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X-Men ’97: The Classic Cartoon Levels Up with a Nostalgic Gaming Twist

Disney+ has revived the classic ’90s X-Men cartoon with X-Men ’97, continuing the original storyline. The newest installment nods to long-time X-Men enthusiasts with references to their video game past, especially the beloved 1992 Konami arcade game. In the fourth episode, “Motendo / Lifedeath,” characters Jubilee and newcomer Roberto are sucked into a gaming console by the villain Mojo during Jubilee’s 18th birthday, offering a nostalgic twist for fans of the classic X-Men animation and video games.

A new clip for 'X-MEN '97' episode 4 has been released. #XMen97 pic.twitter.com/SasZAoWd60
— X-Men Updates (@XMenUpdate) April 2, 2024

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Mubarak

I’m Mubarak AlSabah, born in ’87 and a huge fan of retro games. I’ve been into gaming since ’93, which pretty much makes it a lifelong thing for me. Collecting Retro games is my hobby, and I’ve got a pretty cool collection that takes you right back in time. Besides gaming, I hit the books and snagged a Bachelor’s in Business Management from the University of Colorado Boulder. Mixing my love for games with a bit of business savvy, that’s me in a nutshell.