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If you thought this was just a B&W port of the arcade classic, you're in for a BIG SURPRISE! 😉
Donkey Kong,[a] also referred to as Donkey Kong '94, is a 1994 puzzle-platform game developed by Nintendo and Pax Softnica and published by Nintendo for the ...
Yars Recharged, Yars Enhanced, Yars Rising... all interesting, but what about Howard Scott Warshaw's planned sequel for his Atari 2600 masterpiece?
Yars' Revenge is a video game designed by Howard Scott Warshaw for the Atari Video Computer System. The game involves a fly-like humanoid alien race known as...
The Atari Gamestation Pro from MY ARCADE has been a popular emulation device ever since its release last year. Arguably the most criticized part of the unit is the provided controllers, but the inclusion of paddles on both controllers is most certainly a bright spot. Now, a community member has designed an improvement to those paddles to make them EVEN MORE like the original VCS paddles!
The Gamestation Pro from has been a popular emulation device ever since its release last year. Arguably the most criticized part of the...
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In the early '80s, Eddie Murphy's star was on the rise, as was the new genre of "comedy buddy cop" movie. In 1984, those two trends collided in a film that both thrilled audiences and skyrocketed Murphy's fame. In this Backtrack, we're driving our Chevy Nova back to 1984's, Beverly Hills Cop!
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Our (mostly) fearless leader Jon was admitted to the hospital for blood clots in his legs and lungs. He’s doing ok (thankfully) but we all know the burden that medical bills can be. So we started this gofundme to give our support to Jon!
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We head to the theatre to see third entry and prequel in the Quiet Place franchise, check out a website that promises to help you stay on top of the overwhelming volume of media releases, and delve into the library of the '80s Mattel console that once gave Atari a run for their money!
Was Frostbite on your favorites list, or did you miss it entirely like Jon did? 🧊
Frostbite is a 1983 action game designed by Steve Cartwright for the Atari 2600, and published by Activision in 1983. The game has a player control Frostbite...
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Forty-five years ago, a southern action-adventure comedy set in rural Georgia hit the small screen. For seven seasons in the early '80s, we followed the adventures of Bo & Luke Duke and their '69 Dodge Charger. In this Backtrack, we look back on the wildly successful CBS television series, The Dukes of Hazzard!
MY ARCADE first introduced the Atari Gamestation Portable at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show. Since then, we've all been more than eager to learn more about this device. GenXGrownUp has been provided exclusive access to a 3-D printed prototype of the now-renamed Gamestation Go so that we can see how this handheld has evolved since CES!
My Arcade first introduced the Atari Gamestation Portable at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since then, we've all been more than ea...
I mean, they have a point.
(...or do they?)
Not recommended, but an interesting blip on the Intellivision history timeline nonetheless.
This 2003 Intellvision Plug-n-Play from TechnoSource is, as it turns out, a complete re-imagining of 25 Intellivision classics built to run on an inexpensive...
Not a care in the world.
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We watch a new Hulu documentary reflecting on the members of the "Brat Pack," check out some tech that promises to bring your old cassette tapes into the digital age, and play a new decision-based computer game that puts you into the uniform of characters in the Star Trek universe.
No matter how much you think you know about Imagic's Atlantis for the , I bet you'll learn something new here! 😆
Atlantis is a fixed shooter video game released by Imagic in July 1982 for the Atari 2600. It was written by Dennis Koble who also wrote Trick Shot for Imagi...
Can relate.
What's better than Digital Eclipse's Atari 50 Anniversary Celebration? An EXPANDED EDITION including two more interactive timelines and ~40 more games!
Atari and developer Digital Eclipse are excited to announce a significant expansion to their acclaimed 2022 release Atari 50: the Anniversary Collection. The...
One of the most popular Odyssey 2 games that also triggered a lawsuit!
How many Munchies can your Munchkin munch before your Munchkin's all munched out? That's the question posed right on the box cover for K.C. Munchkin for the ...
Restoration of this ColecoVision is coming along nicely. In this update, I dismantle and clean it top-to-bottom while planning how to fix some cosmetic issues.
ColecoVision is a second-generation home video-game console developed by Coleco and launched in North America in August 1982. It was released a year later in...
If you always know where your towel is, then you're likely already a fan of the topic of this episode. His Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series was required GenX reading, and his work is beloved by millions. In this Backtrack, we remember and celebrate English author, humorist, and screenwriter Douglas Adams!
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Reaction to Atari and WayForward's new Yars Rising has been divided to say the least. What are your thoughts?
Fan reaction to the recently-announced Yars Rising has been surprisingly divisive. It's been accused of being too talky, too different, and "not Yars" at all...
Today's Friday Plays video was suggested by a viewer, and I'm so glad I checked it out!
