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Dimitris “Modern Vintage Gamer” Giannakis is leaving Limited Run Games and joining Atari-owned Digital Eclipse—a big get for preservation-minded retro fans. MVG co-built LRG’s Carbon Engine; now he’s headed to Digital Eclipse (of Atari 50 and the Gold Master Series fame). What does this mean for future collections and restorations? Let’s break it down. We also cover a retail shake-up: Costco has removed Xbox listings in the US and UK and, per a rep, doesn’t plan to carry Series X|S “going forward,” calling it a business decision. This lands right before Microsoft’s October 3 price hike (Series X to $649.99, Series S to $399.99). We unpack what this means for Xbox visibility going into holiday 2025. Finally, Eden, the Nintendo Switch emulator that hit Google Play two weeks ago, was pulled from the store. Reporting points to a wave of Nintendo DMCA notices; the devs say they’ll appeal while development continues off-store. We look at what happened and what it signals for emulation on Android. ? Drop your takes: • Will MVG at Atari’s Digital Eclipse raise the bar for classic comps? • Does Costco’s move signal deeper retail headwinds for Xbox? • Is the Play Store a viable home for emulators after Eden’s removal? If you dig retro news, hit like/subscribe and share with a fellow GenX gamer! Hashtags #Atari #DigitalEclipse #MVG #ModernVintageGamer #LimitedRunGames #RetroGaming #GamePreservation #Xbox #Costco #NintendoSwitch #Emulation #EdenEmulator #VideoGameHistory #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS New Atari Employee - https://tinyurl.com/5n92kx8d Costco Xbox News - https://tinyurl.com/4ts68fhh ModRetro Rayman - https://tinyurl.com/489s6mn4 Eden Gone - https://tinyurl.com/ycy56uyp - 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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:00 - New Atari Employee 1:50 - Costco Xbox News 3:33 - ModRetro Rayman 5:29 - Eden Gone

? SHOPPING LINKS IN VIDEO DESCRIPTION ? A brand-new version of the iconic console in PAC-MAN yellow with illuminated character icons across the front. Play retro games just like you remember them on a system upgraded for today with HDMI output and backward and forward compatibility. Also includes all new PAC-MAN: Double Feature 2-in-1 cartridge and a PAC-MAN Edition of the Atari CX-40+ Wireless Joystick. The Atari x PAC-MAN Collection celebrates the long history of collaboration between Atari and PAC-MAN creator, Bandai Namco. In honor of the original video game romance that brought PAC-MAN to home consoles for the first time on the Atari 2600, we’ve infused every part of the collection with PAC-MAN style, including colorful Ghost Joysticks, a yellow Atari 2600+ console, an all-new PAC-MAN game, and more! There’s something for every Atari and PAC-MAN fan. #atari #pacman #retrogaming #genxgrownup @atari @PLAION_Official - SHOP 2600+ Pac-Man Edition » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJPH3CFC?tag=genxgrownup-20 Themed CX-40+ Wireless Controllers » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJPH369B?tag=genxgrownup-20 Pac-Man Double Feature » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJPR24FM?tag=genxgrownup-20 7800 Dig-Dug » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJP8KNYR?tag=genxgrownup-20 7800 Galaga » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJPDZ6KF?tag=genxgrownup-20 7800 Xevious » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJPXYKZP?tag=genxgrownup-20 7800+ » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDVWJDRK?tag=genxgrownup-20 Original 2600+ » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG7LMFKY?tag=genxgrownup-20 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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 Atari x Pac-Man 02:18 VIP Opening 05:48 Contents 07:12 Controllers 09:29 Five Colors? 11:48 The Console 13:18 Size Comparison 14:11 Console Tour 15:01 Double Feature Cart 17:03 Hook It Up 17:31 OG Atari Pac 18:20 7800 Pac 21:42 Secret Menu 22:40 Poseidon's Gate 23:30 Spiders Arcade 24:27 Summary

