When preserving prototypes and cancelled video games, we never know for sure if the original owners of the copyright may have some legal issues with uploading these files on the internet, even if they never finished those games nor sold them in any way (physical or digital). For these tricky…
Unseen64 is currently on “Archive” mode
As you may have noticed, Unseen64 is currently on “archive” mode: there are no new articles published weekly but you can still check the current database of cancelled and beta video games. In 2022 monokoma became a dad and with a newborn son he don’t have any more time to…
Cancellation of Video Games at the Final Stage: The Math and Hidden Cost of Publishing a Game
Video games are popular all over the world, though many players seldom consider the cost involved with development. Many factors are involved, and much will depend on the overall complexity of a game being created. For students taking a course in graphic arts, game development, or even marketing, you will…
Developers’s Tips to Avoid Game Cancellation For Students
Over the years, we have seen several much-anticipated video games getting canceled, including, Conker Bad Fur Day 2, ZOE 3, Project Titan, Prey 2, Silent Hill: PT, and others. Some of the reasons for game cancellation are realistic, such as budget limitations, changes in the company, or time constraints. Although…
Die Hard 64 [N64 – Cancelled]
Becoming a legendary lost game after unconfirmed rumors of screenshots appearing in gaming magazines, Die Hard 64 was one of three Nintendo 64 projects in development by Bits Studios, along with RiQa and Thieves World. Unfortunately, none of them ever saw the light of day on the 64-bit console. Founded…