Liam Robertson - Game History GuyThe life & death of one of Nintendo's most mysterious Wii projects and how a storm of alleged discrimination and mismanagement tore Nintendo Software Technology apart, as told by the people who worked there.
For the record, I did reach out to Nintendo's Japanese staff who these allegations were directed at to give them an opportunity to tell their side of the story. Only one replied, declining to comment. We have not accused NST of "racism/nationalism", only reported allegations of such. Please distinguish between the two; they are very different.
Stay tuned for more revelations, including looks at Rayman 4 & an unreleased Kid Icarus game.
Nintendos Project H.A.M.M.E.R: The Untold Story - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-07-04 | The life & death of one of Nintendo's most mysterious Wii projects and how a storm of alleged discrimination and mismanagement tore Nintendo Software Technology apart, as told by the people who worked there.
For the record, I did reach out to Nintendo's Japanese staff who these allegations were directed at to give them an opportunity to tell their side of the story. Only one replied, declining to comment. We have not accused NST of "racism/nationalism", only reported allegations of such. Please distinguish between the two; they are very different.
Stay tuned for more revelations, including looks at Rayman 4 & an unreleased Kid Icarus game.
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/Doctor_CupcakesCrash Bandicoot Wumpa League Revealed: Investigation & GameplayLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2022-11-20 | I investigate rumours of a multiplayer Crash Bandicoot game developed by Toys For Bob, which was once set to release in 2021 but didn't due to big shake-ups at the company.
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes Support my work here: patreon.com/LiamRobertsonWorkBoy 8-Bit National Anthems Compilation (Cancelled Nintendo Game Boy Add-on)Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2022-11-05 | WorkBoy, the cancelled Nintendo Game Boy add-on, features a number of different 8-bit national anthems included in its world functions application. In this video, I compiled all of them for your listening pleasure.
Special thanks to Console Variations for their help in this project: consolevariations.comHappy 4th of July from WorkBoy! (Unreleased Game Boy prototype)Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2021-07-04 | To my American friends, happy 4th of July! Specifically, happy 4th of July from what could possibly be the last remaining WorkBoy prototype in the world. You can learn more about the WorkBoy, a cancelled Nintendo Game Boy add-on here: youtube.com/watch?v=SZcrPM-jDqY&list=PLO9mxFELVbbHM1dR6VumpP60zBENfQr0b
Former iNiS programmer Robert Ota Dieterich, who worked on Elite Beat Agents and Ouendan 2, answers my stupid questions about the EBA universe, cut content and other trivia very late at night.
David Ventura is a game industry veteran who worked on Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, Gitaroo Man Lives, Elite Beat Agents and more. He joins me to discuss his work, including his new Nintendo Switch music game Hexagroove.
Elite Beat Agents & Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan creator Keiichi Yano discusses the Nintendo Switch, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the Mega64 video based around his game.
#Scalebound #PlatinumGamesThe Grinder by High Voltage Software - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2018-04-14 | Subscribe for more ➤ https://t.co/Q4KcHFCS8P
What ever happened to High Voltage Software's horror shooter The Grinder? The game was set for Wii (and later PS3, PC and Xbox 360 as a spiritual successor to Hunter The Reckoning) and was intended to launch in 2011, but ultimately did not. In the largest Unseen64 video to date, I delve into its history to explain why it was never released.
Factor 5's WeFly was their take on Pilotwings for Nintendo Wii. The game was never announced and was cancelled in 2008. Enjoy this exclusive gameplay trailer showing an unfinished build of it in action featuring music from composer Chris Huelsbeck of Turrican and Star Wars Rogue Squadron fame.
Follow me on Twitter ➤ twitter.com/Doctor_CupcakesAnimal Crossings Scrapped Town Builder GameLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2017-12-02 | Before Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Nintendo had another Animal Crossing mobile game concept being worked on.
What went wrong with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite's unusual character models, animations and missing features? I talk to Capcom employees and investigate. This video was originally uploaded on September 29, 2017 to my Patreon page.
Special thanks to Charlie Cade for the MvC footage.Metroid Wii U + 3DS Pitch - What Happened?Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2017-06-23 | MercurySteam pitched Metroid games to Nintendo 2 years ago, eventually resulting in Metroid: Samus Returns for 3DS... but what happened to their original ideas for Metroid Wii U and 3DS games?
