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.

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

Join us for a captivating journey back to the golden era of gaming as we rank every Imagic video game cartridge released for the Atari 2600, organizing them into tiers based on their quality and impact. In this exciting video, we delve into the archives of gaming history, exploring the groundbreaking titles that defined a […]

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June 19, 2023

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

Missile Command is a port of the 1980 Atari classic, and a faithful port at that. Programmed by Rob Fulop, this title was a great seller for Atari and helped to cement the legacy of the Atari VCS. Come along for a tour of this second of the Atari XP set of ten, Missile Command! […]

Jon

June 14, 2023

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Wall Ball: Rare 3-D Breakout for the Atari 2600 from Avalon Hill

In this video, we take a nostalgic trip back to the 1980s to explore and discuss a rare VCS title from Avalon Hill & Sports Illustrated – Wall Ball. In Wall Ball, players take control of a paddle-like object on the screen, aiming to hit a ball against a wall made of bricks. The objective […]

Jon

June 12, 2023

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The Ultimate Activision/Atari 2600 Tier List – ALL 44 GAMES RANKED – Part Two

Join us for the conclusion of a captivating journey back to the golden era of gaming as we rank all 44 Activision games released for the Atari 2600, organizing them into tiers based on their quality and impact. In this exciting video, we delve into the archives of gaming history, exploring the groundbreaking titles that […]

Jon

June 9, 2023

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Unofficial Product Details for My Arcade’s Summer 2023 Line-Up

Six months ago we got our first glimpse of My Arcade’s forthcoming 2023 product line. There was a lot to see and a lot left to interpretation. Since then, we’ve all been eagerly awaiting more info to help inform our game-buying decisions. While nothing official has been released, a popular wholesaler has started to list […]

Jon

June 5, 2023

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The Ultimate Activision/Atari 2600 Tier List – ALL 44 GAMES RANKED – Part One

Join us on a captivating journey back to the golden era of gaming as we rank all 44 Activision games released for the Atari 2600, organizing them into tiers based on their quality and impact. In this exciting video, we delve into the archives of gaming history, exploring the groundbreaking titles that defined a generation. […]

Jon

June 2, 2023

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