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.

Gamestation Go from My Arcade: How we got here & EVERYTHING we know SO FAR!

My Arcade first introduced the Atari Gamestation Portable at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since then, we’ve all been more than eager to learn more about this device. What are the specs? What games will be included? What are the expansion options? All great questions that we hope to get answers […]

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October 5, 2024

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Miner 2049er on the Atari 8-bit Computer | The SYSTEM-DEFINING Platformer!

Miner 2049er is a platform game game developed by Big Five Software and published in December 1982. It is set in a mine, where the player controls the Mountie Bounty Bob. The player controls Bounty Bob through multiple levels of a mine, with the goal of traversing all of the platforms in each level all […]

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October 4, 2024

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COMPARISON: 2024 Ms. Pac-Man Joystick Player vs. 2023 Ms. Pac-Man Micro Player Pro

Ms. PAC-MAN is the iconic arcade game that took the world by storm in 1982. With her pink bow and power pellets, she’s a gamer favorite who’s still going strong today. Experience the thrill of the chase as you eat your way through mazes full of ghosts. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, Ms.PAC-MAN is […]

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October 2, 2024

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Atari 800XL Home Computer | UNTESTED Toy Show Pickup TESTED!

Jon picked up an untested Atari 800XL home computer at a local toy show for just $25. Will it work? Will it be a dud? Find out at the same time he does in this video! #atari #computer #pickup #genxgrownup SHOP (affiliates)genxgrownup.com/amazon SUBSCRIBE GenXGrownUp.com/yt PATREONpatreon.com/genxgrownup MERCH GenXGrownUp.com/merch PODCAST GenXGrownUp.com/pod DISCORD GenXGrownUp.com/discord SOCIAL fb.me/GenXGrownUp GenXGrownUp.com/twitter WEBSITE […]

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September 30, 2024

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The Wider World of Atari | NEW DLC for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

THE WIDER WORLD OF ATARI introduces a new timeline with more games, historical artifacts and video interviews that explore the creation of Atari games. From early arcade games through fan-made homebrew titles, you’ll learn why passionate Atari fans are loyal for life. Features 19 new games including Berzerk, Atari Football (the first Trak-ball game), and […]

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September 28, 2024

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Tetris Pixel Pocket Review | The PERFECT Time-Killing Keychain Gadget?

The Tetris® game is an iconic puzzle game that has been enjoyed by hundreds of millions of people around the world for 40 years. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, Tetris® is a great way to challenge your brain and sharpen your reflexes. Tetris® is a game that can be enjoyed by people of all […]

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September 27, 2024

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