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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.
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atari 7800+ review v1
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Atari 7800+ FULL REVIEW | New Console, CX-78+, & Crystal Quest

Get the ULTIMATE GAME GUIDE » embraceware.com/genx The new Atari 7800+ joins the ranks of such timeless design icons as shoulder pads, crop tops, and aviator sunglasses! Inspired by the original ‘80s design, this scaled-down version fits today’s living rooms and connects easily to modern TVs via HDMI. It supports both 2600 and 7800 game […]
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mangia friday plays
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Atari 2600’s Mangia’ – YOU or the TABLE? Which Will EXPLODE First?

Mangia’ is a video game for the Atari 2600 released by Spectravision in 1983. MORE gameplay vids just like this AVAILABLE NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0ggFzgLRYo&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp The title “Mangia” is an Italian word meaning “eat!”. The North American version is one of the rarest games for the 2600. The player controls a young boy who must eat plates […]
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7800+ VIP BOXSET REVEAL
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Atari 7800+ VIP Box Set: Atari’s Next PLUS CONSOLE is HERE!

The new Atari 7800+ joins the ranks of such timeless design icons as shoulder pads, crop tops, and aviator sunglasses! Inspired by the original ‘80s design, this scaled-down version fits today’s living rooms and connects easily to modern TVs via HDMI. It supports both 2600 and 7800 game cartridges and comes with the new Wireless […]
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The Spectrum First Look Press Kit
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The Spectrum | FULL REVIEW of Features, Gameplay, & User Experience

Get the ULTIMATE GAME GUIDE » embraceware.com/genx The ZX Spectrum is a classic home computer that brought may GenX youth thousands of hours of personal computer & gaming enjoyment. This new reproduction from RGL & PLAION, adorned with its signature rainbow colours, this fun, quirky and extroverted machine brings back the joy of accessible pick-up-and-play […]
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omega race 2600 friday plays
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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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