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The blood will flow once again—digitally, of course! Digital Eclipse, now owned by Atari, is bringing Mortal Kombat back with the Legacy Kollection, a faithful restoration of the original trilogy of arcade classics. But that's not all in the world of retro and gaming news… We also dive into Atari’s puzzling decision to rebrand a failed Kickstarter game (Mr. Run and Jump) as the spiritual successor to Adventure. Is this a bold move or just nostalgia bait? Plus, we’ve got a look at the first serious rivals to the Nintendo Switch 2: the new Xbox handheld prototypes are real, and they look ready to compete! Hit play for all the pixel-packed updates in this week’s roundup of retro gaming and beyond! ? Hashtags: #MortalKombat #DigitalEclipse #Atari #RetroGaming #MortalKombatLegacyKollection #XboxHandheld #AdventureGame #GamingNews #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Digital Eclipse Mortal Kombat - https://tinyurl.com/a8fyc8c4 Adventure of Samsara - https://tinyurl.com/yc5w84fx Xbox Handhelds - https://tinyurl.com/mr2e76tp Namco Light Gun - https://tinyurl.com/45sxvmje Rebellion Interview - https://tinyurl.com/3yp869bu - 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 - Digital Eclipse Mortal Kombat 2:24 - Adventure of Samsara 3:48 - Xbox Handhelds 5:39 - Namco Light Gun 7:42 - Rebellion Interview

Are you spending too much on gaming subscriptions that don’t deliver for retro fans? In this episode, we rank the best services—Game Pass, PS Plus, Nintendo Switch Online, and more—for classic game value so you don't waste your cash. PLUS: ? A new app turns your Apple Watch into a mini Game Boy (yes, seriously). ?? The Anbernic RG Slide handheld is finally here—and it might be the ultimate portable retro console. From subscription smackdowns to pocket-sized nostalgia, we’ve got your retro gaming fix covered! ? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for your weekly dose of vintage gaming goodness. ? Hashtags: #RetroGaming #GamePass #NintendoSwitchOnline #PSPlus #Anbernic #RGSlide #AppleWatchGameBoy #ClassicGames #GamingSubscriptions #RetroNews - LINKS Gaming Subscriptions - https://tinyurl.com/mwjmtdk2 Apple Watch Game Boy - https://tinyurl.com/bdfc899n Famicom Disk System - https://tinyurl.com/ztxayv6e Tournament Cartridges - https://tinyurl.com/37jwnwen RG Slide - https://tinyurl.com/mr34sjst - 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 - Gaming Subscriptions 1:57 - Apple Watch Game Boy 3:04 - Famicom Disk System 4:34 - Tournament Cartridges 7:10 - RG Slide

Retro gaming is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in 2025! In this video, we delve into the factors fueling this revival: Emulation and Remasters: Discover how modern technology is breathing new life into classic games, making them accessible to both old fans and new players. New Releases on Classic Consoles: Explore "The Bagman," a forthcoming Clock Tower-inspired point-and-click horror adventure for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, developed by indie studio BadTasty. Innovative Retro Hardware: Learn about the latest Raspberry Pi projects, including a compact SNES-style controller-console hybrid that brings portability to retro gaming. Join us as we examine how nostalgia, technology, and community creativity are converging to make retro gaming more vibrant than ever. ? Hashtags #RetroGaming #TheBagman #SegaGenesis #SNES #RaspberryPi #Emulation #PointAndClick #IndieGames #RetroRevival #GamingNews - LINKS Retro Gaming Resurgence - https://tinyurl.com/46yxtkya New Sega Game - https://tinyurl.com/6wvp46s4 Super Mario 64 - https://tinyurl.com/mrxc8sm6 Another Doom ST Port - https://tinyurl.com/5dsruhaf Pocket SNES - https://tinyurl.com/37aprwmb - 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 - Retro Gaming Resurgence 2:44 - New Sega Game 4:06 - Super Mario 64 5:40 - Another Doom ST Port 6:45 - Pocket SNES

