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Installing Lutris and games on Manjaro Linux

Install Lutris on Manjaro

19 October 2020 by Korbin Brown

Lutris is a game manager that can be run on Manjaro and other Linux distributions, and it does its job incredibly well. It has thousands of games in its catalog and works with very little fuss, allowing you to install games from the cloud and keep them up to date. Most games are “one click install” titles, meaning that you shouldn’t have to worry about fiddling with extra configuration to get a Windows game working on Linux. It just works.

You’ll need to have Wine on Manjaro in order to ensure a smooth experience with Lutris. The two work really well together, and that’s because the developers of Lutris also work directly with Wine staging. Since the Lutris developers already program their installers to use the most optimal settings possible, there’s no need to fool around with Winetricks or any of the usual Wine configuration utilities.

If you’ve already installed Manjaro and are ready to start gaming, follow along as we setup Lutris and its dependencies on our system.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to install Wine and dependencies
How to install Lutris
How to install a game on Lutris

Best Terminal Games on Linux

3 September 2020 by Justin Chapin

Intro

GNU/Linux gaming has come a long way over the past decade. We are lucky to live in an age where there are a number of native linux games including AAA titles to choose from on the platform. Steam has also vastly increased the number of games available on Linux. Despite the vast availability of GUI based games, sometimes it can be more relaxing and entertaining to play terminal based ones. This is not so surprising considering the fact that most Linux users spend a lot of time on the command line and feel at home there. Luckily, there are a number of great terminal based games available on the platform as well.

Minecraft installed and running on Manjaro Linux

How to install Minecraft on Manjaro

24 July 2020 by Korbin Brown

While Linux isn’t always known for its stellar support of video games, Minecraft developers have released a version specifically for Linux, and it runs great on Manjaro. You don’t even need to use Lutris or install Wine for it to function properly.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to download and install Minecraft to get you up and playing in no time.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to install Minecraft from AUR
How to launch Minecraft from GUI or command line

Installing a Windows application on Manjaro with Wine

Install Wine on Manjaro

22 July 2020 by Korbin Brown

Wine gives users a way to run native Windows programs on a Linux system. If you’re running Manjaro Linux on your computer but need access to a Windows-only application, installing Wine may be the solution for you.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to install Wine on Manjaro, whether you’d like to install the stable or development package. As a proof of concept, we’ll run a Windows application on Manjaro after Wine has been installed.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to install Wine on Manjaro
How to configure Wine
How to install a Windows application on Linux

How to test Webcam on Manjaro Linux

22 July 2020 by Korbin Brown

Webcam setup on Manjaro Linux and other user-friendly Linux distributions should be automatic. You can usually plug in your webcam and have instant access to it. If you have a built-in camera, that should also work without any extra configuration.

In this guide, we’ll go over testing a webcam on Manjaro and give some troubleshooting pointers in case yours isn’t being detected automatically.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to test webcam

Testing a microphone in the settings menu on Manjaro Linux

How to test microphone on Manjaro Linux

22 July 2020 by Korbin Brown

In this tutorial, we guide you through the process of testing a microphone on Manjaro Linux. Microphones should work out of the box on Manjaro and other user-friendly Linux distributions, but sometimes you may need to select the right device from the audio settings menu. This guide will also show how to record sound with a GUI application.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to test microphone and select input device
How to record audio clips

How to Install Third Party Codecs & Extras on Manjaro Linux

15 July 2020 by Korbin Brown

Having the ability to play audio and video files on Manjaro Linux is one of the most essential and basic features for a lot of users. Unfortunately, due to the plethora of media codecs in circulation and the licenses that protect them, it’s not always as easy as it sounds.

In this guide, we’ll show you the software and third party codecs that you can install on your Manjaro Linux system for maximum compatibility. By the end of this tutorial, your computer should be able to open and play almost any video or audio file you throw at it.

In this tutorial you will learn:

Installing audio and video codecs
Installing a recommended video player
Installing a recommended music player

How to Play League of Legends On Linux With Lutris

6 June 2020 by Nick Congleton

Objective

Install and play League of Legends with Lutris.

Distributions

This will work on most current distributions but focuses on Ubuntu.

Requirements

A working Linux install(preferably Ubuntu) with updated graphics drivers and root privileges.

Conventions

# – requires given linux commands to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
$ – requires given linux commands to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

League of Legends is a hugely popular MoBA game. It has a massive and highly active community around it, and it’s long been one of the top competitive games in the esports scene. League is also one of the most streamed and watched games on Twitch.

League has been around for long enough to build its massive following. Unfortunately, even with its extensive history and blockbuster success, League of Legends has never been ported to Linux. There is hope. You can still play League on your Linux computer with the help of Lutris and Wine.

How to Watch HBO Now on Linux Desktop

6 June 2020 by Nick Congleton

HBO Now allows you to stream your favorite HBO shows and movies without a cable subscription to tons of different devices. Even though HBO doesn’t explicitly support it, one of those devices can be your Linux PC as well. With the right browser set up, watching HBO Now on Linux is simple.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to Set Up Your VPN
How to Create Your HBO Now Account
How to Configure FireFox to Watch
How to Configure Google Chrome to Watch
How to Sign In and Watch HBO Now

How to Rip CDs From the Linux Command Line

6 June 2020 by Nick Congleton

There are a few options for ripping your CDs from the command line, but abcde is easily the most widely available and one of the easiest to work with. You can use it for simple one off rips, or you can configure it to your exact specifications for every use.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to Install abcde
How to Rip a CD with abcde
How to Configure abcde

Play Hearthstone On Linux With Lutris

6 June 2020 by Nick Congleton

Objective

Install and play Hearthstone with Lutris.

Distributions

This will work on most current distributions but focuses on Ubuntu.

Requirements

A working Linux install(preferably Ubuntu) with updated graphics drivers and root privileges.

Conventions

# – requires given linux commands to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command
$ – requires given linux commands to be executed as a regular non-privileged user

Introduction

Hearthstone is a simple card game, but it’s a huge deal in the PC gaming world. Aside from being plain old fun, Hearthstone is a highly competitive esports title with mega prizes and entire competitive leagues built around it. Even though it’s just a card game, Hearthstone is also one of the most watched games on Twitch.

This little card game has been ported to nearly every platform imaginable, including mobile devices. However, Linux is not on that extensive list. That’s where Lutris and Wine come in.

How to Install RPCS3 Emulator and Play PS3 Games on Linux

6 June 2020 by Nick Congleton

The PS3 was a great console, and it was home to plenty of awesome games. Keeping an old one around now might seem a little cumbersome. Thankfully, you can play your PS3 games on Linux with the RPCS3 emulator. This guide will walk you through the process of getting set up. Before you continue, please note that RPCS3 is still in Alpha. Expect bugs. That said, you’ll still find plenty of games are playable.

In this tutorial you will learn:

How to Download RPCS3
How to Run RPCS3
How to Add PS3 Firmware to RPCS3
How to Launch a PS3 Game