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Take-Two and GTA VI are front and center in this week’s Bit By Bit as I dig into the surprising AI controversy making waves around one of gaming’s biggest publishers. Did GTA VI force a rethink behind the scenes, or is this part of a bigger shift in how publishers want to use AI going forward? ?? I’m breaking down the story, what it could mean for Rockstar and Take-Two, and why this topic has gamers talking. Plus, I’ve got more retro gaming news, nostalgia-fueled updates, and other stories from around the gaming world you won’t want to miss. If you enjoy retro gaming, modern gaming headlines, and the biggest stories viewed through a GenX lens, be sure to like, subscribe, and share Bit By Bit! ?? #GTAVI #TakeTwo #RockstarGames #AI #GamingNews #RetroGaming #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #VideoGameNews #GTA6 - LINKS GTA VI Fires AI - https://tinyurl.com/bdcmx53m Resident Evil on Steam - https://tinyurl.com/4nmtvwfr GameMT - E5 ModX - https://tinyurl.com/88bafkuj RIP - Yoshihisa Kishimoto - https://tinyurl.com/4d2spbhj Bond vs Pond - https://tinyurl.com/34majzp2 Hang-On Update - https://tinyurl.com/mr374ccx Limited Run Games Woes - https://tinyurl.com/mpny8yak Impossible Mission 3 - https://tinyurl.com/2m42zbby - 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 0:23 - GTA VI Fires AI 3:41 - Resident Evil on Steam 5:37 - GameMT - E5 ModX 8:11 - RIP - Yoshihisa Kishimoto 9:47 - Bond vs Pond 11:44 - Hang-On Update 12:47 - Limited Run Games Woes 14:41 - Impossible Mission 3

Atari is bringing the heat with a massive Switch sale, offering discounts on 30 retro classics! Don't miss your chance to grab some legendary titles at a steal. Plus, we dive into the newly announced Super MADNES: 80s Arcade Defenders of the City album and an epic hack that upgrades Gauntlet with high-res dungeon displays! Get your retro fix right here! + More Retro News! #RetroGaming #Atari #NintendoSwitch #ArcadeGames #Gauntlet #SuperMADNES #GamingNews #VideoGames #BitByBit - LINKS Atari Studios Publisher Sale - https://tinyurl.com/4shrddw5 Renting Video Game Consoles - https://tinyurl.com/5n76xwc6 Atari Gauntlet Hack - https://tinyurl.com/4yaw535y Windows 3.1 Game Boy Cart - https://tinyurl.com/5n7bwmfk Super MadNES New Album - https://tinyurl.com/ycye78cb - 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 Studios Publisher Sale 2:26 - Renting Video Game Consoles 4:04 - Atari Gauntlet Hack 5:45 - Windows 3.1 Game Boy Cart 6:55 - Super MadNES New Album

Evercade is keeping the retro revival alive with two brand-new cartridges—this time featuring classics from Activision alongside the wild and wonderful creations of Llamasoft! Pre-orders are open now, but not everything is smooth sailing—distributor Funstock has temporarily frozen U.S. orders, leaving some Evercade fans frustrated. Meanwhile, Xbox players are in for a nostalgic surprise: 13 quirky classics from the 1980s are making their way to Xbox via the new “Attic Archive” collection. From big names to forgotten gems, it’s another sign of retro gaming’s unstoppable momentum. We’re covering all the big retro gaming headlines you need to know this week—so let’s dive in! ? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more retro gaming news every week on Bit By Bit! ? Hashtags #Evercade #RetroGaming #Activision #Llamasoft #Xbox #AtticArchive #Funstock #GamingNews #RetroCollectors #BitByBit - LINKS Evercade Activition Carts - https://tinyurl.com/mv2dcjuy Funstock Evercade Cease US Orders - https://tinyurl.com/2p9v56ja Rare 40th Music Boxed Set - https://tinyurl.com/3nnh7uue Attic Archive - https://tinyurl.com/3wj4rkf5 Phantasmagoria 30th - https://tinyurl.com/47e84puk - 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 0:30 - Evercade Activition Carts 2:46 - Funstock Evercade Cease US Orders 5:06 - Rare 40th Music Boxed Set 6:56 - Attic Archive 8:08 - Phantasmagoria 30th

This week on Bit By Bit, we’re unpacking a big shake-up in retro coverage: Time Extension says it’s done covering ModRetro products moving forward — what prompted the decision, what it means for readers, and why it’s sparking such a loud reaction in the community. ? Plus, we’re celebrating some brighter retro vibes: a look back at why 2025 may have been Evercade’s strongest year yet, with so many releases (and hardware) keeping physical retro alive and well. ???? And finally, a major PC gaming story with retro-friendly implications: CD Projekt is selling GOG — what that could mean for DRM-free games, ownership, and preservation going forward. ?? ? Drop your take in the comments: Should outlets stop covering a company over ethics/politics, or stick strictly to the products? ? Like, ? subscribe, and share the episode with a fellow retro fan! Hashtags ? #RetroGaming #RetroNews #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #ModRetro #Chromatic #Evercade #GOG #CDProjekt #DRMFree #GamePreservation #HandheldGaming #FPGA #GamingNews - LINKS ModRetro Concerns - https://tinyurl.com/bdhxc7mh GTA: Vice City Browser Edition - https://tinyurl.com/6znk3tkv GTA: Vice City Browser Edition Banned - https://tinyurl.com/4kf7tbmf Evercade Year In Review - https://tinyurl.com/sakx3cuu GOG Being Sold - https://tinyurl.com/34df9fkj - 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 - ModRetro Concerns 3:14 - GTA: Vice City Browser Edition 4:35 - GTA: Vice City Browser Edition Banned 5:54 - Evercade Year In Review 7:55 - GOG Being Sold

Atari’s half-year results for 2024-2025 are in, and the numbers show that the retro gaming pioneer is making a serious comeback! With increased profits and renewed interest in classic gaming, Atari proves that nostalgia is still a powerful force in the gaming world. What’s driving their success, and what does it mean for the future […]

A Polish engineer just created a fully functional Atari 8-bit computer that fits on a postage stamp! It's one of the smallest working retro builds we've ever seen—and yes, it actually runs Atari software. But that’s not all: ? One of the greatest modern arcade platformers, Antonball Deluxe, is finally getting a sequel! ? And ScummVM just added official support for Another World—aka Out of This World—bringing cinematic retro gaming to even more players. If you love retro gaming innovation, classic pixel-perfect sequels, and iconic 90s PC adventures, this episode is for you! ? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for your weekly dose of retro gaming news! ? Hashtags: #Atari #RetroGaming #ScummVM #Antonball #AnotherWorld #OutOfThisWorld #RetroNews #ClassicGames #8Bit #GamingNews - LINKS Tiny Atari - https://tinyurl.com/3w223dc3 Donut Dodo Sequel - https://tinyurl.com/n59fezdv Virtua Fighter Mini Doc - https://tinyurl.com/3aryukjw ScummVM Another World - https://tinyurl.com/yuakww3j RetroArch’s Run-Ahead - https://tinyurl.com/mu43mzte - 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 - Tiny Atari 2:05 - Donut Dodo Sequel 4:00 - Virtua Fighter Mini Doc 5:22 - ScummVM Another World 6:26 - RetroArch’s Run-Ahead