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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 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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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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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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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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