Acclaim Inc. named as flagship partner, as Antstream welcomes modern retro gaming, with more to be revealed this September.
London, 20 August 2026 – Acclaim Inc. and Antstream today announced that Ground Zero Hero, Acclaim Inc.'s brand-new modern retro title, launches today on Antstream.
The release marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Antstream, bringing modern retro titles into the service alongside the classics players already know and love. Acclaim Inc. will be a flagship partner in this next phase, with Ground Zero Hero offering the first glimpse of what's to come.
As the world's largest subscription service dedicated to retro gaming, Antstream is home to more than 1,300 officially licensed games. The introduction of modern retro builds on that experience, celebrating the unmistakable style, creativity and joy of retro while giving today's developers and publishers a new way to reach players.
"Ground Zero Hero captures exactly what we love about retro gaming - the immediacy, the style and, above all, the fun - while creating something completely new," said Steve Cottam, CEO of Antstream. "We're incredibly excited to have Acclaim Inc. as a flagship partner as we enter this next chapter for Antstream. Ground Zero Hero is the first taste of what we're building, and there is much more to come."
“Antstream gives gamers another way to instantly discover, jump into & spend time with great games wherever they choose to play, added Marc Anthony Rodriguez, Director of Publishing & Strategic Partnerships, Acclaim Inc. “GZZH is the perfect game to kick this off. It’s bold, weird and built for immediate fun. Together with Antstream, we’re opening another door for players to find Acclaim games!”
Ground Zero Hero is available to play on Antstream from today, 20 August.
And this is only the beginning. Keep your eyes on Antstream this September, when we'll reveal much more about the next evolution of the service, including new games, new partners and a new way to discover and play retro.
About Antstream
Antstream is the world's largest subscription service dedicated to retro gaming, offering instant access to more than 1,300 officially licensed games across console, PC and mobile. Through cloud streaming, global leaderboards, challenges and tournaments, Antstream makes retro gaming instantly accessible while giving players new ways to play.
About Acclaim Inc.
Acclaim Inc. is a flagship partner in Antstream's expansion into modern retro gaming, bringing a new generation of games inspired by the immediacy, creativity and distinctive style that made classic gaming so enduring.
With Ground Zero Hero among the first modern retro titles to join Antstream, the partnership brings together Acclaim Inc.'s focus on creating fresh gaming experiences with Antstream's global platform and passionate retro gaming community. Further titles and details from the partnership will be announced as Antstream's modern retro offering expands.