Information and Discovery Timeline
January 2008
The past three years have been rather silent.
There is nothing to report as of this writing.
I'm sorry to say it, but our work may be done here.
January 2005
Xacrow releases emulated screenshots for several protos.
We are trying to negotiate an arrangement, but his cooperation is tepid.
The game code numbers are of course the first priority.
For now, his claims are considered unconfirmed & therefore false.
September 2004
Billy Pitt acquires a NEO DEV CART! (?)
Another piece of the puzzle, this one on a unique cartridge.
This has exceptional trade value but it has yet to yield any results.
April 2004
Final Romance 2 (NGH-098) is assembled in Europe.
Excellent cooperation is finally achieved with the French team.
Another NEO-GEO CD exclusive is made available as a cartridge.
February 2003
Ghostlop (NGH-128) is acquired by Billy Pitt.
100% cooperation was once again offerred.
The USA community failed to come together.
August 2002
NGF announces their intentions to make available their proto games
at the 2002 CGE (Classic Gaming Expo) Then when the show arrives,
they renege on their promise. To this day, NGF has yet to provide
any solid proof for any protos that they lay claims to having.
Until they do, the unconfirmed claims will not be substantiated on this site.
April 2002
Ray Young allegedly acquires a couple of proto games.
Ray is completely un-cooperative, and is unable or unwilling to provide
the neogeo community with so much as even one screenshot.
Without any supporting evidence, the statements are now considered false.
November 2001
Zintrick (NGH-111) is assembled by Jeff Kurtz.
Game was limited to exclusive distribution among 4 or 5 select collectors.
Pricing was set at over $1,000.
October 2001
Zupapa (NGH-070) is mysteriously released and made available by SNK.
The game becomes the Rosetta Stone of the NGM game catalog.
Sold by SNK at an initial price point of $500.
March 2001
Bang Bead (NGH-159) is discovered by Simone Damico.
Skeptics unwilling to believe and/or risk an investment.
Game was acquired by Billy Pitt for $1,018.
Billy offers to share, but nobody cooperates.
February 1998
Fun Fun Brothers (NGH-026) is obtained by Larry Bassin.
Game was purchased for $450.
Game was traded and is no longer in his possession.