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’s Dark Cavern from M Network: It’s NOT JUST an Intellvision Port!
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Atari’s Dark Cavern from M Network: It’s NOT JUST an Intellvision Port!

If you thought this was an Intellivison clone, you're wrong - and SO WAS I! See MORE Friday Plays NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFo81IDTbZ8&list=PL13zHeyDr6xswcm1YMnJivU0jefJIOLcb&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Night Stalker is a top-down maze shooter designed by Steve Montero and released for the Intellivision console in 1982. Night Stalker was ported to the Atari 2600 as Dark Cavern and released under Mattel's M Network label. Apple II, IBM PC, and Mattel Aquarius versions were published in 1983. #atari #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 - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com
Atari Gamestation Go Gets an UPGRADE! | Latest on the My Arcade Handheld
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Atari Gamestation Go Gets an UPGRADE! | Latest on the My Arcade Handheld

The Atari Gamestation Go, first known as the Gamestation Portable at CES 2024, is still a few months away from release. Back at CES 2025 in January we got a look at the updated design of the handheld, but My Arcade wasn't done. I've been fortunate to get my hands on a new build of the unit and I want to highlight one very notable but easy-to-miss improvement that's been implemented since our last look. #atari #retrogaming #handheld #genxgrownup @MyArcaderetro - 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
? Utopia Must Fall | Too Many Rocks!
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Utopia Must Fall | Too Many Rocks!

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 » https://store.steampowered.com/app/2849680/Utopia_Must_Fall/ - 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
Krispy Kreme x Pac-Man Collection is AVAILABLE NOW! | Closer Look & Taste Test
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Krispy Kreme x Pac-Man Collection is AVAILABLE NOW! | Closer Look & Taste Test

Ready, players?! Krispy Kreme is partnering with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. for PAC-MAN's 45th Anniversary, celebrating the global, cultural icon with all-new doughnuts inspired by the classic game that you’re going to want to gobble up before it’s “game over.” Available in a nostalgic custom PAC-MAN game dozen box for a limited time at participating shops, the Krispy Kreme x PAC-MAN Collection features three new doughnuts that’s the sweetest PAC-MAN level ever, including TEAM Ghost doughnut, Strawberry Power Berry Doughnut, and PAC-MAN party doughnut. #pacman #donuts #mashup #genxgrownup @KrispyKremeDoughnuts - LINKS https://www.krispykreme.com/promos/pac-man - 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 Krispy Kreme 00:40 Box Opening 01:21 Team Ghost Doughnut 02:02 Strawberry Power Berry Doughnut 02:40 Pac-Man Party Doughnut 03:14 Other Mash-Ups 03:41 Team Ghost Tasting 05:01 Power Berry Tasting 06:06 Pac-Man arty Tasting 07:16 Need to Know
SPIDER FIGHTER for the Atari 2600 | More Strategic Than It First Appears!
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SPIDER FIGHTER for the Atari 2600 | More Strategic Than It First Appears!

Often overlooked for its more popular big brother, Megamania, this shooter is not to be missed! See MORE Friday Plays NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkIVZhTgZ48&list=PL13zHeyDr6xswcm1YMnJivU0jefJIOLcb&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Spider Fighter is a fixed shooter designed by Larry Miller for the Atari 2600 and published by Activision in 1982. The game is a re-themed version of the arcade video game Stratovox. The object of Spider Fighter is to protect an orchard containing fruit—grapes, strawberries, oranges, and bananas—from four kinds of bugs. According to the manual, Miller was "the newest addition to the Activision design team." He went on to create the Atari 2600 racing game Enduro for Activision, released in 1983. #atari #retrogaming #fridayplays #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
Play Like It’s ’85 Again with this CUSTOM NES Controller Modernization & Restoration Kit
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Play Like It’s ’85 Again with this CUSTOM NES Controller Modernization & Restoration Kit

If you watch regularly, then you'll remember my buddy, Paul, who does 3D industrial design and runs an Etsy store full of cool enhancements for our gaming gadgets. He recently got a customer request for some new NES controller buttons, and Paul not only understood the assignment, but went for the extra credit with his NES Modernization & Refurb kit! Plus, a bonus NES item! #nintendo #retrogaming #genxgrownup - LINKS Paul's Store » https://www.etsy.com/shop/Innovative3DShop?ref=shop_sugg_market NES Refurb » https://www.etsy.com/listing/4300832858/classic-nes-modernizer-and-refurbishment NES Grip » https://www.etsy.com/listing/4300612359/classic-nes-grip-attachment-for-a Screw-In Sticks » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1824490859/joystick-accessory-set-for-the-atari CX-78 Button Relocator » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1841885528/button-1-relocator-only-for-your VCS Classic Joystick Balls » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1864893304/two-atari-vcs-ball-toppers-with-stand Pocket Player Grip » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1853515207/my-arcade-grip-accessory-for-pocket CX-40 Ball-Topper » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1851266999/two-atari-375mm-ball-toppers-for-cx-40 Arcade Stands & Toppers » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1837176894/dual-arcade-style-5130mm-tall-40mm-ball Bat-L-Zone Rig » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1837188962/bat-l-zone-tank-command-station-for GSP Ball Topper » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1851313515/two-gsp-40mm-ball-toppers-for-my-arcade Pole Position Wheel Expander » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1835583747/rubberized-2-steering-wheelcolor GR78+ Grip » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1828401057/gr78-grip-accessory-for-the-atari-cx78 CX78+ Joystick Kit » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1824490859/joystick-accessory-set-for-the-atari GSP Paddle v1 » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1761657381/atari-46mm-game-station-pro-easy-slip GSP Paddle v2 » https://www.etsy.com/listing/1776757816/atari-gsp-37mm-1-716-easy-slip-onoff - 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 My Man Paul 01:20 NES Request 02:20 The Kit 04:45 Step by Step 08:07 One More Thing 09:55 Test Drive 11:17 Summary
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