A mysterious, unfinished project with strong Tir Na Nog vibes. Only early code and visuals survive, but enough to hint at something special. Today its been preserved by Games That Weren't:
At first glance, Streetbeat looks like an authentic 80s arcade game. But the reality behind it is a little more unusual. Learn more about this cool breakdancing game at Games That Weren't:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/streetbeat/
Video courtesy of Chewed Tapes:
Virtua Hamster is one of SEGA's more unusual lost projects. Think S.T.U.N Runner with rodents. Nearly finished on 32X, but cancelled before release, with a Saturn version never even started.
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Two prototype builds of The Munsters uncovered, spanning 1989 to 1992. An early glitchy version and a later smoother build, with subtle differences to explore. Can you spot anything interesting?
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https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/the-munsters-pc-dos-prototypes/
What if the Acorn Archimedes had its own Star Fox? Wing Star is a 90s 3D demo that pushed the system in impressive ways, blending ideas from Star Fox and Afterburner.
You can try it yourself too at Games That Weren't.
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The only known information about Blur DS was screenshots of the game from a Firebrand artist's blog posted in July of 2013, showing work done for the LA docks and Brighton. It wasn't until May 2nd of 2026 that a build of the port was uncovered by Prototopia and was uploaded onto Hidden Palace, making a video showing the build on YouTube. On the same day, Archive.org user AceArroww uploaded 11 different builds of the game onto the website, including the design documents Firebrand wrote for the game.
I was very kindly asked to take part on a new "My Collection Of" website, where they interview people about the things they collect. Of course, most of what we do is a digital archive - but creator Adam Starr was still keen do ask some questions, so here we are. Many thanks to Adam for the invite!
https://mycollectionof.substack.com/p/my-collection-of-unreleased-video
A lost Atari Lynx prototype of Monster Demolition has been recovered by the AtariAge community, offering a fresh look at this early take on what became Rampage. Featuring multiple levels and large scale characters, it is a fascinating glimpse at an alternate direction.
More details: https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/monster-demolition/
With thanks to Marty Goldberg, Mike Lee, Tempest and Dutchman2000 at AtariAge for the recovery, and Ross Sillifant for the heads up and scans.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - Ewok Adventure is one of the more unusual but very neat lost Atari 2600 titles, with you piloting an Ewok hang glider to take down the shield generator. Cancelled despite being complete with prototypes still surviving today.
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/star-wars-ewok-adventure/
A next-gen showcase that never made it. Frame City Killer (Xbox 360) promised a living city, dynamic missions and post-launch updates, but technical struggles and delays led to its cancellation in 2006.
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CatGun: Victory Mission G is a promising manga-style PC shooter that was sadly left unfinished. Two early demos exist with playable levels, and there are signs of a more complete version still missing. Can it be found?
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/catgun-victory-mission-g/
Post thanks to Toppy!
The Netflix celebrity-documentary industrial complex rolls on with a new movie about the indomitable Martin Short. Enjoying the playful titling as his banjo-playing collaborator received for Steve! (Martin): A Documentary In Two Parts, the Netflix doc Marty, Life Is Short gives the same kind of overview into one of Hollywood’s most influential and persistent comedic voices. But perhaps more important than home movies of Martin Short entertaining his family or his famous friends vouching for what the audience already knows (Martin Short is funny), it’s the appearance of Short’s alter-ego, Jiminy Glick, that really makes this one a must-see.
Project Atlantis 3D Model & Animations by Picto & Andrew 'ColossalCake' Coleman.
Early IK+ prototypes and assets for Atari ST (plus a curious Amiga build) added to Games That Weren't today. Unused effects, sample finds and a wealth of graphics uncovered. Take a look and let us know what you spot:
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https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2026/05/ik-atari-st-and-amiga-prototypes-and-assets/