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ARK: Survival Evolved works again on Linux, water still broken on some maps

By Liam Dawe, 14 Dec 2017

Good and bad news here. ARK: Survival Evolved once again works on Linux, but the water rendering is still totally broken on some maps, so you need to do the fix we showed before.

ARK: Survival Evolved is currently broken on Linux, water apparently fixed and ARK: Aberration released

By Liam Dawe, 13 Dec 2017

Studio Wildcard have finally released an official fix for the broken water in ARK: Survival Evolved on certain maps, sadly though it seems they've broken the Linux version completely.

Procedural co-op space sandbox game 'Avorion' has a big 'Economy Update'

By Liam Dawe, 10 Dec 2017

Avorion is probably one of the best space sandbox games around, I love it and it's getting even better with this latest update.

Physics based building game 'Besiege' adds multiplayer and a level editor

By Liam Dawe, 8 Dec 2017

This is awesome to see! The rather good physics based building game 'Besiege' has now added multiplayer and a level editor.

Parkitect, the theme park building game has officially entered Beta with a new update

By Liam Dawe, 2 Dec 2017

As far as updates go, this is a pretty big one for Parkitect. Let's take a look at what's new now it's officially in Beta.

Space-game 'Nimbatus' sees you build physically simulated drones, fully funded and demo available

By Liam Dawe, 28 Nov 2017

Few games make me excited beyond help, especially when they're on Kickstarter, but space drone building game Nimbatus is fully funded and coming to Linux. I tested it and I love it.

Project 5: Sightseer looks like a brilliant open-world sandbox game, releasing next month

By Liam Dawe, 27 Nov 2017

Ever since I heard about Project 5: Sightseer after searching for games, I can't hold in my excitement about this open-world sandbox game. It's a little on the different side!

Spoxel, the sandbox RPG is coming to Steam with Linux support

By Liam Dawe, 26 Nov 2017

After being in development for over 4 years, the sandbox RPG Spoxel is finally nearing a release on Steam. Another from my list of emails that got buried after I moved house.

The big update to Planet Nomads that adds flight and alien monuments is now out

By Liam Dawe, 25 Nov 2017

I've spent a little time with the latest big update to Planet Nomads and it's actually pretty damn sweet.

Minecraft's 'The Update Aquatic' is set to overhaul the rather boring ocean

By Liam Dawe, 20 Nov 2017

For those still playing Minecraft, you will be pleased to know a huge update named 'The Update Aquatic' is on the way with an ocean revamp.

Planet Nomads is about to get a lot more interesting

By Liam Dawe, 16 Nov 2017

Planet Nomads, the Early Access singleplayer sci-fi sandbox game was updated recently with more customization options, it's also about to get a lot more interesting overall.

Star Traders: Frontiers released into Early Access, here’s a few thoughts

By BTRE, 14 Nov 2017

This single-player experience lets players trade, fight and align themselves with various competing factions in the vastness of space. I was able to spend some time with the game and have some thoughts on its current state.