Special thanks to NintenDaan for letting me use footage of the Rabbids games!Mass Effect: Andromedas Models/Animations - What Went Wrong?Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2017-04-01 | Bioware employees reveal more on Mass Effect: Andromeda's development issues and why they believe some of its human character assets didn't meet the expectations of players. Subscribe for more ➤ https://t.co/Q4KcHFCS8
Shoutout to BreakofDay for providing gameplay footage of ME: Andromeda: twitter.com/BreakOfDayTV
My PayPal tip jar: paypal.me/LiamRDonationsScalebound Is CANCELLED - Heres WhyLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2017-01-10 | Scalebound was originally headed for PC & Xbox One in 2017. Now, it's cancelled... but why? I explore some of the factors that lead to its cancellation. Subscribe for more cancelled game research ➤ https://t.co/Q4KcHFCS8P
My PayPal tip jar ➤ paypal.me/LiamRDonationsNintendos Crashmo/FallBlox Wii U Sequel CANCELLEDLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2016-12-27 | Intelligent Systems was developing a Crashmo sequel for Nintendo Wii U eShop. Would you like to see it be revived on the Nintendo Wii U or Switch? Subscribe for more cancelled game research ➤ https://t.co/Q4KcHFCS8P
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes Back my Patreon for exclusive content: patreon.com/TheOneTheyCallTamakiFactor 5s D&D: Dragonlance Game Pitch - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2016-10-17 | Subscribe for more unreleased games ➤ https://t.co/Q4KcHFCS8P Discover how Factor 5 once pitched doing a Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonlance video game, and the secret competition between Nintendo & Sony to win their exclusivity for either Wii or PS3. Follow me on Twitter ➤ twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes My Patreon (early access to vids, exclusive content) ➤patreon.com/LiamRobertsonDinosaur Planets Animated Fan SeriesLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2016-08-19 | Dinosaur Planet was an original IP made by Rareware set for Nintendo 64, before Nintendo had them transform it into a Star Fox game, Star Fox Adventures. Years later, a group of passionate Dinosaur Planet enthusiasts are working to recapture what was lost with their own take on the cancelled game in the form of an animated web series.
Follow me on Twitter ➤ twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes My Patreon (early access to vids, exclusive content) ➤patreon.com/LiamRobertsonCel Damage 2: The Unreleased Sequel - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2016-07-09 | See the lost Cel Damage sequel intended for Nintendo Gamecube, PS2 and Xbox, and find out why it was never finished. Follow me on Twitter ➤ twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes My Patreon (early access to vids, exclusive content) ➤patreon.com/LiamRobertsonGuitar Hero/DJ Heros Cancelled MMO - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2016-04-15 | Subscribe for more unreleased games ➤ https://t.co/Q4KcHFCS8P Check out the cancelled MMO game designed to connect with Guitar Hero 7, DJ Hero 3, future Band Hero titles, and others, in this world exclusive release of gameplay footage. The lost MMO and its companion app hoped to allow console players, from Nintendo to Sony, to perform together live on stage over the Internet.
Special thanks to S0LV0, Matt/Storm360, and Josh/JTvsThursdays!Superman/Blue Steel Tech Demo By Factor 5Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2016-03-22 | Subscribe for more unreleased games ➤ https://t.co/Q4KcHFCS8P See my Patreon for exclusive content & early access to vids ➤ patreon.com/LiamRobertson
Factor 5's tech demo/target video for Blue Steel, the codename for their cancelled open world Superman game for PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii. This is the first time ever this tech demo has been available in HD. Previously, it was only in very poor 240p, so enjoy! See the full Unseen64 video right here with more info and footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBeSU...Pilotwings for Nintendo GameCube - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2016-02-27 | Was Factor 5 developing Pilotwings for Gamecube? Former developers and a prominent game industry figure assist me in unravelling the mystery of this 13 year old rumour.
Subscribe for more unreleased games ➤ https://t.co/Q4KcHFCS8P Follow me on Twitter ➤ twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes Support me on Patreon ➤ patreon.com/TheOneTheyCallTamakiBatman Arkham Remastered Collection Coming 2016Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2016-02-02 | Could Batman Arkham City & Asylum be getting the remastered treatment on PS4 and Xbox One this year? A new rumour says so.
NOTE TO PRESS: Please do not credit me as "Unseen64's Liam Robertson" or "Liam Robertson of Unseen64". Neither are correct.
Follow me on Twiter: twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes Patreon: patreon.com/TheOneTheyCallTamaki?ty=hFree To Play amiibo Game Incoming [Exclusive] - Nintendo LifeLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-12-14 | A small, free to download amiibo game developed by Nintendo Software Technology is destined for Wii U & 3DS via Nintendo's eShop, if a recent rumour is to be believed. Would you like to see this become a reality? Stay tuned for more, including new Unseen64 videos.
