Unreleased Games -

A high-profile cancellation that fans still cite as a major loss for the franchise.

Tight deadlines and lack of experience with AAA titles often lead to unsustainable development cycles. Unreleased Games

Many unreleased games only survive through community efforts and unofficial leaks. Preservationists often track down "vertical slices" or prototypes to document what might have been. A high-profile cancellation that fans still cite as

A proposed spin-off of Rogue Squadron where players would lead Imperial forces; it was passed over for a Chewbacca-themed project. studio closures (e.g.

Mergers, studio closures (e.g., Buzz Monkey Software ), or shifts in console generations can make a project's business model obsolete.

Titles like Fallout 3 (Van Buren), Diablo (Game Boy), and Sonic Xtreme exist as leaked prototypes.