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I'm a Linux gamer from Finland. I like reading, long walks on the beach, dying repeatedly in roguelikes and ripping and tearing in FPS games. I also sometimes write code and sometimes that includes hobbyist game development.

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Hey, You! Yes, You! Come Watch The Friday Livestream At 5 PM UTC!

By Samsai,
Another week's gone by and it's once again my time to step out of the shadows and enlighten you with my epic gaming skills live! So clear your schedule, sit down, buckle up and tune your computer screen to my frequency!

SteamOS/Linux Version Of Gauntlet Cancelled

By Samsai,
A developer has posted on the Gauntlet Steam forums about Gauntlet: Slayer Edition, a free upgrade to Gauntlet. In the same post the developer noted that the SteamOS version has now been cancelled due to limited resources.

Terraria Now In Open Mac And Linux Beta

By Samsai,
I have received a word that Terraria's anticipated open Mac and Linux beta has now been released and you can now opt into it for some 2D survival/crafting fun.

GOL Cast: Exploring Space And Meeting Aliens In Interstellaria

By Samsai,
Do you want to explore space and become a great hero? Well, let's see what this recently released space exploration RPG adventure game called Interstellaria has in store!

Nomad Fleet, Mix Of Homeworld, FTL And Battlestar Galactica, Available On Steam Early Access

By Samsai,
Nomad Fleet, a space RTS that mixes gameplay elements from Homeworld and FTL with a setting that might be quite familiar to Battlestar Galactica fans was released on Steam Early Access few days ago.

It's Friday, And That Means Streaming! Starting At 5 PM UTC!

By Samsai,
It's Friday again, so clear your schedule and come watch me play some new games in a livestream format. Today's livestream has a space theme which was randomly decided by indie devs' release schedules. So make sure you have your space suits ready, cadets.

Preview Videos About SOMA, A Horror Game By Amnesia Devs, Are Popping Up

By Samsai,
Just like with Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs, Frictional Games has given out pre-release keys to a big group of gaming YouTubers for preview. This is our first real look into the gameplay of this upcoming horror game.

GOL Cast: Kicking some Demon Butt in Brutal Doom

By Samsai,
You know Doom, right? Well, are you aware of Brutal Doom, a mod that makes Doom even more awesome and brings it into the 21st century? Let's try that mod out!

Oh, Goodie, It's Friday Livestream Time Again At 5 PM UTC! [Highlights added!]

By Samsai,
You know, I'm slowly starting to run out of witty comments about the arrival of Friday. So, to avoid silly jokes about silly pop songs I'm going to keep it simple and welcome one of the greatest moments of the week, weekend. And along with that comes the regular Friday Livestream.

GOL Cast: Running From Boulders In Barony [Updated]

By Samsai,
I'm a fan of roguelikes and I'm a fan of first-person shooters. So naturally I really like the idea of combining these two genres. And as it happens, another game called Barony has attempted that. Let's see how it fares!

Guess What, It's Friday Again, Stream At 5 PM UTC!

By Samsai,
Another week has passed and it's time for our weekly livestream with games and generally mediocre commentary. So clear up your schedule, hide your kids and hide your wives (or husbands, we are inclusive here) and come join us for some Linux gaming fun.

GOL Cast: Blowing Up Raiders Mad Max-style In Convoy

By Samsai,
So what do you get when you mix FTL and Mad Max? Well, the answer would probably be Convoy. Let's take this roguelite game for a spin and blow up some nasty raiders in a very desolate wasteland on a planet far far away.

Portal Stories: Mel, A Free Standalone Portal 2 Mod Released On Steam

By Samsai,
A free standalone(-ish, I'll talk about that a bit later) Portal 2 mod called Portal Stories: Mel has been released on Steam. So those who want more Portal can get it in the form of 22 levels and approx. 6-10 hours of gameplay.

Developer of Limit Theory Has Returned After Months of Silence

By Samsai,
Some of you might remember this open, procedurally generated space exploration / exploitation game that was kickstarted in late 2012. The project has now woken up from extended, months-long cryosleep.

It's Livestream Night, Come Join The Friday Livestream At 5 PM UTC! [Highlights added!]

By Samsai,
Last week I was on summer cottage and was unable to broadcast but this week it will be different! Namely, I'm at home and I actually have a reliable Internet connection. I also have some games to play, so that's cool!

Linux Editor Mentioned On The Unity Roadmap

By Samsai,
The roadmap for Unity, the extremely popular game engine has been updated. Apparently a Linux editor for Unity is in-progress, but it may be a while before we see it.

GOL Cast: Double The Headache With Snakebird And TIS-100

By Samsai,
So I heard you like puzzle games. Well, since relatively recently we have gotten two light-weight and relatively simple (as in, simple concept) puzzle games I decided to be more super productive and put them both in the same article. Enjoy the double first impressions!

GOL Cast: Escaping The Surveillance State In Neon Struct

By Samsai,
Some time ago Minor Key Games published their political stealth action thriller Neon Struct. I think we better cover this game before the big brother comes and censors us.

Attention Marines, Interstellar Marines Hell Week Has Begun

By Samsai,
A new Interstellar Marines update has been released and this one focuses on the Hell Week, a new multiplayer game mode that pits up to 64 players against each other in a big free-for-all.

Friday Livestream Is Here At 5 PM UTC!

By Samsai,
I've made my way through the swamp that is Steam Summer Sale and managed to set up a stream for tonight. Really, you should know how much effort I put into... I can't even say that with a straight face. In any case, stream will be up and fun will be had*, so clear up some space for this weeks Friday Livestream!
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