Retro Gaming News
The Atari 8-bit computer line is finally getting its due in the form of THE400 Mini from Retro Games & PLAION. If you are an Atari 8-bit fan, then you know what this is exciting news. This much-anticipated plug-and-play console has just arrived in the GenXGrownUp studios, and Jon is giddy with the potential! #atari…
Originally released in the arcade in Japan in 1987, Ryuichi Nishizawa’s Wonder Boy in Monster Land is one of the most influential early Sega games not named Sonic the Hedgehog, Kid Chameleon or Alex Kidd. An ambitious arcade action/RPG, its Sega Master System port introduced better sound to the already smooth gameplay, making it an…
About This Episode We watch a post-apocalyptic TV series based on an equally post-apocalyptic game franchise, explore how artificial intelligence is creeping its way into our lives, and play a brand new game that adds a layer of story onto a 1979 Atari arcade classic. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter…
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…
This week, I’ve been gazing into my crystal ball and writing about what I believe is coming up next for the various manufacturers in pinball. I’ve already done Stern and Jersey Jack. Today I’m going to talk about American Pinball. I thought about not writing this one, because the last time I wrote about AP…
ONE MAN. 296 GAMES. 14 DAYS. NO ONLINE PURCHASES. ARE YOU GAME? Follow video game collector, Jay Bartlett on an adventure to collect all 296 N64 games in 14 days with no online purchases! CLICK HERE FOR KICKSTARTER Ten years after the original film, Nintendo Quest, Jay’s finally back on the hunt for another complete…
The game Holy Heroes was conceived out of a passion for Dungeon Master (MSX), 1986, ASCII – Eiichi Saida. The production of Holy Heroes was meticulously crafted to stay true to the DM niche, preserving excellent gameplay as much as possible. However, various additions were made to make the user experience highly rewarding and filled…
I said to myself I wasn’t going to feature any more Pac-Man games, especially as we’ve featured it so many times now with systems being mentioned such as the Atari 2600, Commodore Amiga, Intellivision and even the one that appeared on the Pico-8! Well we’ve got another update for you if you love this classic…
As we wait for Stern to officially reveal 2024 Cornerstone Number 2, we have something else to talk about this morning. Yesterday on its Facebook page, Stern Pinball posted the following message: “What are some of your burning pinball questions that you’d like us to answer?” That question drew a ton of responses from pinball…
Here is my very first article I wrote for Old School Gamer Magazine’s website back on October 31, 2017. I have loved working with OSG and continue to contribute to the website and the physical magazine. If you are in the Chicagoland area and want some good time Video Game tournament fun, the Tourney Blast…