40 Years of MSX: A Look Back at Gaming History
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 innovation. As we...
Atari 2600 Donkey Kong: Was This Port TANKED to Make ColecoVision Look BETTER?
Donkey Kong is a 1981 arcade video game developed and published by Nintendo. As Mario, the player runs and jumps on platforms and climbs ladders to ascend a construction site and rescue Pauline from a giant gorilla, Donkey Kong. It is the first game in the Donkey Kong...
November 9 Sixth Generation and Beyond Video Games Showcase Auction
Video Games — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss The sixth generation of video game consoles is one of the best, comprising four legendary systems from four iconic companies: the Sega Dreamcast, the Sony PlayStation 2, the Nintendo GameCube, and the Microsoft Xbox. We’re...
Antsream’s Top 10 Pick of Horror Games Available Now.
In the dim glow of a CRT monitor, the eerie flickering of pixels and haunting chiptune melodies combine to create a spine-tingling atmosphere. It's a scene familiar to anyone who has ventured into the world of retro horror video games. These classics, birthed in an...
Mega Man X – Zero Resin Statue
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Boulder Dash – MSX
Released in the early 1980s, "Boulder Dash" is a classic action-puzzle game that found its way to various platforms, including the MSX. Developed by Peter Liepa and Chris Gray and initially published by First Star Software, this game quickly became an iconic title...
RETROSPECTIVE: CD-i & 3DO – Two More Classics Ready For The Mini Treatment
Gone But Not Forgotten. Imagine it - you are the representative rights holder to some obscure dusty old video game system that, for whatever reason, failed to hold its own during its original console generation, tumbling deep into the abyss of eBay obscurity. Until...
Bagman – An Arcade classic as an Amiga remake gets a beta download!
Another Amiga heads up and no it's not related to Dread or Electroman :p, as we've recently been told by a good friend of ours, that Jotd's work in progress Amiga remake of the 1982 game 'Bagman', can be downloaded from the main website below as a beta test. This game...
ADoom – A brand new port update of a classic FPS for the Atari XL/XE!
Throughout the years we've featured many different types of news stories, from gaming updates, to music disks and even scene demos. Well here we are with another eye opening news story I think you'll like, as if you have an Atari 8bit, then it might be worth checking...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Robert Berk
Today, October 21st. 2023, the Pinball Expo with be entering its 39th year since the start in 1984. One of the founders and promoters of this event from Day 1 is Rob Berk. Lets look back at the interview I did with him back in 2019 when the event was located in...
Prince of Persia – A classic game as another tech demo for the ColecoVision, MSX and SG-1000
Remember when we said that the classic platformer of 'Prince of Persia' was getting a ColecoVision, MSX and SG-1000 port by Under4Mhz? A game which has been released for many different systems back in 1989 by Broderbund. Well there's some great news today! As thanks...
Japanese Video Games Showcase – October 19
Video Games — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss While we’ve sold various import titles previously, this is our first full-fledged Japanese Video Games Showcase sale. We’re excited about this auction for a number of reasons, including the attractive box art on the games...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Video Game Summit
The Pinball Expo will be expanding its show floor to 100,000 sq. ft. and celebrating its 40th year as the longest running pinball show. The event, which takes place Oct. 15-19th, will be combining forces with Video Game Summit, which has been running since 2003. Video...
The Legacy of the Amstrad
At Antstream we all have an emotional connection to the games we source and provide. We also have our favorite systems and often debate which was ‘the best’ of their respective eras. These fun and affectionate competitive discussions are all rooted in our experiences...
Time Wizard – Control Time in this upcoming Atari XL/XE game by Amarok
Here's some more Atari XL/XE news to be featured on the site, as Saberman also let us know that another game entered into the ABBUC Software Contest 2023 was a rather interesting platform puzzle called 'Time Wizard'. A game whereby you don't just manipulate time to...
The Antstream Arcade Guide #6: Metal Slug
Greetings, brave retro gamers! Retro games can sometimes be tricky and puzzling – in a good way. But don’t panic if you’re struggling – we are here to help! Each Antstream Arcade guide will include tips and help on how to play and beat a particular game from our...
Atari’s Spook-tacular Stealth-Strategy Roguelite Haunted House is Now Available on PC and Consoles
In Haunted House, players take control of Lyn Graves, the precocious niece of legendary treasure hunter Zachary Graves. Lyn visits her uncle’s mansion with her closest friends, only to find the massive house overrun with ghouls and monsters who quickly grab and spirit...
ASTROSMASH® BLASTS BACK INTO MODERN GAMING TODAY!
BBG Entertainment’s reimagined 16-bit cosmic classic is making a comet-sized comeback on Steam, Xbox, Switch, Windows & Apple Mac Astronauts, to your stations! Embark on an epic journey through the cosmos with ASTROSMASH®, where the only thing between survival and...
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Electroman – An early Alpha Electroman for the Commodore Amiga AGA ( Level 2 Demo )
Just as I was about to sit down and have dinner, another news story just broke which I just had to mention, and it's a new level 2 demo for the Commodore Amiga game 'Electroman': An Alpha version of a game port that was originally released by Messrs, Janusz Pelc and...
Super Monza GP 2 – This game expands on the the original for the VIC 20 32K!
VIC-20 owners we hear your cry, you want something more for your system. Well have we found the best thing for you! As of this moment you can try out the latest release of Super Monza GP 2. A new release by AJ Layden as an expanded racing game for the 32K expanded...
Attack of the Petscii Robots – An Action Adventure game originally by The 8bit Guy arrives on the MSX by Robosoft!
