The Commodore VIC-20: The Little Computer That Could

by Old School Gamer | Apr 12, 2024 | 1970s, C64 Vic20 Intro

The Commodore VIC-20, with its iconic beige case and membrane keyboard, represents far more than a piece of retro computing nostalgia. It was a pivotal force in the burgeoning home computer revolution, its influence rippling across decades to touch the digital world...

Juiced.GS

by Old School Gamer | Jan 17, 2024 | Retro Computing

Curious Video Game Machines A Compendium of Rare and Unusual Consoles, Computers and Coin-Ops

by Old School Gamer | Nov 14, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Bookshelf, Console/Handheld, Retro Computing

The story of video games is often told as the successive rise of computers and consoles from famous names like Atari, Commodore, Nintendo, Sega, Sony and Microsoft. But beyond this familiar tale, there’s a whole world of weird and wonderful gaming machines that seldom...

Game Over II – MSX

by Antstream Blog | Oct 31, 2023 | 1980s, Antstream, Retro Computing

Released in 1987 by Dinamic Software, “Game Over II,” known as “Phantis” in Spain, is a classic title that combines elements of a scrolling shooter and a platform game. Available on multiple platforms, including the ZX Spectrum, MSX, MS-DOS,...

Halloween 2024 on Antstream Arcade

by Antstream Blog | Oct 30, 2023 | 1990s, Antstream, Apple 2, Retro Computing

Are you looking for some spooky games to play this week on Antstream Arcade? Look no further, as we present a spectral septet of some of the spookiest games ready to stream, for free, right now! From classic Eighties horror to goblins, ghouls, vampires and slobbering...

40 Years of MSX: A Look Back at Gaming History

by Antstream Blog | Oct 29, 2023 | 1980s, Antstream, Retro Computing

It’s hard to believe, but the MSX platform is turning 40 this year! For those of us who grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, the MSX was more than just a computer; it was a gateway to a world of gaming adventures, a source of creativity, and a symbol of...