Atari 2600 Raiders of the Lost Ark – “Why did it have to be snakes?”

by GenX Grownup | Feb 4, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, GenX Grownup, Podcast of the Week

Raiders of the Lost Ark is an action-adventure game for the Atari 2600 released in 1982, based on the 1981 film of the same name. The game was designed by Howard Scott Warshaw. When the opportunity to write an Atari VCS game based on the film was offered at Atari,...

Was Coleco’s Donkey Kong Port for Atari 2600 SABOTAGED? | Garry Kitchen Settles It!

by GenX Grownup | Feb 1, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, GenX Grownup

FULL ONE-HOUR INTERVIEW: genxgrownup.com/GK One of the coolest benefits of being a content creator is having the opportunity to actually speak with some of the key figures who laid the foundation of the video game industry, and my guest for this video is without a...

The Video Game Crash of 1983

by GenX Grownup | Jan 4, 2026 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, GenX Grownup

About This Episode Four decades ago, just when video games seemed to be the next big thing, the bottom dropped out. Compounding problems like market confusion, consumer confidence, and game quality to name just a few, nearly demolished a seemingly unstoppable new...

Atari 2600 Keystone Kapers from Activision | The Third Time REALLY IS the Charm!

by GenX Grownup | Feb 27, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, Atari, Early IBM DOS, Early IBM DOS Intro, GenX Grownup, Indie, Indy Tools By Platform, Stern

Atari 2600 Keystone Kapers from Activision | The Third Time REALLY IS the Charm! Kitchen designed the game after working on Atari 2600 games Space Jockey and a port of Donkey Kong. He wanted to develop a game similar to the latter game, and began developing what would...

Atari’s Yars Rising: Where’s All the FAN HATE Coming From?

by GenX Grownup | Feb 16, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, Atari, Early IBM DOS, Early IBM DOS Intro, GenX Grownup, Heritage Auctions, Indie, Indy Tools By Platform, Stern

Fan reaction to the recently-announced Yars Rising has been surprisingly divisive. It’s been accused of being too talky, too different, and “not Yars” at all. In this editorial, Jon shares his thoughts on Yars Rising and the negative fan feedback. From the renowned...

Pinball FX Universal Pinball: TV Classics | Live with GenXGrownUp

by GenX Grownup | Feb 10, 2025 | GenX Grownup, Pinball

Join us for an exciting Pinball FX Universal Pinball: TV Classics live stream! Explore the latest pinball tables inspired by your favorite TV shows. Discover tips, tricks, and gameplay strategies for mastering these nostalgic pinball games. Don’t miss this opportunity...