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.

Ms. Pac-Man / Galaga Class of 1981 Reunion Arcade Cabinet is PACKED with SECRETS!

The “Ms. Pac-Man/Galaga Class of 1981 Reunion” arcade machine was released in 2000 by Namco. It features both classic games, Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga, in one cabinet. Ms. Pac-Man is a sequel to the original Pac-Man game, released in 1981. It features similar gameplay but with new mazes, enhanced graphics, and more challenging gameplay. Galaga […]

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April 26, 2023

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Early Atari Prototype Sonar FIXED & FULLY PLAYABLE!

The Atari 2600 prototype game, Sonar, was in development at the very start of the Atari 2600 (or maybe even before). Utilizing stereo sound to send separate ping-back notifications to two simultaneous players was a creative use of the 2600’s dual internal speakers — which were removed prior to launch as a cost-saving measure! Possibly […]

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April 24, 2023

Forgotten Atari Prototype FOUND & FREE to Download & Play on Your VCS: Snark!

First it was Sonar, and now, Snark! Yet another Atari prototype from the early days of the VCS has surfaced and is available to download & play. And it’s pretty complete! Snark can best be described as… well it really can’t be described in terms of another game. Snark it truly a unique idea, at […]

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April 21, 2023

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The Atari 800XL is Making a Modern Return! (sort of) – Revive Machines RM 800XL

This is not a replica, but a new incarnation of the best 8-bit computer from Atari in 1983. It has a wonderful design that has survived to this day and still captivates a huge fan base. Its excellent technical capabilities surpassed competitive products at the time of its creation. This is not a replica, but […]

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April 18, 2023

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Zoo Keeper on the Atari 2600 – SIMPLY AMAZING! – Champ Games Homebrew

You are Zeke – zoo keeper extraordinaire! What started out as a routine day at the zoo has turned into complete havoc, as Marcel the mischievous monkey has unlocked all of the cages and set the animals free! In this video, we talk not just about the original Zoo Keeper arcade game, but more importantly […]

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April 13, 2023

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Online Gaming On Demand for the Atari 2600! – CVC Gameline

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and explore the 1983 CVC Gameline hardware, one of the earliest examples of online gaming technology. In this video, we’ll delve into the history and design of the CVC Gameline, and take a closer look at how it worked and what made it unique. The […]

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April 7, 2023

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