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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

A brand-new Neo Geo AES-style system in 2026? ? This week on Bit By Bit, I’m digging into one of the wildest retro gaming stories in a long time: a new Neo Geo console that claims to be more than emulation and more like a true hardware rebirth. If that wasn’t enough, I’ve also got more retro gaming news, surprises, and throwback goodness from the past week. If you love classic gaming, arcade history, and seeing old-school legends get a second life, you’re in the right place. ?? #RetroGaming #NeoGeo #SNK #ArcadeGaming #ClassicGaming #BitByBit #RetroNews #GamingNews #ConsoleGaming #AES - LINKS Neo Geo AES+ - https://tinyurl.com/mrxwajtc Anbernic RG Rotate - Confirmed - https://tinyurl.com/8fthxst6 Wild Gunman - https://tinyurl.com/3rktkm42 Rocknix Steam Support - https://tinyurl.com/4wv89w4e GXG & MGC 2026 - https://tinyurl.com/mr3td6yf Afterplay Storefront - https://tinyurl.com/4uwsknxm Direct Afterplay Link - https://afterplay.io PS Vita Zelda Port - https://tinyurl.com/pta48d3m Atari/Thunderful's REPLACED - https://tinyurl.com/39f7fums - 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 0:22 - Neo Geo AES+ 3:29 - Anbernic RG Rotate - Confirmed 4:50 - Wild Gunman 6:49 - Rocknix Steam Support 7:49 - GXG & MGC 2026 9:38 - Afterplay Storefront 11:56 - PS Vita Zelda Port 13:11 - Atari/Thunderful's REPLACED

Carmageddon is back and bloodier than ever! ?? In this episode of Bit By Bit, we’re diving into Carmageddon: Rogue Shift, the new roguelite spin on the classic death-racing series, heading to PS5, Xbox Series, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026. We’ll talk post-apocalyptic zombie hordes, brutal car combat, and whether this new direction can really bring Carmageddon roaring back to life. Then we’re jumping over to Stranger Things season 5, where a “totally unforgivable” NES blooper has retro gamers laughing, groaning, and nitpicking frame-by-frame. We’ll break down the Ghosts ’n Goblins arcade/console mix-up and why tiny details like this matter so much to ’80s kids and cartridge purists. Finally, we look at a decade-long retrobrighting study that suggests our beloved console-whitening tricks might actually be doing more harm than good. From a poor Dreamcast shell to streaking, blotching, and worse yellowing over time, we’ll talk about what this means for restoring (or not restoring) your aging plastic hardware. If you love retro gaming, weird tech experiments, and catching every tiny on-screen mistake, you’re in the right place. Hit play, share with a fellow retro nut, and let us know in the comments: Are you hyped for Carmageddon: Rogue Shift—and will you still risk retrobrighting your gear? Hashtags: #Carmageddon #CarmageddonRogueShift #RetroGaming #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #StrangerThings #NES #RetroConsoles #GamingNews #ZombieRacing - LINKS Carmageddon: Rogue Shift - https://tinyurl.com/yff6ms5u Stranger Things Blunder - https://tinyurl.com/2ehewr7w Retro Gaming Aesthetics - https://tinyurl.com/9v3v2948 Retrobriting Is Bad - https://tinyurl.com/5n8apd5d System Shock 2 On Switch - https://tinyurl.com/ezbs237a - 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 G'AIM'E Time Crisis » http://genxgrownup.com/gaime King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:00 - Carmageddon: Rogue Shift 2:28 - Stranger Things Blunder 4:02 - Retro Gaming Aesthetics 5:40 - Retrobriting Is Bad 7:46 - System Shock 2 On Switch

? 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

Bubsy is back… and somehow this comeback is looking way more interesting than anyone expected ?? In this week’s Bit By Bit, we’re digging into Bubsy 4D and why its “subvert expectations” energy might actually land when it hits PC + consoles on May 22, 2026. Then we pivot to some seriously cool retro hardware: an Atari ST mini-style build called the MiniST—an FPGA-powered passion project with MiSTeryNano vibes, HDMI output, and that clean black wedge look… but with an initial run of only five units ??? And finally, we take a respectful moment for the retro community as New Wave Toys shares a difficult update following the passing of founder Shilo Prychak. We’ll talk about what’s been shared, what it could mean for future projects, and why his work mattered to so many of us ??? ? If you enjoy fast, fun retro news with a side of nostalgia, hit Like, Subscribe, and drop a comment: Are you rooting for Bubsy… or bracing for impact? ? #BitByBit #RetroGaming #Bubsy #Bubsy4D #Atari #Platformer #RetroNews #AtariST #FPGA #MiSTer #RetroComputing #NewWaveToys #Replicade #ArcadeCollecting #GamingNostalgia - LINKS Bubsy Release Date - https://tinyurl.com/rcm4zr48 Alien Cyberdeck - https://tinyurl.com/jbb2vfdf Atari ST Mini - https://tinyurl.com/ycynupmv Bethesda Pinball - https://tinyurl.com/mvfekdff RIP NWT Founder - https://tinyurl.com/y9rmds42 - 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 » 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 0:44 - Bubsy Release Date 2:30 - Alien Cyberdeck 3:48 - Atari ST Mini 6:16 - Bethesda Pinball 7:39 - RIP NWT Founder

Get ready for another round of retro gaming news on Bit By Bit! ? This week I’m taking a closer look at the newly revealed Evercade Nexus and breaking down the hardware details that have everyone talking. Is this Blaze’s most ambitious Evercade yet? I’m also covering more of the biggest retro and nostalgia-fueled gaming stories from the past week, all in one quick hit roundup made for GenX gamers and retro fans. If you love classic gaming, new hardware, and old-school vibes, you’re in the right place. Be sure to like, subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you think about the Evercade Nexus! #Evercade #EvercadeNexus #BlazeEntertainment #RetroGaming #HandheldGaming #BitByBit #RetroNews #GenXGrownUp #GamingNews #PhysicalMedia - LINKS Evercade Nexus Reveal https://tinyurl.com/yx9yb36m Best Gaming Hardware at PAX East https://tinyurl.com/46hpx7mj NES-SY2.0 https://tinyurl.com/36nerw4h Ayaneo Pocket Fit Done https://tinyurl.com/bdfcfv2z New Dreamcast Horror Game https://tinyurl.com/3jdayubc Analogue Updates https://tinyurl.com/585e9tef N64 Flash Cart With Screen https://tinyurl.com/ykruesan GBC Game With AI https://tinyurl.com/fwk29tnk - 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 0:24 Evercade Nexus Reveal 7:28 Best Gaming Hardware at PAX East 8:52 NES-SY2.0 9:56 Ayaneo Pocket Fit Done 10:57 New Dreamcast Horror Game 11:49 Analogue Updates 12:58 N64 Flash Cart With Screen 14:40 GBC Game With AI