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? RETRO REWIND| Let’s Live Out the Dream of Running Our Own Movie Rental Store!

RETRO REWIND | I Just Wanna Fix My Broken Tapes!

Manage your very own video store in the early 90s! Rent, sell, decorate and expand your business from the ground up and relive the golden ages of video rentals! #indiegame #vhs #video #genxgrownup - LINKS Retro Rewind on Steam » https://store.steampowered.com/app/3552140/Retro_Rewind__Video_Store_Simulator/ - 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

Jon

May 26, 2026

I’ve Been Explaining Why High Scores Matter All Wrong

If you've watched my reviews, you've probably heard me complain when a retro handheld or tabletop arcade doesn't save high scores. But this isn't really about the scores themselves—it's about what they represented, and why that little feature was such an important part of the original arcade experience. Let's talk about what we've been trying to preserve all along. #retrogaming #arcadegames #highscore #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 Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Common Comment 01:15 Small but Important 02:05 What We're Chasing 03:10 The Challenge 04:09 Technical Argument 04:58 The Chase 05:37 What Are We Preserving? 07:12 Gadgets Aren't Arcades 08:03 The Irony 08:44 Why It Matters 09:15 Conclusion

Jon

June 27, 2026

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy | Brought to You By Generation X

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy began life as a BBC radio drama, evolved into a series of books by Douglas Adams, and continued to spawn entertainment as diverse as text adventure video games, television series, and major motion pictures. Come along with Mo as he takes a trip through the history of The Guide, and […]

March 9, 2019

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SFGE 2019 Walkthrough | GenX Gaming Unlimited! | Southern-Fried Gaming Expo 2019

southernfriedgameroomexpo.com/ GenXGrownUp is headed to Atlanta, GA for the 2019 Southern-Fried Gaming Expo for a weekend full of freeplay arcade games & pinball, tabletop gaming, and events galore! Join Jon for a walkthrough of just some of what the epic event has to offer. #genxgrownup #sfge2019 Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch […]

Jon

July 17, 2019

PacMan Arcade1Up Partycade Review | Plus Galaga & Galaxian GenX Arcade Classics

Arcade1Up is at it again. This time it’s the “Party-Cade” wall-mountable arcade cabinet. Boasting a 17″ screen and three legendary arcade games, this one promises to be the one Jon has been looking for. Will it measure up? #genxgrownup Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch Arcade1Up Merch » amzn.to/2wo2UF9 Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod […]

Jon

December 4, 2019

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The Shocking Truth About GORF! – GenX Arcade Classic Gameplay!

Gorf (Midway Mfg. 1981) is an arcade classic and multiple-mission fixed shooter with five distinct modes, essentially making it five games in one. It was one that George & Jon played often in the arcades, and they take it for another run in this classic arcade RePlay! #genxgrownup #gorf #arcade Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Patreon » […]

Jon

April 29, 2020

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