ModRetro Crossed The Line? + More Retro News!

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. ??

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Should outlets stop covering a company over ethics/politics, or stick strictly to the products?
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– 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