Satisfactory
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AGRONOM Announced: Build Your Efficient Robotic Home on Mars
MindEdges and Skystone Games have announced AGRONOM, an automation farming game set on Mars. Players will build a Martian homestead, blending the mechanical depth of games like Satisfactory and Factorio with Eastern European traditions. The game challenges players to optimize production chains while creating a cozy, personalized settlement.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA App
Valve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
Shapez 2 leaves early access with a new game mode all about building massive factories: 'This isn't just a…
Shapez 2 has officially left early access, introducing a new massive factory building game mode and other improvements. Developer tobspr Games has also added extra challenges to classic mode, visual enhancements, new shapes, achievements, and modding support. The game is currently available at a 20% launch discount on PC.
At least there's one tech company making me feel sane in an increasingly insane world
Framework founder Nirav Patel is praised for his company's commitment to personal computers and upgradable hardware, contrasting with the industry's focus on AI and cloud computing. The article highlights Framework's dedication to backwards compatibility and minimizing waste, even with new product releases like the Framework 13 Pro.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibility
Valve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOS
Valve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
Every PS5 Pro Enhanced Game (So Far)
Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro, launched in November 2024, offers enhanced graphics and frame rates for compatible games, identified by a 'PS5 Pro Enhanced' label. The console features an upgraded GPU and AI-driven upscaling through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) to achieve higher fidelity visuals and smoother performance, often doubling the power of the base PS5.
Manosphere gets all pent up because little old Satisfactory poked a bit of fun at them
The developers of Satisfactory, Coffee Stain, sparked controversy with an April Fools' Day joke that playfully addressed the underrepresentation of male characters in the game, given the player character is female by default. This led to backlash from a segment of the player base, who accused the company of being 'woke' and engaging in culture wars, prompting a discussion about gender representation and player expectations in gaming.
The best gaming April Fools’ Day jokes of 2026
Gaming companies participated in April Fools' Day 2026 with various humorous announcements and content. Notable jokes included a fictional hair-growing device for Hitman's Agent 47, a slightly lighter Sega logo, a dating simulator spin-off for PowerWash Simulator, a 10-hour livestream of a Pokémon running, a gender-swapped version of Satisfactory, and a mock series finale for Sonic the Hedgehog.
April Fool's Day is upon us, and you know what that means: Bubsy feet pics
Gaming companies participated in April Fool's Day 2026 with various humorous announcements and gags. These included a fake trailer for The Witcher 3 featuring a horse controller, an AI-powered visual upgrade for Crusader Kings III, and a dating simulator spin-off for Palworld. Other jokes involved World of Warcraft adding new features, a console designed for CRPGs, and Satisfactory adding male representation.
As expected - Slay the Spire 2 leads the way for the most played Steam Deck games for March 2026
Slay the Spire 2 topped the list of most played games on Steam Deck in March 2026. The article provides a top 50 list of popular titles, with other notable games including Stardew Valley, Baldur's Gate 3, and Elden Ring. The author also mentions continued playtime in Overwatch and Death Stranding 2.
Somehow a movie that gave me nightmares as a kid has been turned into the delightful Metroidvania palate cleanser I…
The new Metroidvania game, Little Nemo: Guardians of Slumberland, offers a delightful and accessible experience reminiscent of classic platformers, contrasting with the darker themes of its animated movie inspiration. Despite a modest Kickstarter campaign, the game features a beautiful art style and joyful soundtrack, providing a refreshing change of pace from more punishing titles like Hollow Knight.
Historien om det svenska spelundret
This article traces the history of the Swedish video game industry, highlighting its rise from humble beginnings to a global powerhouse. It details key companies like DICE, Starbreeze Studios, Paradox Interactive, and Mojang Studios, alongside influential games such as Minecraft, Battlefield, and Crusader Kings. The piece also touches upon the impact of the demoscene, home computer adoption, and the growth of indie development in fostering Sweden's success.
Satisfactory 1.2 just transformed vehicle pathing and power lines forever, with respawn toilets for good measure
The Satisfactory 1.2 update is now available on the experimental beta branch, introducing significant changes to vehicle pathing and power line management. The update also includes new fluid trucks and a unique 'spawn toilet' feature.
Evening Patches
Official patches have been released for Call to Arms: Panzer Elite, adding new missions and the Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. N tank. Satisfactory has also received its Update 1.2, now available on the Experimental branch.
Huzzah! Satisfactory version 1.2, now in beta, lets you actually pause your game, and you can take selfies now too
Satisfactory version 1.2 is now available in beta, introducing significant updates including improved weather effects, dynamic gamepad swapping, and a complete overhaul of vehicle path automation. Players can now pause the game properly, utilize a new selfie mode in photo mode, and access a rebranded Creative Mode.
How to make a Portable Miner in Satisfactory
This guide explains how to craft and use the Portable Miner in Satisfactory, an early-game tool for automated resource gathering. It details the crafting recipe, how to place the miner on resource nodes, and how to collect the mined ore, noting its limited inventory capacity.
Best Alternate Recipes in Satisfactory – it’s time for The Escapist’s Hard Drive Tier List
The Escapist presents a tier list of the best Alternate Recipes in Satisfactory, highlighting how they can drastically improve factory efficiency by reducing resource costs and simplifying production lines. The guide details how to unlock these recipes via Hard Drives found at crash sites and categorizes them by their usefulness in early-game versus late-game scenarios.
Where to find coal in Satisfactory – all location maps and useful recipes
This guide details the locations of coal nodes in Satisfactory, emphasizing the importance of finding Pure nodes for mid-game power generation. It also outlines various crafting recipes that utilize coal, such as steel ingots and black powder, and explains its primary role in powering Coal Generators.
All Satisfactory Console Commands, what they do, and how to use them
This guide details the various console commands available in Satisfactory, explaining their functions and how to use them. These commands allow players to adjust graphics, monitor performance, and access debug information, with instructions provided on how to open and rebind the console key.
