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.

$20 Coleco Ms. Pac-Man Tabletop Arcade Machine – Looks Great, But Does it Work?

Coleco was ahead of the curve in the early ’80s with their line of tabletop arcade machines. This Ms. Pac-Man from 1981 is in incredible condition, but it’s missing the battery door and hasn’t been tested. But for only $20 at a used game store, I had to take a shot! Join GenXGrownUp for Perks! […]

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January 2, 2022

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Atari Asteroids: Recharged Video Review – Hyperspace is Actually Useful!

The original space shooter warps to the modern era! Asteroids: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals, powerful new abilities, and another original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee. It is fitting that Asteroids is in the first wave of titles to be Recharged. Asteroids is indisputably one of the […]

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December 21, 2021

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Batman ’66 Limited Edition Batmobile, Batman, & Robin from Pin Mates! – Quick Look

Welcome to the BATCAVE! This set from Pin Mates Includes a wooden BATMOBILE, BATMAN, and ROBIN, and a BATCAVE diorama! Features tubes for the figures to slide down, an opening cave entrance, and more. Modeled after the 1966 BATMAN TV series. Individually numbered edition of 900 pieces. Entertainment Earth Convention Exclusive! Contains a wooden BATMOBILE […]

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December 15, 2021

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Space Invaders Tiny Arcade Review – from Super Impulse

Space Invaders is an arcade classic and the Tiny Arcade from Super Impulse deserves a quick review. While we wait for the next wave of tabletop & handheld arcade games from all our favorite manufacturers, it’s time to highlight some of the best available. Join GenXGrownUp for Perks! » bit.ly/395HEr9 #spaceinvaders #tinyarcade #superimpulse #genxgrownup Join […]

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December 10, 2021

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200+ Games for $20? – My Arcade Gamer V Data East Handheld Quick Look

The Gamer V handheld portable from My Arcade has no shortage of promise, but it smells an awful lot like the Pixel Player from a couple years ago. It advertises eight Data East classics plus 220 “other games” that could mean anything. In this Quick Look, we’ll see just what this little unit has up […]

Jon

November 29, 2021

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Dance Dance Revolution DDR Boardwalk Arcade Review – Let Your Fingers Do the Dancing!

Super Impulse has just released their Dance Dance Revolution DDR toy in the Boardwalk Arcade line. Sure, it’s cute and looks like a DDR machine, but how does it play? In this review, Jon will let his fingers do the dancing and let you know if it’s right for your collection! Join GenXGrownUp for Perks! […]

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November 21, 2021

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