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When Apogee and Atari team up to shadow-drop a psychological horror game called Total Chaos, you know we’re diving in. In this episode of Bit By Bit, we break down the surprise launch, talk about what makes this grim new title tick on PC and consoles, and why it feels like a bold horror swing from Atari’s modern era. ??? We’re also checking out a wild custom “GBA for the end of days” build that turns a Game Boy Advance into a rugged handheld ready for the apocalypse, plus digging into Microsoft’s release of Zork source code and what that means for classic text adventures, preservation, and retro PC nerds like us. ?? If you love retro, horror, and weird hardware experiments, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe, drop a comment with your favorite Atari-era horror memory, and stick around for more retro news every week! Hashtags: #TotalChaos #Atari #Apogee #RetroGaming #HorrorGames #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #RetroNews #GameBoyAdvance #Zork - LINKS Total Chaos - https://tinyurl.com/5t5d5549 Sega Obsession - https://tinyurl.com/zptcr8cw GBA DeWalt Version - https://tinyurl.com/2755x2tp Atari Beer Glass - https://tinyurl.com/2sp29mpx Zork News - https://tinyurl.com/37zdvxhh - 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 - Total Chaos 2:36 - Sega Obsession 5:20 - GBA DeWalt Version 6:51 - Atari Beer Glass 7:39 - Zork News

It’s mid-June, school is letting out for the summer, and youngsters will be filling their next few weeks with warm-weather activities. In this episode, we remember how we spent our summer months growing up as Generation X kids! Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup (https://patreon.com/genxgrownup) Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord (http://genxgrownup.com/discord) Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp (http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp) Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter (http://genxgrownup.com/twitter) Website » GenXGrownUp.com (http://genxgrownup.com/) Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod (http://genxgrownup.com/pod) Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch (http://genxgrownup.com/merch) Shop » genxgrownup.com/amazon (http://genxgrownup.com/amazon) Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com (http://beefyness.com/) Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641) Google » GenXGrownUp Podcast (google.com) (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vZ2VueGdyb3dudXA) Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuL (http://pca.st/8iuL) Stitcher » www.stitcher.com/s?fid=146720&refid=stpr (http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=146720&refid=stpr) TuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ (https://tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/) Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 (https://spoti.fi/2TB4LR7) iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast… (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-genxgrownup-podcast-65363467/) Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK (https://amzn.to/33IKfEK) • Listen to our Backtrack on GenX Childhood Autonomy » genxgrownup.com/bt120/ (https://genxgrownup.com/bt120/) • Midlife Mixtape: Favorite Summertime Memories » bit.ly/3Nh58LD (https://bit.ly/3Nh58LD) • Ultimate Summer Road Trip Playlist for Gen Xers » bit.ly/3HJWeFF (https://bit.ly/3HJWeFF) • 38 Ways to Give Your Kids a Carefree 80’s Summer » bit.ly/3bdyZaF (https://bit.ly/3bdyZaF) • I Want a 1980s Summer For My Kids » bit.ly/3zVJs51 (https://bit.ly/3zVJs51) • What Summer Camps Looked Like in the 1970s and 1980s » bit.ly/3QBGk3X (https://bit.ly/3QBGk3X) • New York City fire hydrants: a summer tradition – in pictures » bit.ly/3zVpKGw (https://bit.ly/3zVpKGw) • Roadside Attractions Fading from Landscape » n.pr/3xMEHrv (https://n.pr/3xMEHrv) • Mail the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com (mailto:podcast@genxgrownup.com) • Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt (http://genxgrownup.com/yt) Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)

ORDER NOW » https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPLLQ74T?tag=genxgrownup-20 Shadow Labyrinth is an action-adventure video game developed by Bandai Namco Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is part of the Pac-Man series, serving as a re-imagining of the franchise's core concepts. The player takes on the role of "The Swordsman" while traversing through a large "maze", fighting against enemies and upgrading their abilities as they progress; initial reactions upon the game's announcement widely considered it to be a Metroidvania game. The game was initially promoted by the release of the Secret Level episode "Circle", which serves as an official prequel to the game. Shadow Labyrinth was released on July 18, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. #pacman #bandainamco #gameplay #genxgrownup @bandainamcoentertainment @PACMANOfficial - SHOP https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPLLQ74T?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

Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator is a space combat simulation arcade video game based on the original Star Trek television program and movie series, and released by Sega in 1983. The original arcade game uses color vector graphics for both a 2D display and a 3D first-person perspective, and features synthesized speech. The player controls the Starship Enterprise and must defend sectors from invading Klingon ships. The game was manufactured in two styles of cabinets: an upright standup, and a sit-down/semi-enclosed deluxe cabinet with the player's chair modeled after the Star Trek: The Motion Picture's bridge chairs with controls integrated into the chair's arms. Star Trek was ported to the Commodore 64, TI-99/4A, Atari 8-bit computers, Atari 5200, Atari 2600, VIC-20, ColecoVision, and Apple II. #atari #retrogaming #startrek #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 King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

Laser Gates is a side-scrolling shooter for the Atari 2600, developed by Imagic in 1983, where players navigate the "Dante Dart" through a "cryptic computer" to destroy four failsafe detonators and save the universe. Notable details include its rare nature, gameplay elements like energy management and diverse enemies (radar mortars, homing missiles, and laser gates), and a variety of obstacles such as flashing force fields and jagged walls. Players must collect energy pods while carefully avoiding shooting them, manage their shields, and time their movements to navigate flashing, flexing, and closing laser gates. #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 - SPONSORS King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com

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