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Donkey Kong 40th Anniversary

About This Episode Forty years ago we first dropped a quarter into a pale blue arcade cabinet for a few minutes of gaming fun. Controlling a little plumber in an attempt to rescue a girl from a giant gorilla, we knew it was something special, but couldn’t have imagined just how special. In this episode […]

Mini Arcade Commerce (SFGE 2022 Panel)

About This Episode We had the great opportunity this year to host a panel at the Southern Fried Gaming Expo on Mini Arcade Machine Commerce. We love the fact that they are creating varying versions of the arcade cabinets we all loved growing up as GenX’ers, but are they worth it? How good are they? […]

Dungeons & Dragons

About This Episode If you spent any time in your youth talking about saving throws, half-elf paladins, gelatinous cubes, alignment charts, or encumbrance, then this Backtrack belongs in your bag of holding. We’re going back to the basement to remember the origin, impact, and lasting legacy of the granddaddy of pencil-and-paper role-playing games, Dungeons & […]

Gift Guide for Geeks 2023

About This Episode Picking just the right holiday gift for the GenX nerd in your life can be challenging, but we’re here to help. Each year around this time we release our Geek Gift Guide – recommendations for products we’d like to receive ourselves! Once more this year, we run down some great gift ideas […]

Deadpool & Wolverine, Surge Protector Outlet, & Fallout London

About This Episode We head to the theatre for the Marvel team-up movie breaking box office records, check out a simple gadget to both power and protect your favorite electronic gear, and weigh the pros and cons of virtual pinball vs. physical pinball machines. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast […]

ThunderCats

About This Episode We’re pouncing into the world of blazing swords, ancient prophecies, and feline warriors. Whether you grew up watching Lion-O lead the charge on Third Earth or you’re just curious about why this ‘80s classic still roars with fans today, we’ve got you covered. From Mumm-Ra’s spooky transformations to that unforgettable theme song. […]