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Platform: Nintendo GameCube
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The GameCube is actually capable of rendering stereoscopic 3D. The GameCube was going to have an add-on that would attach to a TV and enable it to properly display 3D games. The first planned game for the add-on was Luigi's Mansion. The add-on was eventually cancelled as it would have cost more than the console itself.
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Cancelled Release, Development, Early Idea, General
person gamerofgames calendar_month November 11, 2013
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Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
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In early screenshots of the Genesis game, a UFO could be spotted, but was not present in the final game. Yet when Sonic the Hedgehog was released in 2005 for mobile phones, the UFO sprite was found hidden away in the files, but still unused.
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Development, Early Idea, Unused Content, Unused Graphic
person RadSpyro calendar_month November 11, 2013
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Primal Rage
Primal Rage (1994)
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The Primal Rage design team implemented an unusual and largely unknown security method into the arcade machine's coding that prevented the full features of the game from becoming active when emulated. Since the original programming team has since moved on to other things, they could not be reached for questioning regarding the game's security lock-outs. Those who have been contacted expressed no interest in unlocking the ROM BIOS for freeware distribution or security corrections. For these reasons, no perfect emulation of the original arcade game exists.

In the absence of these security protections, blood would be "censored" in that it would be colored a yellowish color with a brown shading. Also, fatalities could not be performed, and many special moves were not available. Another emulation problem was the player could no longer chain attacks, which greatly decreased the chance of performing a combo. These issues even affect the Midway Arcade Treasures 2 collection, which would supposedly feature an arcade perfect rendition of the game, but instead provides a censored and incomplete version.
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Anti-Piracy, Censorship, Development, General
person Cavery210 calendar_month November 10, 2013
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Luigi's Mansion
Luigi's Mansion (2001)
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Attachment An early, unused, model of Bogmire can be found in the game's files. This early model shows Bogmire with a slightly larger mouth than that of the final version.
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Development, Early Idea
person Dazz calendar_month November 10, 2013
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Final Fight
Final Fight (1989)
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Attachment Guy's name was originally spelled "Gay" in early development versions. As director Akira Nishitani put it, the development team wasn't "really aware of English spelling and pronunciation conventions." An unused graphic with the names "Gay, Haggar and Cody" can still be found in the game's code.
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Development, Early Idea, Unused Content, Unused Graphic
person Cavery210 calendar_month November 9, 2013
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Rhythm Tengoku
Rhythm Tengoku (2006)
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According to Ko Takeuchi, the onions and other vegetables in the mini-game "Rhythm Epilation" were meant to be realistic faces, but were replaced with the silly designs that Takeuchi made as the faces were "a little too gross."
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Development, Early Idea
person gamemaster1991 calendar_month November 8, 2013
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011)
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Attachment The Tranquilizer Rifle is called the "PAX-22". The word "pax" translates to "peace" in Latin. This fits with the purpose of the rifle, as it's supposed to be used as a peaceful solution for subduing enemies, rather than killing them.
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Development, Inspiration
person Dazz calendar_month November 8, 2013
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Street Fighter II
Street Fighter II (1991)
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It was initially planned for special moves to do more damage the quicker the command was entered.
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Development, Early Idea
person Cavery210 calendar_month November 7, 2013
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Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)
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There were plans to include a Silenced 9mm Pistol in the game, but it was cut from the final build.
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Development, Early Idea
person ClaudX calendar_month November 7, 2013
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Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)
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Attachment The beta version of the Assault SMG, seen in the debut trailer, lacks the suppressor and has a different firing sound. Additionally, the filler/foam in the Assault SMG's gun case in Armando's SUV does not have a cut out for the suppressor.
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Development, Early Idea
person ClaudX calendar_month November 6, 2013
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Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII (1997)
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Attachment Cloud's Buster Sword was originally a lot smaller and thinner with only one Materia slot. Tetsuya Nomura's original vision of the Buster Sword was unrefined steel, and he referred to it as "the Giant Kitchen Knife".
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Development, Early Idea
person Pogue-Mahone calendar_month November 6, 2013
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Spec Ops: The Line
Spec Ops: The Line (2012)
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When talking about Spoiler:the white phosphorous scene, Walt Williams, the game's lead writer, stated that he wanted player to "be in the same emotional position as Walker." Spoiler:He stated the he "wanted the player to be where Walker was and be angry at [the developers], the people who made them do this".

During focus tests, several regular gamers were brought in to play large chunks of the game for feedback on the game. After this scene, several players paused the game and left the room to compose themselves. Williams wasn't expecting such an intense reaction to the imagery used during this scene.

Williams was met with some resistance to this scene from several members of the development team. Williams defended the scene, and eventually had the team agree with the purpose of the scene as being vital to the story's progression.
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Development, General, Inspiration, Real Life
person Dazz calendar_month November 5, 2013
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Final Exam
Final Exam (2013)
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Attachment Final Exam started its life as a reboot to ObsCure but due to fan feedback the title was changed. The fans weren't happy with the game's departure from horror.
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Development, Early Idea, General, Inspiration, Real Life
person Mass Distraction calendar_month November 5, 2013
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Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)
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Attachment A revolver was originally going to be featured in game, and can be vaguely seen in a pre-release screenshot.
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Development, Early Idea, Unused Content, Unused Items
person ClaudX calendar_month November 5, 2013
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Epic Mickey
Epic Mickey (2010)
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Attachment Oswald's original love interest, Fanny, was set to appear in the game. She was dropped in favor of Oswald's last love interest, Ortensia.
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Development, Early Idea, Unused Character, Unused Content
person RadSpyro calendar_month November 4, 2013
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Mario Kart Wii
Mario Kart Wii (2008)
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Attachment The Mach Bike, a medium sized bike, is based on the bike from the NES game Mach Rider.
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Development, Easter Egg, Inspiration, Reference
person CosmykTheDolfyn calendar_month November 4, 2013
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994)
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According to an interview with game developer J. Pataki, the "Get Blue Spheres" message at the start of Special Stages originally said "Get Blue Balls". This was changed by the mostly male staff to avoid any sexual undertones.
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Censorship, Development, Early Idea
person VinchVolt calendar_month November 3, 2013
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Franchise: Sonic The Hedgehog
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Attachment The design for Dr. Robotnik/Dr. Eggman was based on a caricature of Theodore Roosevelt in pajamas.
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Development, Early Idea, General, Real Life
person Hufff calendar_month November 3, 2013
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Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII (1997)
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The intro to Sephiroth's theme, "One-Winged Angel", was inspired by the intro to the song "Purple Haze" by the Jimi Hendrix Experience.
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Development, General, Inspiration, Music
person Pogue-Mahone calendar_month November 2, 2013
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past
Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past (1994)
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The game features a variety of crewman that are original characters not featured on the TV show Star Trek: The Next Generation. These characters were named after and modeled in the likeness of the developers of the game. One character, Ed Semrad, is actually based on the Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine editor of the same name.
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Cameo, Development, Easter Egg, General, Inspiration, Real Life
person CosmykTheDolfyn calendar_month November 2, 2013
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