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.
NEW Atari ASTEROIDS Handheld | 1979 Arcade Classic In Your POCKET
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NEW Atari ASTEROIDS Handheld | 1979 Arcade Classic In Your POCKET

Shop Fizz: https://genxgrownup.com/shopfizz Blast off into classic arcade action with the Asteroids Colour Handheld! Featuring original sounds, and multi-level gameplay, this portable device brings the iconic space shooter to life. Powered by 4x AAA batteries (not included), it's arcade fun on the go! We first saw this handheld at the New York Toy Fair just a few weeks back, and it's already shipping to consumers! Let's take it for a spin. #atari #handheld #retrogaming #genxgrownup - SHOP Shop Fizz » https://genxgrownup.com/shopfizz Asteroids Handheld » https://amzn.to/3NO6AM6 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 Asteroids Handheld 01:50 Box & Contents 04:49 Hardware Tour 08:06 Power/Screen/Sound 09:43 Game Start 12:00 High Score Test 14:11 Summary

Darkenstein 3D LIVE: Bullet-Dodging Retro FPS — One More Run, One More Castle Raid! ??

Alright… we’re doing another run in Darkenstein 3D! ? Expect fast, frantic bullet-dodging retro FPS action as we storm the castle again, chase better routes, grab upgrades, and try to survive the chaos with chat cheering (and laughing) along the way. Jump in, hang out, and help me spot secrets, call out clutch moves, and keep this run from going completely off the rails. ?? #Darkenstein3D #RetroFPS #BoomerShooter #FPS #IndieGame #Livestream #LiveGaming #RetroGaming #SteamGame #OldSchoolGaming #WolfensteinVibes #GamingCommunity
LOCK ‘N’ CHASE on Intellivision | The Best Pac-Alternative for 1982
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LOCK ‘N’ CHASE on Intellivision | The Best Pac-Alternative for 1982

Your thief's robbing a local bank. Police are in hot pursuit! Make tracks down the vault corridors & swipe gold coins and other treasures as you go! Collide with a cop...he's "caught!" Keep on the run! Lock 'n' Chase was released under license from Data East for the Intellivision in 1982, and for a time, this was the closest Mattel users could get to Pac-Man on their home console. - 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
1986 ASTRO THUNDER Tabletop Game | How Do You Do THAT With a VFD Screen?
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1986 ASTRO THUNDER Tabletop Game | How Do You Do THAT With a VFD Screen?

Shop Fightbox: https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox Step back to 1986 with the Radio Shack Astro Thunder, a tabletop VFD classic that brought arcade-style space combat into your home. Powered by 4 C batteries and originally priced at $39.95, this Tandy release (Model 60-2197) is actually part of a fascinating lineage—licensed from Grandstand’s Firefox F-7 and rebranded across multiple versions like the Epoch Astro Thunder 7 and Galaga X6. In this video, we resurrect a malfuncitoning example of this classic, take a closer look at Astro Thunder's gameplay, its distinctive vacuum fluorescent display, and how it fits into the golden age of handheld and tabletop electronic games. Whether you remember it from your childhood or are discovering it for the first time, this is a retro gem worth revisiting. #retrogaming #vintage #handheld #genxgrownup cards 05:28 galaxy ii - 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 Astro Thunder 01:43 Box & Contents 04:15 Manual 05:22 Hardware Tour 09:13 Power On & Test 11:24 Dismantling 14:15 Cleaning 18:02 Re-Test 21:26 Re-Assembly 22:21 Phase 1 23:21 Phase 2 24:01 Phase 3 25:02 Phase 4 26:13 Phase 5 26:47 Phase 6 27:28 Summary
? PLANET OF LANA | Alien Machines Invade the Lush Beauty of this Adventure Platformer!
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PLANET OF LANA | Alien Machines Invade the Lush Beauty of this Adventure Platformer!

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends. #indiegame #retrogaming #genxgrownup - LINKS Planet of Lana on Steam » https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608230/Planet_of_Lana/ - 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
How TIME CRISIS Reinvented Light Gun Shooters | 2026 Championship Going On NOW!
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How TIME CRISIS Reinvented Light Gun Shooters | 2026 Championship Going On NOW!

Shop G'AIM'E: https://genxgrownup.com/gaime Released by Namco in Japan November of 1995, and then a wider release in March of 1996, Time Crisis hit arcades at a time when light gun games were already popular -- thanks to titles like Virtua Cop and Lethal Enforcers. But Time Crisis didn't just follow the formula -- it reinvented it. Take a closer look at 30 years of Time Crisis and learn how you can participate in the 2026 Time Crisis Championship, or even win a Premium Time Crisis bundle from GenXGrownUp! - LINKS GWC2026 » https://www.mygaime.com/gwc2026 - SHOP https://genxgrownup.com/gaime 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
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