Is Arcade1Up actually changing hands… or is this just another rumor gone wild? ? This week on Bit By Bit, we dig into the “shutdown” chatter swirling around Arcade1Up, then break down what Basic Fun’s acquisition of select Arcade1Up assets could mean for future cabinets, current owners, support, and the home arcade scene. ??? Plus: if you’ve got one of those slick little retro handhelds, we’ll talk smart (and safe) ways to actually get games running on it — and we’ll hit the surprise return of a classic D&D PC RPG, The Temple of Elemental Evil, popping up on Steam for retro CRPG fans. ??? ? Like, ? subscribe, and drop a comment: Are you worried… or hopeful? Hashtags #Arcade1Up #BasicFun #HomeArcade #RetroGaming #ArcadeCabinet #GamingNews #RetroGames #RetroHandheld #HandheldGaming #Steam #CRPG #DnD #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Arcade1Up Shutting Down - https://tinyurl.com/2c8nd7y9 Arcade1Up Acquired - https://tinyurl.com/4j8527fw Retro Gaming Handeld How To - https://tinyurl.com/35aefcjk 3DS Dock - https://tinyurl.com/mu44nhbr D&D PC Game - https://tinyurl.com/2upztmmr - 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 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 0:00 - Arcade1Up Shutting Down 2:27 - Arcade1Up Acquired 5:27 - Retro Gaming Handeld How To 6:55 - 3DS Dock 8:11 - D&D PC Game

Rayman is hitting the big 3-0, and the celebration is getting a very retro twist — including a spotlight-worthy Atari connection that collectors are going to love ??? We’ll break down what’s in the 30th Anniversary release, what makes the physical edition feel special, and why this one’s a legit nostalgia bomb for platformer fans. Plus, handheld drama alert: AYANEO’s Pocket S Mini launched with a smaller-than-advertised battery, and the company’s “make it right” offer has everyone talking ??? And finally, a brand-new tactics title enters the chat: Reptilian Rising is coming to PC and Switch with a tabletop-style, claymation look — and a demo on the way ?? #Atari #Rayman #Rayman30th #RetroGaming #GamingNews #NintendoSwitch #PS5 #PhysicalEdition #AtariJaguar #HandheldGaming #AYANEO #AndroidHandheld #IndieRPG #TacticalRPG #ReptilianRising - LINKS Rayman 30th Physical Release - https://tinyurl.com/88pz6h82 ZX Spectrum Space Flight - https://tinyurl.com/bdzhwy9r Ayaneo Pocket S Mini Launch - https://tinyurl.com/y4bmejmj Dreamcast Super Mario 64 - https://tinyurl.com/mr247zxe Reptilian Rising - https://tinyurl.com/bde7bnrt - 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 0:49 - Rayman 30th Physical Release 2:38 - ZX Spectrum Space Flight 4:37 - Ayaneo Pocket S Mini Launch 7:11 - Dreamcast Super Mario 64 8:37 - Reptilian Rising

Shop Fightbox: genxgrownup.com/fightbox In 2019, Basic Fun released a six-button Mortal Kombat Arcade Classics unit that we reviewed, and now, six years later in 2025, they released an "updated" version of MK in a somewhat simplified cabinet. How does it stack up to the earlier release? Let's find out! #mortalkombat #retrogaming #handheld #genxgrownup @basicfun1212 - 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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 MK & Basic Fun 01:31 Box & Overview 04:25 Contents & Tour 07:07 Hardware Comparison 08:25 Software Comparison 10:40 Screen & Volume 11:27 Game Options 12:18 Sub-Zero 15:18 Raiden 17:09 Summary

Fizz Storefront » https://genxgrownup.com/shopfizz Battle on the go with the Street Fighter II Color Handheld! Featuring 12 iconic fighters, full-color graphics, original Champion Edition gameplay, and classic arcade sounds, this portable console delivers serious punch. We first saw this gadget at the New York Toy Fair, but now we've got the retail version in-hand and are ready to put it through its paces. #handheld #retrogaming #fightinggames #genxgrownup - SHOP Fizz Storefront » https://genxgrownup.com/shopfizz 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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 00:00 SF II Handheld 01:20 Box & Contents 02:45 The Instructions! 06:00 Hardware Tour 08:14 Power On 10:10 Ryu v. Honda 11:35 Ryu v. Blanka 12:37 Blanka v. Honda 13:17 Dhalsim v. Honda 14:20 Dhalsim v. Blanka 15:10 Hyper Level 4 16:13 Hyper Level 10 17:12 Summary