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Lost Nintendo DS Pokémon game you’ve never heard of sold for over £8,000
A rare Nintendo DS development cartridge containing what is believed to be the lost Pokémon game, PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS, has sold for over £8,000 on eBay. This game was only available temporarily in 2005 via downloads at specific locations and was considered lost media due to its temporary nature.
A vanished Pokémon title has reappeared on eBay — and bidding hit $9,145.66
A Nintendo DS development cartridge, potentially containing the lost game PokéPark Fishing Rally DS, has reappeared on eBay with bids exceeding $9,000. This rare title was a Japan-exclusive Download Play game from 2005 that disappeared after its limited run. Game preservationists are attempting to pool funds to acquire the cartridge and dump its contents for public access, facing competition from private collectors.
$9,000 eBay auction might hold a secret Pokemon game that's been lost for 20 years
An eBay auction is seeking $9,000 for a Nintendo DS development cartridge that may contain PokePark Fishing Rally, an official Pokemon game considered lost media since its 2005 release in Japan. The game was only available via DS Download Play at the PokePark theme park and has not been publicly available since distribution ended around 2006. This auction represents a significant potential discovery for video game preservationists hoping to recover the ROM.
Rare lost Pokemon Nintendo DS game seemingly appears for sale on eBay
A rare, lost Nintendo DS game, Pokemon Fishing Contest DS, originally distributed via Download Play at Japanese events in 2005, has seemingly resurfaced. A German eBay user is selling a development cartridge believed to contain files for the game for approximately $9,000. While its exact contents are unconfirmed, the cartridge boots to a score ranking communication program, marking a significant discovery for Pokemon collectors and fans of obscure gaming history.
About Sparky Rush: Purrils in Pawsville!
Converting Minds Studios announced Sparky Rush: Purrils in Pawsville!, a game inspired by classic 1990s PlayStation games with horror and lost media themes. Players control Sparky, a dog on a mission, in a seemingly cheerful 1996-style platformer that gradually descends into a bizarre and tense atmosphere as the developer's mysterious disappearance is explored. The game is planned for a Q4 2026 release on PC via Steam.
90’s Dungeon Horror FORBIDDEN SOLITAIRE Announces Launch Date with New Trailer
The 90s-inspired dungeon horror game Forbidden Solitaire will launch on Steam and GOG on April 30th. A new trailer showcases its unique blend of solitaire gameplay, FMV-style visuals, and a creepy digital hellscape. The game features invasive upgrades and game-changing Joker cards.
The Resident Evil Game That Died so That RE2 Could Live - IGN
This article details the development history of Resident Evil 2, focusing on the canceled 'Resident Evil 1.5' build. Directed by Hideki Kamiya, this early version was scrapped by producer Shinji Mikami due to being boring and uninspired, leading to a complete overhaul by Noboru Sugimura. The 'Resident Evil 1.5' build later resurfaced and became playable, representing a rare instance of lost media being experienced by fans.
