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 Ghost Manor from XONOX | The BEST Spooky Atari Game You MISSED!

Ghost Manor is a horror video game released by Xonox in 1983 for the Atari 2600 and VIC-20. It was packaged in a double ended cartridge and a cassette tape along with one of three other games in an effort to appeal to budget conscious buyers who would purchase two games for the price of […]

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October 18, 2024

Bandai Pac-Man Connect-n-Play Toy Show Find | Clean, Test, & PLAY!

This Bandai Pac-Man Connect-n-Play arcade toy was something Jon picked up at a collectables & toy show some months back in a combo deal. Until now it’s just been collecting dust, but in this video, it’s finally time for him to clean it up, power it on, and see if he made a good blind […]

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October 16, 2024

Brande Roderick on Her New Film, “Wineville”

About This Episode GenXGrownUp sat down with actress, producer, and director, Brande Roderick, to discuss her career and talk about her experience with her new horror film, Wineville. Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownupDiscord » GenXGrownUp.com/discordFacebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUpTwitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitterWebsite » GenXGrownUp.comPodcast » GenXGrownUp.com/podMerchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merchShop » genxgrownup.com/amazonTheme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641Google » […]

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October 16, 2024

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Atari 2600’s Haunted House: The GRANDDADDY of SURVIVAL HORROR!

Haunted House is a 1982 adventure video game programmed by James Andreasen for the Atari Video Computer System (later renamed Atari 2600) and published by Atari. The player controls an avatar shaped like a pair of eyes who explores a mansion seeking out parts of an urn to return to the entrance. The game world […]

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October 11, 2024

Retro/Horror Adventure Indie Game: TORMENTURE! | Exclusive Press Kit Materials

Early ’80s, one ordinary day after school, you do your homework and start playing on your Limbo 2800. But something strange happens, the game is not as you remember it. Tormenture introduces you to an adventure of terror, suspense and puzzles that pays homage to classic video games. A world of pixels and surrealism in […]

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October 8, 2024

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1979 Electronic Pinball: Kingpin II from Castle Toys | NEARLY NEW!

Kingpin II, from Castle Toys, is a portable electronic pinball game released in 1979. It incorporates sophisticated microprocessor technology to give you the lights and sounds and action of a real pinball in a handheld version. This immaculate example of the 45-year-old toy was found at a vintage/antique mall and gifted to Jon for his […]

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October 7, 2024

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