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ATARI Road Runner Almost Never Saw the Light of Day

Before Coyote vs. Acme finally hit theaters (against all odds), Road Runner had its own delayed debut on the Atari 2600. Started by Bob Polaro in 1984 and eventually released in 1989, this Looney Tunes chase got a second chance—but was it worth rescuing? This week on Friday Plays, I dodge desert hazards, turn Wile E. Coyote’s traps against him, and discover why this cartoon chase leaves me with mixed feelings. What do YOU think of Road Runner on the Atari 2600? Share your memories—and suggestions for future Friday Plays—in the comments! - 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 Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv

Jon

October 2, 2026

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Thrift PICK-UPS for August 2026 | LCD, LED, & Vinyl

A heavier focus on thriftting pickups this month on 12-inch vinyl and books/books-and-records, but of course, some great gaming finds, too! Some of these are just fun additions to the collection, but others may turn into full GenXGrownUp videos down the road — so let me know what catches your eye. #thrift #vintage #retrogaming #genxgrownup - 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 Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv - CHAPTERS 00:00 August Pick-Ups 02:05 12-Inch Vinyl 06:12 Book & Records 08:28 Books 12:16 What I Didn't Buy 14:15 Touch Me 14:52 Bank Shot Pool 15:43 MGA Handhelds 17:14 What's Next

Jon

September 8, 2026

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This 1998 Air Combat Game Has NO JOYSTICK

No joystick. No TV. Just a stealth bomber you hold against your face. Released in 1998, Radica’s Stealth Assault puts an air combat game inside a handheld shaped like the aircraft itself. Look into the cockpit, tilt the whole thing to steer, and use its buttons to take on enemy targets. I’m taking this unusual piece of ’90s gaming hardware for a test flight, exploring how it works and seeing what it’s like to play. Can a little screen and tilt controls deliver big cockpit thrills? Let’s find out! #retrogaming #vr #vintage #genxgrownup - 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 Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv - CHAPTERS 00:00 Stealth Assault 00:54 Overview 01:52 Hardware Tour 03:56 Clean-Up 04:48 Cockpit View 07:21 Composite Gameplay 11:49 Conclusion

Jon

October 3, 2026

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CULTIC LIVE: The Final Ritual Begins!

The CULTIC live playthrough reaches what is hopefully the final stretch as we enter The Ritual Chamber and try to finish this brutal retro FPS nightmare once and for all. We’ve fought through crypts, mines, shipyards, chapels, asylum grounds, and one extremely rude tank boss — and now it all comes down to the final ritual. No pressure. Join the GXG crew live as we take on CULTIC’s final chapter of cultist chaos, old-school FPS action, panic reloads, questionable decisions, and hopefully one last big win. Come hang out, chat with us, and help me survive the Ritual Chamber! #CULTIC #RetroFPS #BoomerShooter #HorrorFPS #LiveStream #PCGaming #IndieGames #RetroGaming #GenXGrownUp #GXG

Jon

September 10, 2026

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They Came to Play TETRIS – and Remember a Legend

This video is part of our weekend-long coverage of the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2026. CTWC: @ClassicTetris #retrogaming #portland #vintage #genxgrownup - SPECIAL THANKS @aGameScout @TristopTetris - 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

Jon

October 11, 2026

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Can I Survive These Rabbits? | WALTO Gameplay LIVE

Rabbit masks, dangerous predators, and boss battles that put your reflexes to work. George takes on WALTO in this GenXGrownUp livestream! WALTO is an indie boss-rush action game from KUKUKU GAMES, set in a dark land of rabbits. Combat blends evasion with offense through dash slashes, rapid combos, and bosses whose attack patterns change as the fight progresses. We’re jumping in to learn the fights, tackle the timing, and find out how well George handles what’s behind the mask. Come hang out for gameplay, conversation, and whatever happens when the rabbits start fighting back. Enjoy hanging out with GenXGrownUp? Like the video, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more gaming livestreams, retro games, and everything we love about growing up Gen X. #WALTO #BossRush #IndieGames #LiveGaming #GenXGrownUp

Jon

September 30, 2026

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