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Josh Fairhurst

@limitedrunjosh.bsky.social
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Founded Mighty Rabbit Studios and Limited Run Games. No longer at LRG - working on some new things. Developed Saturday Morning RPG, Breach & Clear, and more. Dad. Collector of video games. Dreamcast fanatic.

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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I am sad that we will never get to see some of the things I had planned for you before I left, but I suspect you're going to do much better stuff at Atari! Best of luck with all of it and feel free to drop by if you ever need to borrow any games.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I know I'm late to the party here, but I really appreciated getting to work with you. From reading Gamespite back in 2011/2012 to being able to work and interact with you on a daily basis - it was an incredible experience. I'm looking forward to seeing your work at Atari!
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Ask me about this next time you see me in person. I've got some stories.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
It's very bizarre, and unfortunate, as we believe the PAL version might have some functionality that was missing from the US release
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I don't believe we've found that. The only unreleased PAL thing we've found is Corpse Killer and we're missing a disc
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Tail Concerto on PS1, the first game in the series, is $400+. Solatorobo on the DS, the second game in the series, is $350+. Don't sleep on these FUGA releases while they're available to preorder. You won't regret it long-term.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
I don't work at Limited Run anymore, so I have no incentive to sell these releases outside of wanting to see them succeed, but I haven't seen LRG mention something key. These games are part of a series of games that always become notoriously expensive and sought after by collectors.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I also want to take some time to appreciate how awesome his signature is. The sharp angularity of it feels right at home with his art.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I really like that Nomura-san adds a crown to his signature on the KH games - a nice touch!
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I am eternally grateful to @milkman.bsky.social for helping me get Tetsuya Nomura's signature on a few of my favorite games. While my favorite in the series is FFX, VII opened my eyes to JRPGs and in conjunction with Pokémon Red, it inspired me to start learning how to make my own games.
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PandaMonium @pandamonium.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
My nearly eight hour “multi-part” video about Digital Pictures, a leading force of FMV games in the 1990’s, premieres live in about a half hour. Featuring mountains of unreleased footage, interviews, internal documents, and canceled games. youtu.be/QM-I1G_UEr0?...
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Digging for Isix: A Digital Pictures History
YouTube video by PandaMonium Reviews Every NTSC-U Sega Saturn Game
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
If you haven't watched the incredible 8-hour Digital Pictures deep-dive yet, you owe it to yourself to dive in: youtu.be/QM-I1G_UEr0?...
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Digging for Isix: A Digital Pictures History
YouTube video by PandaMonium Reviews Every NTSC-U Sega Saturn Game
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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
For the first time in our 9-year history: WE ARE HIRING! We're seeking a full-time fundraising manager to establish and grow our non-profit's development department - in other words, to raise money and help us grow! Remote-hybrid in the SF Bay Area with benefits! www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
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The Video Game History Foundation hiring Fundraising Manager in Emeryville, CA | LinkedIn
Posted 12:59:43 AM. Apply if this sounds like a match:We are seeking a growth-oriented, self-starter with prior…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Basically, this is the age old concept of not being able to put lipstick on a pig.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Something I learned at LRG, from numerous attempts: extending preorders on a product that is selling poor does nothing to boost sales, it just spreads the same sales over a longer window and delays production. If a product has no upfront demand, that demand is not going to just suddenly materialize.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
GDC was great! I was able to spend a ton of time reconnecting with my childhood best friend.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
In case anyone missed this: I am no longer at Limited Run and I have not been involved in any day-to-day operations since mid-January. With this in mind, please direct any LRG related comments, concerns, or complaints to the company's main social media accounts, not me.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
We do have a Sewer Shark remaster in the works! It'll be worth the wait.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
I've always felt like the SEGA Mega Drive 2 and Neptune had strong "front-end of a wedge sports car" vibes
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Screaming Villains is working on a remaster of Maximum Surge, but that will likely drop after all the other Digital Pictures remasters since it's a little more complex. We have all the film and code, though, so it will be fully accurate to how the game would've played had it released in 96.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Heads up! When I acquired the rights to the Digital Pictures game library, @tylerhogle.bsky.social and I found the unreleased SEGA Saturn version of Prize Fighter Heavyweight Edition. It's now been preserved online and can be downloaded for free at archive.org/details/priz...
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Prize Fighter Heavyweight Edition (1996) (BIN,CUE) (Saturn) : Digital Pictures : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
In 1995, Digital Pictures began development on what would become PrizeFighter - Heavyweight Edition for the Sega Saturn.  Intended for release in 1996, it...
