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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 12h

BrickBoy reveals playable LEGO PlayStation, RetroAchievements have landed on your actual PS2 console, Super Mario 64 gets a SNES port, & MORE in this retrogaming news roundup.

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Can a LEGO PlayStation Really Play PS1 Games? + More Retro News!

Could your LEGO PlayStation become a playable games console? BrickS...

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

PLAION shares how the AES+ was saved from oblivion, Myst gets an Atari 2600 conversion, Lost Xevious arcade game commermcial has been found, & MORE in this gaming news roundup!

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What Saved the NeoGeo AES+ From Cancellation? + More Retro News!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

With a new Golden Axe cartoon on TV, it's prime time for a Golden Axe collection from My Arcade. See what made the cut in this new Micro Player Pro. amzn.to/4geLZMc

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My Arcade’s GOLDEN AXE Isn’t Exactly What I Expected

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

FunnyPlaying's Tiny FPGA-based gameboy handheld for your cartridges, Sega & Netflix announcee a Crazy Taxi film adaptation, Star Wars Trilogy Arcade ported to Dreamcast, & MORE in this week's retro gaming news roundup!

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Is This $70 Mini Game Boy Better Than It Has Any Right to Be? + More Retro News!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Anbernic RG Rotate is a clever "twist" on the portable Android gaming handheld. genxgrownup.com/litnxt

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This Retro Handheld Has a TWIST | Anbernic RG Rotate Review

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Listen Now! genxgrownup.com/gxg-217/ We watch two members of the Green Lantern Corps investigate a dark mystery in the American heartland, test drive a Bluetooth sleep mask, and command an elite squad in a new turn-based Star Wars adventure! #starwarszerocompany #genxgrownup #genx #generationx

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This modern LCD version of the Atari rock-blasting classic has some unexpected throwback charm. genxgrownup.com/shopfizz

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This Isn’t Really ASTEROIDS… And That’s Okay

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

LISTEN NOW genxgrownup.com/bt-216/ We’re remembering Dolly Parton—one of those stars who seemed to be everywhere when we were growing up. This time, we’re looking back at her life, her generosity, and the legacy she leaves behind.

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

If you ever tried Cosmic Creeps and gave up - it's probably because you didn't have the instructions!

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The Forgotten ATARI Game You Needed a Manual to Play

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

My Arcade's Gamestation Retro Go gets a release date, buildable LEGO Playstation and controller revealed, Stern reveals new Fallout-themed pinball machine, & MORE in this week's gaming news roundup!

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Is My Arcade’s $200 Retro Go Finally Worth the Wait? + More Retro News!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The SEGA releases are starting to roll out finally. Here's MY ARCADE's newest Micro Player Pro: Streets of Rage! amzn.to/4pYfV2j

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My Arcade Streets of Rage Micro Player Is FINALLY Here

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

LISTEN NOW! genxgrownup.com/gxg-216/ We head to the theater to see the Looney Tunes finally get their day in court, check out a foldable, portable, yet full-size accessory perfect for computing on the go, and play a brand new time-bending 3D action platformer.

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I'm bummed I missed this conversion back when it was released, becuase it's a surprisingly good Tapper!

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ATARI 2600 Tapper Is RARE, But Is It Any Good?

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMSd... The X-Arcade can do it all. Almost. That is until you install the spinner kit to expand the types of games this amazing piece of tech can support! This video takes you through the install of the spinner kit for the X-Arcade with the Haptics Kit already installed.

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Have It ALL! Haptics AND Spinners in your X-Arcade Arcade2TV-XR!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Ever spend any time with this Hasbro version of Frogger for PSX? If so, have you recovered? 🐸😜

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I Finally Played FROGGER '97 on PlayStation… It’s Rough

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Atari x Activision brings the return of 39 physical 2600 classics, Xbox testing disc-to-digital to keep physical libraries alive, Crazy Taxi remake headed our way next year with expanded mini-quests, & MORE in this week's gaming news roundup!

