Ubuntu - VM player: Ubuntu guest keeps going back to login screen on login

Scenario: Any ubuntu vm keeps going back to login screen even after entering valid credentials

Add line

mks.gl.allowBlacklistedDrivers = "TRUE"

to the VMX file.

http://askubuntu.com/questions/443474/how-can-i-enable-3d-acceleration-for-ubuntu-as-a-vmware-guest?lq=1