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EA is bringing classic PC gaming back from the archives, including the legendary Wing Commander series! After nearly 20,000 classic game assets were discovered in storage, restoration efforts have helped bring some forgotten favorites back for modern players. But how much of that original PC gaming magic can these restored classics recapture? This week on Bit By Bit, we're digging into that remarkable story, plus seven more bits of retro gaming news! Could physical PC games make a comeback thanks to GOG? Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered finally stomps onto modern platforms, while Thief: The Dark Project Remastered prepares for its December return. We're also checking out Xibalba 64, a new game for the Nintendo 64, and an incredible custom synthesizer built for Trent Reznor that incorporates an Atari 2600+! Plus, legendary gaming journalist Jaz Rignall is looking to bring back the spirit of classic gaming magazines with Golden Age, and THE800XL reaches an important milestone on its road to production. All that and just a little bit more on this week's Bit By Bit! What's your favorite classic PC game from the Wing Commander era? And would you buy new physical releases of classic PC games? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to GenXGrownUp for more retro gaming news, classic gaming nostalgia, reviews, and the games and technology we grew up loving. Stay Retro. Stay GXG! #WingCommander #RetroGaming #ClassicPCGaming #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Wing Commander Restoration - https://tinyurl.com/38dnxk5f GOG Physical PC Games - https://tinyurl.com/3sp52xjx Godzilla Game Release - https://tinyurl.com/4fdxvtk5 Thief: The Dark Project - https://tinyurl.com/4fzv4fu8 Xibalba 64 - https://tinyurl.com/yuz9hhj5 Trent Reznor's Atari 2600+ - https://tinyurl.com/48kakam2 Golden Age - https://tinyurl.com/bbvyhkay THE800XL Firmware Goes Gold - https://tinyurl.com/3cm5f9vc - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv - CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Wing Commander Restoration 04:11 - GOG Physical PC Games 05:51 - Godzilla Game Release 07:39 - Thief: The Dark Project 09:12 - Xibalba 64 10:22 - Trent Reznor's Atari 2600+ 11:58 - Golden Age 13:07 - THE800XL Firmware Goes Gold

Your SNES collection is going portable! I’m taking a look at the Hyperkin SupaBoy Prime, the latest refresh of this cartridge-playing handheld, with a translucent shell, IPS screen, and support for original Super Nintendo and Super Famicom games. Let’s plug in some classics and see how they play! Check out the SupaBoy Prime: https://GenXGrownUp.com/Hyperkin #nintendo #retrogaming #physicalmedia #genxgrownup @HyperkinGaming - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv - CHAPTERS 00:00 SupaBoy Prime 01:28 Box & Contents 02:50 Hardware Tour 05:11 VGR Loaner Cartridges 06:08 Super Mario All-Stars 09:37 Madden & Controller 11:19 Super Mario World on TV 13:20 Excite Stage '94 SFC 15:45 Conclusion

Most Atari 2600 space shooters ask you to move your ship and fire. Encounter at L-5 has a different idea. For this Friday Plays, I’m taking on Data Age’s 1982 paddle-controlled shooter to explore its unusual approach to aiming—and why I wish they’d taken it further. #atari #retrogaming #atari2600 #genxgrownup - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv

The Atari Gamestation Go has gone gold! I’m opening Costco’s $199 bundle to check out the gold handheld, matching gamepad, and official carrying case—and compare the package with buying separately. Plus, Atari’s 55th anniversary branding gives us an early taste of 2027, while community firmware and accessories add even more ways to enjoy it. Thanks to My Arcade for providing this bundle for coverage. #retrogaming #atari #handheld #genxgrownup @MyArcaderetro @atari @CostcoTV - LINKS Gold GSG: https://www.costco.com/p/-/atari-gamestation-go-gold-and-atari-gamestation-gamepad-gold-with-travel-case/4201038944 GSG Grip: https://innovative3dshop.etsy.com/listing/4605099784/gamestation-go-snap-on-ergo-comfort Gamepad Grip: https://innovative3dshop.etsy.com/listing/4605300843/myarcade-wireless-gamepad-ergo-comfort Paul's Store: https://innovative3dshop.etsy.com - SHOP Classic GSG: https://link.amazon/B08P9MICE Classic Gamepad: https://link.amazon/B04N5jwvU http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv - CHAPTERS 00:00 Costco GSG 01:38 Box & Contents 05:17 Carrying Case 05:48 Gamepad 07:50 Hardware Tour 09:20 Old vs. New 10:29 Power On 12:02 Settings & Recharged 13:44 Gameplay 15:22 Conclusion

Atari’s new Activision cartridges are almost here! Atari sent over a media kit with the Standard Editions of Pitfall!, River Raid, H.E.R.O., and Pressure Cooker, giving me an early opportunity to check out the packaging, manuals, and cartridges—and put them to work. Already ordered? Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming. Still on the fence? This closer look might help you decide whether these re-releases belong in your collection. Thanks to Atari for providing these games. Did this look reinforce your decision or change your mind? Let me know in the comments! @atari #atari #retrogaming #activision #genxgrownup - LINKS Atari x Activision: https://atari.com/collections/activision - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv - CHAPTERS 00:00 Atari x Activision 01:10 The Kit & Contents 01:45 Pressure Cooker 06:25 H.E.R.O. 10:07 River Raid 13:00 Pitfall 17:15 Conclusion

The Atari Hotel is finally moving beyond the concept art! With site preparation beginning in Phoenix, we’re looking at the latest milestone for Atari’s long-promised gaming destination—and what’s planned for the property. Then, ModRetro brings ClayFighter: Sculptor’s Cut and Body Harvest back to cartridge collectors, while Anbernic faces another headache as the Azahar team withdraws official device support. We also explore Taki Udon’s SuperStation Pocket teaser and the independent SGBC FPGA console, two different approaches to giving your Game Boy cartridges a new home. Evercade Nexus reaches store shelves, a folding handheld puts real PlayStation 2 hardware in your hands, and Forza architect Dan Greenawalt reportedly prepares to leave Microsoft after 27 years. It’s eight bits of retro gaming news, from classic cartridges and new hardware to the people shaping the games we love. Would you book a stay at an Atari Hotel? Let us know in the comments—and subscribe to GenXGrownUp for more Bit By Bit retro gaming news! #RetroGaming #Atari #AtariHotel #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #ModRetro #Anbernic #FPGA #Evercade - LINKS Atari Hotel News - https://tinyurl.com/4jcec2tv M64 New Carts - https://tinyurl.com/27kd5dcb Anbernic Troubles Continue - https://tinyurl.com/36ukw5vf SuperStation Pocket - https://tinyurl.com/3jed4wca SGBC FPGA - https://tinyurl.com/45wm2uk4 Evercade Nexus - https://tinyurl.com/mndzfsak PlayStation 2 Foldable - https://tinyurl.com/yh777mjn Dan Greenawalt - https://tinyurl.com/yc8ydj7s - SHOP http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch - PODCAST http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod - SUPPORT US https://patreon.com/genxgrownup - WEB & SOCIAL http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp https://bsky.app/profile/genxgrownup.com https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ http://GenXGrownUp.com - SPONSORS Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv - CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Atari Hotel News 04:12 - M64 New Carts 05:39 - Anbernic Troubles Continue 07:29 - SuperStation Pocket 08:59 - SGBC FPGA 10:43 - Evercade Nexus 12:00 - PlayStation 2 Foldable 13:58 - Dan Greenawalt