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About This Episode Forty years ago, Whitney Houston released her debut album that introduced the world to one of the most legendary voices of all time. With chart-topping hits like *”Saving All My Love for You,” “How Will I Know,” and “Greatest Love of All,” this album wasn’t just a success, it was a cultural […]

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

GRID RANGER is a short, 3D shmuplike with laser sharp aesthetics and a retro-futuristic soundtrack. Dodge and blast your way through 3 super-intense levels (or play in endless mode) and see what lies beyond the grid... #indiegame #retrogaming #live #genxgrownup - LINKS https://store.steampowered.com/app/2964400/Grid_Ranger/ - 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

Atari is back in the game—literally! The charming co-op platformer Bread & Fred just dropped on GOG and Epic Games, bringing some serious retro flavor with it. In this episode, we break down Atari’s latest release and why it's a love letter to classic platforming fans. But that’s not all—we’re also talking about the Retroid Pocket Classic, the newest handheld powerhouse for retro gamers, and Desktop Survivors '98, a wild new PC bullet-hell experience that turns your desktop into a nostalgic battleground. Whether you're in it for the games, the gear, or the good ol’ days, we've got you covered. ? Subscribe for your weekly dose of retro gaming goodness! Hashtags: #Atari #BreadAndFred #RetroidPocketClassic #DesktopSurvivors98 #RetroGaming #CoOpGames #EpicGames #GOG #IndieGames #GamingNews - LINKS Bred & Fread - https://tinyurl.com/5rxfndm4 Retroid Pocket Classic - https://tinyurl.com/3yfyu85b Strange Retro Gaming Peripherals - https://tinyurl.com/2tn2x7pp Game Diet Problems - https://tinyurl.com/5tuszkry Desktop Survivors 98 - https://tinyurl.com/4nvwacus - 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 - Bred & Fread 1:38 - Retroid Pocket Classic 3:32 - Strange Retro Gaming Peripherals 6:32 - Game Diet Problems 7:34 - Desktop Survivors 98

In the early '80s a company called Suncom manufactured this unassuming little 9-pin joystick for the Atari 2600. It doesn't look like much, but with its solid steel shaft, ball-top, and low profile, the Slik Stik is one of the most accurate and durable third-party controllers available for the 2600 (and compatibles). Jon found this one at the Southern Fried Gaming Expo 2025 and picked it up on pedigree alone. Let's clean it up and give it a test to see why so many players swear by this little controller. #atari #retrogaming #joystick #genxgrownup - LINKS (relevant links mentioned in video) - 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 - CHAPTERS 00:00 SFGE Flea 01:29 Starting Place 02:47 Dismantling 04:14 Cleaning 05:09 Assembly 05:46 Cleaning II 07:40 Clean & Ready 08:28 Play Test 10:14 Summary

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