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’s Omega Race Port Included an Oddly UNNECESSARY Joystick Add-On

Omega Race from CBS for the Atari 2600 included a Booster Grip accessory. MORE gameplay vids just like this AVAILABLE NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAKaJpEE5Rw&list=PL13zHeyDr6xswcm1YMnJivU0jefJIOLcb&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Omega Race is a shoot ’em up arcade video game designed by Ron Haliburton and released in 1981 by Midway. It is the only arcade game with vector graphics that Midway created. Omega […]

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November 15, 2024

Atari CX-78+ Accessory Kit | Take Your 7800+ Control Pad to the NEXT LEVEL!

This set of custom replacement joystick tips is designed to improve the ergonomics and functionality of both the Atari CX78+ Game Pad controller and the My Arcade Micro Players by eliminating the slippery feel of the stock joystick screw in tips. As every retro gamer has “their favorite” joystick, I made the set to include […]

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November 12, 2024

Tetris Forever | In a world where games come & go, TETRIS is FOREVER!

Unrivaled after four decades, Tetris Forever celebrates the original, genre-inspiring puzzle game that escaped from behind the Iron Curtain, onto the world stage, and into our cultural consciousness! More than 15 playable classic games from the series’ history are featured, including many being released for the first time outside Japan. Battle your friends in the […]

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November 11, 2024

Utopia Must Fall | VECTORIZED Mashup of CLASSIC ARCADE Games!

Defend humanity’s last surviving metropolis from mysterious alien machinations in this challenging base-defense arcade shooter. Featuring rapid upgrade progression, procedurally generated attack waves, dark humor and laser-sharp aesthetics. #indiegame #vector #retrogaming #genxgrownup LINKS UMF on Steam » store.steampowered.com/app/2849680/Utopia_Must_Fall/ SHOP (affiliates)genxgrownup.com/amazon SUBSCRIBE GenXGrownUp.com/yt PATREONpatreon.com/genxgrownup MERCH GenXGrownUp.com/merch PODCAST GenXGrownUp.com/pod DISCORD GenXGrownUp.com/discord SOCIAL fb.me/GenXGrownUp GenXGrownUp.com/twitter WEBSITE GenXGrownUp.com THEME […]

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November 9, 2024

HUGE Intellivision II Vintage Toy Show Lot | We Evaluate & Value Each Item

Jon scored a pile of Intellvision games and a console & peripherals – let’s sort it out! See MORE toy show discoveries: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj14ftRCKns&list=PL13zHeyDr6xvKE5HBOAcEgdIs1cqUt6t4&index=1&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp The Intellivision is a home video game console released by Mattel Electronics in 1979. Development began in 1977, the same year as the launch of its main competitor, the Atari 2600. In […]

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November 9, 2024

The FORGOTTEN SEQUEL to BurgerTime on the INTELLIVISION: Diner!

Experience the forgotten BurgerTime sequel on Intellivision: Diner! MORE gameplay vids just like this AVAILABLE NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAKaJpEE5Rw&list=PL13zHeyDr6xswcm1YMnJivU0jefJIOLcb&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Peter Pepper has taken up a job at a local diner. Unfortunately, the Rotten Food has followed him there, and is scattering meals all over the place. Peter must navigate the diner and kick all the balls of […]

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November 8, 2024