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.

Atari GameStation Pro Controller FIRST LOOK! – My Arcade’s Newest Device

My Arcade (Dreamgear) first revealed their Atari GameStation Pro (then called the GameStation Plus) back in January at CES 2023. Since then we’ve all been eagerly awaiting release news and the wait is nearly over! The GameStation Pro will be hitting retailers’ shelves in the coming weeks, so in anticipation of our full review, Jon […]

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August 18, 2023

Best & Worst of the SOLD OUT Atari XP Collectors’ Series! – Atari VCS / 2600

For the 50th Anniversary of Atari, the company announced a limited edition series of ten re-issues of classic Atari VCS cartridges, each with new packaging, new artwork, and assorted bonus items packed in. After opening & reviewing all ten of these carts, GenXGrownUp is happy to announce the Atari XP Awards – the best and […]

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August 17, 2023

Gravitar: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors’ Series! – Atari VCS / 2600

Gravitar is a color vector graphics multidirectional shooter arcade video game released by Atari, Inc. in 1982. Using the same “rotate-and-thrust” controls as Asteroids and Space Duel, the game was known for its high level of difficulty. It was the first of over twenty games (including the 1983 Star Wars) Mike Hally designed and produced […]

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August 11, 2023

The Ultimate Adults-Only Atari 2600 Tier List – ALL MATURE 18+ GAMES RANKED

Welcome to a journey through a lesser-known facet of gaming history! In this captivating video, we delve into the realm of mature 18+ games that were released for the iconic Atari VCS (aka Atari 2600). ?? ?? **Game On: Mature Titles on Atari 2600** Join us as we peel back the layers of nostalgia and […]

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August 9, 2023

Asteroids: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors’ Series! – Atari VCS / 2600

Asteroids is a space-themed multidirectional shooter arcade video game designed by Lyle Rains and Ed Logg released in November 1979 by Atari, Inc. The player controls a single spaceship in an asteroid field which is periodically traversed by flying saucers. The object of the game is to shoot and destroy the asteroids and saucers, while […]

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August 4, 2023

Galaxian 2: The 1981 Entex Electronic Game that DID IT RIGHT!

Join us on a nostalgic journey back to the early 80s as we dive into the iconic Galaxian 2 toy from Entex! In this captivating video, we’ll take you on a trip down memory lane, exploring the fascinating history and gameplay of this retro gem. ? Classic Gameplay and Features ? Revisit the excitement of […]

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August 2, 2023