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Spooky season? Heck, yeah! The perfect time to explore this 1981 Epoch LCD handheld, Monster Panic! #atari #handheld #retrogaming #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Monster Panic 01:34 Overview 03:07 Hardware Tour 04:49 Dismantle & Assessment 05:53 The Jigsaw Puzzle 08:29 Reassembly 10:07 Power On 10:58 Game Start 15:11 Summary

Shop Fizz: https://amzn.to/4uARzgX Commando is a 1985 run and gun video game developed and published by Capcom for arcades. The game was designed by Tokuro Fujiwara. It was distributed in North America by Data East, and in Europe by several companies including Capcom, Deith Leisure and Sega, S.A. SONIC. Versions were released for various home computers and video game consoles. Fizz Creations has just release two versions of Commando in handheld form, and in this video we'll check them both out and see how they stack up to the original and one another. #retrogaming #handheld #nes #genxgrownup - SHOP Shop Fizz » https://amzn.to/4uARzgX Full-Color Commando » https://amzn.to/4bN7otH Keyring LCD Commando » https://amzn.to/4rL82N7 http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Commando x2 01:18 Box & Contents 05:03 Hardware Tour 07:34 Color Power On 08:32 Game Start 09:54 Two-Player 10:55 Screen Problems 11:41 LCD Power On 13:30 High Score 16:05 Summary

You've surely noticed that almost every modern game controller puts the directional controls on the left and the action buttons on the right. Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo -- pretty much everybody. But here’s the thing - That layout wasn't always the standard. In fact, some of the earliest home console controllers were ambidextrous, or even designed to be held in the left hand while working the joystick with the right. So how did we end up with the layout we all take for granted today, and is it wrong? #retrogaming #handheldgaming #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

? Atari Hotel Hits GAME OVER — and Vegas isn’t getting its joystick-themed check-in after all. This week we break down the latest report that the Atari-branded Las Vegas hotel plans have been scrapped, what that likely means for the project, and why this one fizzled after so much hype. ?? Then we jump into a wild slice of gaming/tech history: a Steve Jobs–related Atari “Astrochart” plan is among new items headed to auction. Vintage Apple + Atari weirdness? Yes please. ?? ?? And finally, your Evercade gets a nice boost: the first Evercade firmware update of 2026 brings Neo Geo options (hello DIP switches / AES tweaks) plus Atari 2600 improvements—the kind of quality-of-life stuff retro fans actually notice. ? If you dig weekly retro + modern gaming headlines with a GenX flavor, hit Like, Subscribe, and ring the bell so you don’t miss the next one! ? #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #RetroGaming #Atari #LasVegas #Arcade #SteveJobs #Apple1 #GamingNews #Evercade #NeoGeo #Atari2600 #VideoGameHistory #RetrogamingCommunity - LINKS Atari Vegas - https://tinyurl.com/2su33vum Jobs Auction - https://tinyurl.com/2bzd6ms7 Jobs Astrochart - https://tinyurl.com/bdewcmxf Gamesir/Hyperkin X5 - https://tinyurl.com/3bkfyun2 SuperStation One - Part 2 - https://tinyurl.com/3hr4dpd4 Evercade Updates - https://tinyurl.com/5n6un48z - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Keys of Fury » https://keysoffury.com G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:37 - Atari Vegas 2:02 - Jobs Auction 4:54 - Jobs Astrochart 5:39 - Gamesir/Hyperkin X5 7:01 - SuperStation One - Part 2 8:26 - Evercade Updates

Retro gaming fans, buckle up! The classic shoot ’em up Tiger-Heli is blasting its way onto Atari consoles – but is this a heartfelt revival or just another nostalgia cash-in? We dive into the details and what it means for retro collectors and fans. But that’s not all – Xbox keeps doubling down on its Retro Classics lineup, adding seven new games in August alone. Is Microsoft finally getting serious about preserving gaming history? And in a huge surprise for Amiga fans – after nearly 30 years of waiting, Settlers II finally lands on the Commodore Amiga. Was the wait worth it, or is this retro sequel arriving too late? Join us as we break down these stories and more, and don’t forget to drop your thoughts in the comments – is retro gaming headed in the right direction, or are companies just cashing in on nostalgia? ? If you love retro gaming news, don’t forget to subscribe for weekly updates! ? Hashtags #RetroGaming #Atari #TigerHeli #XboxRetro #Amiga #Commodore #SettlersII #ClassicGaming #RetroCollectors #GamingNews - LINKS New Atari Carts - https://tinyurl.com/kwuhh72v Switch Arcade Dock - https://tinyurl.com/4pvk2fpn Atari Xbox Aug Releases - https://tinyurl.com/3v9c5asy Settlers II Amiga - https://tinyurl.com/59mmadzp Clear Game Boy Color - https://tinyurl.com/y5sw36d9 - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:00 - New Atari Carts 1:53 - Switch Arcade Dock 3:14 - Atari Xbox Aug Releases 4:35 - Settlers II Amiga 7:07 - Clear Game Boy Color

ORDER NOW » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPLLQ74T?tag=genxgrownup-20 Shadow Labyrinth is an action-adventure video game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is part of the Pac-Man series, serving as a re-imagining of the franchise's core concepts. The player takes on the role of "The Swordsman" while traversing through a large "maze", fighting against enemies and upgrading their abilities as they progress; initial reactions upon the game's announcement widely considered it to be a Metroidvania game. The game was initially promoted by the release of the Secret Level episode "Circle", which serves as an official prequel to the game. Shadow Labyrinth was released on July 18, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. #pacman #bandainamco #gameplay #genxgrownup @bandainamcoentertainment @PACMANOfficial - SHOP https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPLLQ74T?tag=genxgrownup-20 http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com