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Another month of thrifting means another pile of retro treasures to share! This time I'm looking through the games, books, records, toys, gadgets, and oddball finds I picked up while digging through antique malls, thrift stores, flea markets, yard sales, and anywhere else old nerdy stuff might be hiding. Some of these are just fun additions to the collection, but others may turn into full GenXGrownUp videos down the road — so let me know what catches your eye. #thrift #vintage #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 Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 June Pick-Ups 01:25 Grover Reads 01:56 B&R Lot 04:25 Mighty Mouse 05:13 Scholastic Frances 06:05 LEGO Puzzle 06:34 Vinyl LPs 08:22 Bionic Woman 10:22 Monster Times 10:56 Vintage D&D 11:38 Jack & Jill 12:24 Disney Sliders 12:49 ViewMaster 14:11 Stay Classy 15:21 Spidey 16:17 Excalibur SI 17:02 TomyPac

Retroid is back with the Pocket Nova, a new 4:3 OLED Android handheld that looks tailor-made for classic gaming… but after Retroid’s recent handheld drama, is this the device that wins retro fans back? In this week’s Bit By Bit, we’re digging into the Retroid Pocket Nova, Atari’s new MobyGames career beta, SEGA’s pricey Sonic Genesis cartridge rereleases, Sonic the Hedgehog pinball from Jersey Jack, AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 specs and pricing, new N64 games with wild crossplay features, the end of a decade-long Ocarina of Time fan remake, and CULTIC heading to modern consoles with both chapters included. Grab your favorite snack, settle in, and let’s run through the latest retro gaming news one bit at a time! ?? #RetroidPocketNova #RetroGaming #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #SonicTheHedgehog - LINKS Retroid Pocket Nova - https://tinyurl.com/c4dnzj6w MobyGames - https://tinyurl.com/jsy6pecv Sonic 35th Anniversary Carts - https://tinyurl.com/mrk33x8e Sonic Pinball - https://tinyurl.com/4rvwsfjy Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 - https://tinyurl.com/3wxw3smd New N64 Game Carts - https://tinyurl.com/cecx2b3s Zelda Fan Remake - https://tinyurl.com/5brmc6zx Cultic Console Release - https://tinyurl.com/4tznk4pd - 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 - CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Retroid Pocket Nova 05:44 - MobyGames 08:38 - Sonic 35th Anniversary Carts 09:52 - Sonic Pinball 12:42 - Ayaneo Pocket Micro 2 14:12 - New N64 Game Carts 16:04 - Zelda Fan Remake 17:22 - Cultic Console Release

If you've watched my reviews, you've probably heard me complain when a retro handheld or tabletop arcade doesn't save high scores. But this isn't really about the scores themselves—it's about what they represented, and why that little feature was such an important part of the original arcade experience. Let's talk about what we've been trying to preserve all along. #retrogaming #arcadegames #highscore #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 - CHAPTERS 00:00 Common Comment 01:15 Small but Important 02:05 What We're Chasing 03:10 The Challenge 04:09 Technical Argument 04:58 The Chase 05:37 What Are We Preserving? 07:12 Gadgets Aren't Arcades 08:03 The Irony 08:44 Why It Matters 09:15 Conclusion

Shop Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox For a while now, Venture has been one of the most requested games in my ColecoVision Friday Plays series. After hearing "Play Venture!" over and over in the comments, I finally took your advice. I expected one of the ColecoVision's finest arcade conversions. What I discovered was something even more interesting: a game with surprising depth, clever room-by-room design, and a reputation that suddenly made perfect sense. This week, I'm diving into Venture for the ColecoVision to see why this early Exidy arcade classic has remained such a favorite for more than four decades. - SHOP Shop Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox 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

When most people think of Frogger, they picture the arcade cabinet, the home console ports, or maybe even the classic handheld LCD games. But in 2000, Tiger Electronics decided to take things a step further and turn Frogger into an actual frog-shaped handheld. The result is one of the strangest licensed gaming gadgets I've ever come across. Join me as I take a look at this quirky piece of retro gaming history, put it through its paces, and find out whether this goofy green frog is all gimmick—or a surprisingly fun way to play Frogger. #retrogaming #handheld #frogger #genxgrownup - LINKS Retro Zoltan » @RetroZoltan Crazy Eights II » C82 https://youtu.be/obSeHa1d7xk - 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 - CHAPTERS 00:00 Fysical Frogger 01:50 The Frog 03:00 Hardware "Tour" 06:30 Power On 10:07 Better Run 12:45 Summary

Mastering Utopia Must Fall | Tips, Builds & Score Strategies Utopia Must Fall: High Score Strategies That Actually Work The Secrets Behind My 1 Million Point Run Check out Aferplay » https://genxgrownup.com/afterplay Utopia Must Fall is easy to survive for a while. Chasing truly high scores is where the real game begins. In this video, I'm sharing the strategies, upgrade priorities, and hard-earned lessons that helped me push past the million-point mark. Whether you're just getting started or you're looking to optimize your builds and squeeze every point out of a run, these are the techniques that made the biggest difference for me. We'll cover scoring, weapon choices, upgrade paths, positioning, and the mistakes that held me back the longest. If you've been playing Utopia Must Fall, I'd love to hear your own favorite strategies and highest scores in the comments. #retrogaming #indiegame #strategy #genxgrownup - LINKS Full original Live Stream » https://youtube.com/live/BsvlzDvuSpw Utopia Must Fall on Steam » https://store.steampowered.com/app/2849680/Utopia_Must_Fall/ - 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 - CHAPTERS 00:00 Hooked on UMF 01:50 Day One 04:17 Shoot Through 04:47 Plan Bonuses 06:10 Drone Factories 06:55 Offensive Center Delay 08:00 Earn & Skip Hermit 10:08 Abandon Conservation 10:41 Mouse Wheel Spread 10:41 Colossoteuthis 13:10 Volatile Reprocessing 13:51 Q-Disruptor Usage 15:45 Getting Serious 18:46 Fissile Pellet Mixture 19:50 Animatter Warheads 20:40 The Technosphere 24:00 Blackout Protocol 24:20 Nuclear Trilobites 25:48 Late Upgrade Choices 27:11 Baby Technosphere 28:10 Week Six 29:33 Oh, Shucks! 30:45 Million! 32:22 Turbo Triple Rainbow 33:50 Week 7 34:53 The End