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.

ULTIMATE Atari 2600 Game List – ALL the TOP-RANKED Cartridges!

This cut is missing Montezuma's Revenge. Need to fix & re-upload. What are the best games to play on your Atari 2600? That's a big question that can be pretty tough to answer, but using my own past ranking videos as a guide, I'm gonna give it a shot. Over the past few years I've been steadily working my way through every game released for the Atari VCS and ranking them from 'S' for 'superb' all the down to 'F' for pbpbbptttt. And while I haven't yet MADE it through every game, across more than a dozen videos and evaluating hundreds of cartridges, we're making good progress. #atari #retrogaming #ranked #genxgrownup - LINKS Atari 1977 » https://youtu.be/wYCfURUbbtQ Activision A » https://youtu.be/hP-KqIfzlHQ Activision B » https://youtu.be/g43F5ui4v0w Imagic » https://youtu.be/DOJ4di_W0KA Parker Brothers » https://youtu.be/fKFjwZ7ec2E Coleco » https://youtu.be/BmY4tgUq97E Adults-Only » https://youtu.be/XjJ2gqZNpls 20th Century Fox » https://youtu.be/v422sT9cOsY M Network » https://youtu.be/x4NXxoKd6_o US Games » https://youtu.be/tyKoKuAjVDE Atari 1978 » https://youtu.be/o-UB7aWKjsU Atari 1979 » https://youtu.be/5iXNMzRciwM Atari 1980 » https://youtu.be/XZIRZvwJ_NU Atari 1981 » https://youtu.be/ZlBRbsCsRbI - 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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Best Atari Games? 01:18 Adventure 03:01 Alien 03:59 Asteroids 05:06 Astroblast 06:10 Bowling 07:09 Breakout 07:59 Cosmic Ark 08:57 Crackpots 09:30 Demon Attack 10:56 Frogger II Threedeep! 11:48 Frostbite 12:34 H.E.R.O. 13:07 Kaboom! 14:07 Megamania 14:44 Missile Command 15:53 Montezuma's Revenge 16:53 Mouse Trap 18:00 Pitfall! 18:36 Q*Bert 19:41 Roc'N Rope 21:08 Space Invaders 22:22 Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back 23:34 Starmaster 24:17 Superman 26:10 Turmoil 27:24 Summary

Atari’s Big Bet Under Wade Rosen — Brilliant Or Dangerous? + More Retro News!

Atari is making headlines again! This week, the long-awaited Adventure Of Samara finally launches, giving fans a brand-new retro-inspired experience. But that’s not all — CEO Wade Rosen has been speaking out in recent interviews about his bold vision for Atari’s future, just as the company’s buyout of Thunderful officially gets the green light. Is this a brilliant strategy that will bring Atari back to the top, or a dangerous gamble that risks too much? Let’s break it all down, along with the latest retro gaming news you won’t want to miss! ? What do you think of Wade Rosen’s big bet? Let’s talk in the comments! ? Hashtags #Atari #RetroGaming #AdventureOfSamara #WadeRosen #Atari2600 #Atari7800 #AtariJaguar #GamingNews #Thunderful #RetroGames #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Atari Thunderful Buyout Approved - https://tinyurl.com/2f9k7mbz Atari Thunderful Buyout Interview - https://tinyurl.com/44ut8xbt Wade Rosen Int 1 - https://tinyurl.com/5223dtv7 Wade Rosen Int 2 - https://tinyurl.com/4pkbdv6y Wade Rosen Int 3 - https://tinyurl.com/3smfdr97 Big Wade Rosen Interview - https://tinyurl.com/3kxkkaa8 Adventure of Samsara Release - https://tinyurl.com/4jkkfspf - 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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:33 - Atari Thunderful Buyout Approved 1:12 - Atari Thunderful Buyout Interview 2:54 - Wade Rosen Int 1 3:29 - Wade Rosen Int 2 3:55 - Wade Rosen Int 3 4:17 - Big Wade Rosen Interview 6:52 - Adventure of Samsara Release
? SHADOW LABYRINTH: Trying to Get UN-STUCK!
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SHADOW LABYRINTH: Trying to Get UN-STUCK!

ORDER NOW » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPLLQ74T?tag=genxgrownup-20 Shadow Labyrinth is an action-adventure video game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is part of the Pac-Man series, serving as a re-imagining of the franchise's core concepts. The player takes on the role of "The Swordsman" while traversing through a large "maze", fighting against enemies and upgrading their abilities as they progress; initial reactions upon the game's announcement widely considered it to be a Metroidvania game. The game was initially promoted by the release of the Secret Level episode "Circle", which serves as an official prequel to the game. Shadow Labyrinth was released on July 18, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. #pacman #bandainamco #gameplay #genxgrownup @bandainamcoentertainment @PACMANOfficial - SHOP https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPLLQ74T?tag=genxgrownup-20 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
PAC-MAN Googly-Eyed Puffy Stickers | Prime PAC-MAN FEVER Merchandise!
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PAC-MAN Googly-Eyed Puffy Stickers | Prime PAC-MAN FEVER Merchandise!

This sheet of puffy Pac-Man sticker with googly eyes was manufactured by Diamond Toymakers from Skokie, IL some time in the early '80s. I was able to score this one from a local Mom & Pop vintage gaming store, and I wanted to quickly share its charms with you! #pacman #retrogaming #genxgrownup @bandainamcoentertainment - 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
1979 KNOCK-EM OUT BOXING | Vintage Multiplayer Boxing with LOTS of BUTTONS!
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1979 KNOCK-EM OUT BOXING | Vintage Multiplayer Boxing with LOTS of BUTTONS!

This Bambino-brand "Knock-Em Out Boxing" game was first released in 1979, and has a surpising amount of playability for a game of that vintage. Join Jon as he cleans this one up and takes it for a few rounds! #handheldgaming #boxing #retrogaming #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 - CHAPTERS 00:00 Thrifing 01:12 Box & Contents 02:47 Manual 04:14 Hardware Tour 07:18 Cleanup 09:05 Power On 11:20 Four Rounds 15:38 Summary
Intellivision’s PAC-MAN from Atarisoft | ATARI’s Own Port Showcases INTELIVISION’s Strengths!
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Intellivision’s PAC-MAN from Atarisoft | ATARI’s Own Port Showcases INTELIVISION’s Strengths!

In 1983, Atari decided what was good for the goose was good for the gander. Just as Mattel had formed M Network to publish software for the Atari VCS, Atari realized it could leverage its properties and publish to other platforms, too. Thus was born Atarisoft. One high-profile title ported to their main competitor's platform was Pac-Man for the Mattel Intellivision - and as you'll see, it just might have backfired. #atari #retrogaming #intellivision #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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com