Jon

Jon Reddick is a well-credentialed nerd of the 80s, classic game fan, and technology geek. He merged those interests into the creation of GenXGrownUp: a weekly podcast and YouTube channel which explores and celebrates media, games, tech, toys, comics, and pop culture of yesterday and today through the eyes of Generation X'ers.

CES 2025

Attending CES 2025 felt like stepping into a time machine for Gen Xers, as the event was brimming with retro-inspired tech that reignited our fondest memories. The gear showcased was a delightful nod to the past. Each booth buzzed with a sense of nostalgia, inviting us to relive our youth while embracing the latest innovations. […]
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Sega’s SONIC the HEDGEHOG Joystick Player | My Arcade Brings Sonic to CES 2025

Bringing classic Sonic games to your desktop at CES 2025! More CES 2025 Coverage to watch RIGHT NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi4aaoFzEVM&list=PL13zHeyDr6xsv3FNA_cvE7z2n-dPPPsn9&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Last week they shared that new licensing arrangement with Sega, and among the titles called out on the press graphic was Sonic the Hedgehog. And now this morning, we get our first glimpse of at least […]
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Atari GAMESTATION GO! – The FIRST Look at the Updated Hardware for CES 2025

My Arcade’s much-anticipated Atari handheld is to be showcased anew at CES 2025! More CES 2025 Coverage to watch RIGHT NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi4aaoFzEVM&list=PL13zHeyDr6xsv3FNA_cvE7z2n-dPPPsn9&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp For the past twelve months, the #1 question I see in the comments in reference to  @MyArcaderetro  is, “Jon, what’s up with that Atari handheld we saw at CES 2024?” First dubbed the […]