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Antstream Arcade Brings 1,300 Retro Games to PlayStation

The world’s leading retro gaming platform lands on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 today, alongside a lifetime subscription on the Epic Games Store for the first time.

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September 6, 2024

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[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]

Antstream :

London, 6th September: Antstream Arcade, the world's leading retro gaming platform, is excited and thrilled to announce its launch on PlayStation, bringing an unparalleled collection of over 1300 classic games to the PlayStation community. This significant milestone in Antstream's mission to make the greatest games of the past accessible to gamers everywhere has been an incredible journey for the team.

 

PlayStation users will now have seamless access to Antstream Arcade’s exciting and extensive library of games, featuring iconic titles from legendary publishers such as Atari, Bandai Namco, and Commodore. From arcade classics to console hits, Antstream Arcade delivers a nostalgic journey through gaming history, enhanced with modern features.

 

Today also sees the addition of a lifetime membership for the Epic Games Store, previously available as a 12 month premium membership, the new lifetime subscription is available for £99.99 and grants players unlimited access to the ever increasing library of games.

From purchase to play in less than 27 seconds! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaaadFCVy1I 

 

Antstream's deep belief and passion is that their legacy is to preserve something that has to be relevant to hardcore fans and new generations. Antstream is the Spotify for retro gaming! Some of the key features that make Antstream Arcade unique include:

 

Tournament and challenges: We create exclusive mini game challenges for the players to compete with their friends, the local community or the world. We effectively turn any retro game into a global multiplayer experience.

 

Game Library: Supports many formats from Arcade, Atari 2600, Commodore 64, Sega, Nintendo, Intellivision, MSX, Playstation and more. You can now play PlayStation games on your Xbox!

 

Cloud Gaming: Our cloud-based approach allows gamers to enjoy retro titles on various devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones.

 

Subscription Model: Antstream Arcade typically operates on an "all you can eat" subscription-based model.

 

Cross Platform Comp Access: Play and compete with friends no matter what device they have. Gamers including iOS, Android, Xbox, Playstation, Mac, Linux, SmartTVs and soon Mercedes cars.

 

Social Features: Antstream Arcade includes social features, allowing users to connect with friends, share achievements, and participate in challenges, online tournaments or competitions related to the games available on the platform.

 

Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream Arcade, expressed his excitement about the launch: 

 

"Our goal has always been to make gaming history accessible to everyone, and our expansion to PlayStation is a major step towards that vision. We're excited to see how PlayStation users will embrace the rich legacy of retro games, and we're committed to delivering the best possible experience to our growing community."

 

Antstream Arcade is now available for download on the PlayStation Store. Gamers can start their retro adventure with the subscription based streaming service.

 

Antstream Arcade is the world's largest official library of retro games to stream, with more than 1300 titles available to play on multiple devices, including PC, mobile, Samsung TV, Linux and Xbox. With local co-op, weekly tournaments, hundreds of challenges and a global leaderboard to climb, there are plenty of new ways to play classic games, and Antstream's cloud system instantly saves game progress so players can put down and pick up games at any time.

 

Antstream Arcade is available for £39.99, giving the player unrestricted access to all 1300+ games and all tournaments, challenges and more for an entire year. For a limited time, players can also purchase the lifetime subscription for a one-off payment of £99.99.

 

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