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 […]
We return to a favorite series to see if an improbable underdog story can become a Premier League reality, test drive a free desktop application to reduce clutter and increase your productivity, and play a game that puts you in the captain’s chair for an adventure in the Final Frontier! […]
Learn MORE: https://genxgrownup.com/m64 The ModRetro M64 is nearly here, and in this video we’re taking our first look at one of the most anticipated retro gaming consoles in recent memory. Designed to play original Nintendo 64 cartridges using FPGA technology, the M64 aims to deliver an authentic N64 experience on […]
Atari may be hinting at a return for one of its classic 8-bit computers, and that has us wondering what kind of retro hardware revival could be coming next. 🕹️ This week on Bit By Bit, we’re digging into the new Atari 800XL trademark buzz, the surprisingly interesting return of […]
See MORE: https://genxgrownup.com/songbird-wn Weetopia is in grave danger! The sacred AKUJI temple guardians have been vandalized. Feeling betrayed, they have used their powers to bring chaos to the land. It’s up to Wee to quell the fury of the AKUJI and restore peace and harmony to Weetopia. But beware: the […]
This week on Bit By Bit, GameStop reportedly tried to make a massive move for eBay… and eBay said no thanks. 😬 But that’s only one of this week’s eight bits of retro gaming news! We’re also looking at new Virtual Boy games on Nintendo Switch Online, Evercade’s final Activision […]
In and around the lake, mountains come out of the sky – and they stand there! Welcome (or welcome back) to Vinyl Monday! This is my series where I give the who/what/when/where/why and how I feel about classic albums in my collection. My thoughts on Yes’s ever-memed and ever-appreciated Fragile […]
Shop Fizz: https://genxgrownup.com/shopfizz Fizz brings their flavor of Asteroids to your TV! Relive the iconic space shooter inspired by Atari, blasting asteroids, dodging debris, and battling enemy saucers across multiple levels. We first saw this plug-and-play at the New York Toy Fair just a few weeks back, and it’s now […]
This week on Bit By Bit, Atari makes another big retro move by acquiring rights tied to the first five Wizardry games. Is this just another classic IP pickup, or is Atari quietly building something much bigger in the retro gaming space? We’re also covering Super Mario 64 running on […]
Operation is a battery-operated game of physical skill that tests players’ hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. The game’s prototype was invented in 1964 by University of Illinois industrial-design student John Spinello, who sold his rights to renowned toy designer Marvin Glass for $500 and the promise of a job […]
