Unreleased Michael Jackson Sega Mega CD Game 'Star Fighter T

[TrekMD]

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As we all know by now, both Sega and Michael Jackson found themselves working in countless projects together in the late 80s onwards. Following on from the alleged allegations in the mid-nineties, the two seemed to drift apart and things seem to draw to a close. Having said that, there may be another untold chapter in Jackson's video game tale which has just come to light.

Over on the RetroCollect forums a new user by the name of Yakata recently popped online seeking information on an obscure title in his possession. To everyone's surprise was a picture showcasing a potentially cancelled Mega CD game that was an extension of Sega's arcade release The AS1 Simulator. Still sitting sealed with a spine card, this never seen before title featured Michael Jackson in his very own Star Fighter Training - a kid-friendly space simulator for children, unsurprisingly.

As it stands though, the owner of this said unreleased title is yet to provide more information or photographs of this unreleased title. Given the prominence of Michael Jackson and Sega's 16-bit output, it's incredible knowing that such a release has potentially eluded us for several decades. This very fact is also why several members on the forum have raised their doubts about the game.

While we await further information, photographs and confirmation on the authenticity of this game, join us as we get swept up in what could be one of the biggest until chapters in the retro gaming world.

Source:  Retro Collect

[wyldephang]

Generally, when an unreleased or canceled video game emerges from the dustbin of history, it looks like this:



The most we'll get is some obscure reference in a video game magazine, some screenshots, or an alpha demo. I assume it's rare for a game that was never released to the public to get the full jewel case treatment. I wonder how far in the publishing and printing cycle did this hitherto unknown Michael Jackson game get? Are there more copies, or is this the only one in existence? I wonder why the publisher would have gone through the trouble of printing a game, obi strip and all, that wasn't intended to be sold. I have some reservations, but the packaging looks consistent with all the import Sega Mega CD games I've ever seen, so I'm not ruling out either conclusion. I'd love to see the game in action if it's authentic. 

[Lorfarius]

Couldn't it just have been a mock up? Sort of a proto print before any sort of release.

[TrekMD]

There's a thread in RetroCollect where this is being discussed:  http://www.retrocollect.com/forum/viewt ... =3&t=10407

[Saturn]

Just read the thread with hopes going in that it was legit. Looks like it's been proven a fake and if so, that's too bad

[Shadowrunner]

Very cool! Hopefully they can prove on way or another.