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.

Did They RUIN The 7th Guest… or Save It? LIVE! Part 2

One of the most iconic creepy puzzle games of the CD-ROM era is back… but did they actually do it justice? Tonight, we’re going live with The 7th Guest Remake to see whether this reimagining of the classic horror adventure is a faithful revival or a remake that misses what made the original special. We’ll explore the mansion, tackle its twisted puzzles, soak in the spooky atmosphere, and find out if this one deserves a spot alongside the original. If you remember the original 7th Guest, love retro horror, or just want to see whether this remake is a hidden gem or a big disappointment, come hang out with us live and let’s find out together. ? Classic horror atmosphere ? Puzzle-solving madness ? Retro PC nostalgia ? Live reactions and first impressions #The7thGuest #The7thGuestRemake #RetroGaming #HorrorGames #PuzzleGames #LiveStream #PCGaming #90sGaming #GamingNostalgia #GenXGrownUp

The OREGON TRAIL | Manifest Destiny, Meet Manifest Disaster

Get Afterplay: https://genxgrownup.com/afterplay In Oregon Trail, you head out west from Independence, Missouri to the Willamette River and valley in Oregon. You first must stock up on provisions, and then, while traveling, make decisions such as when to rest, how much food to eat, etc. The Oregon Trail incorporates simulation elements and planning ahead, along with discovery and adventure, as well as mini-game-like activities (hunting and floating down the Dalles River). Play in your browser: https://archive.org/details/msdos_Oregon_Trail_The_1990 #retrogaming #educational #oregontrail #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

Did They RUIN The 7th Guest… or Save It? LIVE!

One of the most iconic creepy puzzle games of the CD-ROM era is back… but did they actually do it justice? Tonight, we’re going live with The 7th Guest Remake to see whether this reimagining of the classic horror adventure is a faithful revival or a remake that misses what made the original special. We’ll explore the mansion, tackle its twisted puzzles, soak in the spooky atmosphere, and find out if this one deserves a spot alongside the original. If you remember the original 7th Guest, love retro horror, or just want to see whether this remake is a hidden gem or a big disappointment, come hang out with us live and let’s find out together. ? Classic horror atmosphere ? Puzzle-solving madness ? Retro PC nostalgia ? Live reactions and first impressions #The7thGuest #The7thGuestRemake #RetroGaming #HorrorGames #PuzzleGames #LiveStream #PCGaming #90sGaming #GamingNostalgia #GenXGrownUp

? Utopia Must Fall | Hermit, Berzerker, Garbage Gun, MORE!

Defend humanity's last surviving metropolis from mysterious alien machinations in this challenging base-defense arcade shooter. Featuring rapid upgrade progression, procedurally generated attack waves, dark humor and laser-sharp aesthetics. #indiegame #vector #retrogaming #genxgrownup - LINKS UMF on Steam » https://store.steampowered.com/app/2849680/Utopia_Must_Fall/ - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com

GAME, SET, GLOW! Tomy’s Forgotten Handheld Tennis Game

Long before the Game Boy, Nintendo DS, or even the Atari Lynx, handheld electronic games were already finding ways to bring gaming on the go. This time, we're taking a look at the Tomytronic Tennis handheld from 1980—a fascinating piece of gaming history that put an electronic tennis match right in the palm of your hand. If you enjoy retro gaming, vintage electronics, handheld history, and obscure gaming curiosities, you're in the right place. What handheld electronic games do you remember from the pre-Game Boy era? Let us know in the comments! #retrogaming #handheld #tennis #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Tomytronic Tennis 01:18 Box & Contents 03:32 Hardware Tour 06:06 Power On 07:54 Pro1 11:24 Summary

Is Atari Going Mobile? + More Retro News!

Atari is making another big move — this time acquiring Hipster Whale, the studio behind Crossy Road. Is this a smart mobile gaming push, or another strange twist in Atari’s modern comeback story? This week on Bit By Bit, we’re also looking at a new Toy Story retro collection, our first look at the ModRetro M64 FPGA N64, rumors of a low-cost Sega handheld with removable carts, Evercade’s take on older gamers being underserved, a wild Wolfenstein 3D Atari 2600 demake, a reported Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee remaster, and the latest shakeup in the retro gaming scaler fight. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get into the week’s biggest retro gaming stories. ?? #Atari #RetroGaming #BitByBit #CrossyRoad #ModRetroM64 #Evercade #Sega #ToyStory #Godzilla #Wolfenstein3D - LINKS Atari Acquires Crossy Road - https://tinyurl.com/5fbjnndw Toy Story Game Collections - https://tinyurl.com/24tenmsd M64 Review - https://tinyurl.com/2wyerzrw Sega Handheld Rumors - https://tinyurl.com/5e2r9tz8 Blaze CEO Interview - https://tinyurl.com/2dhsyr73 Wolfenstein 3D Demake - https://tinyurl.com/7v9zarr8 Godzilla Game Remake - https://tinyurl.com/ynsfaw5r Morph 2K - https://tinyurl.com/4v424vy2 - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:30 - Atari Acquires Crossy Road 4:39 - Toy Story Game Collections 7:45 - M64 Review 8:40 - Sega Handheld Rumors 11:45 - Blaze CEO Interview 13:47 - Wolfenstein 3D Demake 14:44 - Godzilla Game Remake 16:33 - Morph 2K