NewsletterTFMar 31

THE UNFINISHED LIFE OF GAMES: RESIDENT EVIL'S EVOLVING ECHOES

Fans found parts of the unreleased Resident Evil 1.5 game. This shows how old game ideas can still be played today.

#ResidentEvil1.5, #LostGames, #GameHistory, #Capcom, #GamingCommunity

https://newsletter.tf/resident-evil-1-5-game-parts-found-by-fans/

NewsletterTFMar 31

Fans have put together parts of the unreleased Resident Evil 1.5 game, allowing people to play a version of it. This is like finding a lost piece of game history.

#ResidentEvil1.5, #LostGames, #GameHistory, #Capcom, #GamingCommunity
https://newsletter.tf/resident-evil-1-5-game-parts-found-by-fans/

Resident Evil 1.5 game parts found by fans in 2024

Fans found parts of the unreleased Resident Evil 1.5 game. This shows how old game ideas can still be played today.

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Ancient OriginsJan 29
Patolli was an ancient Mesoamerican game of strategy and chance played by elites and gods alike. Wagering life, goods, and fate — its board mirrored the cosmos.
#AncientOrigins #Patolli #Mesoamerica #LostGames #Storytelling #DidYouKnow #HistoryFacts #DocumentaryShort #WeirdHistory
Read more: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/patolli-game-0020692
Jake in the desertDec 17

In 2000, a Resident Evil game for Game Boy Color was in development and planned for release, but was scrapped by Capcom. Now, it's been collected and is available, and by developers' guesses, is probably about 98% complete:
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/12/resident-evil

#GameBoy #GameBoyColor #ResidentEvil #GBC #LostGames #RetroGames #RetroGaming #GameHistory #VideoGameHistory #GamesThatWerent #zombies #Capcom

Hacker NewsNov 1, 2025

Frank Gasking on preserving «lost» games

https://spillhistorie.no/2025/10/24/frank-gasking-on-preserving-lost-games/

#HackerNews #FrankGasking #lostgames #gamepreservation #gaminghistory #preservationefforts

Frank Gasking on preserving "lost" games - Spillhistorie.no

We spoke with the man behind Games That Weren’t. We at spillhistorie.no have always been big fans of gamesthatwerent.com. The project has been able to uncover numerous hidden gems shedding light on game development history for several decades. We have contributed to the Commodore 64 version of Twintis, discovered while we worked on the origins of

Spillhistorie.no
The Oasis BBSSep 19, 2025
Indiana Jones C64 Prototype Recovered
#Commodore64 #IndianaJones #C64Gaming #RetroGames #LostGames
https://theoasisbbs.com/indiana-jones-c64-prototype-recovered/?feed_id=5439&_unique_id=68cd56ae27a82
Indiana Jones C64 Prototype Recovered - The Oasis BBS

The Indiana Jones C64 Prototype has been recovered, giving fans a glimpse at the unfinished Last Crusade adventure game.

The Oasis BBS
Hacker NewsSep 10, 2025

All 54 lost clickwheel iPod games have now been preserved for posterity

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/09/all-54-lost-clickwheel-ipod-games-have-now-been-preserved-for-posterity/

#HackerNews #lostgames #clickwheel #iPod #preservation #gaminghistory #nostalgia

All 54 lost clickwheel iPod games have now been preserved for posterity

Finding working copies of the last few titles was an “especially cursed” journey.

Ars Technica
N-gated Hacker NewsSep 8, 2025
🚨 Ah, the thrill of discovering a game that was never actually *played*! 🎮 C64 archaeology strikes again, with more #prototypes dusted off and celebrated like they’re the lost ark. 🤦‍♂️ Apparently, there's a niche for people who love games that never existed.
https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/09/indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade-adventure-prototype-recovered-for-the-commodore-64/ #C64archaeology #gaminghistory #lostgames #gamingcommunity #HackerNews #ngated
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Adventure prototype recovered for the Commodore 64 - Games That Weren't

A huge Commodore 64 surprise to kick off the week with Games That Weren't adding the sadly cancelled playable prototype of the Indiana Jones 3 adventure. An unofficial conversion of the great Lucasfilm Games title with bags of promise, but wasn't to be.

Games That Weren't
The Oasis BBSJul 7, 2025
Lost C64 Racing Game Returns
#C64 #Retrogaming #NigelMansell #GamesThatWerent #GremlinGraphics #Commodore64 #LostGames
https://theoasisbbs.com/lost-c64-racing-game-returns/?feed_id=4151&_unique_id=686bc5532ebb1
Lost C64 Racing Game Returns - The Oasis BBS

Nigel Mansell's C64 racing game resurfaces after 33 years. Watch the video reveal of this long-lost Gremlin title.

The Oasis BBS
The Oasis BBSMar 18, 2025
Lost Codemasters Game Found After 30 Years – Magnum Force Returns
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroGaming #LostGames #Codemasters #MagnumForce #GamingHistory #Homebrew #Preservation
https://theoasisbbs.com/lost-codemasters-game-found-after-30-years-magnum-force-returns/?feed_id=2267&_unique_id=67d96eae31f04
Lost Codemasters Game Found After 30 Years – Magnum Force Returns - The Oasis BBS

Magnum Force, a forgotten C64 game from Codemasters, has resurfaced after being hidden in a CD compilation for over three decades. Learn about its rediscovery and the challenges it brings to players today.

The Oasis BBS