Evercade just dropped five brand-new cartridges for its 2025 lineup, and they’re packed with retro greatness—from arcade staples to hidden indie gems! In this episode, we break down what’s included and why fans of physical media should be paying attention. But that’s not all… Atari just posted its best year in over a decade and has officially confirmed new consoles are on the way! What could they be planning next? Plus, rumors are swirling around the “Switch 2 Rewind,” a throwback-focused version of Nintendo’s next-gen console that could target retro fans directly. Whether you’re team cartridge, team joystick, or just love good old-fashioned game history, you won’t want to miss this one! ? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for your weekly dose of retro gaming updates! ?? Hashtags: #Evercade #RetroGaming #Atari #Switch2Rewind #GameNews #ClassicGames #RetroRevival #Evercade2025 #NintendoSwitch #AtariReturns - LINKS Evercade Showcase Vol 4 - https://tinyurl.com/3wrnby99 Atari News - https://tinyurl.com/sjarebp8 RG35XX Pro - https://tinyurl.com/5n8zd6uy Zen Pinball World Updates - https://tinyurl.com/a5p42p7c Switch 2's N64 'Rewind' Feature - https://tinyurl.com/64mfuped - 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 - Evercade Showcase Vol 4 1:58 - Atari News 3:54 - RG35XX Pro 6:04 - Zen Pinball World Updates 7:33 - Switch 2's N64 'Rewind' Feature

Atari is back in the game—literally! The charming co-op platformer Bread & Fred just dropped on GOG and Epic Games, bringing some serious retro flavor with it. In this episode, we break down Atari’s latest release and why it's a love letter to classic platforming fans. But that’s not all—we’re also talking about the Retroid Pocket Classic, the newest handheld powerhouse for retro gamers, and Desktop Survivors '98, a wild new PC bullet-hell experience that turns your desktop into a nostalgic battleground. Whether you're in it for the games, the gear, or the good ol’ days, we've got you covered. ? Subscribe for your weekly dose of retro gaming goodness! Hashtags: #Atari #BreadAndFred #RetroidPocketClassic #DesktopSurvivors98 #RetroGaming #CoOpGames #EpicGames #GOG #IndieGames #GamingNews - LINKS Bred & Fread - https://tinyurl.com/5rxfndm4 Retroid Pocket Classic - https://tinyurl.com/3yfyu85b Strange Retro Gaming Peripherals - https://tinyurl.com/2tn2x7pp Game Diet Problems - https://tinyurl.com/5tuszkry Desktop Survivors 98 - https://tinyurl.com/4nvwacus - 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 - Bred & Fread 1:38 - Retroid Pocket Classic 3:32 - Strange Retro Gaming Peripherals 6:32 - Game Diet Problems 7:34 - Desktop Survivors 98

Retro gamers, this one’s for you! Xbox Game Pass has officially teamed up with Antstream to bring over 130 free retro titles to your library—including a huge batch of Atari classics you won’t want to miss. From arcade staples to forgotten gems, it’s a retro revival like no other. But that’s not all—this episode also celebrates 45 years of Pac-Man, looking back at the iconic yellow chomper's legacy and cultural impact. Plus, we cover how Nightdive Studios is suddenly in demand, with publishers lining up to get their classic games remastered by the team that brought us modern takes on System Shock and Turok. Smash that like button, subscribe, and get your retro fix right here! ? Hashtags #Atari #XboxGamePass #RetroGaming #Antstream #FreeGames #PacMan45 #NightdiveStudios #GamingNews #ClassicGames #BitByBit - LINKS XBox Retro Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/sae48z94 Pac-Man 45 - https://tinyurl.com/yf3k9cba San Francisco Rush 2049 - https://tinyurl.com/ycxe47p7 Retro Video Game Mechanics - https://tinyurl.com/dr88w2m5 Nightdive “Influx” - https://tinyurl.com/ycs9prv6 - 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 - XBox Retro Gaming 1:55 - Pac-Man 45 3:42 - San Francisco Rush 2049 4:57 - Retro Video Game Mechanics 7:18 - Nightdive “Influx”