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Shop X-Arcade: https://genxgrownup.com/xgaming BurgerTime has long been considered one of the best arcade conversions available for the ColecoVision, but after spending some time with it on Friday Plays, I discovered something I wasn't expecting. Not only does this home version faithfully recreate the classic Data East arcade game, but in some ways it may actually control better than the original. The movement feels precise, the ladder navigation is predictable, and the overall experience is remarkably polished for a game released over 40 years ago. #retrogaming #arcade #burgertime #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 Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

Shop X-Arcade: https://genxgrownup.com/xgaming Two new cartridges just released by Blaze for the Evercade systems: Mega Cat Studios Collection 3 & Activision Collection 2. Between them, twenty-five more games to add to your library, from new indie hits to old VCS classics! #retrogaming #atari #evercade #genxgrownup - SHOP Shop for Evercade: https://genxgrownup.com/shopevercade 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 Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Evercade 01:21 Two New Carts 02:00 Mega Cat 3 03:55 Flap Happy 04:44 Gravibots 05:40 Gumball 06:47 Guntner 07:19 Kudzu 08:16 Machine Cave 08:55 Plyuk 09:57 Rocket Panda 10:55 Super Fanger 11:57 The Meating 14:15 Activision 2 15:55 Boxing 16:52 Checkers 17:38 Cosmic Commuter 18:15 Dragster 19:14 HERO 20:11 Moonsweeper 21:24 Pitfall II 22:25 Plaque Attack 23:30 River Raid II 24:12 Robot Tank 25:02 SeaQuest 26:57 Skiing 26:42 Spider Fighter 27:41 Stampede

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

Carmageddon is back and bloodier than ever! ?? In this episode of Bit By Bit, we’re diving into Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, the new roguelite spin on the classic death-racing series, heading to PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026. We’ll talk post-apocalyptic zombie hordes, brutal car combat, and whether this new direction can really bring Carmageddon roaring back to life. Then we’re jumping over to Stranger Things season 5, where a “totally unforgivable” NES blooper has retro gamers laughing, groaning, and nitpicking frame-by-frame. We’ll break down the Ghosts ’n Goblins arcade/console mix-up and why tiny details like this matter so much to ’80s kids and cartridge purists. Finally, we look at a decade-long retrobrighting study that suggests our beloved console-whitening tricks might actually be doing more harm than good. From a poor Dreamcast shell to streaking, blotching, and worse yellowing over time, we’ll talk about what this means for restoring (or not restoring) your aging plastic hardware. If you love retro gaming, weird tech experiments, and catching every tiny on-screen mistake, you’re in the right place. Hit play, share with a fellow retro nut, and let us know in the comments: Are you hyped for Carmageddon: Rogue Shift—and will you still risk retrobrighting your gear? Hashtags: #Carmageddon #CarmageddonRogueShift #RetroGaming #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #StrangerThings #NES #RetroConsoles #GamingNews #ZombieRacing - LINKS Carmageddon: Rogue Shift - https://tinyurl.com/yff6ms5u Stranger Things Blunder - https://tinyurl.com/2ehewr7w Retro Gaming Aesthetics - https://tinyurl.com/9v3v2948 Retrobriting Is Bad - https://tinyurl.com/5n8apd5d System Shock 2 On Switch - https://tinyurl.com/ezbs237a - 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 0:00 - Carmageddon: Rogue Shift 2:28 - Stranger Things Blunder 4:02 - Retro Gaming Aesthetics 5:40 - Retrobriting Is Bad 7:46 - System Shock 2 On Switch

Shop NOW: Centipede » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6Z5Z1B?tag=genxgrownup-20 The Centipede® Super Micro Keychain Gamer is a great new retro gaming product from the makers of Evercade and Super Pocket! This retro game keychain is small enough to go anywhere and features three great classic games from Atari® – Centipede®, Millipede® and Crystal Castles®! It makes the perfect companion for your keys and the perfect gift for any gamer! #atari #handheld #retrogaming #genxgrownup - SHOP Centipede » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6Z5Z1B?tag=genxgrownup-20 Asteroids » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F851N564?tag=genxgrownup-20 Space Invaders » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6YK6VZ?tag=genxgrownup-20 Data East » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6WMXKY?tag=genxgrownup-20 Pixel Pocket Pros » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCPD9PR?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 - SPONSORS Keys of Fury » https://keysoffury.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Centipede Super Micro 01:41 Box & Contents 02:48 Hardware Tour 05:11 Power On 05:35 Centipede 06:31 Millipede 09:43 Crystal Castles 16:04 Summary

Atari is dropping prices like crazy—Steam’s latest sale has Atari classics and remasters up to 85% off! From Haunted House to Yars Rising and more, it’s a retro gamer’s dream on a budget. But that’s not all—Atari’s also making moves outside of Steam. Missile Command: Recharged has just joined the Netflix Games library, putting another arcade legend right in your pocket if you’re a subscriber. And in other retro news, the Amiga is getting a wild modern reimagining with the Apollo A6000, blending classic Commodore spirit with cutting-edge power. From Steam deals to Netflix freebies to next-gen Amiga hardware, the retro revival is alive and kicking—let’s dive into all of it! ? Hashtags #Atari #RetroGaming #SteamSale #NetflixGames #Amiga #GamingNews #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Atari Steam Sale - https://tinyurl.com/4sn6jvdp Atari Sale Steam Direct Link - https://tinyurl.com/22pt45wc Missile Command on Netflix - https://tinyurl.com/2sxxj5jf Save State Guilt - https://tinyurl.com/mrxj2hsw N64 FPGA News - https://tinyurl.com/43etf6u8 Amiga 6000 - https://tinyurl.com/2khzdnzb - 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 - Atari Steam Sale 2:26 - Missile Command on Netflix 3:55 - Save State Guilt 5:35 - N64 FPGA News 7:16 - Amiga 6000