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Episode 67: Canceled Games That Could've Changed Everything – Gaming's Greatest What-Ifs
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In Episode 67 of the DMG Gaming Podcast, hosts Grant Roland and Ed Phillips dive into the shadowy world of canceled games that had the potential to dominate the industry—but never saw the light of day. From Silent Hills (P.T.) to Scalebound, we unpack what made these titles so promising, why they were killed, and how their absence shaped the modern gaming landscape.
We also explore how industry politics, creative differences, and risky innovations often doom the most ambitious projects. This is your deep dive into the gaming “what-ifs” that still haunt fans today.
🔍 Highlights in This Episode:
- Silent Hills (P.T.): The Kojima-Del Toro masterpiece that never was
- Scalebound: PlatinumGames’ Xbox dragon-slayer that vanished
- Star Wars 1313: Boba Fett's lost epic
- Project Ragtag: Visceral Games' dark Star Wars adventure
- Fable Legends, Agent, Mega Man Legends 3, and more
⏱️ Timestamps:
2:20 – Why canceled games fascinate gamers
7:00 – P.T. and Silent Hills cancellation breakdown
14:15 – Scalebound: The dragon game Xbox fans mourn
20:40 – Lost Star Wars games that could’ve been GOATs
30:00 – Quickfire: The weirdest, wildest gaming cancellations
💬 Let’s Talk:
Which canceled game do YOU wish got released? Join the conversation and let us know on Twitter or at DMGGamingPodcast.com!
🔗 Connect With Us:
🌐 Website: DMGGamingPodcast.com
🐦 Twitter/X: @DMGGamingPodcast
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