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Merlin (also known as Merlin The Electronic Wizard, stylized as MERLIN) is a handheld electronic game first made by Parker Brothers in 1978. The game was invented by former NASA employee Bob Doyle, his wife Holly, and brother-in-law Wendl Thomis. Merlin is notable as one of the earliest and most popular handheld games, selling over 5 million units during its initial run, as well as one of the most long-lived, remaining popular throughout the 1980s. A version of the game was re-released in 2004 by the Milton Bradley Company. #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 Keys of Fury » https://keysoffury.com G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 My First Merlin 01:59 The Box 03:13 Manual 03:57 Hardware Tour 07:35 Power On 07:54 Tic Tac Toe 09:05 Music Machine 10:36 Echo 11:29 Blackjack 13 15:35 Magic Square 17:05 Mindbender 19:30 Summary

Team Cherry just revealed why Silksong will be tougher than Hollow Knight — and it all comes down to Hornet’s speed, skill, and a clever “Elden Ring logic” twist that can actually help you survive the difficulty spike. In this video, we dive into what makes Silksong stand apart, how the new mechanics change the challenge, and why it might be the ultimate test for Metroidvania fans. But that’s not all — the retro gaming scene is buzzing this week! AYANEO has officially launched the Pocket Air Mini, a sleek new retro gaming handheld designed to pack big performance into a small frame. And in a blast from the past, indie developers have announced a Kickstarter for Maiden of the Dark, an all-new title coming to none other than the original Game Boy! Whether you’re a Hollow Knight veteran, a handheld collector, or someone who loves seeing brand-new games hit old hardware, this is a week full of gaming news you don’t want to miss. ? What are your thoughts — will Silksong be too hard, or exactly the challenge fans are waiting for? ?? Hashtags #Silksong #HollowKnight #EldenRing #AYANEO #RetroGaming #GameBoy #Kickstarter #Metroidvania #Hornet #IndieGames - LINKS Silksong Difficulty - https://tinyurl.com/4vyj8bj6 Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini - https://tinyurl.com/224yns2u Sega Commercial - https://tinyurl.com/bddys6sf New Gameboy Game - https://tinyurl.com/38rrax8p Retro Cologne - https://tinyurl.com/mvsyppxb Virtual Boy Online - https://tinyurl.com/39t6v7yk FSU Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/wy6bs2nr - 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 - Silksong Difficulty 1:33 - Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini 3:46 - Sega Commercial 5:08 - New Gameboy Game 6:45 - Retro Cologne 8:15 - Virtual Boy Online 10:10 - FSU Gaming

The Midwest Gaming Classic is a massive, annual, three-day, all-encompassing trade show held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, dedicated to gaming. It is considered one of the largest and longest-running events of its kind, featuring over 10,000 games on free play, including retro consoles, pinball, and arcade machines, alongside 200+ vendors and industry guests. https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/ #retrogaming #midwestgamingclassic #genxgrownup - MGC 2026 SPONSORS G'AIM'E » https://genxgrownup.com/gaime PLAION Replai » https://genxgrownup.com/plaion X-Arcade » https://genxgrownup.com/xgaming - 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

Shop Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox Some arcade games emulate beautifully at home… until you try to control them. In this video, we’re taking a look at the new FightBox R10 Dual Flight Stick, a specialty arcade controller designed for games where the controls are part of the identity of the experience. This is not the controller I’d grab first for Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, or Street Fighter — but for games like Robotron: 2084, Smash TV, Battlezone, Assault, and Tron, having dual sticks, triggers, and a spinner can make all the difference. We helped FightBox design this controller to solve a very specific arcade problem: those unusual classics that never feel quite right on a standard joystick, keyboard, mouse, or gamepad. So let’s put it through its paces and see how close it gets to the original arcade feel. - 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 - CHAPTERS 00:00 The Toolbox 01:25 The Solution 02:08 Hardware Tour 05:19 Robotron 06:52 Assault 08:20 Battlezone 09:24 Black Widow 10:17 After Burner 11:21 Arkanoid 12:54 Tempest 14:07 Lost Tomb 15:28 Tron 19:03 Discs of Tron 21:04 Summary

Spotted this little handheld system at Five Below and it just gave me too many Merlin vibes to not pick up and give a try. Let's do that together! #retrogaming #fivebelow #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 Vortex Elite Gamer 01:04 Box & Contents 04:30 Hardware Tour 06:00 Power/Volume/Lights 08:05 Face Clicker? 09:45 Copycat 10:40 Music Mode 12:00 Chase Mode 14:40 Summary

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