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,...

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...

Atari 2600 Donkey Kong: Was This Port TANKED to Make ColecoVision Look BETTER?

by GenX Grownup | Oct 28, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Atari, GenX Grownup

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...

Antsream’s Top 10 Pick of Horror Games Available Now.

by Antstream Blog | Oct 27, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, Antstream, Console/Handheld, Retro Computing

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...

Mega Man X – Zero Resin Statue

by Todd Friedman | Oct 26, 2023 | 1980s, 2020s, Press Release

ORDER NOW! Sign up here to receive a notification once pre-orders are open! Check out the F4F Official Collectors Club to stay in the loop for this and other releases from First 4 Figures! ORDER NOW! FIRST 4 FIGURES OFFICIAL COLLECTORS CLUB Curious as to what the...

Boulder Dash – MSX

by Antstream Blog | Oct 25, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, Antstream, Retro Computing

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...