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Get the ULTIMATE GAME GUIDE » embraceware.com/genx Licensed from Atari Interactive and released by Toymax International in 2001, this was the first Atari plug-and-play system that was released (Jakks Pacific Inc. bought Toymax in February of 2002 and used this product to design and release dozens of systems). This was styled like a joypad and […]

In 1983, Atari decided what was good for the goose was good for the gander. Just as Mattel had formed M Network to publish software for the Atari VCS, Atari realized it could leverage its properties and publish to other platforms, too. Thus was born Atarisoft. One high-profile title ported to their main competitor's platform was Pac-Man for the Mattel Intellivision - and as you'll see, it just might have backfired. #atari #retrogaming #intellivision #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

Laser Gates is a side-scrolling shooter for the Atari 2600, developed by Imagic in 1983, where players navigate the "Dante Dart" through a "cryptic computer" to destroy four failsafe detonators and save the universe. Notable details include its rare nature, gameplay elements like energy management and diverse enemies (radar mortars, homing missiles, and laser gates), and a variety of obstacles such as flashing force fields and jagged walls. Players must collect energy pods while carefully avoiding shooting them, manage their shields, and time their movements to navigate flashing, flexing, and closing laser gates. #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

Atari is dropping prices like crazy—Steam’s latest sale has Atari classics and remasters up to 85% off! From Haunted House to Yars Rising and more, it’s a retro gamer’s dream on a budget. But that’s not all—Atari’s also making moves outside of Steam. Missile Command: Recharged has just joined the Netflix Games library, putting another arcade legend right in your pocket if you’re a subscriber. And in other retro news, the Amiga is getting a wild modern reimagining with the Apollo A6000, blending classic Commodore spirit with cutting-edge power. From Steam deals to Netflix freebies to next-gen Amiga hardware, the retro revival is alive and kicking—let’s dive into all of it! ? Hashtags #Atari #RetroGaming #SteamSale #NetflixGames #Amiga #GamingNews #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Atari Steam Sale - https://tinyurl.com/4sn6jvdp Atari Sale Steam Direct Link - https://tinyurl.com/22pt45wc Missile Command on Netflix - https://tinyurl.com/2sxxj5jf Save State Guilt - https://tinyurl.com/mrxj2hsw N64 FPGA News - https://tinyurl.com/43etf6u8 Amiga 6000 - https://tinyurl.com/2khzdnzb - 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 Steam Sale 2:26 - Missile Command on Netflix 3:55 - Save State Guilt 5:35 - N64 FPGA News 7:16 - Amiga 6000

Shop G'AIM'E: https://genxgrownup.com/gaime You're under attack! The Galagans are reclaiming planets they lost during a centuries-old interstellar war -- and now they want yours! And you're ready to fight to the bitter end to protect it! So you join the Intergalactic Warrior Fleet. Without training, you're assigned to your first combat mission -- and on-the-job is the only way to learn. Shaking in your boots, you accept the assignment and board your Intergalactic Command Ship. #atari #retrogaming #arcade #genxgrownup - SHOP Shop G'AIM'E: https://genxgrownup.com/gaime 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 Numskull Facebook Group » https://genxgrownup.com/fbqa G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com