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MY ARCADE GAMESTATION RETRO GO Finally Has a Release Date!
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MY ARCADE GAMESTATION RETRO GO Finally Has a Release Date!

We’ve been following the My Arcade Gamestation Retro Go since CES 2025, and after delays and a long stretch of uncertainty, it finally has a release window! Here’s when the $199 handheld—featuring 200+ games from Bandai Namco and Capcom—is expected to arrive. #retrogaming #handheld #capcom #genxgrownup @MyArcaderetro - LINKS Time Extension: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/09/release-date-finally-confirmed-for-my-arcades-gamestation-retro-go-handheld - 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
Marvel’s 16-Bit Comeback! + More Retro News!
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Marvel’s 16-Bit Comeback! + More Retro News!

Suit up, true believers! ??? This week on Bit By Bit, we’re digging into the newly announced MARVEL MaXimum Collection—a nostalgia-packed compilation bringing a stack of classic Marvel games back to modern platforms, including the legendary X-Men Arcade (with online play!) plus plenty of 16-bit chaos to relive. But that’s not all! ? We’re also checking out Fear the Flesh, a bite-sized, The Thing-inspired survival horror set in an Antarctic research station—and it’s free to play (perfect for a quick nightmare snack). And finally, Game Pass fans—Microsoft quietly dropped five more Retro Classics into the lineup, including a couple of Zork gems and some Atari 2600 throwbacks. Retro just keeps winning. ?? What are YOU most excited to revisit—Marvel brawlers, icy horror, or vintage Game Pass surprises? #BitByBit #RetroGaming #MarvelGames #XMenArcade #NintendoSwitch #PS5 #XboxSeriesX #PCGaming #LimitedRunGames #Konami #GamePass #RetroClassics #Zork #Atari2600 #IndieHorror #HorrorGames - LINKS Marvel Maximum Collection - https://tinyurl.com/4pxhm8tv The Last Ninja Collection - https://tinyurl.com/2u87z9jz Vintage OS Systems - https://tinyurl.com/2bpc3crj 1st Computer Search Warrant - https://tinyurl.com/ymxepnf6 Fear The Flesh - https://tinyurl.com/2ss4fw9z N64 Controller Upgrade - https://tinyurl.com/29azh9ej Pong RetroSpective - https://tinyurl.com/5as5dfer BYO NES - https://tinyurl.com/mrhztdpx Xbox Game Pass Stealth Drops - https://tinyurl.com/w98wu99r - 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 Numskull Facebook Group » https://genxgrownup.com/fbqa G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:34 - Marvel Maximum Collection 2:14 - The Last Ninja Collection 4:45 - Vintage OS Systems 5:22 - 1st Computer Search Warrant 6:00 - Fear The Flesh 7:40 - N64 Controller Upgrade 8:23 - Pong RetroSpective 9:15 - BYO NES 10:36 - Xbox Game Pass Stealth Drops
QUEST FOR TIKAL | Giant Adventure Game Homebrew for ATARI 2600
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QUEST FOR TIKAL | Giant Adventure Game Homebrew for ATARI 2600

