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Thomas Leroy @gamrok.bsky.social · 6d

The first advert for The Secret of Monkey Island in a magazine appears to date from November 1990 🐒

Among other things, it mentions a "special" demo that would win prizes, including a cruise! 🏝️

#SecretOfMonkeyIsland #MonkeyIsland #LucasfilmGames #AdventureGame #PointAndClick #RetroGaming

Advertisement for The Secret of Monkey Island in issue 11 of the US magazine Game Player's (November 1990)

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NinEverything @nineverything.bsky.social · 2d

Death By Scrolling confirmed for Nintendo Switch, from Monkey Island dev https://nintendoeverything.com/death-by-scrolling-confirmed-for-nintendo-switch-from-monkey-island-dev/

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Ron’s Computer Videos 🧍‍♂️🖥️📼 @ronscompvids.bsky.social · 1d

Really looking forward to playing!

store.steampowered.com/app/3773590/...

Death by Scrolling on Steam

Welcome to Purgatory, now under new management! Death by Scrolling is a rogue-like vertically scrolling RPG where you kill enemies, collect gold, and avoid the Grim Reaper long enough to pay the Ferry...

store.steampowered.com

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Nicolas Deneschau @nicozilla.bsky.social · 1d

Le logo Microprose x Ron Gilbert, si c'est pas du Super Vieux Jeux hardcore ça !
@raphaellucas.bsky.social @hoopyjv.bsky.social @patrickhellio.bsky.social

Terrible Toybox @terribletoybox.com · 1d

Happy #WishlistWednesday to all the #indiegames out there, the fans, the #gamedev teams.

Wishlisting helps games get seen by others and boost sales! Please consider wishlisting Death by Scrolling on Steam:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GrQ...

Thanks! 💀

Death by Scrolling Official Release Date Trailer | Launches October 28, 2025

YouTube video by MicroProse

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Terrible Toybox @terribletoybox.com · 1d

Thanks!! 🙌

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Terrible Toybox @terribletoybox.com · 1d

Happy #WishlistWednesday to all the #indiegames out there, the fans, the #gamedev teams.

Wishlisting helps games get seen by others and boost sales! Please consider wishlisting Death by Scrolling on Steam:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GrQ...

Thanks! 💀

Death by Scrolling Official Release Date Trailer | Launches October 28, 2025

YouTube video by MicroProse

www.youtube.com

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Terrible Toybox @terribletoybox.com · 1d

ANNOUNCEMENT from @microprose.bsky.social!

Death by Scrolling launches October 28, 2025
on Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch

A fast-paced roguelite where you’ll fight, die, scroll, and try again — over and over.

💀 Wishlist now ⤵️

store.steampowered.com/app/3773590/...

#DeathByScrolling #IndieGame

Death by Scrolling Official Release Date Trailer | Launches October 28, 2025

YouTube video by MicroProse

www.youtube.com

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David Fox💙🫘🇺🇦 @davidbfox.com · 2d

1/2 Return to Monkey Island Panel
Two years ago five members of the #ReturnToMonkeyIsland dev team were on a panel at the 2023 @devcom.bsky.social in Cologne, Germany. The video was never publicly available, until now…
@terribletoybox.com @devolverdigital.com
@lucasfilm.bsky.social

#gamedev

Devcom 2023: Beneath The Return of Monkey Island: Panel and AMA with ‘LeCrew’

YouTube video by David Fox

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Ron’s Computer Videos 🧍‍♂️🖥️📼 @ronscompvids.bsky.social · 26d

"Return to Monkey Island is only $7.49 over on @steampowered.com!

store.steampowered.com/app/2060130/...

Save 70% on Return to Monkey Island on Steam

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.

store.steampowered.com

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Ron’s Computer Videos 🧍‍♂️🖥️📼 @ronscompvids.bsky.social · 26d

Just a little treat here at the end of #talklikeapirateday 2025 - an interview with everyone's favorite voice of Guybrush Threepwood, @darmato.bsky.social!

youtu.be/aTs64zWbpiQ

Happy 3rd Anniversary, Return to Monkey Island!
@terribletoybox.com @grumpygamer.com @davidbfox.com

Let's Chat with the voice of Guybrush Threepwood - Dominic Armato! #talklikeapirateday

YouTube video by Ron's Computer Videos

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Spooky Space Ahmed A @averagefez.bsky.social · 26d

The best April Fool's joke I ever played.

A post from Ron Gilbert's personal blog. It reads:

April Fools' 2022

For 18 years the Grumpy Gamer blog has been April Fools’ day free because it’s a stupid tradition.

So to mix things up a little I’m taking this opportunity to announce I’ve decided to make another Monkey Island.

