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/
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
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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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.
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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"Timewarp Troopers" was supposed to be a Metal Slug inspired action roguelite with handdrawn graphics by CrazyBunch, the makers of the latest Leisure Suit Larry games. What do you think?