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Adventure of Samsara is a mysterious, 2D Metroidvania action-adventure that captures the spirit of the original Atari 2600 title, Adventure, and takes it in an entirely new and unique direction. #atari #metroidvania #adventure #genxgrownup @atari - SHOP Samsara on Steam » https://store.steampowered.com/app/1292460/Adventure_of_Samsara 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

Independent Atari 2600 Homebrew in 2026! Release details Atari 2600 128KB Cartridge compatible with 2600,7800,2600+,7800+ (latest FW) Launch edition limited to 220 NTSC and 10 PAL60 copies First release July 7th.: 100 NTSC and 6 PAL60 copies - SOLD OUT Second release 8/30: 100 NTSC and 4 PAL60 copies Final 20 launch edition copies will be sold at PRGE '26 (+ anything left from eBay) Video Launch edition contents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCihNzb9--o Sold on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/retronextphase Game details Action-adventure game, starts with mainly puzzles, then increasingly adds more platforming 110+ unique screens spread over 4 levels excluding additional screen variations Unlock codes to start directly at that level found in the level intro screens Points system: in each level you can achieve a max of 250 points. Each level has optional 10 bonus objects worth in total 100 points (see manual for full details) 4th bonus level is unlocked after achieving at least 650 points. Requires starting at level 1 as each level has a max of 250 points Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsyrFNDqazk Development details Background Developed Championship Rally for Atari Lynx in 2000 which was published by Songbird Productions Always wanted to create another game but never had time until early 2025 when I retired from Microsoft I had no experience with 2600 programming and was curious to see how it worked. Ramp-up time was a few months which included creating a custom 2600 screen editor Game design goals: Create a unique, modern-feeling game that blends game elements I loved from 80s games to create a varied experience (graphic adventures, platforming/exploration, puzzle games) Must have a basic story to make it more engaging. Text display was added right from the beginning Game should take at least 4 hours to complete and more to find all optional objectives for replay incentive There must be a payoff for completing the game: added end screen with ranking Try to avoid unrealistic object graphics and sounds as much as possible on 2600. For example: Bats and spiders should not be half the height of your character height Jumping should make a sound when you land, not when you jump up Keep it authentic: no hardware enhancements (e.g. ARM in cart) Game development details 100% written in assembler in VS Code + Atari Dev Studio ROM size is 128KB in Superbank format. This format is a regular bankswitch format without any hardware enhancements. RAM size is regular 128 bytes (includes the stack) and basically about same as to first original cartridges for 2600 except with a lot more ROM To push the Atari 2600 graphics to the limit, I created a custom screen editor that can calculate automatically the instructions for a given graphics block (kernel) and it checks whether it fits in a scanline Created a sound pattern step sequencer tool for the intro and end screen music I coded the game and designed the puzzles, graphics I did together with my wife Sandra Hanssen. She also created the box design and stickers Development time was about 10 months for the game development excluding about 4 months in ramp-up and creating tools #indiegame #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

If you thought this was an Intellivison clone, you're wrong - and SO WAS I! See MORE Friday Plays NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFo81IDTbZ8&list=PL13zHeyDr6xswcm1YMnJivU0jefJIOLcb&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Night Stalker is a top-down maze shooter designed by Steve Montero and released for the Intellivision console in 1982. Night Stalker was ported to the Atari 2600 as Dark Cavern and released under Mattel's M Network label. Apple II, IBM PC, and Mattel Aquarius versions were published in 1983. #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

When most people think of Frogger, they picture the arcade cabinet, the home console ports, or maybe even the classic handheld LCD games. But in 2000, Tiger Electronics decided to take things a step further and turn Frogger into an actual frog-shaped handheld. The result is one of the strangest licensed gaming gadgets I've ever come across. Join me as I take a look at this quirky piece of retro gaming history, put it through its paces, and find out whether this goofy green frog is all gimmick—or a surprisingly fun way to play Frogger. #retrogaming #handheld #frogger #genxgrownup - LINKS Retro Zoltan » @RetroZoltan Crazy Eights II » C82 https://youtu.be/obSeHa1d7xk - 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 Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Fysical Frogger 01:50 The Frog 03:00 Hardware "Tour" 06:30 Power On 10:07 Better Run 12:45 Summary

The Asteroids® Super Micro Keychain Gamer is a great new retro gaming product from the makers of Evercade and Super Pocket! This retro game keychain is small enough to go anywhere and features three great classic games from Atari® – Asteroids®, Gravatar® and Yars Revenge®! It makes the perfect companion for your keys and the perfect gift for any gamer! #atari #handheld #retrogaming #genxgrownup ?@atari - SHOP Asteroids » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F851N564?tag=genxgrownup-20 Space Invaders » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6YK6VZ?tag=genxgrownup-20 Data East » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6WMXKY?tag=genxgrownup-20 Centipede » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6Z5Z1B?tag=genxgrownup-20 Pixel Pocket Pros » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSCPD9PR?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 Keys of Fury » https://keysoffury.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Super Micros 01:08 Box & Contents 02:43 Hardware Tour 03:41 Size Comparison 05:29 Power On 06:00 Asteroids 09:34 Gravitar 12:30 Yars' Revenge 17:27 Summary cards 01:20 space invaders 04:07 atari pixel

Atari’s buying spree continues as they scoop up 5 more Ubisoft IPs, raising eyebrows across the retro community. Plus, $30 keyring arcade classics and the C64 Ultimate pulling in over $2 million — retro gaming is hotter than ever! Atari is on yet another shopping spree, snapping up 5 more Ubisoft IPs in what’s starting to look like a full-blown retro land grab. Is this brilliant preservation or corporate desperation? We’ll break it all down. But that’s not the only retro news this week— The makers of Evercade are launching $30 keyring-sized arcade classics that you can literally carry in your pocket. Commodore’s C64 Ultimate debut week pulled in over $2 million, with a bold roadmap promising three major releases every year. From Atari’s bold buys to new ways to relive the classics, the retro scene is heating up fast. Let’s dive in! ? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more retro gaming coverage every week. ? Hashtags #Atari #Ubisoft #RetroGaming #Evercade #C64 #Commodore64 #Arcade #GamingNews #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Atari Acquires New IPs - https://tinyurl.com/4ymj6kh5 Amiga Prototype - https://tinyurl.com/3d462haa Super Micro Keychain Gamer - https://tinyurl.com/yytraun3 Lego Sega - https://tinyurl.com/5t2pcja7 C64 Ultimate Sales - https://tinyurl.com/2fby8fdz Steam Console 1 - https://tinyurl.com/yd8a86tx Steam Console 2 - https://tinyurl.com/mr3uwdx6 - 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 0:48 - Atari Acquires New IPs 2:23 - Amiga Prototype 4:04 - Super Micro Keychain Gamer 5:20 - Lego Sega 6:47 - C64 Ultimate Sales 9:09 - Steam Console 1 10:09 - Steam Console 2