anecdotes from the developers of the first #CBM #homecomputer e.g.Dave Haynie on ZX Spectrums sent in during the 80s:“Many of the trade-in machines — especially the Timex Sinclair 1000 — were ideal as doorstops. Just the right height.” Discover this&more: amazon.com/Commodore-Insi…

Nerdy game trivia to impress your friends: How did #Guybrush get his name? When Steve Purcell was drawing the hero of #MonkeyIsland in #DeluxePaint, he simply saved the file as guy.brush. The rest is (pirate) history, read morte in Nicolas Deneschau's pro book amazon.com/Mysteries-Monk…

Since we as a publisher support the video culture, we now regularly post relevant stories. For example, Icewind Dale was released 25 years ago today! mobygames.com/game/1898/icew… #Stories, #IcewindDale, #Retromontag

Just yesterday Neil Druckmann, Studio Head, Head of Creative+Executive Producer of Naughty Dog announced that he is stepping down from creative involvement in The Last of Us. More on #TheLastOfUs in the book by Nicolas Deneschau : amazon.com/Decoding-Last-… #ThrowbackThursday

Just between you and me - what are your favorite quotes from The Last of Us? Right up there with us, for example: “Mother Nature is a bitch.” by Ellie Williams. More in the book: amazon.com/Decoding-Last-… #TheLastOfUs #LookBehindYou

It's #ThrowbackThursdays, another fave The Last of Us quote: "Believing you’re righteous at any cost can be a horrible thing and can lead to you committing horrible acts." by Neil Druckmann. Read Nicolas Deneschau's book: amazon.com/Decoding-Last-…

On July 14, 1992, exactly 33 years ago today, #MarioPaint was released, the first SNES game with a mouse! #Mario, #SNES #Retromonday

38 years ago #Robocop came out, today Nacon released the new standalone part "Robocop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business", from developer TEYON, not as DLC for Rogue City but as a standalone game. For fans of 80s #cyberpunk youtube.com/watch?v=NsZxnR…

Forty years ago today, the #Amiga was born. Find out more about Commodore and its history in the German version of the book by David John Pleasance “Commodore: The Inside Story": amazon.com/Commodore-Insi…

Two weeks ago, we reported on Mario Paint and its anniversary. Now, a new edition is available for the Switch 2, including the iconic mouse control via the SNES Nintendo Classics collection: youtube.com/watch?v=Ok8hd9… #MarioPaint #SNES #Classics #Switch2

2 legends, finally unite! The Settlers II conquers the #Amiga starting October 18th! With an official license from Ubisoft Germany, it has been developed in a Gold Edition with historical finesse. Available to explore on our website: lookbehindyou.de/en/product/the… #Settlers2 #Bluebyte

Would you like to meet us in person and maybe pick up a few things? Then visit us at gamescom at our booth in Hall 10.2, in the Retro Area of the family & retro section! gamescom.global/en/info/hall-p… #Gamescom2025

We are at gamescom. Find and meet us at hall 10.2 in the retro & friends area!

Did you know that the art style of the latest Return to Monkey Island was very controversial among fans? It was based on fan art that designer Rex Crowle adapted for the latest entry in the series. More stories in the book by Nicolas Deneschau : amazon.com/Mysteries-Monk…

For those of you who know German: German game pioneer #HansIppisch released his book about his journey in the industry from C64 to the new VR worlds! Buy it from our online store now: lookbehindyou.de/produkt/drei-l…

A gentle reminder: In 2 weeks, #TheSettlers2 on #Amiga is getting released! Here's the trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=ZtCCxy… Pre-order it on lookbehindyou.de/en/product/the…