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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 and Alan-1 brought GenXGrownUp to PRGE 2025—and gave us legit behind-the-scenes access to the Intellivision Sprint. In this Bit By Bit episode, George takes you on the floor for first looks, hands-on impressions, and what this could mean for the Intellivision brand and retro fans. We’ll share demo highlights, chat with folks on site, and dig into why GXG was tapped for access. Drop your questions and hot takes in the comments—what do you want to see from Intellivision Sprint next? Hashtags #Atari #PRGE2025 #PortlandRetroGamingExpo #GenXGrownUp #BitByBit #Intellivision #IntellivisionSprint #Alan1 #RetroGaming #GamingNews #HandsOn #Arcade - 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

Pac-Man is back in a big way! ? Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC has been officially revealed, delivering a full remake of the 2002 classic — now with full voice acting, improved visuals, smoother controls, and exciting new features for modern gamers. We’ll break down what’s new, from enhanced boss battles to expanded co-op play. But that’s not all — we’re also diving into Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a retro-inspired platformer that’s turning heads with its brutal difficulty and fast-paced ninja action. Plus, RETRO Games Limited and PLAION just announced TheC64 Mini Black Edition, a slick re-release for collectors riding the current wave of retro revival fever. Whether you’re a platformer fan, a retro hardware collector, or just love gaming history, this episode has you covered! ? Hashtags: #PacMan #PacManWorld2 #RetroGaming #GamingNews #NinjaGaiden #TheC64 #RetroGames #Platformer #ArcadeGames #GameCollecting #RetroGamingCommunity #BitByBit - LINKS Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac - https://tinyurl.com/4d6eswwk Lost Game Recreated - https://tinyurl.com/3jptsxv5 Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - https://tinyurl.com/3jt8n9wm Gaming Market Growth - https://tinyurl.com/3drrk2s8 C64 Mini Black - https://tinyurl.com/34jmh646 - 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 - Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac 1:39 - Lost Game Recreated 3:15 - Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound 5:07 - Gaming Market Growth 6:47 - C64 Mini Black

ReStory puts you behind the workbench in a cozy early-2000s Japanese repair shop, where you carefully take apart and restore retro tech – including officially licensed Atari hardware like the 2600 – turning broken memories into working treasures again. ?? In this episode of Bit By Bit, we dig into how ReStory turns electronics repair into something that feels almost like therapy for both the gadgets and the player, with satisfying teardown, cleaning, and reassembly moments that will hit every retro fan right in the feels. We’ll also talk about an insane DIY Commodore 64 laptop build that stuffs modern hardware into a period-correct C64 “portable” shell, complete with that classic beige look, mechanical keyboard, and compatibility with vintage accessories. ?? And if that’s not enough nostalgia, there’s even a brand-new FPS released for the ZX Spectrum, proving that some “retired” systems just refuse to die and are still getting fresh games decades later. ??? From Atari tear-downs to C64 laptops and surprise Spectrum shooters, it’s a great week to be a retro gamer. #?? Hashtags #ReStory #Atari #RetroGaming #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #Commodore64 #ZXSpectrum #IndieGames #RetroComputing #GamingNews - LINKS ReStory - https://tinyurl.com/4j5sftzk Analogue Fights Back - https://tinyurl.com/2ph6y58k C64 Laptop - https://tinyurl.com/b387ne9m ABXYLute E1 - https://tinyurl.com/4nnxnxpp New ZXSpectrum FPS - https://tinyurl.com/59xtbkwj - 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 - ReStory 3:09 - Analogue Fights Back 5:36 - C64 Laptop 7:23 - ABXYLute E1 8:13 - New ZXSpectrum FPS

In this video, we delve into the recent PlayStation Network outage that left gamers worldwide in limbo. We'll explore what went wrong, how Sony is addressing the issue, and what this means for the future of online gaming. Additionally, we'll discuss the upcoming release of "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind" Collector's Edition, a nostalgic beat 'em up game that captures the spirit of the original series. We'll also take a look at the new book "Intellivision: How a Videogame System Battled Atari and Almost Bankrupted Barbie," which offers an in-depth history of the Intellivision console and its impact on the gaming industry. #PSNOutage #PlayStationNetwork #Sony #GamingNews #RitasRewind #PowerRangers #Intellivision #GamingHistory ??? Article Links ??? Rita’s Rewind Collector’s Edition - https://tinyurl.com/2x7ccyxc Grammy for Video Game Best Soundtrack - https://tinyurl.com/d7wfvzdt Video Game History Foundation - https://tinyurl.com/ytp87ubn Intellivision VS Atari Book - https://tinyurl.com/y28bswpx GOG New Community Wishlist - https://tinyurl.com/jmwwwtv6 PlayStation Network Outage - https://tinyurl.com/mpvdwstb ??? SHOP ??? http://genxgrownup.com/amazon http://GenXGrownUp.com/merch ??? SUBSCRIBE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/yt ??? SUPPORT ??? https://patreon.com/genxgrownup ??? TWITCH ??? https://twitch.tv/genxgrownup ??? PODCAST ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/pod ??? DISCORD ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com/discord ??? SOCIAL ??? http://fb.me/GenXGrownUp http://GenXGrownUp.com/twitter https://www.tiktok.com/@genxgrownup https://www.instagram.com/genxgrownup/ ??? WEBSITE ??? http://GenXGrownUp.com ??? SPONSORS ??? King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com ??? THEME ??? "Grown Up" by Beefy » http://beefyness.com ??? CHAPTERS ??? 0:00 - Rita’s Rewind Collector’s Edition 1:12 - Grammy for Video Game Best Soundtrack 2:18 - Video Game History Foundation 3:27 - Intellivision VS Atari Book 4:34 - GOG New Community Wishlist 6:56 - PlayStation Network Outage

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