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.

Rubik’s Phantom Cube – Your Body Heat Reveals the Puzzle!

Touch, reveal, and solve with the Rubik’s Phantom. Innovation adds a new layer of challenge to the original 3×3 Cube. Touch the Cube tiles to temporarily reveal color. We ran into this one at our local Walmart, and decided to take a chance on it despite some misgivings. Is it the genius new version of […]

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September 17, 2022

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Yars: Recharged Video Game Review – Follow-Up to Atari 2600 Yars’ Revenge

Yars: Recharged is the fully modern update to the Atari 2600 classic, Yars’ Revenge. Dodge projectiles and nibble away the enemy shields to power up the mighty Zorlon Cannon. Take down the Qotile space stations in this frantic bullet swarm shooter. Level the playing field by teaming up with a friend in two player co-op […]

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September 8, 2022

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Atari XP Yars’ Return Limited Edition UNBOXING, PLAY, & REVIEW!

Yars’ Return is the sequel to the 1982 title Yars’ Revenge, the best-selling original game for the Atari 2600. One of the initial releases in the Atari XP line of re-releases, is Yars’ Return in a Limited Edition box set including lots of extra goodies. Yars’ Return takes the gameplay of the Yars’ Revenge—battling an […]

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September 3, 2022

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LEGO Atari 2600 VCS vs. A REAL Four-Switch Atari 2600 – Build, Comparison, & Review

Jon has completed the construction of the new LEGO Atari 2600 set and in this finale to the series, he’ll cover the build and then compare the LEGO brick console to a genuine Atari 2600 four-switch unit. So many examples of attention to detail! Pay tribute to a true trailblazer Travel back to the dawn […]

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August 29, 2022

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Atari’s Yars Recharged Review Prep Live Stream – GenXGrownUp Live

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August 26, 2022

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LEGO Atari 2600 VCS – Centipede Construction, Review, & Comparison to Genuine Cartridge

Working our way through the new LEGO Atari 2600 set, and in this video, we finally get to the construction of the Centipede cartridge and associated Centipede scene. Take a look at how this one differs from Adventure & Asteroids, and more importantly, all the little details when compared to a genuine vintage Atari 2600 […]

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August 20, 2022

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