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Those are some pretty bold claims - can Pick Axe Pete live up to them? See MORE Friday Plays NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-0SNVhRM_o&list=PL13zHeyDr6xswcm1YMnJivU0jefJIOLcb&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Pickaxe Pete is a video game released in 1982 as cartridge number 43 for the Philips Videopac console. It was published in North America for the Magnavox Odyssey² as Pick Axe Pete!. In Brazil, it was re-branded as Didi na Mina Encantada (Didi in the Enchanted Mine) for the Odyssey, featuring the character Didi from the TV series Os Trapalhões on the game cover. The player controls a miner named Pickaxe Pete who starts in the middle of the screen with a pick-axe. There are three doors from which boulders are coming, bouncing down the mine-shafts; every time Pete destroys one of these he gains 3 points, although the axe wears out after a while and disappears. When two boulders collide, they explode, and out comes either a pick-axe which floats to the bottom of the screen, a key which floats to the top, or nothing. If Pete has no axe, the player can either jump over boulders (gaining him 1 point), or get to the bottom of the mine to retrieve a new axe (gaining a 5-point bonus). If Pete collects a key then he can enter the doors, which lead him to the next level. #retrogaming #odyssey #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

Are you spending too much on gaming subscriptions that don’t deliver for retro fans? In this episode, we rank the best services—Game Pass, PS Plus, Nintendo Switch Online, and more—for classic game value so you don't waste your cash. PLUS: ? A new app turns your Apple Watch into a mini Game Boy (yes, seriously). ?? The Anbernic RG Slide handheld is finally here—and it might be the ultimate portable retro console. From subscription smackdowns to pocket-sized nostalgia, we’ve got your retro gaming fix covered! ? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for your weekly dose of vintage gaming goodness. ? Hashtags: #RetroGaming #GamePass #NintendoSwitchOnline #PSPlus #Anbernic #RGSlide #AppleWatchGameBoy #ClassicGames #GamingSubscriptions #RetroNews - LINKS Gaming Subscriptions - https://tinyurl.com/mwjmtdk2 Apple Watch Game Boy - https://tinyurl.com/bdfc899n Famicom Disk System - https://tinyurl.com/ztxayv6e Tournament Cartridges - https://tinyurl.com/37jwnwen RG Slide - https://tinyurl.com/mr34sjst - 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 - Gaming Subscriptions 1:57 - Apple Watch Game Boy 3:04 - Famicom Disk System 4:34 - Tournament Cartridges 7:10 - RG Slide

Mega Force is an Atari 2600 game released in 1982 by 20th Century Fox. In this game, the player controls a "Moto-Fighter," a vehicle that can transform between a motorcycle and a flying speeder, on a mission to destroy enemy headquarters. The game features a limited fuel supply, which players must replenish by destroying fuel depots along the way. #atari #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

The ’90s are calling—Bubsy is back! Atari and Fabraz just revealed Bubsy 4D, a brand-new platforming adventure bringing one of gaming’s most infamous mascots into the modern era. Whether you remember him fondly or not at all, Bubsy was a big part of the ’90s mascot wars—so what does his shocking return mean for retro gaming fans? That’s not the only headline this week: ? 8BitDo Pro 3 Controller is here! For $70, this premium pad combines retro design with modern tech, and handheld gamers are already calling it a must-buy. ?? Plus, a Mario Kart speedrunner just shattered a two-year-old world record by pulling off a trick that was thought to be humanly impossible. Thousands of attempts later, history has been made in the world of speedrunning. From Bubsy’s unlikely comeback to new controller releases and jaw-dropping Mario Kart world records, the retro gaming scene is buzzing louder than ever! ? Will Bubsy 4D redeem the ’90s mascot… or crash and burn? Let us know what you think in the comments! ? Hashtags #RetroGaming #Bubsy #Atari #8BitDo #MarioKart #Speedrunning #GamingNews #BitByBit - LINKS Atari Bubsy 4D - https://tinyurl.com/24une4uf 8BitDo Pro 3 - https://tinyurl.com/yc2kwfcc 1980s Home Tech - https://tinyurl.com/yartcwfd Mario Kart WR - https://tinyurl.com/3akb373z - 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 Bubsy 4D 2:16 - 8BitDo Pro 3 4:14 - 1980s Home Tech 6:02 - Mario Kart WR

