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1988 Blaster Master on the NES | An Early METROIDVANIA?
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1988 Blaster Master on the NES | An Early METROIDVANIA?

Blaster Master is a platform and run and gun video game released by Sunsoft for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It is a localized version of a Japanese Famicom game titled Ch? Wakusei Senki Metafight (???????????, lit. "Super Planetary War Chronicle: Metafight", also simply called Metafight), which was released on June 17, 1988. The game was released in North America in November 1988 and in Europe on April 25, 1991. The game is the first in the Blaster Master series, and it spawned two spin-off games as well as two sequels. Not that Jon would know any of that, though, since he's NEVER played Blaster Master. In this second experimental video, Jon fires up Blaster Master for the first time to see what all the fuss is about! The game features a character named Jason who follows his pet frog Fred down a hole in the earth. There he finds a tank and uses it to battle radioactive mutants. The player controls Jason and the tank Sophia the 3rd through eight levels of gameplay to find the whereabouts of Fred and to defeat the mutants and their leader, the Plutonium Boss. The game was praised for its smooth play control and level designs, detailed and clean graphics, and music, and it was criticized for its high difficulty level and lack of passwords or save points. The game was novelized by Peter Lerangis, as part of the Worlds of Power series published by Scholastic Books. #nintendo #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
Evercade’s 2025 Lineup is a Love Letter to Retro Gamers! + More Retro News!
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Evercade’s 2025 Lineup is a Love Letter to Retro Gamers! + More Retro News!

Evercade just dropped five brand-new cartridges for its 2025 lineup, and they’re packed with retro greatness—from arcade staples to hidden indie gems! In this episode, we break down what’s included and why fans of physical media should be paying attention. But that’s not all… Atari just posted its best year in over a decade and has officially confirmed new consoles are on the way! What could they be planning next? Plus, rumors are swirling around the “Switch 2 Rewind,” a throwback-focused version of Nintendo’s next-gen console that could target retro fans directly. Whether you’re team cartridge, team joystick, or just love good old-fashioned game history, you won’t want to miss this one! ? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for your weekly dose of retro gaming updates! ?? Hashtags: #Evercade #RetroGaming #Atari #Switch2Rewind #GameNews #ClassicGames #RetroRevival #Evercade2025 #NintendoSwitch #AtariReturns - LINKS Evercade Showcase Vol 4 - https://tinyurl.com/3wrnby99 Atari News - https://tinyurl.com/sjarebp8 RG35XX Pro - https://tinyurl.com/5n8zd6uy Zen Pinball World Updates - https://tinyurl.com/a5p42p7c Switch 2's N64 'Rewind' Feature - https://tinyurl.com/64mfuped - 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 - Evercade Showcase Vol 4 1:58 - Atari News 3:54 - RG35XX Pro 6:04 - Zen Pinball World Updates 7:33 - Switch 2's N64 'Rewind' Feature
Atari 2600 DEADLY DUCK from 20th Century Fox | BROKEN in the BEST Possible Way!
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Atari 2600 DEADLY DUCK from 20th Century Fox | BROKEN in the BEST Possible Way!

Cranky crabs are attempting to get the ducks out of their ponds. The crabs fly in the air while throwing bricks and bombs at the ducks. To fight back, the ducks are armed with a bill that is also a gun barrel that shoots a limitless supply of bullets straight up.[5] Deadly Duck is fixed shooter game for the Atari 2600 released on January 20, 1982, in North America. It was designed by Ed Hodapp for Sirius Software and published by 20th Century Fox Games. It was later ported, by Jeremy Jones, to the VIC-20. The player starts with four lives and a bonus life is awarded when all eight crabs in a level have been shot. If the player is hit by a brick, a life is lost. When bricks land at the bottom of the play area they impede player movement for a temporary period. #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 - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS
FROGGER 2005 Reflective Screen Handheld | Excalibur Electronics
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FROGGER 2005 Reflective Screen Handheld | Excalibur Electronics

This vintage (?) 2005 handheld Frogger game from Excalibur Electronics was a generous gift from a GenXGrownUp viewer, and coincidentally, it's another sample from Excalibur that uses a reverse-image screen reflected down on a mirror for gameplay. Let's have a closer look! #retrogaming #handheld #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 Excalibur Frogger 01:29 Box & Contents 02:14 Hardware Tour 04:11 Power On 08:12 Summary
STRIKE! 1987 Electronic Bowling by Tiger Electronics | Maybe Simple is OK
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STRIKE! 1987 Electronic Bowling by Tiger Electronics | Maybe Simple is OK

This Tiger Electronics handheld was picked up at Retrocon 2025 in Oaks, PA. We knew for sure it worked, but really couldn't figure out how to play until looking up the instructions online, and it turns out it's actually pretty fun! #retrogaming #handheld #thrift #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 Tiger Electronics 01:25 Hardware Tour 03:51 Cleanup & Batteries 04:47 Power On 06:25 Practice Game 08:58 Serious Game 11:20 Summary
ModRetro’s CHROMATIC: This Modernized Game Boy is FULL of SURPRISES!
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ModRetro’s CHROMATIC: This Modernized Game Boy is FULL of SURPRISES!

Chromatic is the ultimate cartridge console for people who simply want to game. No downloads, no logins, no interruptions–just plug in a cartridge and start playing. It’s gaming the way it used to be: simple, focused, and fun. Built with premium materials and powered by modern hardware, Chromatic is made to last and delivers exceptional performance for every gaming session. It's fully compatible with original Game Boy® and Game Boy Color® cartridges, so your old collection still has a home. Its growing library includes newly developed titles along with remastered and re-released classics from the Game Boy era and beyond. Every Chromatic comes bundled with Tetris® for Chromatic free of charge. #retrogames #handheld #metroidvania #genxgrownup - LINKS Chromatic » https://modretro.com/products/chromatic-tetris-bundle - 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 The Chromatic 01:09 Box & Contents 03:02 Hardware Tour 06:07 Power On & Menu 07:29 Firmware Update 08:50 Enhanced Tetris 11:43 Wicked Plague Package 13:11 Wicked Plague 16:20 Summary
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