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Grave Ghostman still thinks you are nifty at Halloween season @thatdave.bsky.social · 27d

Wow, Return to Monkey Island is really cheap today! If you’ve been holding out for a bargain, now’s the time! store.steampowered.com/app/2060130/...

Save 70% on Return to Monkey Island on Steam

Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games.

store.steampowered.com

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IGN Deals @igndeals.bsky.social · 26d

Humble Choice bundle for the month includes WWE2K25, Destiny 2 Legacy Edition, The Plucky Squire, Spellforce Conquest of EO, Return to Monkey Island, Eastern Exorcist, Speed Freeks and Grapple Dog for $14.99. https://zdcs.link/a5X7Ok

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Terrible Toybox @terribletoybox.com · 26d

a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face and saying awwww .

Alt: a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face and saying awwww .

media.tenor.com

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Danny Deadman 🎃 @danielnewman.bsky.social · 26d

The only game who's announcement made me cry tears of joy.

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Terrible Toybox @terribletoybox.com · 26d

Aww shucks, thanks! ☺️

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Marian Schedenig @msched.bsky.social · 26d

It truly is a remarkable (remarrrkable?) game.

Terrible Toybox @terribletoybox.com · 27d

Happy 3rd Anniversary #returntomonkeyisland! 🏝️

@grumpygamer.com @davidbfox.com @thatdave.bsky.social @rexbox.bsky.social

#monkeyisland #gaming #ff #followfriday

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Antonio Santo @antoniosanto.bsky.social · 27d

It had the impossible task of living up to decades of expectations, and I think it rose up to the challenge -- it really is a great game, as funny, clever, and witty as anyone could have dreamed.

David Fox💙🫘🇺🇦 @davidbfox.com · 27d

Arghhh! Happy anniversary to #ReturnToMonkeyIsland! Released three years ago today on #InternationalTalkLikeAPirsteDay
@terribletoybox.com
@grumpygamer.com
@thatdave.bsky.social @rexbox.bsky.social @jenn and so many other fantastic dev team members!

Return to Monkey Island screenshot at the Lookout showing fire in a fire pit, the old guy with thick glasses who is the Lookout, and Guybrush Threepwwod, talking to each other

Life size cutouts of Return to Monkey Island characters at 2022 Pax West, standing in front of building flats from the game. Includes the locksmith, Guybrush, pirate with cutout for face, Elaine

Life size cutout of LeChuck and closeup of photo showing part of the the dev team from Return to Monkey Island

Selfie of me wearing a mask and tshirt that says “I worked on Return to Monkey Island and all I got was this stupid tshirt”

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Ron’s Computer Videos 🧍‍♂️🖥️📼 @ronscompvids.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you, @terribletoybox.com!

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Katie Parsons @piecesofkate.bsky.social · 27d

Happy anniversary, Return to Monkey Island (2022) 🥳 I was on holiday when it was released so I played it on the Steamdeck in a hot tub which was different.

I loved it. The ending was beautifully melancholic, relatable, and will stay with me for a long time.

#monkeyisland

Scene from the video game Return to Monkey Island, showing Guybrush sitting on a bench with his son

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The International House of Mojo @mixnmojo.com · 27d

Today in Mojo History—3 years ago today: Gilbert and Grossman (and many others) returned to Monkey Island with Return to Monkey Island, a stone-cold classic.

Mojo reviews Return to Monkey Island

Our story from the day in question.

mixnmojo.com

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Daniel Albu 🕹️ (Tech Talk with Daniel Albu) @danielalbu.bsky.social · 27d

📅 3 years ago today, Return to Monkey Island was released!
💾 Return to Monkey Island was released on September 19th, 2022!

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Terrible Toybox @terribletoybox.com · 27d

Happy 3rd Anniversary #returntomonkeyisland! 🏝️

@grumpygamer.com @davidbfox.com @thatdave.bsky.social @rexbox.bsky.social

#monkeyisland #gaming #ff #followfriday

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Junaid Chundrigar @imajunation.bsky.social · 27d

And congratulations to @terribletoybox.com with the 3 year anniversary of Return to Monkey Island. What a day 🫠

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Terrible Toybox @terribletoybox.com · 27d

Arghhh! How can it be 3 already?? 🦜

David Fox💙🫘🇺🇦 @davidbfox.com · 27d

Arghhh! Happy anniversary to #ReturnToMonkeyIsland! Released three years ago today on #InternationalTalkLikeAPirsteDay
@terribletoybox.com
@grumpygamer.com
@thatdave.bsky.social @rexbox.bsky.social @jenn and so many other fantastic dev team members!

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