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1982 AtariWriter Vintage Word Processor – MORE THAN COMPLETE! – Atari 8-bit Computer Software

AtariWriter is a word processor for the Atari 8-bit family of home computers published by Atari, Inc. as a 16KB cartridge in 1982. It replaced the Atari Word Processor, which shipped on a copy-protected disk, required 48KB, and was incompatible with the XL computers. Jon found this in-box copy in amazing condition during a visit […]

Jon

January 11, 2022

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’90s Monday Night Wrestling Wars

About This Episode In the mid-’90s, the two powerhouse wrestling franchises, WWF & WCW, were in a heated battle for viewership. As wrestling popularity was skyrocketing, both used cut-throat tactics on- and off-screen to steal one another’s audiences. In this Backtrack, we’re jumping off the top-rope with an atomic elbow of knowledge all about the […]

January 6, 2022

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$20 Coleco Ms. Pac-Man Tabletop Arcade Machine – Looks Great, But Does it Work?

Coleco was ahead of the curve in the early ’80s with their line of tabletop arcade machines. This Ms. Pac-Man from 1981 is in incredible condition, but it’s missing the battery door and hasn’t been tested. But for only $20 at a used game store, I had to take a shot! Join GenXGrownUp for Perks! […]

Jon

January 2, 2022

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Spider-Man: No Way Home, Asteroids: Recharged, & BinaxNOW

About This Episode We watch Spider-Man’s triumphant return to the big screen in No Way Home, review a powerhouse graphics card that can make a beast out of your gaming PC, and play an updated version of a 1979 Atari arcade classic. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise […]

December 30, 2021

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GenX Adaptations of “A Christmas Carol”

About This Episode Since first being published in the 19th century, Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has been dramatized and adapted hundreds of times. In this Backtrack, we highlight some of the most notable versions of this timeless Christmas classic from our GenX youth! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » […]

December 23, 2021

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Atari Asteroids: Recharged Video Review – Hyperspace is Actually Useful!

The original space shooter warps to the modern era! Asteroids: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals, powerful new abilities, and another original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee. It is fitting that Asteroids is in the first wave of titles to be Recharged. Asteroids is indisputably one of the […]

Jon

December 21, 2021

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