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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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The Video Game Crash of 1983

About This Episode Four decades ago, just when video games seemed to be the next big thing, the bottom dropped out. Compounding problems like market confusion, consumer confidence, and game quality to name just a few, nearly demolished a seemingly unstoppable new industry. They ultimately made a comeback, but the future looked bleak when the […]

Mo

December 21, 2023

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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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’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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Q*bert Creator, Warren Davis Interview (SFGE 2022)

About This Episode GenXGrownUp had a great time at the 2022 Southern Fried Gaming Expo in Atlanta, GA. While there we had the additional treat of interviewing the creator or Q*bert, Warren Davis! He speaks about creating Q*bert, what it was like working in the arcade industry in the ’80s, his book, and much more!  […]

Mo

October 10, 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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