Thunder Castle is a 1986 maze video game for the Intellivision. The player controls a knight navigating three mazes, defeating enemies to progress. To defeat...
Ow, my back.
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We head to the theatres for the latest addition to the dystopian-future of the Mad Max universe, check out some tech that does almost nothing but could save you hundreds of dollars, and play a new game where you are Absolute Evil working to vanquish the forces of good!
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Life-Threatening Illness IS NO MATCH for Our LOVE of Retro! 🕹️❤️ https://genxgrownup.com/healthfund
Listen Now! https://genxgrownup.com/bt-173/ In the early '80s, Eddie Murphy's star was on the rise, as was the new genre of "comedy buddy cop" movie. In 1984, those two trends collided in a film that both thrilled audiences and skyrocketed Murphy's fame. In this Backtrack, we're driving our Chevy Nova back to 1984's, Beverly Hills Cop!
Listen Now! https://genxgrownup.com/gxg-173/ We head to the theatre to see third entry and prequel in the Quiet Place franchise, check out a website that promises to help you stay on top of the overwhelming volume of media releases, and delve into the library of the '80s Mattel console that once gave Atari a run for their money!
LISTEN NOW! https://genxgrownup.com/bt-172/ Forty-five years ago, a southern action-adventure comedy set in rural Georgia hit the small screen. For seven seasons in the early '80s, we followed the adventures of Bo & Luke Duke and their '69 Dodge Charger. In this Backtrack, we look back on the wildly successful CBS television series, The Dukes of Hazzard!
Blueprint for Atari Computers: BUILD a Machine to SAVE Your Girlfriend! 🕹️🗺️
LISTEN NOW! https://genxgrownup.com/gxg-172/ We watch a new Hulu documentary reflecting on the members of the "Brat Pack," check out some tech that promises to bring your old cassette tapes into the digital age, and play a new decision-based computer game that puts you into the uniform of characters in the Star Trek universe.
Just three weeks til Southern-Fried Gaming Expo! Arcade & pinball, dozens of new and retro console systems, a massive tabletop library, RPGs, wrestling, music, tournaments, a vendor expo, panels & MORE! #sfge2024 Join GXG for a weekend of FUN! SIGN UP NOW at https://gameatl.com #sfge2024
Atari 2600 Donkey Kong: The Night it Shipped @ Sam Goody!
If you always know where your towel is, then you're likely already a fan of the topic of this episode. His Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series was required GenX reading, and his work is beloved by millions. In this Backtrack, we remember and celebrate English author, humorist, and screenwriter Douglas Adams!
The Southern-Fried Gaming Expo is just a month away! Arcade & pinball, dozens of new and retro console systems, a massive tabletop library, RPGs, wrestling, music, tournaments, a vendor expo, panels & MORE! #sfge2024 Join GXG for a weekend of FUN! SIGN UP NOW at https://gameatl.com
TEN BUCKS for All These Atari Manuals: Good Deal or Waste of Cash?
LISTEN NOW! https://genxgrownup.com/gxg-171/ We head to the theatres for the latest addition to the dystopian-future of the Mad Max universe, check out some tech that does almost nothing but could save you hundreds of dollars, and play a new game where you are Absolute Evil working to vanquish the forces of good!
The Southern-Fried Gaming Expo features more than 300 arcade & pinball machines, dozens of new and retro console systems, a massive tabletop library, RPGs, wrestling, music, tournaments, a vendor expo, exciting panel sessions, guest speakers, and so much more. Join GenXGrownUp for a weekend of fun, and save $5 OFF your membership by using coupon code: "GENXGROWNUP" at checkout! #sfge2024 SIGN UP NOW at https://gameatl.com/
I have no story of overnight success or viral videos to share; only thousands of hours writing, shooting, editing, and sharing my hobbies to put out the most interesting content I know how. Thanks to my colleagues Mo & George, and especially thanks to everyone who has ever clicked on a podcast or video we have ever produced. Love you all! https://youtube.com/@genxgrownup
LISTEN NOW! https://genxgrownup.com/bt-169/ Everybody knows it's more fun to play the bad guy, but which bad guys are the best. It's time to debate! In this episode, Mo and I will state our cases for four infamous bad-guy match-ups from all corners of GenX media, and George as our moderator, will weigh the arguments and declares the winners!
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Watch Now! https://genxgrownup.com/gxg-170/ This week we watch a Western series about a ranch family who discovers a supernatural mystery in the Wyoming wilderness, check out some surprisingly affordable tech that might make you re-think the value of that landline phone, and pull the plunger to play some new digital pinball tables inspired by some wildly popular media franchises!
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Atari 2600 Donkey Kong: What Could Garry Have Done with 8K & MORE TIME?
Shootin' Gallery from Imagic for Atari 2600 is Just OK. 🕹️🔫🦆
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