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New “story trailer” for Yars Rising (coming September 10, 2024) just dropped, and Jon does his best to break it down in this reaction & analysis without giving anything away! From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action adventure exploration […]

Over the past year, Atari’s mergers & acquisition team has been working overtime. They grabbed up a dozen titles from Stern including Berzerk & Frenzy, secured rights to the back catalog of Mattel’s M Network games, and even nabbed the Intellivison name and much of that console’s library. This is all part of their strategy […]

The latest *Tetris Forever* update by Digital Eclipse introduces *Welltris*, a thrilling 3D twist on the classic puzzle game! Dive into this free update and experience the original magic of Alexey Pajitnov’s *Welltris* with modern enhancements. Whether you’re a veteran Tetris fan or new to the series, this addition is a must-play. In this episode […]

If you’ve ever flipped through an old Atari manual, you might have noticed those mysterious charts and grids. But what do they mean? In this video, Jon breaks down what he asserts is an underappreciated facet of Atari artwork. #atari #retrogaming #vintage #genxgrownup ? S H O P (affiliate) The Art of Atari » https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524101036?tag=genxgrownup-20 http://genxgrownup.com/amazon ? S U B S C R I B E http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt ? P A T R E O N https://patreon.com/genxgrownup ? M E M B E R S H I P Early access, custom emoji & more! https://bit.ly/395HEr9 ? G X G O N T W I T C H https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup ? M E R C H http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch ? P O D C A S T http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod ? D I S C O R D http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord ? S O C I A L http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ ? W E B S I T E http://GenXGrownUp.com ? S P O N S O R S King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com ? T H E M E "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com ? C H A P T E R S 00:00 The Game Matrix 02:08 Combat 04:03 Super Breakout 05:33 Defender 07:23 Pac-Man 09:12 Summary

The Terminator 2 arcade experience is getting a retro-inspired reboot in 2025, but this time it's going full 2D! Inspired by classic run-and-gun action, this new Terminator 2D arcade game aims to capture the nostalgic feel of classic arcade shooters while bringing fresh gameplay to modern audiences. Are you ready to fight the machines all over again? Meanwhile, classic gaming is thriving! Mortal Kombat II has finally been ported to the FM Towns Marty, a hyper-expensive ‘90s console that was ahead of its time. After 32 years, fans can now experience MK2 on the one console that could have truly done it justice! And if that wasn’t enough, Tetris Forever just dropped its biggest update yet, adding two more classic Tetris games to its ever-growing collection! Whether you love puzzle games, fighting games, or blasting through cyborgs, retro gaming is alive and well in 2025! What do you think about these classic games making a comeback? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ? ? Subscribe for more gaming news and retro revivals! #Terminator2 #RetroGaming #MortalKombat #Tetris #ArcadeGames #GamingNews #ClassicGames #MKII #TetrisForever #GameUpdate - LINKS BAFTA Game Awards - https://tinyurl.com/ywykbwyy Mortal Kombat 2 Port - https://tinyurl.com/wny7dke8 RetroSouls' Old Tower - https://tinyurl.com/25pubrvx Terminator 2D: No Fate - https://tinyurl.com/sf84ajht Zen Studios Updates - https://tinyurl.com/4a79543m Tetris Forever Update - https://tinyurl.com/bdfcr5s2 - 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 - BAFTA Game Awards 1:51 - Mortal Kombat 2 Port 3:20 - RetroSouls' Old Tower 4:56 - Terminator 2D: No Fate 6:39 - Zen Studios Updates 8:19 - Tetris Forever Update

The Midwest Gaming Classic 2025 is almost here, and GXG will be there to celebrate all things retro! In this episode of Bit By Bit, we preview what’s coming to Milwaukee for one of the biggest classic gaming events in the country—from arcade cabinets to console collectibles and more. Plus, we dive into a heartfelt look back at the Intellivision II, sparked by a nostalgic new article that perfectly captures the magic of early '80s living room gaming. If you ever battled your siblings over Astrosmash, this one's for you. And don’t miss our hands-on thoughts on the EverDrive N8 Pro—the powerful flash cart that’s taking NES and Famicom gameplay to the next level. Is it worth the upgrade? We break it down. ? Whether you're headed to MGC or just living your best 8-bit life from home, this retro news roundup is packed with pixel-perfect goodness! #MidwestGamingClassic #IntellivisionII #EverDriveN8Pro #RetroGaming #GXG #BitByBit #NES #ClassicGaming #FlashCart #GamingConvention - LINKS Midwest Gaming Classic - https://tinyurl.com/4wvecacy Evercade NeoGeo - https://tinyurl.com/3hzsjcv6 Punch-Out Heavy Metal - https://tinyurl.com/2frjmjtn Amiga No One Wanted - https://tinyurl.com/tbpj9ty6 Intellivision II PiRTO - https://tinyurl.com/3d9e2rdt Everdrive N8 Pro - https://tinyurl.com/yb3wtrf5 - 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 - Midwest Gaming Classic 1:21 - Evercade NeoGeo 2:02 - Punch-Out Heavy Metal 3:43 - Amiga No One Wanted 5:06 - Intellivision II PiRTO 6:33 - Everdrive N8 Pro