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I cant play Need for speed game on ubuntu os

Asked by sebastian

I installed ubuntu for the first time.
Now am unable to play any games on ubuntu operating system. It is not opening setup files for the games.
The default program opening games is archive management is there any other program that can run my games?

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George Standish (george-standish-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#1

Which version of Need for Speed are you trying to get working?

You will most likely be required to use the "wine" program to get it working.

Search for the version of NfS you're trying at http://appdb.winehq.org/ , check to see the rating before starting, it might not be worth your time. There may also be specific install instructions on that page.

Good luck,
George

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bozellbartlesenson (bozellbartlesenson3) said : 		#3

Congratulations on installing Ubuntu! If you're facing difficulties opening setup files for games and the default program, Archive Management, isn't working for you, there are alternative programs you can try. One popular <a href="http://garagedoorrepairyorktown.net/garage-door-opener-repair/">choice</a> is Wine, which allows you to run Windows applications, including some games, on Ubuntu. Another option is PlayOnLinux, a graphical front-end for Wine specifically designed for running games. Additionally, Steam offers a growing selection of games that are compatible with Ubuntu. Feel free to explore these options and see which one works best for your gaming needs. Good luck, and enjoy your gaming experience on Ubuntu!

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Weinbergersonburnan (weinbergersonb2) said : 		#4

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bozellbartlesenson (bozellbartlesenson3) said : 		#5

Sebastian, it seems like you're having trouble playing games on Ubuntu and are unable to open the setup files for your games. By default, Ubuntu uses the Archive Manager to open certain file types. However, this program is meant for managing archives, not for running games.

To play games on Ubuntu, you'll need to use alternative methods. Here are a couple of options you can try:

Wine: Wine is a compatibility layer that allows you to run some Windows applications, including certain games, on Ubuntu. You can install Wine by opening the terminal and running the following command for more details https://rip-notices.com

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