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Own the Ultimate in Alien Terror with Nightdive Studios’ Physical Release of The Thing: Remastered

Last December, renowned remaster developer Nightdive Studios made waves in the retro gaming space for its surprise digital launch of The Thing: Remastered during the PC Gaming Show. Now, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, Nightdive Studios is proud to announce physical Standard and Deluxe Editions of The Thing: Remastered for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.  Pricing begins at $29.99 […]

Digital Eclipse Announces Physical Editions for the Critically Acclaimed Gold Master Series

Preorders for both Standard and Collector’s editions of the studio’s three playable documentaries will go live on Tuesday, February 25 EMERYVILLE, CA (February 18, 2025) | Today, renowned retro gaming studio Digital Eclipse announced the upcoming physical release of its critically acclaimed Gold Master Series games. Lauded as the “new gold standard” for gaming collections, […]
Atari’s Breakout Goes Sideways?! First Look at ‘Breakout: Beyond’
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Atari’s Breakout Goes Sideways?! First Look at ‘Breakout: Beyond’

Atari is shaking up the gaming world once again! First, they’ve flipped Breakout on its side with the all-new Breakout: Beyond, bringing a fresh twist to the legendary brick-breaking formula. But that’s not all—Atari is also reviving I, Robot with Jeff Minter’s Bang Bang, a reimagined take on the cult classic arcade shooter. And if that wasn’t enough, System Shock 2 is getting a jaw-dropping 25th Anniversary remaster, thanks to Nightdive Studios! In this video, we break down all three of these exciting announcements, exploring how Atari and Nightdive Studios are breathing new life into retro gaming. Are these reboots and reimaginings the future of classic gaming? Let’s discuss! ? What do you think about Atari’s latest moves? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ? Like & Subscribe for more gaming news – Bit By Bit! #Atari #BreakoutBeyond #JeffMinter #BangBang #SystemShock2 #NightdiveStudios #RetroGaming #GamingNews #BitByBit #AtariRecharged ??? Article Links ??? Donkey Kong Kill Screen - https://tinyurl.com/4k2e5nf2 Retro Gaming Tariffs - https://tinyurl.com/4reef4rt MAME 0.274 - https://tinyurl.com/3x3nzhw2 Bubble Ghost Remake - https://tinyurl.com/ya34dv2f Atari Press Releases - https://tinyurl.com/4kb4zwtf ??? SHOP ??? http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch ??? SUBSCRIBE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt ??? SUPPORT ??? https://patreon.com/genxgrownup ??? TWITCH ??? https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup ??? PODCAST ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod ??? DISCORD ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord ??? SOCIAL ??? http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ ??? WEBSITE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com ??? SPONSORS ??? King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com ??? THEME ??? "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com ??? CHAPTERS ??? 0:00 - Donkey Kong Kill Screen 1:39 - Retro Gaming Tariffs 2:51 - MAME 0.274 3:45 - Bubble Ghost Remake 5:31 - Atari Press Releases

Atari Reveals Breakout Beyond, Turning the Legendary Breakout Series on its Head—Or More Accurately, its Side

Breakout Beyond amps up the familiar brick-breaking gameplay of the 1976 Atari classic with dazzling new visuals, 72 levels, and local two-player co-op insanity  New York, NY (February 4, 2025) | Today, publisher Atari and developer Choice Provisions (the studio behind BIT.TRIP) announced Breakout Beyond, a vibrant new reimagining of the series that invites players to break on through to the other […]

Atari Brings Jeff Minter’s Retro-Fueled Bang-Bang to the Masses with Reimagining of Arcade Shooter Classic I, Robot

PREPARE YOUR WETWARE for new challenges, twists, and a few wayward llamas in Jeff Minter’s latest take on an Atari classic!  New York, NY (February 12, 2025) | Today, publisher Atari and developer Llamasoft (the studio behind Tempest 4000™ and Akka Arrh) are jazzed to announce “I, Robot” — legendary game developer Jeff Minter’s reality-defying reinvention of the classic 1984 Atari arcade […]