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What happens when a fictional 8-bit game from Black Mirror becomes an actual playable retro title? You fire up Thronglets in real life, that’s what! In this episode, we’re diving into how this digital fever dream leapt off the screen and into your hands. But hold on—DOOM is getting a physical edition where the case itself actually plays the game. No console needed. It’s retro, it’s weird, and it’s glorious. We’re covering it all Bit By Bit, including what this says about the future of collectible physical games and how indie devs are keeping retro culture alive and kicking. ? In this video: Black Mirror’s Thronglets becomes a real retro game DOOM 1 & 2 come in a self-playing physical case More Retro News! ? HASHTAGS: #RetroGaming #BlackMirror #Thronglets #DOOM #PhysicalGames #GamingCollectibles #BitByBit #RetroCollectors #GamingNews #IndieGames - LINKS Doom Plays Doom - https://tinyurl.com/yxwv3543 ModRetro Discussion - https://tinyurl.com/ymz9dkw4 Black Mirror's Retro Game - https://tinyurl.com/chma5st6 20 Pixel Art Games - https://tinyurl.com/3d6b487k NES Banana Bash - https://tinyurl.com/5a88ktnz - 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 - Doom Plays Doom 1:49 - ModRetro Discussion 3:47 - Black Mirror's Retro Game 5:05 - 20 Pixel Art Games 6:53 - NES Banana Bash

If you thought this was an Intellivison clone, you're wrong - and SO WAS I! See MORE Friday Plays NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFo81IDTbZ8&list=PL13zHeyDr6xswcm1YMnJivU0jefJIOLcb&ab_channel=GenXGrownUp Night Stalker is a top-down maze shooter designed by Steve Montero and released for the Intellivision console in 1982. Night Stalker was ported to the Atari 2600 as Dark Cavern and released under Mattel's M Network label. Apple II, IBM PC, and Mattel Aquarius versions were published in 1983. #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

You won’t believe this—OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT model just got wrecked by an Atari 2600 playing chess! That's right, 8-bit tech from the '70s showed modern AI who's boss. In this episode of Bit By Bit, we break down the hilarious and humbling defeat. But that’s not all—Commodore just shocked a major retro tech YouTuber by offering to SELL the entire company, and Microsoft dropped jaws at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 with Invincible: VS, a bold, retro-inspired brawler set to land in 2026. ?? Retro vs AI, legacy brands making moves, and a throwback-style fighter—this is one retro news update you don’t want to miss! ? Like, Subscribe, and hit that ? to stay plugged in! ? Hashtags: #RetroGaming #Atari2600 #ChatGPT #Commodore64 #XboxShowcase #InvincibleVS #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #GamingNews #ClassicGaming - LINKS Atari VS ChatGPT - https://tinyurl.com/mwttm9ht Commodore For Sale - https://tinyurl.com/298nvkpm 10 Best Video Games TV Show Appearances - https://tinyurl.com/bdddy6ce Invincible VS - https://tinyurl.com/mvamzhkc - 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 - Atari VS ChatGPT 1:52 - Commodore For Sale 3:18 - 10 Best Video Games TV Show Appearances 6:49 - Invincible VS

Google's Gemini AI just tapped out before facing off against an ancient Atari 2600 chess game—seriously?! In this episode, we break down why Google's AI admitted it would "struggle immensely" against a 1.19 MHz machine. Plus, big moves are happening in the retro gaming world: Digital Eclipse and Nightdive Studios are joining forces for more awesome preservation projects—what dream collabs could be next? And the MagicX Zero 40 handheld surprise-dropped early, with retro fans already impressed by its early performance and emulation chops. From classic pixels to modern preservation, we’ve got the retro news that matters. Tap play and stay ahead of the 8-bit curve! ? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly retro gaming updates! ? Hashtags: #RetroGaming #Atari #GoogleGemini #AIvsRetro #DigitalEclipse #NightdiveStudios #MagicXZero40 #Emulation #GamingNews #BitByBit - LINKS Digital Eclipse & Nightdive Studios - https://tinyurl.com/y8ppzd3x 3D N64 - https://tinyurl.com/5ec2afsn Atari vs AI Round 3 - https://tinyurl.com/fumezxjb BBC Misstep - https://tinyurl.com/3ju8fc6v MagicX Zero 40 - https://tinyurl.com/5n8xeyma - 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 - Digital Eclipse & Nightdive Studios 1:09 - 3D N64 3:02 - Atari vs AI Round 3 4:48 - BBC Misstep 6:16 - MagicX Zero 40

