Chase Bethea and the Sound of Aground: Scoring Beyond the Expected

Chase Bethea sits down with 8 Bit Breakfast to talk about composing the Aground soundtrack, the personal stories woven into the music, pushing rhythmic boundaries, and giving video game scores another life through live performance.

CM Lisa·May 4, 2026

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The 10 Most Valuable NES Games in 2026 (And Where to Find Them)

The 10 most valuable licensed NES games you can actually find at retail in 2026. No competition carts, no test cartridges. Just the real grails, what they cost, and whether they are worth chasing.

CMRyan·April 16, 2026

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Reproductions vs. Counterfeits: Why the Distinction Matters in the Retro Community

There is a difference between a counterfeit designed to deceive and a reproduction that is honest about what it is. The retro community needs to stop treating them as the same thing.

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A personal essay about road trips, live music at the Gorge Amphitheatre, and the songs that carry us through long after the miles end.

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Do Disc Drives Still Matter? We take a Closer look at the Xbox Helix Debate.

CM Ryan's open letter to the gaming industry on why the Xbox Helix needs a disc drive, what's broken with game ownership, and the eight principles every console maker should adopt.

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Inside Tiffany’s World: A Life in Music, Community, and Balance

Pop icon Tiffany sits down with 8 Bit Breakfast at the first annual Rewind Washington event to talk about her All This Time tour, her upcoming POP LIFE cookbook, the Let's Zen My Friend wellness community, and what keeps her grounded after decades in the spotlight.

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Exploring Image Comics: 10 Runs Worth Your Shelf Space

A closer look at the series that still stand out across Image’s lineup.

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