The CULTIC live playthrough continues, and we’re deep into The Asylum at the final checkpoint. We’ve made it through cultists, chaos, creepy halls, and more panic reloads than I’d like to admit — but now it’s time for one last push to see if we can finally survive the Asylum […]
Shop Fightbox: https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox Forty years ago, now, a Russian software engineer wrote a simple puzzle game in his spare time. It featured a variety of geometric shapes falling into a well, and in short order, the world was in love with his creation. In this episode, we dive into one […]
The CULTIC live playthrough continues! We finally finished off The Chapel last week, and now we’re about halfway through The Asylum Grounds — which, somehow, feels like the game looked at everything we already survived and said, “Cute. Now try this.” Join the GXG crew as we keep blasting our […]
Shop X-Arcade: https://genxgrownup.com/xgaming The X-Arcade can do it all. Almost. That is until you install the spinner kit to expand the types of games this will support! The X-Arcade can do it all. Almost. That is until you install the spinner kit to expand the types of games this amazing […]
Marauder for the Atari 2600 may look a lot like Berzerk at first glance, but Tigervision’s 1982 maze shooter has some clever ideas of its own. There’s a real objective to your exploration, a temporary invincibility shield, faster-paced action, and a unique line-of-sight mechanic that changes when enemies are even […]
This week on Bit By Bit, Evercade is bringing DOOM to cartridge — but do you really need the massive $249.99 limited-edition DOOM Nexus bundle when existing Evercade owners can grab the new DOOM Collection cartridge for just $29.99? We break down what you’re actually getting and which option makes […]
Try Afterplay: https://genxgrownup.com/afterplay Death Trap for the Atari 2600 has a pretty rough reputation, but after spending real time with it, I think that reputation misses what makes this game so interesting. Released by Avalon Hill in 1983, Death Trap is a surprisingly sophisticated score chase built around a finite […]
Shop Fightbox: https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox A fake sick day, a borrowed Ferrari, a principal on the warpath, and one unforgettable parade through downtown Chicago. In this Backtrack, we’re revisiting Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, John Hughes’ classic 1986 comedy about skipping school, seizing the moment, and somehow making it all look effortless. Forty […]
The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo is a celebration of classic video games, consoles, arcades, and gaming culture, bringing together collectors, creators, vendors, and fans. It’s a weekend packed with games to play, rare finds, tournaments, panels, and plenty of retro nostalgia. https://liretro.com/ #retrogaming #liretro2026 #genxgrownup – LI Retro 2026 […]
Manage your very own video store in the early 90s! Rent, sell, decorate and expand your business from the ground up and relive the golden ages of video rentals! #indiegame #vhs #video #genxgrownup – LINKS Retro Rewind on Steam » https://store.steampowered.com/app/3552140/Retro_Rewind__Video_Store_Simulator/ – SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch – PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod – SUPPORT […]
