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In 1974, LEGO released this 27-piece Payloader set, and Jon got one for Christmas (to the best of his recollection). It remained in his collection for decades, but no longer complete or with the box. That is, until this one turned up at a local toy show and he was able to re-acquire it, add […]

Atari has acquired the rights to 12 classic arcade properties including Berzerk and Frenzy. Jon speculates what the other ten may be, and what this news could mean for arcade fans as well as the future of classic arcade toy & gadget collection. The publisher said the deal will allow it to create new games […]

“You must try to destroy the Enemy; Sark and the MCP (Master Control Program) by making the Enemy Light Cycle crash and by destroying Sark’s Rings and finally by penetrating the MCP Barrier and destroying the MCP.” So says the manual to Tomytronic’s 1981 Tron Handheld video game. This particular copy of the unit is […]

The new Atari Gamestation Pro from My Arcade is a fascinating new plug-n-play gadget, but there were lots of questions about the controller, its possible use in Windows, and the potential to replace it with another USB controller of your choice. Let’s find out! Founded in 1972, Atari® changed the way we approached gaming – […]

Atari, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — announced today the acquisition of multiple titles from Ronimo Games including Awesomenauts and Swords & Soldiers. The purchase includes the games, trademarks, and the underlying property. #atari #ronimo #genxgrownup LINKSatari.com/blogs/newsroom/atari-acquires-awesomenauts-swords-soldiers-from-ronimo-games forums.atariage.com/topic/355964-atari-acquires-awesomenauts-swords-soldiers-from-ronimo-games/#comment-5337825 PATREONpatreon.com/genxgrownup MERCH GenXGrownUp.com/merch MEMBERSHIPbit.ly/395HEr9 PODCAST GenXGrownUp.com/pod DISCORD GenXGrownUp.com/discord SOCIAL fb.me/GenXGrownUp […]

The Atari 8-bit computer line is finally getting its due in the form of THE400 Mini from Retro Games & PLAION. If you are an Atari 8-bit fan, then you already know the amazing game library a gadget like this will unlock for thousands of retrogaming fans. If you’re new to the Atari 8-bit line […]