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 2600 Lost Luggage | The Baggage Carousel Has RUN AMOK!
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ATARI 2600 Lost Luggage | The Baggage Carousel Has RUN AMOK!

Join Numskull for FREE: https://genxgrownup.com/fbqa Lost Luggage is a 1982 action video game developed and published by Games by Apollo for the Atari 2600. The player controls skycaps working at an airport and tries to collect pieces of luggage that fall overhead from a frantic luggage carousel. A two-player mode, in which the second player controls the direction the luggage falls, is also available. Programmer Ed Salvo was inspired to make Lost Luggage when he was waiting for his luggage at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and the game took around four weeks to produce. Reviewers criticized the game's similarity to Activision's Kaboom!—which itself is based on the arcade game Avalanche—believing Lost Luggage to be an inferior clone. #atari #retrogaming #luggage #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 Numskull Facebook Group » https://genxgrownup.com/fbqa G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com
NEW Elevator Action Quarter-Scale Arcade Machine from Numskull Games
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NEW Elevator Action Quarter-Scale Arcade Machine from Numskull Games

Quarter Arcades Store » https://amzn.to/4rEbNEm Get ready to relive the thrill of Elevator Action! This ¼ scale cabinet from Numskull Designs brings the classic Taito espionage game to life. Guide your spy through a skyscraper, dodge enemies, and gather secrets. With authentic artwork and gameplay, it’s a must-have for arcade fans! Elevator Action is a 1983 shooter platform video game developed and published by Taito for arcades. The player assumes the role of a secret agent infiltrating a 30-story building from the roof, then descending to ground level via elevators and stairways. Enemy agents emerge from closed doors and shoot at the player. The goal is to collect secret documents from specially marked rooms, then exit to a waiting getaway car. It runs on the Taito SJ System arcade system. The game was a critical success and was the top-grossing game on the Japanese arcade charts for three months in late 1983. It has been ported to a variety of home systems and appeared on Taito compilations. An arcade sequel, Elevator Action Returns, was released in 1994. #retrogaming #arcade #miniature #genxgrownup @NumskullGames - SHOP Elevator Action » https://amzn.to/4rJH4pq Quarter Arcades Store » https://amzn.to/4rEbNEm 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 Numskull Facebook Group » https://genxgrownup.com/fbqa G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Elevator Action 01:06 Box & Contents 02:40 Hardware Tour 06:52 Power On 07:55 Game One 10:30 Game Two 14:55 Summary

? Go! Go! Mister Chickums | Collect the Eggs in this Classic Arcade-Inspired Platformer Demo!

GO! GO! MISTER CHICKUMS is a fun, classic single-screen platformer inspired by arcade hits from the 80s. Playable in single player or couch co-op mode for 2 players. Are you ready to take over the leaderboards? Oh no! That sneaky Grabbo has stolen all of Mr. Chickums' precious eggs! This misdeed cannot remain unpunished: Get out there and help the poor chick to regain his rightful property and give the culprit a well-deserved spanking! And if you ever get stuck, invite your best friend to play the role of Fritz, Mr. Chickum's BFF, to assist you in the hunt for the lost eggs! #indiegame #newrelease #retrogaming #genxgrownup - LINKS Go! Go! Mister Chickums on Steam » https://store.steampowered.com/app/2436810/Go_Go_Mister_Chickums - 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
1982 BurgerTime LCD Handheld from Mattel Electronics | VINTAGE Burger Making!
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1982 BurgerTime LCD Handheld from Mattel Electronics | VINTAGE Burger Making!

Shop G'AIM'E: https://genxgrownup.com/gaime Join us for a look at the 1982 Mattel BurgerTime LCD handheld game, a pocket-sized slice of early ’80s gaming history. Long before backlit screens and cartridges, this little unit distilled the arcade hit into a dedicated LCD experience, complete with pre-drawn animations, simple controls, and that unmistakable BurgerTime charm. Whether you grew up tapping buttons on one of these or you’re seeing it for the first time, this is a great example of how game companies translated arcade magic into something you could carry in your hands. #retrogaming #handheld #vintage #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 Numskull Facebook Group » https://genxgrownup.com/fbqa G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 LCD BurgerTime 01:39 In the Bag 02:39 Hardware Tour 04:30 Battery Time 06:41 Game One 07:12 Game Two 08:49 Game Three 11:18 Summary

’80s Zombie Movies on The Long Rewind

About This Episode In this bonus podcast episode, George appears as a guest on The Long Rewind podcast discussing ’80s zombie movies! The Long Rewind (An 80s Movie Podcast) In this podcast, two Gen X-ers are taking a trip down memory lane, revisiting and reflecting on the cinema of the 1980s. They’ll look at the […]
FEEL Your Pinball Tables with X-Force Haptic Upgrade Kit from X-Arcade!
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FEEL Your Pinball Tables with X-Force Haptic Upgrade Kit from X-Arcade!

Shop X-Arcade: https://genxgrownup.com/xgaming The X-Force Haptics upgrade kit for the Arcade2TV-XR adds a sound system, flipper solenoids, haptic rumble motors, and a real analog plunger which all add to the immersion of playing digital pinball! Step into a virtual arcade where classic games' flashing lights, iconic sounds, and heart-pounding gameplay come alive. The Arcade2TV-XR transforms your VR headset into a fully immersive arcade experience, complete with authentic joysticks, classic buttons, and a collection of games that make you feel like you're standing in front of your favorite old-school cabinet. #arcadegames #arcade #retrogaming #genxgrownup - SHOP X-Arcade » https://genxgrownup.com/xgaming 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 Numskull Facebook Group » https://genxgrownup.com/fbqa G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Arcade2-TV-XR 01:04 X-Force Haptics Kit 01:32 Box & Contents 03:31 Getting Started 04:40 Firmware Update 05:34 Disassembly 06:53 Plunger Prep 09:02 Right Flipper Haptics 10:03 Plunger Install 11:52 Left Flipper Haptics 12:40 PCB Installation 13:47 Front Haptics Installation 15:15 Buffer Foam Installation 16:11 Wiring Connections 17:40 New Feature Tour 18:42 Bob's Burgers (PBFX2) 20:29 Nudge 21:42 Spider-Man (PBFX2) 22:45 Summary