Another great news story for you all, as if you followed our previous write up in regards to Attack of the Petscii Robots; A game which was originally developed by David Murray, with a later port for the Commodore Amiga by Vesa Halttunen. Then you'll be pleased to...
Antstream Game of the Month: Tempest (1981)
Welcome Antstreamers, to another installment of “Game of the Month”. This time, we're delving into the archives to revisit a true arcade classic that not only left an indelible mark on gaming history but also pushed the boundaries of what was possible in the early...
The Seven Brutal Challenges of Antstream Arcade
To celebrate the arrival of Antstream Arcade on the Microsoft Xbox, we are currently showing off seven of the most terrifying and brutally tough challenges on the service. Think you’ve got what it takes to break into the top ten? Here’s Graeme Mason with details of...
Antstream Game of the Month: The Chaos Engine
The game of the month has been chosen by none other than gaming industry legend Jason Kingsley. He also kindly spent some time with us discussing his new book “Leading the Rebellion” which details how he uses the chivalric code to manage his business. Chaos Engine is...
Why Paradroid for the C64 Was Awesome!
The Commodore C64 was a great little machine for its day, and its games were worthy successors to the Atari games which came before it. One game will always stand out for me as particularly enjoyable, due to its innovative concept, progression, style, and overall...
REMINISCING NEW YORK’S TWIN TOWERS – by Michael Thomasson
New York City is the largest city in the United States. Its culture is far reaching and iconic, and as a result, it has been used as a setting in numerous videogames. The skyline was often used to represent the great city, as it was easily identifiable by the Statue...
CrazyForest – A rather challenging Arcade game released for the ZX Spectrum by Daniel Isoba
We've been flooded with awesome news this week, from Forest of Illusion for the Commodore Amiga, to the overhauled Mario Bros on the Amstrad and Mickey and Donald G&W for the 48k. Well once again we are going back to the ZX Spectrum for some more gaming news, as...
Giana Power Edition 2023 – The Great Giana Sisters for the C64 gets 16 new levels!
We've certainly heard a lot about that famous platformer the Great Giana Sisters from 1987, especially as it came back to the Amiga as a Giana Special Edition by Reimagine Games and then of course the Great Giana-Sisters Construction-Set, whereby you can create your...
Keith Christensen Interview – by Todd Friedman
Keith Christensen grew up in Houston playing pinball and video games at local arcades like Good Time Charlie’s and Gold Mine. As a young adult, he enjoyed hosting house parties to share his extensive collection of games with friends. In 2002, he moved the party to...
Featured GameRoom/Brewery’s of the Month, Jurassic Park, And Something Strange with the Stern of the Union!
The Stern of the Union, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball. Check out October 2023's edition here! Some highlights from this month include: Stranger Things Pinball Foo Fighters Final Battle Jurassic Park 30th Insider...
TheHolyCube – A rather unusual puzzler is playable as a C64 preview by la1n
Thanks to another heads up from a good friend of ours , we've been told that if you're looking for something different to play on your C64, then make sure to check out la1n's latest game preview of 'TheHolyCube'; A game in which you need to grab all the circular...
A Look At Those Mini Classic Editions We (Probably) Won’t Be Getting
It's already been seven years since Nintendo delivered the NES Classic Edition to the masses, causing an unexpected major market demand while creating a new niche in the process. They followed this up with the similarly successful Super NES Classic Edition a year...
TAITO PINBALL – BOOTLEGGING BAD BOYS – by Michael Thomasson
Taito’s history is one of change and adaptation. Michael Kogan was a Jewish-Russian refugee who worked in a Japanese factory during World War II. After the war, he relocated to Shanghai, China to join his father, Taitung, in making natural hair wigs, floor coverings,...
THE ANTSTREAM ARCADE JOURNEY – by Patrick Hickey, Jr.
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Antstream Arcade CEO Steve Cotton, who talks about his earliest moments in gaming, as well as the journey his game streaming service has taken him on over the past few years. With a mission to spread the love of retro gaming and...
Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Inside ‘Bit.Trip ReRunner’
Old School Gamer chats with Choice Provisions Mike Roush, Co-Founder and Alex Neuse, Co-Founder, who discuss the hotly anticipated retro-indie Bit.Trip ReRunner. About Bit.Trip ReRunner: The original rhythm platformer is back with new mechanics, trippy visuals, and a...
Zdendazuma – 1980’s Atari 8-bit Platforming classic of Montezuma with new levels!
Even more great retro gaming news for this week, as we have just learnt that Zdenda Zubr, has released what looks to be an Atari XL/XE rom hack of 'Montezuma's Revenge' called 'Zdendazuma' for the SillyVenture 2023 competition : A version of the game which is spread...
GAMES BY LUCASFILM/LUCASARTS – by Brett Weiss
BALLBLAZER (1985) Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari 5200, Atari 7800, Commodore 64, Famicom, MSX, ZX Spectrum Lucasfilm Games Lucasfilm Games bolted out of the gate in flying colors with two fine, fun, forward-thinking titles: Ballblazer and Rescue on...
NACON announces a new controller for PS5
With the new officially PlayStation® licensed REVOLUTION 5 PRO, NACON offers PS5®, PS4™, and PC* players a controller with an advanced design and cutting-edge technology. Kirkland, WA, September 27, 2023 – NACON, a major player in video game publishing and designer of...
SINK YOUR TEETH INTO SHARK! SHARK!(R) TODAY!
Celebrate World Maritime Day with BBG Entertainment's reimagined take on the 16-bit classic, o-fish-ally available on Steam PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Apple Mac! Dive in, underwater adventurers! BBG Entertainment is thrilled to announce the release of SHARK!...