The Story Of Reckless Rufus

by Antstream Blog | Jul 1, 2023 | 1980s, Antstream, C64 Vic20, Retro Computing

Puzzle-themed budget games dominated the latter years of the 8-bit computers, and here on Antstream Arcade, we have one of the finest of its kind. Released by Alternative Software in 1992 and created by Mike Berry, this is the story of Reckless Rufus. The Game:...

PC Video Games Showcase Auction

by Heritage Auctions | May 23, 2023 | 1990s, Heritage Auctions, Retro Computing

Like video games, computer games are coming into their own as bona fide collectibles, similar to comic books, trading cards, and action figures. We’ve got a number of classics in our June 15 PC Video Games Showcase Auction, including such titles as Age of Empires,...

My First Game: John Gibson and Molar Maul

by Antstream Blog | May 14, 2023 | 1980s, Antstream, Retro Computing

Everyone has to start somewhere. Even the most dedicated and renowned game developers began with a straightforward idea, polishing and honing it until their first game duly appeared. Sometimes these would be released virtually unnoticed; on other occasions, they’d hit...

Retro Games Fit For A King… or Queen: Royalty On Antstream

by Antstream Blog | May 8, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Antstream, Console/Handheld, Retro Computing

With King Charles’s coronation this weekend, join Antstream Arcade as we celebrate eight of the benign (and not-so-benign) royal rulers across our retro game collection. From demanding Kings to evil Queens and heroic princesses, these are the most eminent and powerful...

My First Game: Steve Marsden and Technician Ted

by Antstream Blog | Apr 16, 2023 | 1980s, Antstream, Retro Computing

Everyone has to start somewhere. Even the most dedicated and renowned game developers begin with a straightforward idea, polishing and honing it until their first game duly appears. Sometimes these were released virtually unnoticed; on other occasions, they’d be a...

The Atari ST and The Lost Dutchman Mine – The Movie

by Steve Fulton | Mar 31, 2023 | 1980s, AtariST

What does it mean to finish a computer game? Why are people sometimes compelled to get to the end state of a game decades after they first played it?What if that game is so obscure, almost no one alive even remembers it even exists. What if the developers never made...