallout Shelter, which has been on iOS devices for several weeks now. Fallout Shelter will be available for Android beginning on August 13th.

Destiny: Suros Arsenal Bonus Pack Detailed

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 01:43 PM PDT

Suros Arsenal Bonus Pack Detailed

As part of the preorder package for the Destiny expansion, The Taken King, players will receive access to the Suros Arsenal bonus pack starting on September 15th. Players will also be able to get hold of the pack via gameplay beginning on January 1, 2016.

General: Mount & Blade Warband - Viking Conquest DLC Released

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 12:52 PM PDT

Mount & Blade Warband - Viking Conquest DLC Released

TaleWorlds Entertainment has announced the release of the latest DLC for Mount & Blade Warband. Called "Viking Conquest", the DLC takes place in Ireland and players will gain access to a canine companion.

Overwatch: Numbani Zone Uncovered

Posted: 24 Jul 2015 12:44 PM PDT

Numbani Zone Uncovered

The Overwatch Twitter has a new teaser image for what appears to be a new location called Numbani.

General: Taking a Look at Savage Alexander and Seal Rock PvP

Posted: 23 Jul 2015 03:02 PM PDT

Taking a Look at Savage Alexander and Seal Rock PvP

The first big patch post-Heavensward is here, and Victor's been trawling through it like a good little Lalafell. Let's take a quick look at what you get with the introduction of FFXIV Patch 3.05!

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