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Atari’s forgotten “64-bit” console, the Jaguar, just got hit with a blast from the past—two brand-new games are on the way in 2026! A slick 3D multi-directional shoot ’em up and a Virtua Cop-style light-gun shooter are both being developed for the classic system, proving that retro never truly dies. But that’s not all! In this episode of Bit By Bit, George dives into even more retro surprises. The legendary System Shock 2 is about to be delisted—find out when and what the upcoming remaster includes. Plus, Pitfall! creator David Crane is returning to his roots with a brand-new Atari 2600 adventure, Rescue from Poseidon’s Gate. Retro gaming is alive and kicking in 2025—and Atari’s leading the charge once again. ? Subscribe for more retro gaming news every week! Hashtags: #AtariJaguar #Atari2600 #RetroGaming #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #SongbirdProductions #SystemShock2 #DavidCrane #Pitfall #Atari #LightGunShooter #RetroRevival - LINKS New Atari Jaguar Game - https://tinyurl.com/2e2a94ur Dreamcast VMU Pro - https://tinyurl.com/yb4nmznn System Shock 2 Delisted - https://tinyurl.com/dbuu3syn Handheld Contest - https://tinyurl.com/244ebzjs Audacity Games New Release - https://tinyurl.com/mvf9dpr8 - 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 Jaguar Game 2:18 - Dreamcast VMU Pro 3:51 - System Shock 2 Delisted 5:41 - Handheld Contest 6:39 - Audacity Games New Release

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

The NeoGeo AES+ was delayed—but how close did it come to disappearing entirely? Plaion reveals how an AI-driven chip shortage threatened the retro console’s future and forced a redesign to keep the project alive. In Bit By Bit episode 153, we also explore Evercade’s upcoming James Pond, The Last Ninja and International Karate collections, an Atari 2600 cartridge build for the Myst demake, and the arrival of Nightdive’s SiN: Reloaded. Then we step inside Pokémon Snap through an unofficial Quest VR project, explore the Atari computer that might have been through JagOS, celebrate the recovery of a long-lost Xevious commercial, and check out GameStop’s Capcom Super Pocket bundle. Does the new explanation restore your confidence in the NeoGeo AES+, or has the wait changed your mind? Tell us in the comments, and subscribe to GenXGrownUp for more retro gaming news, classic hardware, and unexpected discoveries. #RetroGaming #NeoGeo #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #Evercade #Atari2600 #SiNReloaded #PokemonSnap - LINKS NeoGeo AES+ Explanation - https://tinyurl.com/hzy38bmj New Evercade Carts - https://tinyurl.com/37mh8w9h Myst on an Atari 2600 cartridge - https://tinyurl.com/2tyeecef SiN: Reloaded launches - https://tinyurl.com/ydwz9eh9 Pokémon Snap fan project reaches Quest VR - https://tinyurl.com/37h7pdxd JagOS imagines the unreleased Atari Painter - https://tinyurl.com/mtu8rh9s Lost Xevious arcade commercial recovered - https://tinyurl.com/yj5f2b9y GameStop Capcom Super Pocket bundle - https://tinyurl.com/5xa8wmtf - 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 - NeoGeo AES+ Explanation 05:41 - New Evercade Carts 07:28 - Myst on an Atari 2600 cartridge 08:41 - SiN: Reloaded launches 09:26 - Pokémon Snap fan project reaches Quest VR 10:48 - JagOS imagines the unreleased Atari Painter 12:49 - Lost Xevious arcade commercial recovered 14:51 - GameStop Capcom Super Pocket bundle

