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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

ModRetro finally pulled the curtain back on its transparent M64 N64-style console, complete with Funtastic-style shells and a trident controller, and Palmer Luckey is already talking big — calling it “better by every objective measure” than the Analogue 3D while keeping the price at $199. We’ll break down the design, controller, feature set, and whether it really has what it takes to challenge Analogue’s $249.99 4K FPGA monster. ?? That’s not all! We’re also checking out the Abxylute M4, a tiny snap-on iPhone game controller that clings to your MagSafe device, packs real sticks and triggers into a pocket-sized shell, and still comes in at an affordable price. If you’re into retro and cloud gaming on the go, this might be your new everyday carry. ??? And to cap it off, we’re diving into Pixels to Pages, a free YouTube documentary from Game Sack and My Life in Gaming that chronicles the history of Electronic Gaming Monthly with classic editors, deep-cut stories, and a big hit of late-’80s/’90s magazine nostalgia. If you grew up flipping through EGM, you’re gonna feel this one. ?? If you love retro hardware, weird new controllers, and deep-dive gaming history, hit play, drop a comment with your M64 vs Analogue 3D take, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to keep Bit By Bit and GenXGrownUp buzzing! ? Hashtags: #retro #retrogaming #N64 #ModRetroM64 #Analogue3D #FPGA #gamingnews #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #AbxyluteM4 #iPhoneGaming #PixelsToPages #EGM - LINKS ModRetro M64 News - https://tinyurl.com/dzr8w4j7 New VR Pinball - https://tinyurl.com/5by73yvb Mag Safe Controller - https://tinyurl.com/y2wu6uv4 Dreamcast Trading Cards - https://tinyurl.com/2enyxctr Retro Game Documentary - https://tinyurl.com/yvesrn3c - 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 M64 News 2:29 - New VR Pinball 3:58 - Mag Safe Controller 6:27 - Dreamcast Trading Cards 8:35 - Retro Game Documentary

? It’s Pac-Man’s 45th birthday, and My Arcade is celebrating with two new officially licensed devices: the Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Mighty Player and the Pac-Man 45th Anniversary Pocket Player Max. Both units pack classics like PAC-MAN (Classic), PAC-MAN (Speed-Up), PAC-LAND, SUPER PAC-MAN, and PAC & PAL, along with rechargeable batteries and that bold anniversary graffiti-style artwork. ?? In this episode of Bit By Bit, we dig into what you actually get for the asking price, how these new devices stack up against other Pac-Man and mini-arcade releases, and whether they’re worth it for collectors or just hardcore maze-chasers. ? We’re also talking Nintendo Switch Online’s November 2025 update, which adds more NES and Game Boy greats like Ninja Gaiden II, Battletoads, Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters, and Bionic Commando to the ever-growing retro library for subscribers. ? And to round things out, we look at a stunning LEGO ZX Spectrum fan design on LEGO Ideas — a 2,130-piece tribute to Sir Clive Sinclair’s legendary 8-bit micro that helped bring gaming into homes in the 1980s. If you love retro hardware, clever tributes, and staying on top of the latest classic gaming news, you’re in the right place. Hit that ?, subscribe, and share with a fellow retro fan! Hashtags: #PacMan #MyArcade #RetroGaming #NintendoSwitchOnline #ZXSpectrum #LEGO #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #RetroNews #GamingNews - LINKS My Arcade Pac Man 45th - https://tinyurl.com/yw86b8y9 Neon Inferno - https://tinyurl.com/5dxs3edb NSO New Games - https://tinyurl.com/448vs2xm Viewpoint 2064 - https://tinyurl.com/3xtaau4b Lego ZX Spectrum - https://tinyurl.com/4u47fnz4 - 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 - My Arcade Pac Man 45th 3:41 - Neon Inferno 4:59 - NSO New Games 6:20 - Viewpoint 2064 7:41 - Lego ZX Spectrum

Did Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection finally get the online treatment it deserves? ? In this episode of Bit By Bit, I’m diving into the new Online Arcade lobby beta, talking about how it works, what’s improved, and whether it might finally redeem MK’s shaky online reputation. Then we’re swapping quarters for cartridges with Evercade’s newly announced TAITO Arcade 3 collection, packed with more classic arcade goodness for your handheld or VS setup, and wrapping things up with maybe the wildest crossover yet: custom Nike sneakers you can actually play SNES games on. ??? If you love retro fighters, cartridge collections, and weird-but-awesome hardware mods, this one’s for you. ? From MK lobbies and Evercade’s next arcade installment to the Air SNES kicks, we’re celebrating how retro keeps evolving in 2025 while still hitting those nostalgia nerves. ? Like the video if you enjoy this kind of roundup, ? Subscribe for weekly Bit By Bit retro news, ? Drop a comment: are you hopping into the MK lobby beta, grabbing TAITO Arcade 3, or rocking those SNES shoes if they ever go public? #MortalKombat #LegacyKollection #RetroGaming #Evercade #TaitoArcade #SNES #Sneakerheads #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS MK:LK Online Lobby Support - https://tinyurl.com/2tkxxf33 RetroAchievements On Dolphin - https://tinyurl.com/52ptsj6t New Evercade Cart https://tinyurl.com/3ywzzsuw Atari Cosmos - https://tinyurl.com/3btur3x6 NES Shoes - https://tinyurl.com/zt3996d3 - 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

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

Analogue 3D is finally getting restocked… but there’s a catch. ? In this episode we break down the November 24th preorder return of Analogue’s 4K, FPGA-powered Nintendo 64-style console, why the price just jumped from $249.99 to $269.99, and what tariffs have to do with it. Is it still worth the premium for original-cart, zero-emulation gameplay, or are you tapping out this round? ? We’re also checking in on Retro Games and PLAION’s The Spectrum Collector’s Edition — a gorgeous all-white tribute to the legendary ZX Spectrum, complete with matching QuickShot-style joystick, thermal printer, and other throwback goodies celebrating 8-bit home computing in style. ???? Then we flip over to the BrickBoy Arcade Edition, a wild LEGO-powered upgrade that turns the LEGO Game Boy build into a tiny arcade cabinet with HDMI output, boosted performance, and local multiplayer. Yep, a mini LEGO cab on your desk playing real games and lighting up like an ‘80s arcade. ??? If you love modern takes on classic hardware, hit like, drop a comment with which of these you’d actually buy, and subscribe so you don’t miss the next drop of Bit By Bit retro news! Hashtags: #Analogue3D #RetroGaming #Nintendo64 #FGPA #ZXSpectrum #TheSpectrum #BrickBoy #LEGOGaming #RetroConsole #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp - LINKS Analogue 3D Restock - https://tinyurl.com/4h3dubbj Analogue 3D Review - https://tinyurl.com/ynu4y5u6 The Spectrum Collector's Edition - https://tinyurl.com/mr46wb2f RIP Rebecca Heineman - https://tinyurl.com/5bmbf722 Lego BrickBoy - https://tinyurl.com/ycxb9hs5 - 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 - Analogue 3D Restock 2:01 - Analogue 3D Review 3:58 - The Spectrum Collector's Edition 6:26 - RIP Rebecca Heineman 8:21 - Lego BrickBoy