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8BitDo’s NES40 drop is here—and that $499 Retro 68 Keyboard is the lightning rod. We break down what you actually get (aluminum build, Ice Cream Pro Max switches, 300-hour battery), plus the rest of the NES40 set: the limited-run Ultimate 2 N40 controller and the $49.99 Retro Cube 2 speaker. Launch windows, pricing, and the 1,985-unit cap inside. Also in the show: the Friday the 13th devs are back with Halloween: The Game—asymmetrical slasher mayhem with Michael Myers stalking Haddonfield, targeting a 2026 release. What’s new vs F13, and will rights issues stay clear this time? And we check in with Ron Gilbert (Monkey Island): he “never stops thinking about adventure games,” but won’t make another point-and-click just for nostalgia as his roguelike Death By Scrolling nears release—what that means for classic adventure fans. Hashtags #8BitDo #NES40 #RetroGaming #MechanicalKeyboard #GamingNews #HalloweenTheGame #MichaelMyers #RonGilbert #MonkeyIsland #DeathByScrolling #GenXGrownUp #BitByBit - LINKS 8BitDo NES 40th Collection - https://tinyurl.com/yc59nuc7 Halloween - https://tinyurl.com/4zwkjcva Obscure Games Saved - https://tinyurl.com/y4de93wm Dreamcast Top 20 - https://tinyurl.com/yp4uj3x3 Ron Gilbert Interview - https://tinyurl.com/5hbmjrew - 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 - 8BitDo NES 40th Collection 3:02 - Halloween 5:04 - Obscure Games Saved 6:26 - Dreamcast Top 20 7:53 - Ron Gilbert Interview

Jon sits down with Vectrex Lead Manager, David Oghia, to dig into the details of this forthcoming reproduction console. Remember 1982, the Vectrex is the console that made many gamers dream. With its look like a small arcade machine, its independent screen and above all the vector graphics, even 40 years later, the Vectrex is still great. #retrogaming #vectrex #genxgrownup - LINKS Kickstarter » https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1852390947/vectrex-mini Vectrex Site » https://vectrex.com Full Interview Podcast » https://pca.st/8izq2v4i - 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 Welcome 01:25 Inspiration? 04:07 Gamescom 06:05 Non-CRT 08:25 Controller 10:16 Screen Overlays 11:38 The Games 14:55 Date & Price 16:33 Backer Add-Ons 20:30 Created by a Fan 20:41 Hardware 22:30 Vector Clock 23:32 Size 26:35 Comparison Plan 28:03 Farewell

Wolpertinger Games unleashes tactical extraction chaos in new bullet hell roguelite demo, as full launch on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation approaches LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 30, 2025 – Snail Inc.’s indie label, Wandering Wizard, and developer Wolpertinger Games are excited to announce that Survivor Mercs, the fast-paced horde survival squad-builder, will officially launch on […]

Retro fans, it’s time to rejoice—the legendary Vectrex is back! The newly announced Vectrex Mini micro console promises to bring classic vector graphics into the modern retro scene in a sleek, collectible form factor. But that’s not all—Atari just unveiled the full roster for the Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection at Gamescom 2025, showcasing some of the most iconic fighters and stages in the franchise’s history. And if that wasn’t enough retro crossover hype, Pac-Man and Sonic are teaming up for a wild new racing game, “Crossworlds,” where two of gaming’s most legendary mascots finally share the track! From classic vector nostalgia to arcade fighter revivals to crossover chaos on the raceway, this week in retro gaming news is packed with surprises you won’t want to miss. ? What do you think of the Vectrex Mini—instant buy or just another micro console? And are you hyped for Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection and the Pac-Man x Sonic crossover? Let us know in the comments! If you love retro gaming updates every week, don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share for more! ? Hashtags #RetroGaming #Vectrex #MortalKombat #PacMan #SonicTheHedgehog #RetroNews #Gamescom2025 #ArcadeGaming #ClassicGaming #BitByBit - LINKS Vectrex News - https://tinyurl.com/3s8smsvz Vectrex GXG Video - https://tinyurl.com/mmhx6ktd Mortal Kombat Full Game List - https://tinyurl.com/3rjytaxr Gamescom 2025 Retro Summary - https://tinyurl.com/29cmzfvm He-Man - https://tinyurl.com/bdftj9y6 Amiga 1200 News - https://tinyurl.com/43d3pm7c Pac-Man Sonic Crossover - https://tinyurl.com/mrxfe45b - 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 0:36 - Vectrex News 1:42 - Vectrex GXG Video 2:06 - Mortal Kombat Full Game List 3:42 - Gamescom 2025 Retro Summary 5:47 - He-Man 6:07 - Amiga 1200 News 7:00 - Pac-Man Sonic Crossover

The Gardener and the Wild Vines: Leap and slash at flowers growing on the vines to propel yourself up. Chain them together to go fast, but watch your step! Join us for an EXCLUSIVE First Look at this not-yet-released new title from our friends at Finite Reflection Studios; the gang that brought us TwinCop! Gardener […]

Atari released Tod Fry's VCS conversion of Pac-Man in 1981 to somewhat mixed reviews. Like the Star Wars prequels, Pac-Man has become more appreciated as the years pass, but at the time it left many players frustrated and wanting more. So, the following year, when the home version of Ms. Pac-Man was set to be released, Atari seemed to be doing everything it could to put Mister in the past. Jon was among those disappointed with Pac-Man on the 2600, and he's also among those who have grown more fond of it over the years. But in 1982, the wound was still fresh. And it's clear Atari wanted players to know they were listening. In a time when games were commonly created by a single programmer, Ms. Pac-Man's development is credited to FOUR different programmers all working to deliver a more accurate arcade conversion. #atari #retrogaming #pacman #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