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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Was literally in St Monans yesterday for an incredible fish lunch! Very excited for this

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Finji @finjico.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

868-BACK is part of Steam's Cyberpunk Fest! 👾 Save 10% until August 10th! 💻 Your mission: dismantle capitalism one server at a time in this computer-hacking strategy roguelike game! store.steampowered.com/app/3304110/...

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Blaž Urban Gracar (Letibus Design) @letibus.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Just wanted to make another shout out to @smestorp.bsky.social ‘s 868-BACK. I wasn’t as addicted to a game in YEARS. Crunchy, special, surprising and … funny to say this about a very difficult game, but also cozy and friendly? Recommended store.steampowered.com/app/3304110/...

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868-BACK is a computer-hacking strategy roguelike game where your mission is to dismantle capitalism one server at a time! Use hacking powers to fight enemies, steal the servers' data, and face increa...

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Bring back proper “whites” like these - v stylish

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I am still waiting to hear from someone who can vaguely convince me that Burnham (+upheaval) is better than Starmer???

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Yep and Labour’s ridiculous back stabbing has opened this all up. He was given less than 2 years ffs. We have become an absolute basket case as a country politically

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Graham Gooch’s Test Match Cricket on my Amstrad CPC 464 was youth well wasted

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

@jonbailes.bsky.social Latest issue of EDGE was top drawer - great that Solium Infernum was showed some love! Would love a feature on Michael Brough or a review of 868-Back though….

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Sensational bicycle - love the wooden rims. Not 100% sure on the paint scheme 😂

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Yeah lawyers cop a lot of flack but obviously they represent a layer of defence against injustice and government overreach (and have spent years of their life training for job) yet get treated like shit by basically everyone

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Step x30 and combo - no problem 😉

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

It’s usually the level after when I really mess up (when my brain still thinks I have the RML) and then some poxy virus clicks me

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Rear Mounted Laser can get bent - how’s about that 😂

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Steam says I have spent 40+ hours already in 868-Back since it came out. Amazing time but it does make me worry how much time I have played Cinco Paus for since launch 🤯

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I remember when the unicorn or dragon thing came out at the end of Imbroglio and I basically shit my pants

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Cinco Paus marginally remains my all time favourite Brough game but 868 Back is sensational

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

It’s sensational though disappointing that basically no major outlet has actually reviewed the game officially yet

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

What’s happening……….,👀

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

@finjico.bsky.social 868-Back builds on 868-Hack is so many interesting ways, really loving peeling this onion! @smestorp.bsky.social is back baby! Wahoo!!!!!

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DOGUBOMB @dogubomb.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Any game that starts with "8" is brilliant in our book. Doesn't hurt that it's from one of the greatest designers of all time.

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Dave Gilbert @wadjeteyegames.com · 27/05/2026

Nighthawks, our vampire RPG, is coming in FALL OF 2026!! Seize the night as a modern monster, stepping out of the shadows to build a thriving nightclub empire through fear, seduction, and forbidden supernatural gifts. See our new trailer below, and wishlist here: bit.ly/4o36HRx

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Derek Yu @mossmouth.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Eating good this week... 🎃MADHOUSE update on Monday. ⌨️868-BACK tomorrow (Thursday). Sequel to my favorite game from @smestorp.bsky.social, which is saying a lot because all his games are so compelling. 🐭Mina the Hollower on Friday. Can't wait to finally soak myself in those pixels... Big week!

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

It’s sooooo good and it gets better the deeper you go

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The latest episode of the Draknek & Friends Official Podcast is out! We chat to @smestorp.bsky.social about returning to game dev while disabled, how 868-BACK is more ambitious than previous works, & the development of Corrypt. Check it out wherever you get podcasts or head to draknek.org/podcast

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Burnham is absolute cack. Stick with Starmer unleast until the election otherwise this whole thing is a nonsense and Labour are as bad as Tories

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The wait is killing me. May is absolutely fire for games

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Imploding among Labour infighting again. Man delivers huge general election, faces huge global headwinds and the internal knives are out immediately rather than trying to support and get job done. The potential replacements are abject so they are basically handing this to Reform

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Whether you agree with the premise or not Hanif Abdurraqib is always worth reading

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Finji @finjico.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

👾‼️ Play the highly anticipated 868-BACK demo in Steam Next Fest - AVAILABLE NOW! Your mission: dismantle capitalism one computer server at a time.

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Incredible experience so far - only recently cleared The Peril (on Alpinist) - what a feeling

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Favourite gaming moment this year so far? Finally conquering The Peril in Cairn!

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Amanita Design 📣 @amanita-design.net · 10/02/2026

📣 Attention. This is an important service announcement. 📣 Phonopolis will open for a public demonstration on February 11. Prepare your Steam permits and stand by for additional directives.

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

LHOD is a great book but the whole trans thing is a red herring foisted upon the text by modern social mores

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I could understand someone simply saying “not for me” but if you genuinely were to claim at the time that they were “shit” then your faculty for assessing the quality of video games if highly questionable

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

People can say what they want about Blow but “play the man not the ball” - I have zero time for people retrospectively saying his games are overrated

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

@smestorp.bsky.social Any plans to make Glitch Tank available again on iOS? Please and thank you!

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Dan Marshall @danthat.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

HEY HEY it's NEWS 'O CLOCK. 'EARTH MUST DIE' is coming out on the 27th of Jan, which is alarmingly soon! Please pop over here and wishlist it, and do share if you're able. Thank you. store.steampowered.com/app/3639780/...

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Everybody should be reading @designroom.bsky.social Excellent oral history of Mirror’s Edge just posted

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

To be honest I am ready and waiting to throw £££ at @smestorp merchandise

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Sam Martin @johnnyrep.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Agreed - but also at the other end, those people who insist that games are unplayable unless they are in 60hz blah blah blah can also get in the bin

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