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? Atari Hotel Hits GAME OVER — and Vegas isn’t getting its joystick-themed check-in after all. This week we break down the latest report that the Atari-branded Las Vegas hotel plans have been scrapped, what that likely means for the project, and why this one fizzled after so much hype. ?? Then we jump into a wild slice of gaming/tech history: a Steve Jobs–related Atari “Astrochart” plan is among new items headed to auction. Vintage Apple + Atari weirdness? Yes please. ?? ?? And finally, your Evercade gets a nice boost: the first Evercade firmware update of 2026 brings Neo Geo options (hello DIP switches / AES tweaks) plus Atari 2600 improvements—the kind of quality-of-life stuff retro fans actually notice. ? If you dig weekly retro + modern gaming headlines with a GenX flavor, hit Like, Subscribe, and ring the bell so you don’t miss the next one! ? #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #RetroGaming #Atari #LasVegas #Arcade #SteveJobs #Apple1 #GamingNews #Evercade #NeoGeo #Atari2600 #VideoGameHistory #RetrogamingCommunity - LINKS Atari Vegas - https://tinyurl.com/2su33vum Jobs Auction - https://tinyurl.com/2bzd6ms7 Jobs Astrochart - https://tinyurl.com/bdewcmxf Gamesir/Hyperkin X5 - https://tinyurl.com/3bkfyun2 SuperStation One - Part 2 - https://tinyurl.com/3hr4dpd4 Evercade Updates - https://tinyurl.com/5n6un48z - 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 0:37 - Atari Vegas 2:02 - Jobs Auction 4:54 - Jobs Astrochart 5:39 - Gamesir/Hyperkin X5 7:01 - SuperStation One - Part 2 8:26 - Evercade Updates

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

Atari is making another big move — this time acquiring Hipster Whale, the studio behind Crossy Road. Is this a smart mobile gaming push, or another strange twist in Atari’s modern comeback story? This week on Bit By Bit, we’re also looking at a new Toy Story retro collection, our first look at the ModRetro M64 FPGA N64, rumors of a low-cost Sega handheld with removable carts, Evercade’s take on older gamers being underserved, a wild Wolfenstein 3D Atari 2600 demake, a reported Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee remaster, and the latest shakeup in the retro gaming scaler fight. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s get into the week’s biggest retro gaming stories. ?? #Atari #RetroGaming #BitByBit #CrossyRoad #ModRetroM64 #Evercade #Sega #ToyStory #Godzilla #Wolfenstein3D - LINKS Atari Acquires Crossy Road - https://tinyurl.com/5fbjnndw Toy Story Game Collections - https://tinyurl.com/24tenmsd M64 Review - https://tinyurl.com/2wyerzrw Sega Handheld Rumors - https://tinyurl.com/5e2r9tz8 Blaze CEO Interview - https://tinyurl.com/2dhsyr73 Wolfenstein 3D Demake - https://tinyurl.com/7v9zarr8 Godzilla Game Remake - https://tinyurl.com/ynsfaw5r Morph 2K - https://tinyurl.com/4v424vy2 - 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 Fightbox » https://genxgrownup.com/fightbox King of Nerds » http://kingofnerds.tv Order of Cosmic Champions » http://www.orderofcosmicchampions.com - CHAPTERS 0:30 - Atari Acquires Crossy Road 4:39 - Toy Story Game Collections 7:45 - M64 Review 8:40 - Sega Handheld Rumors 11:45 - Blaze CEO Interview 13:47 - Wolfenstein 3D Demake 14:44 - Godzilla Game Remake 16:33 - Morph 2K

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

Hey there, welcome back to GenXGrownUp. I’m George, and this is Bit By Bit! Now let’s get to it. Atari CEO Wade Rosen is making waves again with his ambitious retro gaming strategy — but can the legendary brand actually make it profitable this time? We’ll break down his latest interview, explore what this means for Atari’s future, and whether nostalgia alone is enough to keep the company alive. Plus, we’ve got more headlines from across the retro gaming world to keep you in the loop. ? What do you think? Can Atari really nail the retro market, or is this just another swing in the dark? Drop your thoughts in the comments! If you love retro gaming news, don’t forget to subscribe, share, and hit the bell so you never miss an update. ? Hashtags #Atari #RetroGaming #WadeRosen #BitByBit #GenXGrownUp #GamingNews #Atari2600 #RetroCommunity #VideoGames - LINKS Wade Rosen Interview - https://tinyurl.com/3wu27csw SF6 Artwork - https://tinyurl.com/4jhv5trs Dreamcast Controller - https://tinyurl.com/bdfpjdrm 10 Best Retro Games for Beginners - https://tinyurl.com/azy7yrea - 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 - Wade Rosen Interview 5:00 - SF6 Artwork 7:04 - Dreamcast Controller 8:40 - 10 Best Retro Games for Beginners

Atari’s Nightdive Studios is back in the spotlight with a brand-new sci-fi remake built in Unreal Engine 5 — but retro gamers are already debating whether this bold move will elevate the studio’s legacy or stray too far from its roots. In today’s Bit By Bit, we’ll dig into why this project is turning heads (and raising eyebrows). But that’s not all — the resurrected Commodore brand has hinted that the legendary Amiga could be next in line for a comeback, setting the retro scene buzzing with speculation. And if you thought the Xbox 360 was done making headlines, think again — a new USB hacking guide is making the rounds, unlocking surprising capabilities for Microsoft’s beloved mid-2000s console. From ambitious remakes to legendary 16-bit revivals and console modding tricks, this is one episode retro fans won’t want to miss! Hashtags: #Atari #NightdiveStudios #RetroGamingNews #UnrealEngine5 #Amiga #Commodore #Xbox360 #RetroGaming #GamingNews #BitByBit #RetroRevival #VideoGameRemake #GamingControversy #RetroComputing #GameModding - LINKS Nightdive Help Wanted - https://tinyurl.com/5afj2hz7 Amiga FPGA - https://tinyurl.com/w7aaj32t Xbox360 Software Hack - https://tinyurl.com/42p8w56k Win98 Handheld - https://tinyurl.com/5n7wbdkm 10 Most Difficult Arcade Games - https://tinyurl.com/yya7rpat - 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 - Nightdive Help Wanted 1:09 - Amiga FPGA 3:01 - Xbox360 Software Hack 4:52 - Win98 Handheld 6:38 - 10 Most Difficult Arcade Games