Five Mario Games That Deserve More Love

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Dec 1, 2022 | Console/Handheld

By Patrick Hickey Jr.  Mario Bros games have a long and seminal history in gaming. And for great reason. They move the needle. But in spite of all the hits and a few misses, are plenty of Mario games that never quite got the love they deserve.  In this exclusive Old...

Super Six: The Sega Mega Drive

by Antstream Blog | Nov 20, 2022 | 1990s, Antstream, Console/Handheld

Last week we celebrated Sega’s greatest videogames console with Marc Jowett’s look back at the history of the beloved Mega Drive. Today, we present six of the finest Mega Drive games available on Antstream Arcade in this special Sega Super Six. Earthworm Jim First,...

The House Of Antstream Presents: A Dance Of Dragons

by Antstream Blog | Nov 20, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, Antstream, Console/Handheld

Since the dawn of time, the mythical dragon has struck fear and terror. These huge, scaly beasts are a staple of fantasy fiction, their fiery breath incinerating anyone foolish enough to wander into their path, a pair of malevolent eyes wickedly observing the carnage...

Why I like E.T. [Hear Me Out!]

by John McNichol | Nov 14, 2022 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, Opinions

Chuck-chuka-chuck, chucka-chuck, chucka-chucka-chucka-chuck, chuck-chucka-chuck…      The little green icon slowly made its way across the screen as the numbers at the bottom dwindled. As I tried to dodge the blocky-brown FBI agent, wishing for the umpteeth time that...

Nox Archaist: An 8-bit RPG for Apple II, Mac, and PC

by Old School Gamer | Nov 10, 2022 | Apple 2, Console/Handheld

A retro computer game inspired by Ultima and The Bard’s Tale. Playable on Apple II or on a modern Mac or PC. Defend the realm! Games   CLICK TO JOIN THE KICKSTARTER Nox Archaist by 6502 Workshop, LLC Nox Archaist is an Ultima inspired, 8-bit, tile-based,...

The Story Of The Sega Mega Drive

by Antstream Blog | Nov 9, 2022 | 1980s, Antstream, Console/Handheld

Initially released in 1988 in Japan, The Mega Drive (Genesis in America) represented the coming of age for Sega in the console war and is its best-selling console of all time, selling over 30 million units worldwide. It’s easy to criticize Sega for the vast...