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.

Galaxian 2: The 1981 Entex Electronic Game that DID IT RIGHT!

Join us on a nostalgic journey back to the early 80s as we dive into the iconic Galaxian 2 toy from Entex! In this captivating video, we’ll take you on a trip down memory lane, exploring the fascinating history and gameplay of this retro gem. ? Classic Gameplay and Features ? Revisit the excitement of […]

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August 2, 2023

Centipede: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors’ Series! – Atari VCS / 2600

Centipede is a 1980 fixed shooter arcade video game developed and published by Atari, Inc. Designed by Dona Bailey and Ed Logg, it was one of the most commercially successful games from the golden age of arcade video games and one of the first with a significant female player base. The primary objective is to […]

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July 29, 2023

Yars’ Revenge: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors’ Series! – Atari VCS / 2600

Yars’ Revenge is a classic video game that was originally released for the Atari 2600 in 1982. It was developed by Howard Scott Warshaw and published by Atari, Inc. The game is named after its main character, Yar, an insect-like creature. In the game, players control Yar as they navigate a vibrant, abstract, and colorful […]

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July 25, 2023

The Ultimate Coleco/Atari 2600 Tier List – ALL RELEASED GAMES RANKED

Step into the time machine as we journey back to the golden age of gaming with an enthralling exploration of Atari 2600 games published by Coleco! Join us on this retro gaming adventure as we dust off our vintage consoles and rediscover the magic of some of the most cherished titles ever released. In this […]

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July 22, 2023

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Haunted House: Atari XP SOLD OUT Collectors’ Series! – Atari VCS / 2600

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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July 19, 2023

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1981 Coleco Alien Attack – Strange Control Scheme but STILL FUN!

Join us as we take a nostalgic journey back in time to the 1980s, a decade known for its incredible pop culture and groundbreaking gaming experiences. We’ll showcase the Coleco Alien Attack, a classic handheld device that captured the hearts of countless gamers worldwide. Experience the thrill of this pocket-sized gaming device as we showcase […]

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July 17, 2023

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