The Antstream Arcade Guide #6: Metal Slug
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 - #6 Metal Slug
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Preserving Gamings Past
Chris McAuley
- Sep 1
- 6 min
Antstream Game of the Month: The Chaos Engine
This month’s game of the month has been chosen by none other gaming industry legend Jason Kingsley. He also kindly spent some time with us d
Graeme Mason
- Aug 11
- 5 min
The Story Of Millie & Molly
Commodore 64 puzzler Millie & Molly became one of Antstream Arcade’s first homebrew indie games in 2021.
Chris McAuley
- Aug 4
- 5 min
Antstream Game of the Month: Earthworm Jim
One of the games that I was personally excited about playing when I joined Antstream was Earthworm Jim...
Graeme Mason
- Jul 21
- 4 min
My Antstream Arcade: Defender
I’ve got a love-hate relationship with this legendary arcade shoot-‘em-up, Defender.
Graeme Mason
- Jul 14
- 6 min
The Antstream Arcade Guide #5: R-Type
Retro games can sometimes be tricky and puzzling – in a good way. Here is Antstream's guide to R-Type.
Graeme Mason
- Jul 7
- 5 min
The Story Of Sir Lancelot
It was to be the last hurrah of the 16K ZX Spectrum. In Antstream Arcade’s latest developer interview, we chat with Stephen Cargill...
Chris McAuley
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Game of the Month – Exolon
I remember being enticed by the attractive screens of Exolon when flicking through a copy of Amstrad Action. It was developed by...
Graeme Mason
- Jun 23
- 5 min
The Antstream Arcade Guide #4: Strikers 1945
Retro games can sometimes be tricky and puzzling – in a good way. Here's our guide to Strikers 1945...
Graeme Mason
- Jun 16
- 4 min
My Antstream Arcade: Horace Goes Skiing
Despite it being a firm early favourite, I never bought a copy of Horace Goes Skiing back in the day. But before you judge...
Chris McAuley
- Jun 12
- 4 min
The Queerest characters in Retro Video Gaming
As we enter a month which is a celebration of all things queer in society, we at Antstream think its important to acknowledge the games ...
Graeme Mason
- Jun 9
- 4 min
The Story Of Reckless Rufus
Puzzle-themed budget games dominated the latter years of the 8-bit computers, and here on Antstream Arcade...
Graeme Mason
- Jun 2
- 4 min
The Battle Of The Beat-‘em-Ups On Antstream Arcade
This week sees the release of Street Fighter 6. Who will be crowned champion of the fighter on Antstream Arcade?
Graeme Mason
- May 26
- 4 min
Antstream Arcade Twitch Superstar: Mappyman
We chat with another one of the wonderful people spreading the retro gaming glory presenting 0 Mappyman, AKA Scott...
Chris McAuley
- May 19
- 4 min
Antstream Game of the Month – Alien Breed 3D
Alien Breed 3D, it’s one of the latest games to come out on Antstream and it’s a corker...
Graeme Mason
- May 12
- 4 min
The Antstream Arcade Guide #3: Pac Man
Greetings, brave retro gamers!
Retro games can sometimes be tricky and puzzling – in a good way. But don’t panic...
Graeme Mason
- May 5
- 4 min
Retro Games Fit For A King… or Queen: Royalty On Antstream
With King Charles’s coronation this weekend, join Antstream Arcade as we celebrate eight Royal rulers.
Graeme Mason
- Apr 28
- 4 min
An Island Of The Dead – Spreading The Retro Zombie Love
Love them or hate them, zombies are a staple of horror gaming ...
Chris McAuley
- Apr 21
- 3 min
Antstream Game of the Month: Cannon Fodder
Sensible Software was a legendary developer for the Amiga. They had revolutionized sports games on the system ...
Graeme Mason
- Apr 14
- 5 min
My First Game: Franz Lanzinger and Crystal Castles
We present coder and designer Franz Lanzinger, telling us about his first fully-published game, the brilliant arcade coin-op Crystal Castles
Graeme Mason
- Apr 7
- 4 min
Antstream Arcade Twitch Superstar: Analogarhythm
In our latest Antstream Arcade Twitch Superstar feature, we chat with another one of the wonderful people spreading the retro gaming...
Graeme Mason
- Mar 31
- 4 min
The Antstream Arcade Guide #2: Pirate Pete
Greetings, brave retro gamers! Retro games can sometimes be tricky and puzzling – in a good way! But if you’re struggling, we are here to...
Graeme Mason
- Mar 24
- 5 min
My First Game: Steve Marsden and Technician Ted
The next entry in this series, we present games coder and designer Steve Marsden, telling us about his first published game, Technician Ted.
Chris McAuley
- Mar 17
- 3 min
Game of the Month: Tuff E Nuff
Released last week on Antstream is a brawler from the ‘90s. When Street Fighter 2 changed the landscape for fighting games ...
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