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Updated · Yahoo · Jun 8
Leoncini Ports Half-Life to Nokia N95 at 30 FPS, Adding Dedicated Servers
Updated
Updated · Yahoo · Jun 8

Leoncini Ports Half-Life to Nokia N95 at 30 FPS, Adding Dedicated Servers

1 articles · Updated · Yahoo · Jun 8

Summary

  • 30 FPS gameplay is now running on a Nokia N95, with Dante D. Leoncini saying the Half-Life port already supports all weapons and dedicated servers.
  • Bluetooth mouse-and-keyboard support is working on the 2007 handset, though Leoncini said some slowdown remains and a fix for the main cause is in progress.
  • The Symbian S60v2 project is publicly available on Leoncini's website, where users can install the engine, copy original game files, and also play via the phone's own keypad.
  • 332 MHz CPU and 64 MB to 128 MB of memory put the N95 surprisingly close to late-1990s PC specs, helping explain how Valve's 1998 shooter can run on the device.
  • Full-game compatibility is still being tested, while Leoncini is working on LAN/network play, single-player AI improvements, and further graphical polish.

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