Martin Lindell
@martinlindell.bsky.social
Games industry journey man since 1994. Written books about games history in Swedish. Currently at Embracer, previously Raw Fury, DICE/EA.
Master System was huge in Brazil. Unfortunately, it seems like the new owners of TecToy doesn’t do anything new with Sega.
"We Were Fighting Nintendo Clones Backed By Big Companies" - How A Small Toy Company Helped Sega Conquer Brazil.
"We Were Fighting Nintendo Clones Backed By Big Companies" - How A Small Toy Company Helped Sega Conquer Brazil
Former Tectoy CEO Stefano Arnhold on the Master System, Mega Net, and more
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November 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Master System was huge in Brazil. Unfortunately, it seems like the new owners of TecToy doesn’t do anything new with Sega.
Dreamhack 2025 Stockholm.
Impressive expo.
Impressive expo.
November 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Dreamhack 2025 Stockholm.
Impressive expo.
Impressive expo.
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Omega 6 by legendary Nintendo game designer @omega6.bsky.social, is available wherever you buy manga. Courtesy of @darkhorse.com!
Celebrate with us and pick up the retro-future, adventure - OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars now!
85% off on Steam until December 1st!
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#DHManga
Celebrate with us and pick up the retro-future, adventure - OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars now!
85% off on Steam until December 1st!
buff.ly/yZdqKkF
#DHManga
November 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Omega 6 by legendary Nintendo game designer @omega6.bsky.social, is available wherever you buy manga. Courtesy of @darkhorse.com!
Celebrate with us and pick up the retro-future, adventure - OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars now!
85% off on Steam until December 1st!
buff.ly/yZdqKkF
#DHManga
Celebrate with us and pick up the retro-future, adventure - OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars now!
85% off on Steam until December 1st!
buff.ly/yZdqKkF
#DHManga
Good luck to @arcgames.com and Cryptic as the great team leave Embracer to their own journey supported by XD.
The game Fellowship will transfer to Coffee Stain, and Remnant publishing to THQ Nordic.
embracer.com/releases/emb...
The game Fellowship will transfer to Coffee Stain, and Remnant publishing to THQ Nordic.
embracer.com/releases/emb...
Embracer Group divests Arc Games and Cryptic Studios, while several key rights are retained within the group - Embracer Group
Embracer Group AB (“Embracer”) has today entered into a definitive agreement to divest Arc Games and Cryptic Studios to Project Golden Arc, Inc., with financing from XD Inc. The expected net cash proc...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Good luck to @arcgames.com and Cryptic as the great team leave Embracer to their own journey supported by XD.
The game Fellowship will transfer to Coffee Stain, and Remnant publishing to THQ Nordic.
embracer.com/releases/emb...
The game Fellowship will transfer to Coffee Stain, and Remnant publishing to THQ Nordic.
embracer.com/releases/emb...
Nostalgic to find an old game with a price tag from the store NyData where I used to work 1995-1999. Price tag says “BEG” which is pre-owned in Swedish.
Extra fun since it’s my favorite SNES game Terranigma.
Spotted at Southern Plain Collectibles at Retromania, Norrköping.
Extra fun since it’s my favorite SNES game Terranigma.
Spotted at Southern Plain Collectibles at Retromania, Norrköping.
November 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Nostalgic to find an old game with a price tag from the store NyData where I used to work 1995-1999. Price tag says “BEG” which is pre-owned in Swedish.
Extra fun since it’s my favorite SNES game Terranigma.
Spotted at Southern Plain Collectibles at Retromania, Norrköping.
Extra fun since it’s my favorite SNES game Terranigma.
Spotted at Southern Plain Collectibles at Retromania, Norrköping.
Great article on achievements in the latest issue of @retrogamermag.bsky.social. I love achievements, it motivates exploration, mastery and understanding the game. Well designed achievements lifts a game.
November 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Great article on achievements in the latest issue of @retrogamermag.bsky.social. I love achievements, it motivates exploration, mastery and understanding the game. Well designed achievements lifts a game.
Visited Retromania in Norrköping today. A lot of toys, games, and other 80’s and 90’s goodies.
