The Atari 8-bit line of home computers were my introduction to the wonderful world of home computing — and a worthy successor to the Atari 2600 as my primary gaming device. In this live stream I share some of my favorites from the system. Play...
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Buried Bucks: Primitive Game Design Yields Infinite Fun – GXG Replays
Buried Bucks (or “Buried Buck$”) is one of Jon’s all-time favorite games from the days of the Atari 8-bit computers. In this GXG Replays, he introduces Mo to the simple yet elegant game design which surrounds blowing up terrain in order to rescue little dollar signs!...
Let’s Take a Spin with a Trial Brick Loot Box – GXG Unboxening
Among my Christmas swag was a trial edition of the building brick-themed subscription box, Brick Loot. It’s entirely new to me, so what better box to unbox in an unboxening? Brick Loot » brickloot.com Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter...
Pac-Man Scratch-Offs from the Florida Lottery! – GXG Plug-N-Play
Like to gamble? Like Pac-Man? Heck, why not just throw both in a blender and make a smoothie! That’s what the Florida Lottery has done this holiday season. Enjoy as I squander my money on some of these festive, retro-gaming classic themed tickets. Subscribe...
Exploring the Atari 7800’s Game Catalog – GXG Live
The Atari 7800 was an Atari console I entirely missed growing up. I was already into the 8-bit computers by the time it launched, so these versions of 80s classics are entirely new to me. Come along for the adventure as I take a first look at what made the 7800...
Robocop 1987 vs 2014: How Do They Compare? – GXG Diminishing Returns
Back in 1987, the original Robocop was released. How does it compare to the 2014 remake? Can 1987 graphics done on a Amiga computer stand up to modern CGI? Check out this video and then share your opinion! Robocop 1987 » amzn.to/2yYaZQd Robocop 2014 » amzn.to/2yYaZQd...
A Very Geek Fuel Christmas, December 2017 – GXG Unboxening
It’s the last Geek Fuel of 2017, and the first of Jon’s renewal to this popular nerdy subscription box. Geek Fuel » www.geekfuel.com/IQuULU Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast...
GXG Visits Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo 2017
GenXGrownUp took a field trip to Atlanta on the weekend of June 9, 2017 to take in the sights, sounds, and fun of the Southern-Fried Gameroom Expo. SFGE: http://southernfriedgameroomexpo.com/ TwinCop: * Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/twincopfr * Follow on Twitter:...