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

? This week on Bit By Bit, Stern goes full Poké-mania with an official Pokémon Pinball reveal — and it’s the kind of headline that makes collectors, arcades, and game rooms everywhere do a double-take. ??? Also in the mix: Arcade1Up’s latest push proves the home arcade dream is still alive, and a brand-new GameTank 8-bit console project just crushed its crowdfunding goal — because yes, 2026 is wild. ?? Drop your hot take below: Would you actually put Pokémon Pinball in your home lineup? #BitByBit #RetroGaming #Pokemon #Pinball #SternPinball #Arcade #Arcade1Up #HomeArcade #RetroConsole #GameTank #Crowdfunding #GamingNews #RetroNews #ClassicGaming #GameRoom - LINKS Stern Pokemon - https://tinyurl.com/57rp8vew Evercade Controller - https://tinyurl.com/2mafy89u RetroDeck Axes Switch - https://tinyurl.com/yc4kjmfa Basic Fun Arcade 1Up - https://tinyurl.com/ymc9b8sr Super Knob 5000 - https://tinyurl.com/32tuuc54 Scott Pilgrim EX - https://tinyurl.com/247xrnyn R36 Max 2 - https://tinyurl.com/372wu8v4 Gametank Reaches Goal - https://tinyurl.com/3j7ef9cw - 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 0:46 - Stern Pokemon 3:09 - Evercade Controller 4:14 - RetroDeck Axes Switch 6:04 - Basic Fun Arcade 1Up 9:18 - Super Knob 5000 11:03 - Scott Pilgrim EX 11:47 - R36 Max 2 13:17 - Gametank Reaches Goal

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

New York, NY (February 13, 2026) | Today, Atari and Digital Eclipse announced that Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition will be available as a physical release on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on June 26. Fans can pre-order their physical edition today at Atari.com, as well as purchase the game digitally on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series […]

Strap in — we’re going LIVE with Darkenstein 3D, a bullet-dodging retro FPS that feels like a love letter to the Castle Wolfenstein era… with a modern twist and plenty of chaos. ? Can we storm the castle, survive the projectile madness, and keep our dignity intact? Jump into chat, cheer (or heckle), and hang out for some fast, frantic, old-school shooter energy! ?? #Darkenstein3D #RetroFPS #BoomerShooter #IndieGame #Livestream #LiveGaming #RetroGaming #FPS #SteamGame #OldSchoolGaming #WolfensteinVibes

Anbernic is leaning hard into PS Vita vibes with two new handhelds: the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro ? We’ll break down what’s been revealed so far, what’s still a mystery (specs, pricing, release timing), and why this design choice has retro fans buzzing. Plus, AYANEO’s Pocket Play inches closer with its Dimensity 9300 platform reveal ?? — a “gaming phone” approach that could shake up how we think about portable emulation and Android gaming. And in the “wait… WHAT?!” category: a nightmare-fuel ‘90s horror oddity has suddenly resurfaced on Steam ??? — the kind of surprise drop that has preservation folks doing a double-take. Subscribe for weekly retro gaming news, handheld drama, and deep-cut nostalgia! ??? #BitByBit #RetroGaming #HandheldGaming #Anbernic #RGVita #PSVita #Emulation #AYANEO #PocketPlay #Dimensity9300 #SteamGames #RetroHorror - LINKS Anbernic RG Vita & RG Vita Pro - https://tinyurl.com/4vcum9wk Jobs Auction Follow-Up - https://tinyurl.com/yuyp7ysa Ayaneo Pocket Play Details - https://tinyurl.com/ypwd5bwj Maingear Retro98 - https://tinyurl.com/y56kz533 The Dark Eye Reborn - https://tinyurl.com/y87r8e72 - 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 0:43 - Anbernic RG Vita & RG Vita Pro 2:16 - Jobs Auction Follow-Up 4:31 - Ayaneo Pocket Play Details 7:20 - Maingear Retro98 9:22 - The Dark Eye Reborn