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.
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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.
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...
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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.
Kojima is back in Sweden.
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Kojima is back in Sweden.
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.
British news feature on the video games boom when Sonic 2 launched in 1992. Nick Alexander from Sega Europe interviewed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwe1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwe1...
Video Games Takeover In 1992.
YouTube video by This Week In Gaming
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:13 AM
British news feature on the video games boom when Sonic 2 launched in 1992. Nick Alexander from Sega Europe interviewed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwe1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwe1...
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FIRST LOOK 🚨: Omega 6 by legendary Nintendo game designer @omega6.bsky.social releases on November 25th!
Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
FIRST LOOK 🚨: Omega 6 by legendary Nintendo game designer @omega6.bsky.social releases on November 25th!
Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/3Xrqhek
With @clearrivergames.com #DHManga
Got a new pillow, recognize the icon?
November 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Got a new pillow, recognize the icon?
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So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
The Video Game History Expansion Pack – Pitch your story
Today I’m putting my money where my mouth is and launching a new project — a book focused on game history outside of the usual North American perspectives.
crpgbook.wordpress.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:11 PM
So, today I'm announcing a new book project... and doing a call for papers: crpgbook.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
It's an anthology of video game history outside the usual US perspective - an accessible & exciting panorama of different realities - and I'll pay 300 USD per article.
Please share :)
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.
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So happy to reveal at #LRG3 the official key art for He-Man by one of my favorite artists @freddieart.bsky.social, and the only thing better than looking deeply at his art, is looking deeply into his dreamy eyes. Thanks for making dreams come true, Freddie!
October 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
So happy to reveal at #LRG3 the official key art for He-Man by one of my favorite artists @freddieart.bsky.social, and the only thing better than looking deeply at his art, is looking deeply into his dreamy eyes. Thanks for making dreams come true, Freddie!
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NEW: I spoke to original Halo devs about that ICE Halo post
One: "abhorrent”
Another: "Using Halo imagery in a call to ‘destroy’ people because of their immigration status goes way too far, and ought to offend every Halo fan, regardless of political orientation”
www.gamefile.news/p/halo-ice-d...
One: "abhorrent”
Another: "Using Halo imagery in a call to ‘destroy’ people because of their immigration status goes way too far, and ought to offend every Halo fan, regardless of political orientation”
www.gamefile.news/p/halo-ice-d...
Halo co-creator says ICE’s Halo-themed recruitment ad “makes me sick”
Another Halo maker says ad "ought to offend every Halo fan, regardless of political orientation." ALSO: A developer whose game just launched on Xbox slams Microsoft’s silence
www.gamefile.news
October 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM
NEW: I spoke to original Halo devs about that ICE Halo post
One: "abhorrent”
Another: "Using Halo imagery in a call to ‘destroy’ people because of their immigration status goes way too far, and ought to offend every Halo fan, regardless of political orientation”
www.gamefile.news/p/halo-ice-d...
One: "abhorrent”
Another: "Using Halo imagery in a call to ‘destroy’ people because of their immigration status goes way too far, and ought to offend every Halo fan, regardless of political orientation”
www.gamefile.news/p/halo-ice-d...
Tiger Heli celebrates its 40th anniversary today. Released in arcades on October 28, 1985 by Toaplan. 🚁
Celebration deal!
Less than $1 on GOG and Steam:
www.gog.com/en/game/tige...
store.steampowered.com/app/2022970/...
Celebration deal!
Less than $1 on GOG and Steam:
www.gog.com/en/game/tige...
store.steampowered.com/app/2022970/...
Tiger Heli
FLY THE ULTIMATE STEALTH JETCOPTER!
Tiger-Heli marked a revolutionary moment in 1985 as T
www.gog.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Tiger Heli celebrates its 40th anniversary today. Released in arcades on October 28, 1985 by Toaplan. 🚁
Celebration deal!
Less than $1 on GOG and Steam:
www.gog.com/en/game/tige...
store.steampowered.com/app/2022970/...
Celebration deal!
Less than $1 on GOG and Steam:
www.gog.com/en/game/tige...
store.steampowered.com/app/2022970/...
Tiger Heli celebrates its 40th anniversary today. Released in arcades on October 28, 1985 by Toaplan. 🚁
Celebration deal!
Less than $1 on GOG and Steam:
www.gog.com/en/game/tige...
store.steampowered.com/app/2022970/...
Celebration deal!
Less than $1 on GOG and Steam:
www.gog.com/en/game/tige...
store.steampowered.com/app/2022970/...
Tiger Heli
FLY THE ULTIMATE STEALTH JETCOPTER!
Tiger-Heli marked a revolutionary moment in 1985 as T
www.gog.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Tiger Heli celebrates its 40th anniversary today. Released in arcades on October 28, 1985 by Toaplan. 🚁
Celebration deal!
Less than $1 on GOG and Steam:
www.gog.com/en/game/tige...
store.steampowered.com/app/2022970/...
Celebration deal!
Less than $1 on GOG and Steam:
www.gog.com/en/game/tige...
store.steampowered.com/app/2022970/...
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Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands 2 (1992)
October 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Parasol Stars: Rainbow Islands 2 (1992)
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).
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Reminder: Coming next month, Omega 6 by legendary game designer @omega6.bsky.social will be released in English! Pre-order your copy: bit.ly/3Xrqhek
Based on the pixel-art adventure game Omega 6 The Triangle Stars by Takaya Imamura. With @clearrivergames.com, translated by @zackdavisson.com
Based on the pixel-art adventure game Omega 6 The Triangle Stars by Takaya Imamura. With @clearrivergames.com, translated by @zackdavisson.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Reminder: Coming next month, Omega 6 by legendary game designer @omega6.bsky.social will be released in English! Pre-order your copy: bit.ly/3Xrqhek
Based on the pixel-art adventure game Omega 6 The Triangle Stars by Takaya Imamura. With @clearrivergames.com, translated by @zackdavisson.com
Based on the pixel-art adventure game Omega 6 The Triangle Stars by Takaya Imamura. With @clearrivergames.com, translated by @zackdavisson.com