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.

Buried Bucks: Primitive Game Design Yields Infinite Fun – GXG Replays

Buried Bucks (or “Buried Buck$”) is one of Jon’s all-time favorite games from the days of the Atari 8-bit computers. In this GXG Replays, he introduces Mo to the simple yet elegant game design which surrounds blowing up terrain in order to rescue little dollar signs! Play now for FREE » goo.gl/9ep15M Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt […]

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January 2, 2018

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Let’s Take a Spin with a Trial Brick Loot Box – GXG Unboxening

Among my Christmas swag was a trial edition of the building brick-themed subscription box, Brick Loot. It’s entirely new to me, so what better box to unbox in an unboxening? Brick Loot » brickloot.com Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » […]

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January 1, 2018

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Pac-Man Scratch-Offs from the Florida Lottery! – GXG Plug-N-Play

Like to gamble? Like Pac-Man? Heck, why not just throw both in a blender and make a smoothie! That’s what the Florida Lottery has done this holiday season. Enjoy as I squander my money on some of these festive, retro-gaming classic themed tickets. Subscribe » GenXGrownUp.com/yt Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter Website » GenXGrownUp.com […]

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December 30, 2017

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Backtrack: Christmas TV Specials

You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen. But do you recall, the best Christmas tradition of all? It’s watching those amazing Christmas TV specials from our childhood, of course! Come along for the sleigh ride as Mo, Jon, and guest host Emceemur remind you of the reason […]

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December 28, 2017

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Exploring the Atari 7800’s Game Catalog – GXG Live

The Atari 7800 was an Atari console I entirely missed growing up. I was already into the 8-bit computers by the time it launched, so these versions of 80s classics are entirely new to me. Come along for the adventure as I take a first look at what made the 7800 ProSystem so different from […]

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December 27, 2017

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Atari Flea Market Acquisition

A few weeks ago I visited a local flea market and walked into a semi-established used video game vendor. I poked around a bit looking for anything good & vintage but really saw only a few bits & bobs. I asked the owner if he had any early Atari stuff and he directed me to […]

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December 24, 2017

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