Update: the game was officially announced as Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge.
This was created by the amazing Jan3D, whose work you can see more of here: youtube.com/user/Jan3dWave Race Wii: The Sequel That Wasnt - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-11-06 | Learn how one Nintendo studio tried to bring Wave Race back for a new generation with a sequel to Blue Storm on the Wii. Would you like to see it return on Wii U or NX?
Credit to Dan (SamusKiller19) for finding the Grunty's Curse reference in Grunty's Revenge & providing footage.
Some assets courtesy of Banjo Wikia. http://banjokazooie.wikia.com/wiki/Banjo-Kazooie_WikiThe Lost Kid Icarus Wii Game - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-09-19 | Discover the mysterious lost Kid Icarus game for Nintendo Wii that was worked on by third party, Factor 5, and their journey towards creating it. Includes previously unseen footage, lots of brand new info, and plenty of historical background. Stay tuned for looks at more cancelled projects!
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/Doctor_Cupcakes My Patreon: patreon.com/LiamRobertsonMetroid Wii U/3DS Game Prototyped By MercurySteam [Exclusive] - Nintendo LifeLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-08-14 | MercurySteam has recently attempted to pitch a new Metroid game for Wii U & 3DS, which is now rumoured to have been rejected. More as we get it. Would you like to see Metroid come back on Wii U, 3DS or NX?
twitter.com/Doctor_CupcakesRayman 4 - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-08-12 | The original vision for Rayman 4; an ambitious 3D reboot for PS2, Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube & PC, that tried to take the series back to its roots with a surreal, meta story. Stay tuned for looks at more secretive projects.
Special thanks to my friend TrickyWi for the music :)Metroid Series Development SecretsLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-07-08 | The troubled development of Metroid Prime Hunters, Metroid Dread, and rounding it out with Federation Force. Lots more to come... including a follow-up with lots more Project H.A.M.M.E.R. info.
Also thanks to all developers and sources involved with helping bring this information to light.Factor 5s Animal Wars - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-06-27 | Star Fox meets Valiant Hearts in this secretive Sony exclusive project from the creators of the Star Wars: Rogue Squadron series, Factor 5. http://www.unseen64.net/2011/11/10/animal-wars-ps3-cancelled
Join us on Patreon for more exclusive content! patreon.com/unseen64Nintendo Asked Criterion If They Wanted To Do F-ZeroLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-06-23 | Nintendo tried to get Criterion Games, Burnout developers, to develop an F-Zero game for Wii U. Would you like to see F-Zero come back on Wii U or Nintendo Switch?Zblu Cops - Unseen64Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-06-22 | One European team's attempt to bring back the classic 90's adventure genre on Nintendo Wii and the story behind its collapse. http://www.unseen64.net/2015/06/22/zblu-cops-cancelled-wii You can get early access to all videos by subscribing to our Patreon :) patreon.com/unseen64?ty=hZombiU PS4 & Xbox One Versions In Development [Exclusive]Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-06-10 | ZombiU is now development for PS4 & Xbox One, now called 'Zombi'. I did get a strong indication that it could see an announcement around about the E3 period, but it wasn't 100% guaranteed. Thoughts?E3 Memories Feat. Yuriofwind - Unseen64 PodcastLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-06-07 | Starring special guest Yuriofwind, we were asked about our best and worst memories of E3's past. What are some of yours? Tell us in the comments :D
Enjoy this fun, free excerpt from the Unseen64's podcast for all Patreon backers who help keep the site online: patreon.com/posts/2627187Nintendo Removed Super Metroid From Metroid Prime [Exclusive]Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-05-25 | Why was Super Metroid REMOVED from Metroid Prime on Gamecube by Nintendo? I contacted Retro Studios veterans to learn what happened and why.
E3 leaks coming to the podcast soon. Stay tuned ;D patreon.com/unseen64Sonic Boom: Where Did It All Go Wrong?Liam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-05-21 | What went wrong during the development of Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric for Wii U? Blue arms were the least of their troubles.
Check out this other discussion video I did with TailsChannel on this video for more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcLnJ...
Disclaimer: this particular video is not made on the behalf of Unseen64, nor does it have anything to do with it. My personal views are not necessarily representative those of the site.The Art of Nintendo/Rare Gamecube Era Perfect Dark ZeroLiam Robertson - Game History Guy2015-05-18 | You can help us preserve the hidden history of gaming on Patreon! patreon.com/unseen64
In its early days during the Rare-Nintendo era, Perfect Dark Zero had a slightly different art style that was more cartoony and at one stage, heavily influenced by Japanese manga.