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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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Space Invaders Pocket Player Pro Review | NEW from My Arcade 2023

SPACE INVADERS™ is the classic arcade game that defined a generation. Blast your way through waves of aliens as you defend your home planet from invasion. SPACE INVADERS™ is the best-selling arcade game of all time, with over 500,000 units sold. With its classic arcade visuals and iconic alien enemies, SPACE INVADERS™ is a must-play […]
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Atari 5200 Trak-Ball Servicing & Replacement | Atari CX-53 Trackball

With Atari, trackballs, and 5200 all in the news, what better time to open up & test an almost-new, complete-in-box Atari 5200 Pro-Line Trak-Ball controller from 1983! And that’s exactly what Jon did last week, but discovered that 40-year-old controller had a trackball which had yellowed dramatically over time. With the advice of GenXGrownUp viewers, […]
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Pac-Man Meets Oreo in a European EXCLUSIVE Biscuit Contest!

Oreo has launched a partnership with Pac-Man involving special-edition cookies and packaging inspired by the classic videogame, as well as an on-pack promotion. The biscuit brand has released six limited-edition cookies with designs inspired by Pac-Man, alongside limited packaging. Shoppers can scan each individual Oreo cookie with their phone camera, or enter the barcode from […]
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