Save the world or save your family in this week’s new additions to the Antstream library. Two more games join the Antstream library this week. Classic run and gun action in both Thunder Hoop (Arcade) and Midnight Resistance (Amiga). Thunder Hoop was released as an arcade game by Gaelco in 1992. When genius geneticist Dr. Genbreak goes into a rage and unleashes a bunch of mutants on the world, the only response is for another group of geneticists to create Thunder Hoop, a biological weapon, in the form of an angry dude, designed to deal with the mutant menace. Combining run & gun with platforming, Thunder Hoop must make his way through the various levels, or zones, climbing ladders, leaping over gaps and obstacles, and using his powers to destroy the wide range of often quirky looking mutants, before eventually taking on the end of zone bosses. Thunder Hoop has a punching power that launches a projectile which has a nice variety of upgrades similar to scrolling shooter games, but can also jump on some enemies to defeat them, also allowing him to jump higher. Data East’s 1990 Amiga launch of Midnight Resistance is another run & gun game, but this time there are two brothers on a mission to rescue their family from King Crimson’s evil drug empire. Data East originally launched the game as an arcade title in 1989, and Midnight Resistance also made an appearance on other home computers and on the SEGA Mega Drive. As the player works through the levels of Midnight Resistance, fighting back a variety of soldiers and hardware, they will collect keys that allow them to enter a weapons store and unlock new guns, special weapons and extra ammunition, giving access to plenty of variety in ways to shoot the enemies that approach from in front, behind and above. There is plenty of action to be had in Midnight Resistance, and plenty of enemies to be shot. Also, this week’s challenge is Iaijutsu Stand-off in Samurai Shodown. Defeat or be defeated in this challenge where one hit will decided who the victor is. We’ll be back next week with more games to play anytime, anywhere. The post New On Antstream This Week: Thunder Hoop And Midnight Resistance appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine.

New York, NY (September 26, 2024) —Today, publisher Atari and developer Digital Eclipse are thrilled to announce the launch of the first major DLC to the critically acclaimed Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. Titled The Wider World of Atari, this DLC features 19 playable games and eight video segments set in a brand-new timeline. Delve deep into stories from Atari’s history, highlighting how the company has influenced creators and fans over the decades. Fans can explore the 19  games included in this first DLC:  Berzerk – 2600 Berzerk Voice Enhanced – 2600  Berzerk – 5200 Berzerk – Arcade Frenzy – Arcade Red Baron – Arcade Sky Diver – Arcade Avalanche – Arcade Destroyer – Arcade Super Bug – Arcade Football – Arcade Stellar Track – 2600 (Sears exclusive) Submarine Commander – 2600 (Sears exclusive) Steeplechase – 2600 (Sears exclusive) Atari Video Cube – 2600 Desert Falcon – 2600 Off the Wall – 2600 Sky Diver – 2600 Avalanche – Atari 8-bit Here’s what else is included in the new DLC expansion:  Unusual and underappreciated Atari 2600 innovations, as well as hidden gems from the 1980s A spotlight on the artist Evelyn Seto, who helped create Atari’s iconic logo The community’s quest for unreleased prototypes and the preservation of gaming history Archival and contemporary interviews from employees, fans, and homebrew developers   The Wider World of Atari includes new interviews, vintage ads, historical artifacts, and more, which have all been researched and presented with Digital Eclipse’s signature style. Highlights from the new timeline include unusual and underappreciated innovations and hidden gems from the late 1980s; a spotlight on the artist Evelyn Seto, who helped create the iconic “Fuji” Atari logo; Pong creator Al Alcorn explaining the birth of Breakout; and an exploration of the fan base’s role in discovering unreleased prototypes, creating “homebrew” games, and preserving Atari history. The DLC is available now on PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Series X, and PlayStation 4 & 5 for $7.99. Additionally, owners of the original game on the Atari VCS can get the DLC content for free as part of an update! Fans attending the Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) can learn more about the DLC and the Atari 50: Anniversary Celebration project this Sunday, September 29, during a panel discussion featuring Digital Eclipse Producer Chris Kohler, Atari VP of Games Ethan Stearns, and Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell. A second DLC entitled The First Console War will be released globally on November 8, along with the physical release of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 for $39.99. The physical release contains the original game and both DLCs. A Steelbook version for Nintendo Switch, which will include Atari 2600 art cards, miniature arcade marquee signs, and an Al Alcorn Replica Syzygy Co. business card, will retail for $49.99 USD.     The post Atari 50 – ‘The Wider World of Atari’ DLC appeared first on Old School Gamer Magazine.