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.

Top Atari 2600+ Cartridges for UNDER FIVE BUCKS!

The Atari 2600+ is just releasing to consumers, which poses and interesting dilemma: since it requires physical media to play games, which games should you be on the lookout for? GenXGrownUp has done the research for you and combined data from multiple resources to identify the ten top-rated Atari 2600 cartridges you can buy loose […]

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November 15, 2023

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Atari Nano Player Pro | Review & Comparison | Atari VCS/2600 Classics from My Arcade

Atari® is a pioneer in the video game industry, responsible for some of the most iconic games of all time, including Pong®, Breakout®, and Asteroids®. Atari® was founded in 1972 and, with a rich history that spans over 50 years, is one of the oldest video game companies in the world. With its focus on […]

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November 11, 2023

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Berzerk: Recharged! NEW from Atari | WIN a STEAM KEY! | GenXGrownUp Live!

See Berzerk: Recharged a DAY EARLY! Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic. #atari #berzerk #recharged #genxgrownup BUY YOURS store.steampowered.com/app/2623050/Berzerk_Recharged/ SUBSCRIBE GenXGrownUp.com/yt PATREONpatreon.com/genxgrownup MERCH GenXGrownUp.com/merch PODCAST […]

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November 8, 2023

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$3 Pac-Man Card Game from Five Below? | Buffalo Games

Get ready to gobble up some gaming fun as we dive into the exciting world of the super-cheap Pac-Man Card Game found at Five Below! In this video, we’re taking a closer look at this card game inspired by the iconic arcade classic, Pac-Man. ?? Join us as we explore the game’s mechanics, strategies, and […]

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November 8, 2023

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The Ultimate M Network/Atari 2600 Tier List – ALL RELEASED GAMES RANKED

Welcome to our nostalgic journey through the golden era of gaming! In this video, we’re diving deep into the vault of Atari 2600 classics, focusing on the games published by the iconic M Network – a division of Mattel who had their own competing console: the Intellivision. ?? Get ready to relive the excitement and […]

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November 6, 2023

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Atari Buys Digital Eclipse | See What Both Parties Have to Say!

Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Digital Eclipse Entertainment Partners Co (“Digital Eclipse”), a game development studio originally founded in 1992 focused on the digital restoration of classic video games, based in Emeryville, […]

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October 31, 2023

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