Dimitris “Modern Vintage Gamer” Giannakis is leaving Limited Run Games and joining Atari-owned Digital Eclipse—a big get for preservation-minded retro fans. MVG co-built LRG’s Carbon Engine; now he’s headed to Digital Eclipse (of Atari 50 and the Gold Master Series fame). What does this mean for future collections and restorations? Let’s break it down. We also cover a retail shake-up: Costco has removed Xbox listings in the US and UK and, per a rep, doesn’t plan to carry Series X|S “going forward,” calling it a business decision. This lands right before Microsoft’s October 3 price hike (Series X to $649.99, Series S to $399.99). We unpack what this means for Xbox visibility going into holiday 2025. Finally, Eden, the Nintendo Switch emulator that hit Google Play two weeks ago, was pulled from the store. Reporting points to a wave of Nintendo DMCA notices; the devs say they’ll appeal while development continues off-store. We look at what happened and what it signals for emulation on Android. ? Drop your takes: • Will MVG at Atari’s Digital Eclipse raise the bar for classic comps? • Does Costco’s move signal deeper retail headwinds for Xbox? • Is the Play Store a viable home for emulators after Eden’s removal? If you dig retro news, hit like/subscribe and share with a fellow GenX gamer! Hashtags #Atari #DigitalEclipse #MVG #ModernVintageGamer #LimitedRunGames #RetroGaming #GamePreservation #Xbox #Costco #NintendoSwitch #Emulation #EdenEmulator #VideoGameHistory #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS New Atari Employee - https://tinyurl.com/5n92kx8d Costco Xbox News - https://tinyurl.com/4ts68fhh ModRetro Rayman - https://tinyurl.com/489s6mn4 Eden Gone - https://tinyurl.com/ycy56uyp - 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 Employee 1:50 - Costco Xbox News 3:33 - ModRetro Rayman 5:29 - Eden Gone

? SHOPPING LINKS IN VIDEO DESCRIPTION ? A brand-new version of the iconic console in PAC-MAN yellow with illuminated character icons across the front. Play retro games just like you remember them on a system upgraded for today with HDMI output and backward and forward compatibility. Also includes all new PAC-MAN: Double Feature 2-in-1 cartridge and a PAC-MAN Edition of the Atari CX-40+ Wireless Joystick. The Atari x PAC-MAN Collection celebrates the long history of collaboration between Atari and PAC-MAN creator, Bandai Namco. In honor of the original video game romance that brought PAC-MAN to home consoles for the first time on the Atari 2600, we’ve infused every part of the collection with PAC-MAN style, including colorful Ghost Joysticks, a yellow Atari 2600+ console, an all-new PAC-MAN game, and more! There’s something for every Atari and PAC-MAN fan. #atari #pacman #retrogaming #genxgrownup @atari @PLAION_Official - SHOP 2600+ Pac-Man Edition » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJPH3CFC?tag=genxgrownup-20 Themed CX-40+ Wireless Controllers » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJPH369B?tag=genxgrownup-20 Pac-Man Double Feature » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJPR24FM?tag=genxgrownup-20 7800 Dig-Dug » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJP8KNYR?tag=genxgrownup-20 7800 Galaga » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJPDZ6KF?tag=genxgrownup-20 7800 Xevious » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJPXYKZP?tag=genxgrownup-20 7800+ » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDVWJDRK?tag=genxgrownup-20 Original 2600+ » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG7LMFKY?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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Atari x Pac-Man 02:18 VIP Opening 05:48 Contents 07:12 Controllers 09:29 Five Colors? 11:48 The Console 13:18 Size Comparison 14:11 Console Tour 15:01 Double Feature Cart 17:03 Hook It Up 17:31 OG Atari Pac 18:20 7800 Pac 21:42 Secret Menu 22:40 Poseidon's Gate 23:30 Spiders Arcade 24:27 Summary