Free games hit the net (C&C, Far Cry, Prince of Persia)

EA celebrates the 12th anniversary of the Command & Conquer series by making
the Gold version available for free download. Instructions are available to
allow for compatibility with XP. The EA links got pulled about 3 hours ago,
but the files are mirrored at the following locations;

GDI and NOD discs:
http://www.cnc-i.net/files/downloads/GDI95.iso
http://www.cnc-i.net/files/downloads/NOD95.iso

XP instructions:
http://www.cnc-i.net/files/downloads...XP_INSTALL.doc

These links happily delivered 400kb+ in multi-threaded mode, so speed is
good. Also available on sites such as Fileshack.

And if that isn't enough, simultaneously, "ad-supported" versions of Far Cry
and Prince of Persia are also available for free download;

Far Cry:
http://www.fileplanet.com/180410/180000/fileinfo/Far-Cry-Full-Game-[Free-Game---Ad-Supported]

Prince of Persia: Sands of Time:
http://www.fileplanet.com/180411/18...-of-Time-Full-Game-[Free-Game---Ad-Supported]

(The FilePlanet downloads work on a queue system, and only allow for a
single thread, but downloads at mostly in the 100-300k range)

 

Any digests or any other kind of digital verification that they haven't been
tampered with?

 

That's a "no", then.

 

I'm sure most people in this group are familiar with on-demand Virus Checker
operation.

Alternatively, they can read the news item at;
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/48749
and download from the reduced speed Fileshack links at:
http://www.fileshack.com/browse.x/4280

 

They all run on Ubuntu like a charm. Start downloading the lot, you won't
be disappointed.

E. Scrooge

 

I've loaded the ISO using the freeware Virtual Clone Drive, successfully
installed the package from the loaded ISO file, applied the XP patched
THIPX32.DLL file included in the CCGOLDXPPATCH.ZIP file from the Fileshack
website, and after configuring the main program file for Windows 95
compatibility mode (ticking all the options), it works great in Vista.

Just finished the first level and have saved it on opening the second level
(Estonia) to allow me to quickly provide an update.

 

Unfortunately, this link opens a page with an error message (I've
tried FF, Opera and IE). Also tried pasting the link into FlashGet
download manager and still no go.

Any suggestions? Or another link (can't find one on that page)?

 

Thanks for the heads up.

Downloading Far Cry now.

 

The actual filename is CCGOLD_XP_INSTALL.doc, so try amending the above
link accordingly.

I got that particular file from EA's own web site.

Start here:

<http://www.commandandconquer.com/intel/default.aspx?id=61#NewsMain>

I'm not sure whether these free C&C Gold files are identical to the
original game (which I still have on CD, as part of the "Command and
Conquer Worldwide Warfare" box set), or whether they are a slightly
newer update. Anyone done a comparison?

 

I found another link in the official announcement:
(http://www.commandandconquer.com/intel/default.aspx?id=61#NewsMain)

XP install document link:
http://files.ea.com/downloads/eagames/cc/tiberium/Anniversary/CCGOLD_XP_INSTALL.doc

 

Thanks. Our posts must have crossed in the ether ... or underwater
somewhere in the Pacific along a fibre optic cable.

 

GDI and NOD discs:

Other links:
GDI: http://games.internode.on.net/filelist.php?filedetails=11190
NOD: http://games.internode.on.net/filelist.php?filedetails=11191
XP Patch: http://games.internode.on.net/filelist.php?filedetails=11194

 

If you have any problems on the install, try the following Account and
Password;

A: OpenEntry
P: 1stTime

 

<snip>

Thanks for the links and info. I've now got C&C up and running. Never
played the game before, but it's quite addicting.

 

Any special steps getting it to run on Linux? Are you using Wine or a
virtual machine, or does it run natively?

 

I hate to say it but can only offer the typical "Lawrence D'O... anti
Microsoft" kind of solution to the problem.

As Lawrence would say, the only solution is to uninstall Linux and install
and use Windows XP to run the games and thousands of other applications from
many different companies on.

The prick's actual solution to any minor Windows problems that some people
have is to use Linux instead. I've used Ubuntu, and while it works I know
how limited the software for it is.
Lawrence (David Murray) alone got the reply that he deserved.

E. Scrooge

 

So I just downloaded a Gb of data for nothing? I assumed it ran on Linux
because of the original post. Oh well, never mind. Games just get in the
way of work anyway.

 

It seems as though Cedega 6.0 will play the games mentioned...

http://games.cedega.com/gamesdb/

....although you have to pay for a minimum Cedega subscription which
defeats the purpose of the original "free games" download ($15.00 I think)

http://www.transgaming.com/products/cedega/faq/

Lodi

 

Thanks for that, I'll take a look.

 

Unfortunately, the FilePlanet downloads are for "US residents only"
and require registration.