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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’s NEW Haunted House! | GenXGrownUp Live!

Haunted House is based on the 1982 Atari 2600 release, introducing roguelite progression mechanics while staying true to its stealth-adventure roots. You’re tasked with navigating a haunted mansion with shifting walls and unpredictable enemy encounters with the goal of putting an end to the haunting and retrieving your lost uncle and group of friends. Succumbing […]

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October 14, 2023

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Atari 2600+ or Atari Gamestation Pro? | How to Choose What’s Right for YOU!

As Atari fans we are living in both a fascinating and wallet-draining time. Here at the end of 2023, not one but two new consoles are vying for our attention: the Atari 2600+ and the Atari Gamestation Pro. In this video I’ll try to help you decide which one might be right one for you. […]

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October 13, 2023

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2023 Pac-Man Pocket Player Pro vs. 2018 Pac-Man Pocket Player | COMPARISON

??Old School Gamer » GenXGrownUp.com/OSG2023 PAC-MAN is the classic arcade game that has been enjoyed by generations of players. PAC-MAN is a household name, with over 400 million copies sold worldwide. With its simple gameplay, PAC-MAN is a game that is easy to learn but difficult to master. Players must guide PAC-MAN through a maze, […]

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October 10, 2023

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Atari Gamestation Pro SUPER SD EXPANSION! | Add Console & Arcade Games!

The new Atari Gamestation Pro has an SD card that allows for expansion. In my review of the GSP, I sampled a few games and system that work, so here’s the update I promised where we walk through tons of expansion possibilities via that little bonus SD slot! Founded in 1972, Atari® changed the way […]

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October 4, 2023

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Galaga Micro Player Pro | Will the NO-SHOOT BUG Work? | NEW from My Arcade 2023

The original release of Galaga did have one famous/infamous bugs in it whereby you could stop the enemies from shooting at you for the entire game if you just knew the right steps. Could that bug possibly have been ported over to these new My Arcade units? Let’s find out! FEATURES Officially licensed title. High […]

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September 29, 2023

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Ikari Warriors GRS Super Joystick | Now You Can Play THE RIGHT WAY!

Ever since the golden era of arcades, iconic games like the SNK Ikari Warriors series, Data East Midnight Resistance, SNK T.N.K III, and Taito Front Line Arcade have captured the imagination of players in the 1980s. Especially memorable is the legendary Ikari Warriors, a game that holds a nostalgic place in the hearts of countless […]

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September 26, 2023

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