Independent Atari 2600 Homebrew in 2026! Release details Atari 2600 128KB Cartridge compatible with 2600,7800,2600+,7800+ (latest FW) Launch edition limited to 220 NTSC and 10 PAL60 copies First release July 7th.: 100 NTSC and 6 PAL60 copies - SOLD OUT Second release 8/30: 100 NTSC and 4 PAL60 copies Final 20 launch edition copies will be sold at PRGE '26 (+ anything left from eBay) Video Launch edition contents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCihNzb9--o Sold on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/retronextphase Game details Action-adventure game, starts with mainly puzzles, then increasingly adds more platforming 110+ unique screens spread over 4 levels excluding additional screen variations Unlock codes to start directly at that level found in the level intro screens Points system: in each level you can achieve a max of 250 points. Each level has optional 10 bonus objects worth in total 100 points (see manual for full details) 4th bonus level is unlocked after achieving at least 650 points. Requires starting at level 1 as each level has a max of 250 points Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsyrFNDqazk Development details Background Developed Championship Rally for Atari Lynx in 2000 which was published by Songbird Productions Always wanted to create another game but never had time until early 2025 when I retired from Microsoft I had no experience with 2600 programming and was curious to see how it worked. Ramp-up time was a few months which included creating a custom 2600 screen editor Game design goals: Create a unique, modern-feeling game that blends game elements I loved from 80s games to create a varied experience (graphic adventures, platforming/exploration, puzzle games) Must have a basic story to make it more engaging. Text display was added right from the beginning Game should take at least 4 hours to complete and more to find all optional objectives for replay incentive There must be a payoff for completing the game: added end screen with ranking Try to avoid unrealistic object graphics and sounds as much as possible on 2600. For example: Bats and spiders should not be half the height of your character height Jumping should make a sound when you land, not when you jump up Keep it authentic: no hardware enhancements (e.g. ARM in cart) Game development details 100% written in assembler in VS Code + Atari Dev Studio ROM size is 128KB in Superbank format. This format is a regular bankswitch format without any hardware enhancements. RAM size is regular 128 bytes (includes the stack) and basically about same as to first original cartridges for 2600 except with a lot more ROM To push the Atari 2600 graphics to the limit, I created a custom screen editor that can calculate automatically the instructions for a given graphics block (kernel) and it checks whether it fits in a scanline Created a sound pattern step sequencer tool for the intro and end screen music I coded the game and designed the puzzles, graphics I did together with my wife Sandra Hanssen. She also created the box design and stickers Development time was about 10 months for the game development excluding about 4 months in ramp-up and creating tools #indiegame #atari #retrogaming #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
NEW Taito Arcade 3 for Evercade | MORE Taito Classics For Your Collection
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NEW Taito Arcade 3 for Evercade | MORE Taito Classics For Your Collection

Taito Arcade 3 » https://amzn.to/4u5iCkq Return to the arcade with another collection of all-time classics from TAITO, including the popular PUZZLE BOBBLE, the abstract QIX, the cooperative action-adventure of CADASH and more! #retrogaming #evercade #taito #genxgrownup - SHOP Taito Arcade 3 » https://amzn.to/4u5iCkq Turrican Collection » https://amzn.to/4borOIj Taito Super Pocket » https://amzn.to/4l1FdtU 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 Numskull Facebook Group » https://genxgrownup.com/fbqa King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Taito Arcade 3 02:27 Box & Contents 03:50 Power On 04:36 Cadash 07:15 Cameltry 09:58 Crazy Balloon 12:55 Football Champ 15:35 Lunar Rescue 17:13 Puzzle Bobble 19:09 Qix 21:11 The Fairyland Story 22:34 Zoo Keeper 26:48 Summary
NEW Mega Man Pixel Pocket Pro | Tiny Handheld, BIG Blue Nostalgia!
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NEW Mega Man Pixel Pocket Pro | Tiny Handheld, BIG Blue Nostalgia!

Shop Now: https://amzn.to/45ABWLM The Mega Man Pixel Pocket Pro from @MyArcaderetro packs six NES Mega Man titles into a little device you can snap onto your bag or keys. Is it right for Mega Man fans? #retrogaming #handheld #megaman #genxgrownup - SHOP Mega Man Pixel Pocket Pro » https://amzn.to/45ABWLM My Arcade Storefront » https://amzn.to/4a31H8S 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 Keys of Fury » https://keysoffury.com G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Mega Man PPP 02:10 Box & Contents 03:16 Hardware Tour 06:02 Power On & Volume 06:56 Mega Man 08:57 Mega Man II 10:30 Mega Man III 11:19 Mega Man IV 12:31 Mega Man V 13:40 Mega Man VI 14:53 Summary