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
There was a surprising number of hot dog restaurants, but no Tom in sight
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
A lot, it is right by the US Navy base. More foreigners there than I'd seen anywhere else in Japan honestly.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I appreciate that the things you made as a kid looked this good. The games I made as a kid were either text based or used ASCII graphics.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
I went to Yokosuka earlier tonight. It felt surreal, like returning to a place I'd been before (even though I hadn't)
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
I like that they have their very own 7-Eleven in the office. It feels a bit like Richie Rich having his own personal McDonald's.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
I wish I had that power!!
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Wrapped up Day 2 of visiting SEGA in Tokyo! I also visited Madarake, Trader, and Super Potato today. Honestly, I was a bit overwhelmed by choice. I love how packed the stores are! I mostly focused on completing my SEGA AGES 2500 collection.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
I spent the day today at SEGA's HQ in Tokyo. It was amazing to get to see all of the history around the office.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
I'm heading to Japan for a week to kick off my next chapter. Looking forward to diving in!
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Happy this turned out so good. I hope people enjoy playing it! I knew you'd be the right person for the job. Looking forward to the next one!
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
It looks like I made the right decision to skip out on DICE to be present for what I had on Monday. I am feeling pretty good right now.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
I'm sad to not be going to DICE this year, but I had to attend to something far more important on Monday. I'm looking forward to going back to DICE next year!
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Once you all start seeing what I'll be working on, you'll understand why I couldn't pass any of this up. We only have one chance to live our life and it's important to live it to the fullest, even if that sometimes requires tough decisions. Here's to an incredible 2026!
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
It has been a wild ride, one that I have never taken for granted. I look forward to continuing to support Limited Run as a fan, a customer, and a partner. With the incredible slate of releases we have planned for next year, I know the future is bright for LRG.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
It wasn't an easy decision to make. Limited Run Games has been my life for ten years. I love what I get to do, but I recognize that Limited Run could benefit from new leadership, who will bring fresh perspectives and original ideas to drive LRG through its next ten years and beyond.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
I made this decision after I found myself presented with several opportunities to help bring dream games to life. Since then, even more irresistible opportunities have found themselves on my doorstep. I know I'd always regret it if I didn't seize the moment and pursue these things.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
With 2025 drawn to a close, it feels like the right time to announce that I stepped down as CEO at Limited Run Games back in September. I'm still working there as President until March, but after that, I will be scaling back to redirect my focus to new adventures.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
These collections include a ton of licensed tables. Historically, lapsed licenses on tables causes pinball games like these to end up delisted at some point. Don't sleep on the chance to add these to a forever collection - no one can take your physical copies away when the licenses expire!
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Our head of production skates regularly, so I would assume he's pretty particular on the board quality. I'd need to check with him regarding origin - he's not on social media for a quick tag in, unfortunately!
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jake•ジェイク @jake74.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
In perfect timing – as I’m back on a Phantasy Star Online kick – this @limitedrungames.com deck arrived today! Trip to Ragol soon @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social ?
Phantasy Star Online skateboard deck, with the Dreamcast version of the game running on a Sony PVM
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Here's Bill Gates playing an unreleased game on an unreleased game console
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Interview about the future of gaming filmed in a San Francisco Electronics Boutique around October 1994
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Congrats!
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Allan S @squadronhawk.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Got my @limitedrungames.com order of Dreamcast sleeves and a single hobby box (4 packs) of Dreamcast trading cards and opened a numbered Skies of Arcadia card! Can't wait to use this as a token in MTG lol
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Stephen Hilger @stephenhilger.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Forgot I ordered these Dreamcast trading cards from limited run. I love them?
A box of packs of Dreamcast trading cards Trading cards depicting characters from Dreamcast games such as jet set radio, shenmue, house of the dead, sonic, phantasy star, skids of arcadia, and somba de amigo
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Happy 25th anniversary to Shenmue, one of my favorite games of all time. I hope we get to see Ryo's journey continue some day.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Oh, it doesn't stop after three hours. The characters in this game never shut up. I'm five hours in and there's still endless amounts of painfully slow conversation.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
People can disrespect the Digital Pictures library all they want, but Slam City and Prize Fighter are actually pretty fun when technology isn't holding them back. I'm excited to re-release these.
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Josh Fairhurst @limitedrunjosh.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Thanks! It should be a good showcase!
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