By Cambur Game Editions
These Shouldn’t
Exist
Physical artifacts of beloved games and lore, reimagined as alternative releases that never happened.
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| Date | Update | Details |
|---|---|---|
| October 8th 2026 | Faction lore soon to be revealed | I have enough lore and rough drawings for the new-40k-faction project to reveal its initial concepts. I’ll soon share them on this website and in a post on Reddit. |
| September 21st 2026 | New project defined (?) | After a couple of months of researching, sketching and shaping new lore, I can finally share the studio’s next project: a whole new faction for the tabletop game Warhammer 40K. |
| August 12th 2026 | Box Reception confirmation | I've finally got confirmation from the videogame museums and archives that they they received their Shenmue PC box! See more here |
| Spain, 2026. | All rights to existing IP belong to their respective owners. | Questions? Read FAQs |
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| Spain, 2026. | Non-profit studio. All rights to existing IP belong to their respective owners. | Questions? Read FAQs |
Inside the Shenmue PC BOX
BUILT LIKE IT’S 1998
From an alternative timeline of videogame history, this box is an artistic reinterpretation of Shenmue —> A point-n-click version for Windows 98. Which of course, never existed.
- Four custom-designed discs with leather-look disc wallet
- Game manual with behind-the-scenes content
- Quick start guide + Promotional boarding ticket
- Signed cover art print + Collector inserts
Tangible items and supporting content, faithful to the era, for a compelling illusion.
Sorry. No patches
No DLCs
No updates
No videogame
This is a 100% physical artifact, meant to last forever. No software is included.
One creator — Three boxes
This is not a limited run — it’s a closed one. Only three boxes exist, ever.Each box is signed, hand-numbered and carries one of three box seals:
The gold KAZIKE - Box #1
The silver SEKOE - Box #2
The green marble ANKA - Box #3
The seal depends on the box number. Each is slightly different.
The Shenmue box was the foundational project of Cambur Game Editions. The hardest part of the project was prototyping: many issues became visible only once the items were physically assembled.Learn more about the studio here
donated to museums
The three Shenmue boxes found their home in videogame museums and archival institutions committed to physical media preservation.
The KAZIKE Box #1 was donated to the Strong Museum of Play, located in Rochester, NY — USA.
The SEKOE Box #2 was donated to the Embracer Games Archive, located in Karlstad — Sweden.
The ANKA Box #3 was donated to the GAMM Game Museum, located in Rome — Italy.
| Spain, 2026. | Non-profit studio. All rights to existing IP belong to their respective owners. | Questions? Read FAQs |
FREQUENTLY asked questions
What is Cambur Game Editions?
A one-artist studio dedicated to creating physical artifacts of beloved games and lore, reimagined as alternative releases that never happened.All creations are donated to museums or released online for free. This is a non-profit initiative.Artist’s portfolio - LinkedIn Profile
Is software included in any of the creations?
No videogame software is included in any of the artifacts. The studio's focus is on physical media. All rights to existing IP belong to their respective owners.
AI-generated content or hand-crafted art?
The boxes, items, illustrations, designs, and texts are 100% developed manually to completion. AI tools only assisted with the creation of in-game screenshots and specific logo refinements.
How much do the creations cost?
Nothing, ever. The studio is a non-profit initiative — I have a day job that I like, which allows me to craft creations just because I love them.All studio output is donated to videogame museums, collections, and communities — or fully released online for free.
Can I contribute in current or upcoming projects?
If you are a videogame or tabletop game preservationist, or an avid game enthusiast, you are welcome to join the newsletter or contact [email protected] to share your ideas and comments.
| Spain, 2026. | All rights to existing IP belong to their respective owners. |