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qomp2 – A Minimalist Evolution of the Atari Classic, Pong! | GenXGrownUp LIVE

An artful reimagining of Pong, qomp2 picks up the story where the delightful indie platform-puzzler qomp left off in 2021. Control a Pong ball aching to break free of its life stuck between two paddles. Explore a dangerous, minimalist world, armed with simple two-button controls: tap a button to change direction by 90 degrees, and […]

Jon

February 19, 2024

Atari 2600 Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel’s Castle – Who Needs a FIRE Button?!

Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel’s Castle is a 1982 video game published and developed by Coleco for the ColecoVision and Atari 2600. The game is based on the television series The Smurfs. In the game, the player must brave a series of obstacles to rescue Smurfette from Gargamel’s castle. Gargamel has kidnapped Smurfette. As a Smurf, […]

Jon

May 3, 2024

Donkey Kong ’94 on Nintendo Game Boy is WAY MORE than an Arcade Port!

Donkey Kong,[a] also referred to as Donkey Kong ’94, is a 1994 puzzle-platform game developed by Nintendo and Pax Softnica and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy. Donkey Kong is loosely based on the 1981 arcade game of the same name and its sequel Donkey Kong Jr. Like in the original arcade and NES […]

Jon

July 26, 2024

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The Wider World of Atari | NEW DLC for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

THE WIDER WORLD OF ATARI introduces a new timeline with more games, historical artifacts and video interviews that explore the creation of Atari games. From early arcade games through fan-made homebrew titles, you’ll learn why passionate Atari fans are loyal for life. Features 19 new games including Berzerk, Atari Football (the first Trak-ball game), and […]

Jon

September 28, 2024

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Atari 2600’s Mangia’ – YOU or the TABLE? Which Will EXPLODE First?

Mangia’ is a video game for the Atari 2600 released by Spectravision in 1983. MORE gameplay vids just like this AVAILABLE NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0ggFzgLRYo&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp The title “Mangia” is an Italian word meaning “eat!”. The North American version is one of the rarest games for the 2600. The player controls a young boy who must eat plates […]

Jon

November 22, 2024

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Atari GAMESTATION GO! – The FIRST Look at the Updated Hardware for CES 2025

My Arcade’s much-anticipated Atari handheld is to be showcased anew at CES 2025! More CES 2025 Coverage to watch RIGHT NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi4aaoFzEVM&list=PL13zHeyDr6xsv3FNA_cvE7z2n-dPPPsn9&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp For the past twelve months, the #1 question I see in the comments in reference to @MyArcaderetro is, “Jon, what’s up with that Atari handheld we saw at CES 2024?” First dubbed the […]

Jon

January 2, 2025

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