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We’re several phases deep into the new LEGO Atari 2600 set. In this video, having half-built the 2600 console, Jon gives you a look at the great design of the Asteroids cartridge and Asteroids game scene. #atari2600 #atarivcs #genxgrownup SUBSCRIBEGenXGrownUp.com/yt PATREONpatreon.com/genxgrownup MERCH GenXGrownUp.com/merch MEMBERSHIPbit.ly/395HEr9 PODCAST GenXGrownUp.com/pod DISCORD GenXGrownUp.com/discord SOCIAL fb.me/GenXGrownUp GenXGrownUp.com/twitter WEBSITE GenXGrownUp.com THEME “Grown […]

The Atari 2600’s TV Type Switch: An Important Piece of the VCS Legacy The “TV Type” switch on the Atari 2600 was a hardware feature that allowed users to switch between two different video output modes: “Color” and “Black and White”. Initially, in the “Color” mode, Atari 2600 titles would output a color signal to […]

In 1980, Mattel Electronics published this Dungeons & Dragons Computer Labyrinth board game. One or two players battle against the computer in a randomly-generated maze to find the treasure and avoid the dragon that guards it. Jon found this one at a local toy show and despite never seeing it before, immediately decided to give […]

Again this year, My Arcade continues to drop cryptic, teaser images on social media hinting at new product designs which we expect to be revealed at CES 2024 (Consumer Electronics Show). Join Jon has he scours the images for clues to what My Arcade might have in store for the gaming market this year. #myarcade […]

Rolling Thunder from the My Arcade line of Micro Players hit the scene back, in 2019, but if you’re looking to flesh out your tiny arcade collection, is this one you should seek out? Rolling Thunder is a run-and-gun shooter action game produced by Namco, originally released as a coin-operated arcade game in 1986. Take […]

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