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Would You Pay $1,000 for 39 Atari 2600 Games? + More Retro News!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I love it! Just finished assembling my LEGO Donkey Kong and it's awesome! The hidden barrel mechanism, the jump, the joystick - really well thought out. Thinking about it? It's well worth it for a delightful build and a model with some light playability when you're done! amzn.to/4iCw5wK

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

LISTEN NOW genxgrownup.com/gxg-215/ We head to the theatre for the latest film about your friendly neighborhood superhero, install & test drive an upgrade kit for your X-Arcade game controller, and play a Southern Gothic boomer shooter that pits you against hordes of undead deer!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Listen Now genxgrownup.com/bt-215/ We’re heading back 40 years to the summer of 1986 and one unforgettable journey. Stand By Me gave us four friends, a search for a missing boy, and a coming-of-age story filled with humor, danger, and the kind of friendships that seem like they’ll last forever.

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

For some, the 2600 Asteroids was the definitive way to play in the '80s. But is it possible you were always playing on the easiest setting and missed out on the arcade challenge?

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Atari 2600 ASTEROIDS Is Harder Than You Remember

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Making good progress on this LEGO Donkey Kong set. I'm REALLY enjoying this build!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Atari announces "something big" is coming, but we don't yet know what, Golden Axe animated series coming to Paramount+, Mr. Nutz gets new physical releases, & MORE in this week's gaming news roundup!

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What Is Atari’s “Biggest Announcement Ever?" + More Retro News!

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LI Retro @liretro.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

A week later from LI Retro 2026 and we still can’t wait to play with all of you again. Who’s ready to do it again next year?

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Evercade announces Doom cartridge & bundle, the return of the TAC-2 ball-top joystick, ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs passes 300k, & MORE in this gaming news roundup!

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Is Evercade’s $30 DOOM Cartridge BETTER Than the $250 Bundle? + More Retro News!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

LISTEN NOW genxgrownup.com/bt-214/ We’re turning the TV dial back 40 years to 1986. It was a year filled with unforgettable families, workplace comedies, crime-solving favorites, and some of the decade’s most enduring characters. But which shows drew the biggest audiences?

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

For some games, you just need a special controller layout - for a lot of arcade classics, this may be the one. genxgrownup.com/fightbox

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This R10 Dual Flight Stick Finally Solves TRON at Home

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

LISTEN NOW genxgrownup.com/gxg-214/ We watch a new season of a popular documentary series this time focusing on director Quentin Tarantino, test drive Apple's high-end earbuds, and play a level-based platforming game starring everyone's favorite round ghost-chaser.

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

After diving into Venture on the ColecoVision last episode, the beloved 2600 version was an obvious next step!

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VENTURE on Atari 2600 Shows What Had to Be LEFT BEHIND

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

An all-new handheld form factor from MY ARCADE is now hitting shelves. How does it compare to previous models, and will it be right for future releases?

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NEW Gamer Fun Handheld from My Arcade

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Digital games are convenient, but convenience isn’t ownership. Let’s talk about why physical media still matters, what changes when games are tied to accounts and storefronts, and why the things on our shelves still have a story to tell.

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Buying Games Changed - and we BARELY Noticed.

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The Gamestation Go community firmware has received a major v2 update, adding a polished new frontend, expanded system support, full RetroArch access, additional shaders, improved controller support, and much more!

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This UNOFFICIAL Update Transforms the Atari Gamestation Go!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Atari signs movie deal for ten classic games, teased LEGO Donkey Kong gets official announce, FBI arrests Steam malware publisher, & MORE in this retro news roundup!

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Can Atari REALLY Turn PONG Into a Movie?! + More Retro News!

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GenXGrownUp @genxgrownup.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

You kept telling me to try Venture on the ColecoVision, and I finally did. Why did I wait?

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You Were RIGHT About VENTURE

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