Late Night with the Devil, THE400 Mini, & HP Smart-Tank Printers

by GenX Grownup | Nov 8, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, GenX Grownup

About This Episode We head to the theatre for a demonic possession horror film unlike any we’ve seen before, check out some innovative inkjet printer tech that does away with those hated ink cartridges, and spin up a few hundred classic computer games with a new...

Atari 50 Expanded Edition w/ 39 New Games

by Old School Gamer | Nov 7, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, 2020s, Press Release

Atari Announces Expanded Edition of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Featuring 39 new games added to the acclaimed Atari 50 collection Atari and developer Digital Eclipse are excited to announce a significant expansion to their acclaimed 2022 release Atari 50:...

GenX Travel Experience

by GenX Grownup | Nov 6, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, GenX Grownup, Podcast of the Week

About This Episode They say it’s not the destination, but the journey that matters. Striking out on a trip — be it for business or pleasure — has changed dramatically since our days growing up as Generation X’ers. In this Backtrack, we’re exploring all the ways that...

Infogrames Acquires Publishing Rights of Co-op Hit Bread & Fred

by Old School Gamer | Nov 4, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, Press Release

NEW YORK, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Infogrames — a game publishing and distribution subsidiary of Atari — today announced the acquisition of the Bread & Fred publishing rights in an agreement with Apogee Entertainment. Bread & Fred is a popular...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

by GenX Grownup | Nov 4, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, GenX Grownup

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 1989 beat ’em up arcade game released by Konami. It is based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, including the first animated series that began airing two years earlier. In the game, up to four players control the titular...

Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Howard Scott Warshaw

by Todd Friedman | Nov 3, 2024 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Columns

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Howard Scott Warshaw who currently is displayed on card number 208, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection.  Howard is a true pioneer in the gaming industry. As one of the original Atari programmers for the Atari 2600, Howard...