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If you grew up in the 70s, 80s, or 90s you knew how cool it was to be a kid back then. We had the greatest music, TV, movies, tech and pop culture of any generation and, although we have grown up, we have refused to outgrow our love for those things.

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · Nov 16

You have to grow older, but you don't have to grow up.
#ContentCreator #podcaster #YouTube 🕹️

GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 8h

ModRetro brings back Atari Game Boy classics, Sega Saturn fighting game compilation may be on the way, the best retro games of all time, & MORE in this Bit-by-Bit news roundup!

Atari Just Made Game Boy Relevant Again

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 10h

A strikingly good arcade conversion, Sega's Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator beams you into the action against Klingons and NOMAD for some reason?! 🖖😁🕹️

Atari 2600 STAR TREK: Strategic Operations Simulator | What's NOMAD Doing Here? 🖖

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Embraceware @embraceware.com · 2d

Ultimate Game Guide visual upgrade for iOS 26 coming this week. 📲 ultimategameguide.com

GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 3d

Two new Atari Jaguar games releasing in 2026, System Shock 2 delisted ahead of Nightdive remaster, David Crane's "Poseidon's Gate" 2600 game coming soon, & MORE in this Bit-by-Bit news roundup!

Wait… NEW Atari Jaguar Games in 2026?!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 3d

If your @atari.com Gamestation Go from My Aarcade just shipped and you're serious about your paddle/spinner games (Breakout! Tempest! Kaboom!), you're going to want to see this game-changing accessory!

Atari Gamestation Go SUPER SPINNER! | Take Your GSG to the NEXT LEVEL!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 5d

Alan-1, Inc. will be showcasing their new premium GRAVITAR: RECHARGED cabinet at Portland Retro Gaming Expo this week, and GenXGrownUp will be there, too! Stop by and give it a spin!

Atari's GRAVITAR: RECHARGED is Alan-1's Latest Recharged Cabinet! | YOU Can Play It at PRGE 2025

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 5d

There are only FOUR failsafe detonators that must be destroyed to complete this Imagic favorite - have you ever been able to defeat the AI?

Atari 2600 LASER GATES from Imagic | "I, For One, Welcome Our New AI Overlords!"

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 6d

Jon takes a first look at the new Evercade VS-R Solo - the evolution of the Evercade VS home console for your TV entertainment center.

NEW Evercade VS-R | Dual-Slot Console for Your Evercade Collection!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 6d

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We’re celebrating a true milestone in gaming history—the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The '85 classic didn’t just put Nintendo on the map; it redefined what video games could be.

GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 7d

Nintendo suing a Reddit moderator for $4.5M, popular MAME emulator adds Windows ARM support, the five worst console controllers ever, & MORE in this Bit-by-Bit news roundup!

Nintendo Wants $4.5M From a Reddit Mod?!

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Vectrex @vectrexofficial.bsky.social · 8d

New Vectrex Mini video! 🕹️🔥🔥

Jon from @genxgrownup.bsky.social just received a Vectrex Mini prototype and gives it a first hands-on look.

youtu.be/_r9DJ-8xPE8?...

FIRST LOOK at the New Vectrex Mini Prototype | See the Progress on This Cool New Mini!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 9d

Ever wished that Intellivisoin disc had a joystick option? If so, your wish has come true! GET YOURS: tinyurl.com/msuaf85e

UPGRADE Your Intellivision Disc to a JOYSTICK!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 10d

New Namco 7800 cartridges are on the way, GameSir clamps a Game Boy onto your phone, Mortal Kombat "Toasty" man leaves NetherRealm, & MORE in Bit-by-Bit news roundup!

Atari in 2025: Cartridges? Yes—Fight Me

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 12d

Today's Friday Plays vid showcases Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator on the 2600 (youtu.be/qyqkMUHJtbc), so I thought it a fine time to share with @seanferrick.bsky.social how I dork like me watches Retro Ups & Downs!

GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 12d

In observance of the start of spooky season and in reference to our recent episode all about SNL, I give you this.
SNL Episode: genxgrownup.com/bt-197

GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 13d

Jon takes a first look at the new Blaze Evercade EXP-R Solo handheld. Plays carts, has hidden games, rotates vertical, & MORE!

NEW Evercade EXP-R | Slick Handheld for Your Evercade Collection with TATE MODE!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 13d

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We check out the new animated superhero series with an undead twist, test drive a free PC app that can give your entire workspace a retro makeover, and play the enhanced, modern edition of a 1997 point-and-click sci-fi adventure!

GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 14d

YouTuber MVG picked up by Atari's Digital Eclipse, Costco removes Xbox from US & UK websites, Rayman for Game Boy gets 30th anniversay physical release, & MORE in this Bit-by-Bit news roundup!

Atari’s Digital Eclipse Snags MVG—Retro Win!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 16d

Big savings on Atari titles on Steam's publisher sale, the philosophy and ethics of game save states, Apollo reveals ultra high-end Amiga A6000, & MORE on this Bit-by-Bit news roundup!

Atari Classics Get Dirt Cheap on Steam!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 18d

The most thorough review of the My Arcade's @atari.com Gamestation Go is now live. Why does it take 86 minutes? There's just that much to talk about! 🕹️🎮🔘💾⚪

Atari Gamestation Go Review | MOST COMPREHENSIVE Look at My Arcade's NEW Handheld!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 19d

Just got our hands on the new Evercade EXP-R handheld from Blaze and we put it through its paces with the Taito #1 arcade cart!

NEW Evercade EXP-R | Slick Handheld for Your Evercade Collection with TATE MODE!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 19d

Cool! Thanks for the quick reply.

GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 19d

Can you tell me more, Jake? 200+ titles on the GSG with most being emulated games from the '80s. What did your studio work on?

GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 19d

Ready go GO?😉GenXGrownUp's in-depth review of MY ARCADE's NEW @atari.com Gamestation Go handheld premieres on YouTube at 11am Eastern Saturday, September 27th. Tune in and learn everything you wanted to know about this new gaming gadget!

Atari Gamestation Go Review | MOST COMPREHENSIVE Look at My Arcade's NEW Handheld!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 20d

My Arcade surprised us! Turns out this new travel case bundle with a Pac-Man Pocket Player Pro actually has some significant upgrades!

NEW 2025 Pac-Man Pocket Player Pro + Travel Case Bundle | MORE than a Repackage!

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