How to Install SuperTuxKart 0.9.3 Final on Ubuntu, a 3D Kart Racing Game released

     SuperTuxKart, aka STK, released version 0.9.3  Final on November 20, 2017 This new version brings in several new tracks, karts and features. It’s a free, open-source and cross-platform racing game available for Linux, OS X and Windows. It features the mascots of many open source project like Tux, Beastie, Pidgin, Wilber etc, with Mozilla Thunderbird being the referee.

SuperTuxKart 0.9.3 Final  Changelog:

• Reduced RAM and VRAM usage, reducing load times
• New mesh format optimized for space and hardware skinning
• Code refactoring of both render pipelines
• New karts Wilber and Hexley
• New karts Kiki and updated Konqi

How to Install SuperTuxKart 0.9.3 RC1 on Ubuntu, a 3D Kart Racing Game released

     SuperTuxKart, aka STK, released version 0.9.3 RC1 on October 28, 2017 the last big update before going on Steam, SuperTuxKart 0.9.3-rc1 dubbed the "Halloween Update". It’s a free, open-source and cross-platform racing game available for Linux, OS X and Windows. It features the mascots of many open source project like Tux, Beastie, Pidgin, Wilber etc, with Mozilla Thunderbird being the referee.

New Features and bug fixes in SuperTuxKart 0.9.3 RC1

• To help you navigate in the dark, karts now have headlights that are automatically turned on during night time.
• A lot of the annoying physics bugs were corrected by hiker. Karts should no longer bump randomly against walls.
• Karts have also exhaust smoke coming out of their pipes.

How to Install Uebergame 1.1.0.0 on Ubuntu 16.04, 17.04

Uebergame - Free open source, realism like, multi-purpose, multiplayer, casual, first-person-shooter game

A truly free and open source multiplayer shooter, no strings attached. Have casual deathmatch matches on various scenarios. Build your own levels with the ingame editor and assets that come with the game, or just play around and use it as a sandbox.

New features:

• New Pazifik Islands level in dawn/day/night/rain versions
• An extra version of the Pazifik Islands level for main menu background also in dawn/day/night/rain versions
• New system that displays main menu background levels from random viewpoints for more variation

How to Install FlightGear 2017.3 on Ubuntu 16.04, 17.04

   The FlightGear development team is delighted to announce the v2017.3 "Prague" release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes. Highlights in this release include: Accurate buildings from OpenStreetMap, voice synthesis of tutorial instructions, improved rendering of Earth from orbit, and a more realistic blackout/redout system.

FlightGear features more than 400 aircraft, a worldwide scenery database, a multiplayer environment, detailed sky modelling, a flexible and open aircraft modelling system, varied networking options, multiple display support, a powerful scripting language and an open architecture. Best of all, being open-source, the simulator is owned by the community and everyone is encouraged to contribute.

How to install OpenTTD 1.7.1 Transport Tycoon Deluxe game on Ubuntu 17.04

    OpenTTD 1.7.1 is an open source simulation game based upon the popular Microprose game "Transport Tycoon Deluxe", written by Chris Sawyer. It attempts to mimic the original game as closely as possible while extending it with new features.

OpenTTD 1.7.1  changelog

• Fix: Add missing game script event for ships arriving at a station.
• Fix: StringID truncation to 16 bits broke string remapping test.
• Fix: Infinite loop in pathfinder when checking safe waiting position from a waypoint.

How to Install ManaPlus 1.7.5.14 on Ubuntu 16.04 & Higher

   Terasology is a game that pays ample tribute to Minecraft in initial look and origin, but stakes out its own niche by adopting the NPC-helper and caretaker feel from such games as Dwarf Fortress and Dungeon Keeper, while striving for added depth and sophistication.

ManaPlus 1.7.5.14 Changelog:

• fix: possible crash if exit while downloading servers list.
• fix: crashes in cart and some other inventories.
• fix: socket leak in ipc.
• fix: memory leak in screenshots.

How to install Terasology Alpha 6 on Ubuntu 16.04, 16.10

   Terasology is a game that pays ample tribute to Minecraft in initial look and origin, but stakes out its own niche by adopting the NPC-helper and caretaker feel from such games as Dwarf Fortress and Dungeon Keeper, while striving for added depth and sophistication.

There are still some known issues that have been notable lately, those are tracked in a new milestone and hopefully we can fix some of those soon and maybe make Alpha 7 a pretty quick follow-up.

New modules included:

• Alchemy - brew potions!

How to Install Stendhal 1.23 on Ubuntu 16.04, 16.10

   Stendhal is a fully fledged multiplayer online adventures game (MMORPG) developed using the Arianne game development system.
   Stendhal has a huge and rich world. You can explore cities, forest, mountains, plains and dungeons. You can fight monsters and become a hero

After an epic battle against evil forces, we released Stendhal 1.23: Cursed!
PS: If you are interested in contributing to Stendhal, please join us in #arianne-chat. Of course you can also join us just say hello :)

How to Install ManaPlus 1.7.2.18 on Ubuntu 16.04, 16.10

   ManaPlus is extended client for Evol Online, The Mana World and similar servers based on eAthena fork. As a 2D style game, Evol Online aims to create a friendly environment where. people can escape reality and interact with others while enjoying themselves. through a fantasy style game. The Mana World (TMW) is a serious effort to create an innovative free and. open source MMORPG. TMW uses 2D graphics and aims to create a large and. diverse interactive world.

ManaPlus 1.7.2.18 Changelog:

• fix: wrong buffer access.
• fix: custom currency in shop items list.
• fix: compilation warnings in some libs.

