# Retro Gamer Services The Atari Gaming Subscription Service is in Partnership with Antstream Arcade By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-subscription-service References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/atari-vcs-games-01-10-2019/) & [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/30/1922572/0/en/Atari-Partners-With-Antstream-Arcade-to-Deliver-Thousands-of-Retro-Games-to-Atari-VCS-Video-Computer-System.html) The new [Atari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-pro) gaming subscription service has been announced in partnership with [Antstream Arcade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antstream-arcade) to offer consumers a retro option to try out. The service will be accessible via the Atari [VCS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riot-games-7) 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.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-pro.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-xp.md) - [In-Car Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-and-airconsole.md) - [Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-console.md) - [Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-7800-plus.md) - [Gaming Console Energy Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-fuel-atari-2600.md) - [Chic Retro Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation.md) - [Revived 80s-Era Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-intellivision-sprint.md) - [Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-go.md)