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.
Dreamhack 2025 Stockholm.
Impressive expo.
Impressive expo.
November 29, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Dreamhack 2025 Stockholm.
Impressive expo.
Impressive expo.
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:
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
The most popular games created by Swedish companies based on Steam sales.
November 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The most popular games created by Swedish companies based on Steam sales.
These are the biggest Swedish games companies in turnover and number of employees.
November 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
These are the biggest Swedish games companies in turnover and number of employees.
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.
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.
Walter Day is the famous Twin Galaxies referee as seen in King of Kong. Met him at E3 2009.
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Walter Day is the famous Twin Galaxies referee as seen in King of Kong. Met him at E3 2009.
Discovered that I’m on a trading card! Walter Day’s Superstars of 2023.
thewalterdaycollection.com/collection/g...
thewalterdaycollection.com/collection/g...
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...
Nintendo also data for Switch 1 players transitioning to Switch 2.
November 5, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Nintendo also data for Switch 1 players transitioning to Switch 2.
Nintendo increases the forecast of Switch 2 sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Nintendo increases the forecast of Switch 2 sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Got a new pillow, recognize the icon?
November 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Got a new pillow, recognize the icon?
Omega 6 The Triangle Stars - Signature Edition. Art and story by @omega6.bsky.social.
October 31, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Omega 6 The Triangle Stars - Signature Edition. Art and story by @omega6.bsky.social.
Enjoying Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 much more than I expected. Intriguing story with a noir touch, fun to explore the city, and a not too advanced progression system.
October 30, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Enjoying Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 much more than I expected. Intriguing story with a noir touch, fun to explore the city, and a not too advanced progression system.
Tiger Heli on mobile? Yes, there’s the Amusement Arcade Toaplan app.
apps.apple.com/id/app/amuse...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
apps.apple.com/id/app/amuse...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
October 28, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Tiger Heli on mobile? Yes, there’s the Amusement Arcade Toaplan app.
apps.apple.com/id/app/amuse...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
apps.apple.com/id/app/amuse...
play.google.com/store/apps/d...
Played Tetris and Snow Bros on Amazon Luna GameNight. Must say that I’m impressed by using a smartphone as touch controller. Responsive and contextually change based on what’s happening on the screen (menu, in level, customization etc).
October 23, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Played Tetris and Snow Bros on Amazon Luna GameNight. Must say that I’m impressed by using a smartphone as touch controller. Responsive and contextually change based on what’s happening on the screen (menu, in level, customization etc).
Always makes me happy to see the ”Made in Stockholm” text.
October 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Always makes me happy to see the ”Made in Stockholm” text.
Intellivision makes a comeback in December. 45 built-in games for €119.
The INTV was my first real console. Played Skiing and Star Strike on an old small black and white TV.
The INTV was my first real console. Played Skiing and Star Strike on an old small black and white TV.
October 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Intellivision makes a comeback in December. 45 built-in games for €119.
The INTV was my first real console. Played Skiing and Star Strike on an old small black and white TV.
The INTV was my first real console. Played Skiing and Star Strike on an old small black and white TV.
Tomonobu Itagaki passed away. Creator of Dead or Alive and the Ninja Gaiden reboot. Early on he had a rock n roll aura that made him a profile in the industry. Photo from Xbox event X03.
October 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Tomonobu Itagaki passed away. Creator of Dead or Alive and the Ninja Gaiden reboot. Early on he had a rock n roll aura that made him a profile in the industry. Photo from Xbox event X03.
On this day in 1988 ‘TRUXTON’ was released in arcades. This vertical shooter defined Toaplan’s visual identity and stands as their signature title.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2022880/...
And the upcoming Truxton Extreme: store.steampowered.com/app/3323490/...
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2022880/...
And the upcoming Truxton Extreme: store.steampowered.com/app/3323490/...
October 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
On this day in 1988 ‘TRUXTON’ was released in arcades. This vertical shooter defined Toaplan’s visual identity and stands as their signature title.
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2022880/...
And the upcoming Truxton Extreme: store.steampowered.com/app/3323490/...
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2022880/...
And the upcoming Truxton Extreme: store.steampowered.com/app/3323490/...