How to Install FlightGear 2017.1 on Ubuntu 16.04, 16.10

   The FlightGear development team is delighted to announce the v2017.1 "Bergen" release of FlightGear, the free, open-source flight simulator. This new version contains many exciting new features, enhancements and bugfixes. Highlights in this release include: Accurate buildings from OpenStreetMap, voice synthesis of tutorial instructions, improved rendering of Earth from orbit, and a more realistic blackout/redout system.

FlightGear 2017.1 release highlights:

Core

• Support for additional layers of scenery, initially for use by OpenStreetMap buildings.

Aircraft Modeling

• More realistic blackout/redout system based on studies for military training simulations (FGData commit 52e559)

How to install Endless Sky 0.9.6 released on Ubuntu

     Endless Sky is a sandbox-style space exploration game similar to Elite, Escape Velocity, or Star Control. You start out as the captain of a tiny space ship and can choose what to do from there. The game includes a major plot line and many minor missions, but you can choose whether you want to play through the plot or strike out on your own as a merchant or bounty hunter or explorer.

Endless Sky Changelog:

• Bug fixes:
• Coalition jobs will now "repeat" instead of only being offered once.
• Typo fixes.
• Fixed a bug that caused wildly inaccurate depreciation values on some computers.
• Fixed a crash due to responding to mouse clicks when the player's flagship is dead.

How to Install 0 A.D. Alpha 21 Released on Ubuntu 16.04, 16.10

    The twenty-first alpha version of 0 A.D., a free, open-source game of ancient warfare. This alpha features new game modes, plenty of new maps, the official introduction of the final civilization: The Seleucid Empire and more!

Top New Gameplay Features In 0 A.D. Alpha 21 Released

• Herocide/Regicide: You start with a hero and are defeated when he or she dies.
• Wonder Victory: Now you can change the time from when the wonder is built to when you win. Either set it to 0 so you win as soon as the wonder is built or to anywhere between 1 and 120 minutes for a chance for the opponents to destroy it before the match is won.
• Last Man Standing: Only one player can win the game. Form temporary alliances to eliminate common competitors. But be careful: as the remaining players struggle for victory, allies are forced to turn against you. This mode can be played with every victory condition.

Urban Terror 4.3.1 released HotFix to address them - Install on Ubuntu 16.10/16.04

   Urban Terror™ is a free multiplayer first person shooter developed by FrozenSand, that will run on any Quake III Arena compatible engine. It is available for Windows, Linux and Macintosh.

   Urban Terror can be described as a Hollywood tactical shooter; somewhat realism based, but the motto is "fun over realism". This results in a very unique, enjoyable and addictive game.

Urban Terror 4.3.1 Changelog :

• Fixed the FPS drops / lag issue
• Slightly improved engine performances on Windows
• Fixed Ghosttown, Paris, Mykonos appearing as 3rd party maps in the server browser
• Added instagib to server_example.cfg
• and lots more

How to install Terasology Alpha 4 on Ubuntu 16.10

   Terasology is a game that pays ample tribute to Minecraft in initial look and origin, but stakes out its own niche by adopting the NPC-helper and caretaker feel from such games as Dwarf Fortress and Dungeon Keeper, while striving for added depth and sophistication.

Terasology Alpha 4 changelog

•     Dialogs – added to lineup as it is now used in DynamicCities to let the player interact with NPCs (for the trading system for instance)
•     DynamicCities – heavily updated since last as part of @Cpt. Crispy Crunchy’s GSOC project, may need to run it with MedievalCities enabled too (possible crash issue without?)
•     Economy – a basic market economy setup for DynamicCities
•     GooeysQuests – also lots of new stuff by @Florian since last. Beginning to feel more like a dungeon, certainly more dangerous :D

How to install OpenTTD 1.6.1 Transport Tycoon Deluxe game

    OpenTTD 1.6.1 is an open source simulation game based upon the popular Microprose game "Transport Tycoon Deluxe", written by Chris Sawyer. It attempts to mimic the original game as closely as possible while extending it with new features.

OpenTTD 1.6.1  changelog

• Fix: Compilation and optimisation issues with GCC6
• Fix: Compilation with --disable-network
• Fix: [NewGRF] shift-and-add-divide/modulo varadjusts use signed division/modulo
• Fix: Company 0 could accept engine previews before they were offered

How to Install The Battle for Wesnoth 1.12.6 on Ubuntu 16.04

   The improvements for this release begin at the title screen, featuring the familiar map of Wesnoth and its surroundings in a new visually-appealing style. Starting a new game  be it in single or multiplayer mode  reveals a completely refurnished game screen, with a more streamlined and modern design. As part of our commitment to elegance and consistency, every dialog in the game features the new design and many other subtle enhancements.

Battle For Wesnoth 1.12.6 Changelog

Campaigns:

    Legend of Wesmere:

•  Fixed recruit lists for AI sides in MP mode.

•  Made it so the campaign displays an error and aborts when started with Shuffle Sides enabled in MP mode.

How to Install SuperTuxKart 0.9.2 on Ubuntu, a 3D Kart Racing Game released

SuperTuxKart, aka STK, released version 0.9.2 on July 1, 2016. It’s a free, open-source and cross-platform racing game available for Linux, OS X and Windows. It features the mascots of many open source project like Tux, Beastie, Pidgin, Wilber etc, with Mozilla Thunderbird being the referee. You can play with up to 4 friends on one PC, racing against each other, or you can just try beating the computer (a network multiplayer feature is planned).

Hightlights in version 0.9.2

•     New AI (Artificial Intelligence) support for soccer mode
•     Added 3 new arenas: “Icy Soccer Field” available for free; “Las Dunas” and “Candela City” available as gift packages for people donating to SuperTuxKart.