The ’90s are calling—Bubsy is back! Atari and Fabraz just revealed Bubsy 4D, a brand-new platforming adventure bringing one of gaming’s most infamous mascots into the modern era. Whether you remember him fondly or not at all, Bubsy was a big part of the ’90s mascot wars—so what does his shocking return mean for retro gaming fans? That’s not the only headline this week: ? 8BitDo Pro 3 Controller is here! For $70, this premium pad combines retro design with modern tech, and handheld gamers are already calling it a must-buy. ?? Plus, a Mario Kart speedrunner just shattered a two-year-old world record by pulling off a trick that was thought to be humanly impossible. Thousands of attempts later, history has been made in the world of speedrunning. From Bubsy’s unlikely comeback to new controller releases and jaw-dropping Mario Kart world records, the retro gaming scene is buzzing louder than ever! ? Will Bubsy 4D redeem the ’90s mascot… or crash and burn? Let us know what you think in the comments! ? Hashtags #RetroGaming #Bubsy #Atari #8BitDo #MarioKart #Speedrunning #GamingNews #BitByBit - LINKS Atari Bubsy 4D - https://tinyurl.com/24une4uf 8BitDo Pro 3 - https://tinyurl.com/yc2kwfcc 1980s Home Tech - https://tinyurl.com/yartcwfd Mario Kart WR - https://tinyurl.com/3akb373z - 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 - Atari Bubsy 4D 2:16 - 8BitDo Pro 3 4:14 - 1980s Home Tech 6:02 - Mario Kart WR

Team Cherry just revealed why Silksong will be tougher than Hollow Knight — and it all comes down to Hornet’s speed, skill, and a clever “Elden Ring logic” twist that can actually help you survive the difficulty spike. In this video, we dive into what makes Silksong stand apart, how the new mechanics change the challenge, and why it might be the ultimate test for Metroidvania fans. But that’s not all — the retro gaming scene is buzzing this week! AYANEO has officially launched the Pocket Air Mini, a sleek new retro gaming handheld designed to pack big performance into a small frame. And in a blast from the past, indie developers have announced a Kickstarter for Maiden of the Dark, an all-new title coming to none other than the original Game Boy! Whether you’re a Hollow Knight veteran, a handheld collector, or someone who loves seeing brand-new games hit old hardware, this is a week full of gaming news you don’t want to miss. ? What are your thoughts — will Silksong be too hard, or exactly the challenge fans are waiting for? ?? Hashtags #Silksong #HollowKnight #EldenRing #AYANEO #RetroGaming #GameBoy #Kickstarter #Metroidvania #Hornet #IndieGames - LINKS Silksong Difficulty - https://tinyurl.com/4vyj8bj6 Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini - https://tinyurl.com/224yns2u Sega Commercial - https://tinyurl.com/bddys6sf New Gameboy Game - https://tinyurl.com/38rrax8p Retro Cologne - https://tinyurl.com/mvsyppxb Virtual Boy Online - https://tinyurl.com/39t6v7yk FSU Gaming - https://tinyurl.com/wy6bs2nr - 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 - Silksong Difficulty 1:33 - Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini 3:46 - Sega Commercial 5:08 - New Gameboy Game 6:45 - Retro Cologne 8:15 - Virtual Boy Online 10:10 - FSU Gaming