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Backtrack: GenX Kids’ Books

I didn’t ask for much as a kid but the exception was when the Scholastic Book Fair was coming to my school! They had so many books that it was difficult to choose! Many of us developed our love for reading back then, so join us as we look back at some of the book […]

Jon

November 1, 2018

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Galaga 40th Anniversary

About This Episode Four decades ago, the video game, Galaga, first appeared in arcades. Its combination of action, strategy, and iconic design have resulted in it regularly being praised as one of the greatest video games of all time. So in this episode, we’re celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the greatest space shooter to ever […]

Mo

September 16, 2021

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Atari 2600 Asteroids on Vinyl LP (with Friday Night Arcade)

Wait… they made a record out of Asteroids on Atari?! Find out all about this thing that actually existed on this edition of Friday Night Arcade! (This video originally appeared on Friday Night Arcade) Special thanks to Jon from GenXGrownUp for collaborating with me on this project! Be sure to check out Jon’s channel! GenXGrownUp […]

Jon

June 28, 2019

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Polybius Quarter Arcade Cabinet Charger – IT’S FINALLY REAL!

The legendary, mythical (?) arcade cabinet has been made real by Numskull. This quarter-scale arcade machine replica mimics the design of the urban legend perfectly and even has a mysterious attract mode complete with data upload. Rather than a playable game, though, this cabinet is a ten-port USB charger for your other cabinets, toys, & […]

Jon

November 14, 2021

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’80s Detective TV Shows

About This Episode A cornerstone of the GenX latchkey kid experience was the world’s best babysitter: the television. In this episode we’re running down some of our favorite 1980s detective tv shows that we enjoyed growing up! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchShop » genxgrownup.com/amazonTheme: “Grown […]

Mo

March 31, 2022

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Humble Comics Bundle: Highlights From Aspen Comics

HUMBLE BUNDLE AND ASPEN COMICS RELEASE THE HUMBLE COMICS BUNDLE: HIGHLIGHTS FROM ASPEN COMICS Platform and publisher join forces with Hero Initiative Humble Bundle has once again teamed up with Aspen Comics for an incredible array of pay-what-you-want comics. The Humble Comics Bundle: Highlights From Aspen Comics features a vast array of Aspen’s flagship offerings for […]

George

November 28, 2018

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