The Midwest Gaming Classic 2025 is almost here, and GXG will be there to celebrate all things retro! In this episode of Bit By Bit, we preview what’s coming to Milwaukee for one of the biggest classic gaming events in the country—from arcade cabinets to console collectibles and more. Plus, we dive into a heartfelt look back at the Intellivision II, sparked by a nostalgic new article that perfectly captures the magic of early '80s living room gaming. If you ever battled your siblings over Astrosmash, this one's for you. And don’t miss our hands-on thoughts on the EverDrive N8 Pro—the powerful flash cart that’s taking NES and Famicom gameplay to the next level. Is it worth the upgrade? We break it down. ? Whether you're headed to MGC or just living your best 8-bit life from home, this retro news roundup is packed with pixel-perfect goodness! #MidwestGamingClassic #IntellivisionII #EverDriveN8Pro #RetroGaming #GXG #BitByBit #NES #ClassicGaming #FlashCart #GamingConvention - LINKS Midwest Gaming Classic - https://tinyurl.com/4wvecacy Evercade NeoGeo - https://tinyurl.com/3hzsjcv6 Punch-Out Heavy Metal - https://tinyurl.com/2frjmjtn Amiga No One Wanted - https://tinyurl.com/tbpj9ty6 Intellivision II PiRTO - https://tinyurl.com/3d9e2rdt Everdrive N8 Pro - https://tinyurl.com/yb3wtrf5 - 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 - Midwest Gaming Classic 1:21 - Evercade NeoGeo 2:02 - Punch-Out Heavy Metal 3:43 - Amiga No One Wanted 5:06 - Intellivision II PiRTO 6:33 - Everdrive N8 Pro

LEGO has done it again—this time with a fully buildable Game Boy set that brings your childhood memories to life, brick by brick! But that's not the only retro news making waves. We also take a hands-on look at the Polymega GC01, a next-gen light gun that finally landed after four years in the making—was it worth the wait? Plus, we review Cyclopean: The Great Abyss, a new roguelike that draws deep inspiration from Lovecraftian horror and retro game design. It’s all here in this week’s roundup! ? Like, ? comment, and ? subscribe for your weekly dose of retro gaming goodness. ? Hashtags: #LEGOGameBoy #RetroGamingNews #Polymega #CyclopeanTheGreatAbyss #LightGunGaming #GameBoy #LEGO #IndieGame #Lovecraftian #Roguelike #ClassicGaming #BitByBit - LINKS Nostalgia Business Model - https://tinyurl.com/yverjw7r Lego GameBoy - https://tinyurl.com/5nhpfn2p Polymega GC01 - https://tinyurl.com/3maw8pvc Cyclopean - https://tinyurl.com/3jmpn5j8 - 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 - Nostalgia Business Model 2:00 - Lego GameBoy 4:38 - Polymega GC01 6:39 - Cyclopean

Analogue 3D is finally getting restocked… but there’s a catch. ? In this episode we break down the November 24th preorder return of Analogue’s 4K, FPGA-powered Nintendo 64-style console, why the price just jumped from $249.99 to $269.99, and what tariffs have to do with it. Is it still worth the premium for original-cart, zero-emulation gameplay, or are you tapping out this round? ? We’re also checking in on Retro Games and PLAION’s The Spectrum Collector’s Edition — a gorgeous all-white tribute to the legendary ZX Spectrum, complete with matching QuickShot-style joystick, thermal printer, and other throwback goodies celebrating 8-bit home computing in style. ???? Then we flip over to the BrickBoy Arcade Edition, a wild LEGO-powered upgrade that turns the LEGO Game Boy build into a tiny arcade cabinet with HDMI output, boosted performance, and local multiplayer. Yep, a mini LEGO cab on your desk playing real games and lighting up like an ‘80s arcade. ??? If you love modern takes on classic hardware, hit like, drop a comment with which of these you’d actually buy, and subscribe so you don’t miss the next drop of Bit By Bit retro news! Hashtags: #Analogue3D #RetroGaming #Nintendo64 #FGPA #ZXSpectrum #TheSpectrum #BrickBoy #LEGOGaming #RetroConsole #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Analogue 3D Restock - https://tinyurl.com/4h3dubbj Analogue 3D Review - https://tinyurl.com/ynu4y5u6 The Spectrum Collector's Edition - https://tinyurl.com/mr46wb2f RIP Rebecca Heineman - https://tinyurl.com/5bmbf722 Lego BrickBoy - https://tinyurl.com/ycxb9hs5 - 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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:00 - Analogue 3D Restock 2:01 - Analogue 3D Review 3:58 - The Spectrum Collector's Edition 6:26 - RIP Rebecca Heineman 8:21 - Lego BrickBoy