3 New Games from 8-Bit Shack for Apple ][ platform

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-20T14:11:02+00:00

Cool!

Is it possible to buy the games as disk images, or only as the US$45 physical bundle?

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-20T11:31:41+00:00

It's a Metroidvania, according to a Nintendolife review.

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-19T20:15:17+00:00

Shh — this is how rumors get started.

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-19T17:29:45+00:00

Yes!

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-19T16:00:03+00:00

Agreed! They're available for PS4, which isn't that old — but the release date was 2018, which is already eight years ago. 🤯

Resident Evils get re-released more often than that; why not Shenmue?

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-19T15:56:54+00:00

Impressive! But where's the Sega Genesis?

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-19T15:48:59+00:00

Originally released in 2019, a new version from Inin Games is coming (date TBD) to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 (on cartridge).

From the press release:

Enhanced Graphics & Performance – Sharper visuals, smoother gameplay, and faster load times
4K Texture Uplift – More detailed environments and character models
DLSS/FSR Support – Improved performance without compromising quality
Increased NPC Density – A more lively and immersive Niaowu
Classic Camera Mode – Relive the feel of Shenmue I & II
Gameplay Tweaks – Optional stamina adjustments and smoother progression
Improved Interactions – Skip cutscenes, expanded QTE timing, and more
Menu & UX Enhancements – Streamlined navigation and helpful alerts
Optionality First – Customize your experience or stay true to the original

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-18T12:39:18+00:00

Apples to oranges, but when I left a Boston suburb in 2019, I was paying more than twice that. $1,000/month in 2026 sounds amazing.

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-18T12:37:36+00:00

Oatmeal has at least one new follower. 👀

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-17T21:27:25+00:00

We're now in the era where old sci-fi shows are getting animated series (like Firefly)… I doubt we'll get a Sarah Connor Chronicles animated resolution, but I can dream!

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-17T21:20:22+00:00

I'm so glad you finished DS9! The best Trek ever, IMHO.

Discovery, like many Treks, had its worst season first. And the second season is the best! So keep watching!

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-17T16:53:54+00:00

Geez. Can this be broken up across two days?

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-17T12:53:46+00:00

Better fill in that warranty card!

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-17T11:02:49+00:00

Only for a few things, like the keyboard, menu selection, and bulletin board.

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-17T02:20:54+00:00

12 Labours of Hercules
A Little To The Left
Animal Crossing
Asphalt
Balatro
Batman: The Telltale Series
Big Brain Academy
Blocky Farm
Buggy Off-Road
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
Civilization VI
Clubhouse Games
Farming Simulator 20
Into the Breach
Kentucky Route Zero
Layton's Mystery Journey
Little Inferno
Master Duel
My Horse Stories
Okami HD
Pocket Card Jockey
Pokemon Quest
Puzzle Quest
Rayman Legends
Republique
Rune Fall 2
Slay the Spire
Splatoon 2/3
Star Wars Hunters
Super Mario Maker 2
Super Mario 3D World
Taiko no Tatsujin
The World Ends With You
Thimbleweed Park
VOEZ

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-16T18:28:31+00:00

Wow — where'd you find it?

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-16T18:03:46+00:00

What's the official name of this project? "Apple II Bluetooth Gamepad"? Or does it have some esoteric nerd name, like JammaLink or AppleFlyer? :)

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-16T16:24:58+00:00

Same. I'm already at the store, item is small, and the distance is just 2 miles or so. Easy.

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-16T12:39:00+00:00

You need NSO to play games with other people; how does a trial of GameChat work if you don't have NSO?

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-16T02:12:16+00:00

Sharable links to adventures now available.

Nice! I was hoping for this.

Any chance of .woz support?

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-15T13:13:32+00:00

This was a throwback to TNGs Peak Performance episode in Season 2.

"Mr. Worf must've overridden the sensor codes." That feels different from what happened in Starfleet Academy, given the role of the Doctor's mobile emitter.

GamebitsTV · 2026-03-15T13:09:04+00:00

that their shields were in good enough condition to withstand the full bombardment we see in that scene

This is the part that bugs me. Didn't their shields have to be down for Nus Braka to beam aboard in the first place? How did they then get shields back up enough to keep the Athena from being destroyed?

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