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.

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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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 […]

Jon

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 […]

Jon

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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