November 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Visited Retromania in Norrköping today. A lot of toys, games, and other 80’s and 90’s goodies.
Today it’s 31 years ago since Saturn released in Japan and became Sega’s most successful in the country.
I loved the Saturn and worked in retail when it launched in Sweden. An uphill battle to promote it. Here’s the Swedish story:
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I loved the Saturn and worked in retail when it launched in Sweden. An uphill battle to promote it. Here’s the Swedish story:
martinlindell.com/2025/07/14/s...
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Today it’s 31 years ago since Saturn released in Japan and became Sega’s most successful in the country.
I loved the Saturn and worked in retail when it launched in Sweden. An uphill battle to promote it. Here’s the Swedish story:
martinlindell.com/2025/07/14/s...
I loved the Saturn and worked in retail when it launched in Sweden. An uphill battle to promote it. Here’s the Swedish story:
martinlindell.com/2025/07/14/s...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II concert takes place during Musikhjälpen (Music Help) on December 4 in Karlstad, Sweden.
The ticket sales is for the benefit for the right of all children to go to school, especially for those living in war, poverty and disasters.
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The ticket sales is for the benefit for the right of all children to go to school, especially for those living in war, poverty and disasters.
secure.tickster.com/sv/evrb3h1p0...
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II concert takes place during Musikhjälpen (Music Help) on December 4 in Karlstad, Sweden.
The ticket sales is for the benefit for the right of all children to go to school, especially for those living in war, poverty and disasters.
secure.tickster.com/sv/evrb3h1p0...
The ticket sales is for the benefit for the right of all children to go to school, especially for those living in war, poverty and disasters.
secure.tickster.com/sv/evrb3h1p0...
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Review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Switch) - The Best R-Type? Possibly, And It's Never Looked Better.
Review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Switch) - The Best R-Type? Possibly, And It's Never Looked Better
Playing with your balls
www.nintendolife.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Switch) - The Best R-Type? Possibly, And It's Never Looked Better.
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2025 Year-to-Date Top 20 Best-Selling Premium Games - U.S. (Dollar Sales, Physical and Digital from digital data sharing publishers, excludes add-on content)
November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
2025 Year-to-Date Top 20 Best-Selling Premium Games - U.S. (Dollar Sales, Physical and Digital from digital data sharing publishers, excludes add-on content)
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Interesting PlayStation merchandise. Available only to players who managed to unlock the platinum trophy.
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Ghost of Tsushima “Living Legend” Platinum Trophy Pin PRE-ORDER
Estimated Shipping Window: 2-3 months after placing order
Please note: Orders including both the pin and T-shirt will be shipped once all items have arrived in the fulfillment center. Orders placed ...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Interesting PlayStation merchandise. Available only to players who managed to unlock the platinum trophy.
ghostrewards.eu.playstation.com/ghost-of-tsu...
ghostrewards.eu.playstation.com/ghost-of-tsu...
The stunning pixel art shoot 'em up Dogyuun with an amazing soundtrack is celebrating 32 years since the arcade release November 17, 1992.
November 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The stunning pixel art shoot 'em up Dogyuun with an amazing soundtrack is celebrating 32 years since the arcade release November 17, 1992.
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This is the most candid I've ever publicly gotten about my life, my career, and my mental health! Come for the story about how I got into video game librarianship, stay for the alarming revelation about the town where I grew up (which continues to influence my approach to history)!
In our latest Video Game History Hour podcast, let’s learn what made our Library Director, Phil Salvador, into Phil Salvador! Producer Robin Kunimune sat down with Phil to discuss his path to video game library greatness: https://gamehistory.org/episode-144-phil-salvador-a-rule-following-hooligan/
November 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
This is the most candid I've ever publicly gotten about my life, my career, and my mental health! Come for the story about how I got into video game librarianship, stay for the alarming revelation about the town where I grew up (which continues to influence my approach to history)!
Xbox Retro Classics just got some vintage Blizzard games: Rock ‘n Roll Racing, Lost Vikings, Blackthorne and RPM Racing.
