The new Atari gaming subscription service has been announced in partnership with Antstream Arcade to offer consumers a retro option to try out. The service will be accessible via the Atari VCS console and will provide gamers with access to over 2,000 titles in both their original and enhanced edition formats. The subscription service will be priced at $9.99 per month or $7.99 when subscribing for the year to offer avid gamers a small discount to take advantage of.
Atari CEO Frédéric Chesnais spoke on the new gaming subscription service saying, "Antstream Arcade is a perfect partner for Atari and its fans. Anstream’s offering lets players instantly access a vast library of games, including many Atari titles that have not been available for streaming before now. This partnership further cements the Atari VCS as a highly versatile entertainment platform and multimedia streaming device, built to embrace the best of classic and modern gaming.”
What's Driving This Trend
- Retro Gaming Subscription Services
- Opportunity to capitalize on the nostalgia trend by providing access to classic games with modern enhancements.
- Multimedia Entertainment Platforms
- Innovation in entertainment technologies to create versatile offerings that appeal to a wide range of audiences.
- Instant Access Gaming Libraries
- Rapidly growing demand for instant gratification creates opportunity for gaming platforms that offer extensive game libraries.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming
- Collaborations between gaming companies and entertainment platforms create opportunities for gaming subscription services.
- Technology
- Advancements in multimedia entertainment devices and streaming technologies create opportunity for innovation in gaming services.
- Retail
- Retailers can explore partnerships with gaming and entertainment companies to offer subscription services and capitalize on the nostalgia trend.
