Prototopia (Formally Obscure Gamers) @xPrototopia

We're a community dedicated to the research and preservation of video game development history. prototopia.net Joined May 2010

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

a week ago

It's been a long time in the coming, but for donators we have added merch options on our @Patreon If you wish to support VGPM and our efforts, please consider subscribing. patreon.com/c/VGPMuseum Other donation options (without merch) can be found via vgpm.org/mission

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

2 weeks ago

On August 11th, VGPM's unique one of one made XBOX 360 was mailed via @franprix store, 23, rue Saint-Corneille, 60200 Compiègne. With @lisalaposte Upon posting, the store magically lost this console, initially denying they even had the console, later blaming a postal worker…

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

3 weeks ago

Today we're excited to share our new, custom website designed and coded in collaboration with Callum at Cogden. vgpm.org Please let as know if you spot any bugs, or have an suggestions. Thank you all, we'll have more updates over the coming weeks.

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

a month ago

Over the next few weeks VGPM will be launching our new site and custom built system, for now we'll be sharing a few sneak peaks of the overhaul. Included is a sneak peak of a unique console arriving soon, only one unit was ever made and was given away by Sony in 2010. Ps,…

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Time Extension @timeextension64

2 months ago

Rumour: Seller Of Undumped GBA, DS, DSi And 3DS Beta Carts Raided By British Police. timeextension.com/news/2025/07/r…

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Albion Games @AlbionGamesCafe

3 months ago

We're now LIVE with The Benjamin Foundation's 48 hour livestream! I'm joined by a few folks from our lovely Fighting Game Community! Join us as we play a few games together on twitch.tv/thebenjaminfou… @CharityTBF

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

3 months ago

And we’re finished for tonight. Thank you to everyone that showed up! Hopefully we’ll see you again next month. Please be aware the fundraiser is still live, and we still have a chance to save the rest of the sega carts. We can’t do this without the community’s support. Even…

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

3 months ago

Will you be in Norwich UK on Friday 13th? If so VGPM & Norfolk Game Devs; will be at the @AlbionGamesCafe between 6PM-9PM! VGPM will be bringing a selection of developer, and prototype games alike.

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

3 months ago

Hey everyone! we're at 54 days left to go in an attempt to save the SEGA lot. So far your support has raised £2,895.96 Let's keep it going, and get this done! In an effort to make things easier to donate, we've added more donation platforms. 1, Goodhub. Preferred if…

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Albion Games @AlbionGamesCafe

3 months ago

Busy week ahead, but when aren't they these days? Plenty of our regular community groups on this week, including the reboot of our Norfolk Game Developer Meet featuring @VGPMuseum! We also have the Video Game Quiz Night 10 taking place on the weekend!

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

3 months ago

Good morning! GoodHub have just approved a dedicated fundraising page for the SEGA lot, we're calling this Project AGES. The total has been adjusted to reflect bank fees/costs with transactions, so the price listed isn't the amount needed to be raised. On top, Good Hub…

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Albion Games @AlbionGamesCafe

3 months ago

The Norfolk Game Developers Social and Game Dev meet returns in June! This time, we've teamed up with @VGPMuseum to bring you a showcase of a variety of cancelled, beta or unique games and developer consoles! Bring along a build, portfolio, or just yourself and enjoy the meet!

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

3 months ago

Update time, the seller has labeled.. 241 carts so far and there is around 60 left to go. There is 11 confirmed carts of Rythem Thief, but not sure if the cancelled DS port or a mix of both DS/3DS. The picture below is just a handful they have labeled so far. More info is…

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Prototopia (Formally Obscure Gamers) @xPrototopia

3 months ago

We've reopened discord invites, but now will manually approve users in the hopes to prevent nsfw spam. The invite link will be randomly changed the current one is: discord.gg/WXhyT5TAJb

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

4 months ago

Tomorrow we’re meeting up with the seller to collect the first batch of carts. Soon as we have more info I’ll update everyone. Thank you again for all support.

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

4 months ago

The seller has agreed a £5000 down payment will secure all carts from sale to anyone else. We have setup a fundraiser via @ObscureGamers ko-fi.com/obscuregamers/… please check the OG Discord for more updates.

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Video Game Preservation Museum @VGPMuseum

4 months ago

@ObscureGamers A rather unfortunate update. People have contacted the seller, and we're not able to back these up anymore. . We have tried making offers above £25,000 to save the carts, but this has been rejected. We're hoping to at least be able to hand pick some carts from the lot.