Perfect if you don’t already own the excellent Blizzard Arcade Collection with the remastered Rock ‘n Roll Racing in 16:9 and real music.
Perfect if you don’t already own the excellent Blizzard Arcade Collection with the remastered Rock ‘n Roll Racing in 16:9 and real music.
November 13, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Xbox Retro Classics just got some vintage Blizzard games: Rock ‘n Roll Racing, Lost Vikings, Blackthorne and RPM Racing.
Perfect if you don’t already own the excellent Blizzard Arcade Collection with the remastered Rock ‘n Roll Racing in 16:9 and real music.
Perfect if you don’t already own the excellent Blizzard Arcade Collection with the remastered Rock ‘n Roll Racing in 16:9 and real music.
Snow Bros console versions (Mega Drive, GB, NES) in a collection to PC and console.
store.steampowered.com/app/3233400/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3233400/...
November 13, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Snow Bros console versions (Mega Drive, GB, NES) in a collection to PC and console.
store.steampowered.com/app/3233400/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3233400/...
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RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers by @clearrivergames.com is coming on March 19! Overcome evil with the power of righteous fury! With more characters, more weapons, and more beatdowns!
Wishlist now!
buff.ly/0Fs5LXW
Wishlist now!
buff.ly/0Fs5LXW
November 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers by @clearrivergames.com is coming on March 19! Overcome evil with the power of righteous fury! With more characters, more weapons, and more beatdowns!
Wishlist now!
buff.ly/0Fs5LXW
Wishlist now!
buff.ly/0Fs5LXW
Swedish Games Industry released the latest Game Developer Index. Over 9000 person creating games in 2024.
November 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Swedish Games Industry released the latest Game Developer Index. Over 9000 person creating games in 2024.
One of my first games to one of my first consoles. Inherited it from my brother.
Intellivision Archive opens 1982 wirh Star Strike, Mattel’s knock off of Star Wars’ trench run that wound up as a high selling, critically (and artistically) acclaimed game youtu.be/lO0pup2Wizs
Star Strike: Intellivision Archive Episode 8
YouTube video by Atari Archive
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November 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
One of my first games to one of my first consoles. Inherited it from my brother.
Old photo of my room around Christmas 1998.
28” Samsung TV (still got it) with a VHS and a Dolby Surround beneath.
Consoles to the right: N64, Saturn and PS1.
SNES on a black storage box, the console is covered by a paper.
And a Captain Kirk standee from Star Trek Generations.
28” Samsung TV (still got it) with a VHS and a Dolby Surround beneath.
Consoles to the right: N64, Saturn and PS1.
SNES on a black storage box, the console is covered by a paper.
And a Captain Kirk standee from Star Trek Generations.
November 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Old photo of my room around Christmas 1998.
28” Samsung TV (still got it) with a VHS and a Dolby Surround beneath.
Consoles to the right: N64, Saturn and PS1.
SNES on a black storage box, the console is covered by a paper.
And a Captain Kirk standee from Star Trek Generations.
28” Samsung TV (still got it) with a VHS and a Dolby Surround beneath.
Consoles to the right: N64, Saturn and PS1.
SNES on a black storage box, the console is covered by a paper.
And a Captain Kirk standee from Star Trek Generations.
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Thunder is fired up and ready to fight!
Panel is from Omega 6 by legendary Nintendo game designer @omega6.bsky.social, releasing this month on November 25th! Pre-order: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
Panel is from Omega 6 by legendary Nintendo game designer @omega6.bsky.social, releasing this month on November 25th! Pre-order: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thunder is fired up and ready to fight!
Panel is from Omega 6 by legendary Nintendo game designer @omega6.bsky.social, releasing this month on November 25th! Pre-order: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
Panel is from Omega 6 by legendary Nintendo game designer @omega6.bsky.social, releasing this month on November 25th! Pre-order: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
Discovered that I’m on a trading card! Walter Day’s Superstars of 2023.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Discovered that I’m on a trading card! Walter Day’s Superstars of 2023.
thewalterdaycollection.com/collection/g...
thewalterdaycollection.com/collection/g...
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.