I've seen posts all over GAF over the years talking about how some (almost always Japanese) developer lost the source code to their old game.
R-Type III, when ported to the GBA? The original code wasn't around, so the port wound up blowing.
Sonic the Hedgehog apparently had a similar situation for its GBA port, as well.
Taito lost Bubble Bobble's source code in 1996, I've heard.
Any other stories?
Not gonna lie; a friend of mine is writing a paper on this, and any sources would be hugely helpful. Especially for that Sonic the Hedgehog one. Thanks.
R-Type III, when ported to the GBA? The original code wasn't around, so the port wound up blowing.
Sonic the Hedgehog apparently had a similar situation for its GBA port, as well.
Taito lost Bubble Bobble's source code in 1996, I've heard.
Any other stories?
Not gonna lie; a friend of mine is writing a paper on this, and any sources would be hugely helpful. Especially for that Sonic the Hedgehog one. Thanks.