SEGA Talk Podcast

On this SEGA Talk, we are NEW and in LIVE ACTION with the SEGA Saturn game Shinobi Legions! How does this game connect to the series? Who developed it? And why do the brits say they have the superior version? FIND OUT on SEGA TALK HI-YAH! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] Support us on Patreon! Get early access, have … Continued

Get ready to dust off your team formations and brace yourself for some seriously slippery physics, because on this episode of SEGA Talk, we are diving headfirst into Sonic Heroes. We are breaking down everything from its chaotic, multi-platform growing pains and that massive ensemble cast to the brutal industry crunch that nearly broke director … Continued

On this SEGA Talk, we roll back into the world of Super Monkey Ball with a look at the Gamecube exclusive sequel! How did the series expand on the characters and their world? What additions did the development team make to the gameplay? And what role does the game play in undergoing surgery? Sharpen your … Continued

What’s better than one legend in Kamurocho? How about FOUR?! Today on SEGA Talk, we’re cracking open Yakuza 4—4 protagonists, 4 fighting styles, and 4 times the drama! Don’t 4-get to settle in, because we’re diving right in! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] Support us on Patreon! Get early access, have your memories read on the show, select the … Continued

Smash your head into a Prize Block because on this episode of SEGA Talk we’re transforming into Kid Chameleon! How did this ambitious platformer come to be? Which teen heartthrob did they base the hero on? And what legacy – if any – did this game leave behind? Find out on this transformative episode of … Continued

Put on your detective badge, step into the neon-lit streets of Kamurocho, and get ready to trade your heat actions for courtroom objections as we dive into the boldest spin-off Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has ever produced: Judgment. This isn’t just “Yakuza with a lawyer.” This is a game that traded Kazuma Kiryu for Takuya … Continued

On this SEGA Talk we return to the world of Virtua Fighter with a look back at the second game in the series! What did Virtua Fighter 2 do to improve on the winning formula of the first game? How did it expand on the characters and lore of the Virtua Fighter world? What is … Continued

Put on your red sneakers, grab a chili dog, and get ready to travel through time as we dive into one of the most ambitious, innovative, and misunderstood entries in the Sonic franchise: Sonic CD for the Sega CD. This isn’t just “Sonic with CDs.” This is the game that introduced Metal Sonic, gave us … Continued

On this SEGA Talk, we celebrate 30 years of Sonic the Fighters with a look back at the AM2 developed arcade classic that threw Virtua Fighter, Fighting Vipers and Sonic the Hedgehog into a blender! How did this oddball title come to be? What legacy has left on the Sonic series? Which fighter is our … Continued

Get ready to transform! Today on Sega Talk, we’re questing through the Master System masterpiece: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap. From cursed transformations to non-linear legends, we’re breaking down why this 8-bit epic and its remake still breathes fire today. Let’s dive in! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] Support us on Patreon! Get early access, have your memories … Con...

On this episode of SEGA Talk, we slide down into the bat cave to talk about Batman Forever for the SEGA Genesis! Who was behind this two faced title? Did Mortal Kombat gameplay translate to a beat em up platformer? What are our thoughts on the movie it was based on? If answers you seek, … Continued

Most designers build consoles with silicon and plastic. Hideki Sato built them with pure audacity. From cold-calling manufacturers to demand a 90% discount on the Genesis CPU, to navigating the “Octopus” architecture of the Saturn and the heartbreak of the Dreamcast exit, Sato was the ultimate survivor. This week on Sega Talk, We dive deep … Continued

Put on your yellow trenchcoat,a two way wrist radio and of course your yellow fedora as we take a look at Dick Tracy for the SEGA Genesis! How did this licensed game turn out to be a fun action adventure? Who was behind the game’s development? And which Dick Tracy villain do we most relate … Continued

We are heading across the Pacific to look at the “Golden Land” of the Sega Saturn—the Japanese library! We’re discussing the unique physical allure of Japanese imports and five 2D masterpieces that never made it to the West on SEGA TALK! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] Support us on Patreon! Get early access, have your memories read on the … Continued

On this SEGA Talk, we head to the local comic shop and ask for a copy of that new Sonic comic! No, not Archie or Fleetway, this is the first part of our IDW retrospective! How did the comic come to be? What were those first few arcs? How does it compare to the first … Continued

We’re taking a trip back to 1992 for this week’s episode of SEGA Talk! We are revisiting Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-Bit), a game that many of us played in the back of the car on a battery-draining Game Gear. Unlike the speed-focused Genesis version, this game was all about precision, exploration, and some seriously … Continued

In this episode of Sega Talk, we track the radical evolution of SEGA’s North American branding, from the clinical “graph paper” grids of the Master System to the high-tech “black box” era of the Genesis. We dive deep into why Sega abandoned its uniform look for the iconic red-stripe rebrand of the 90s, the switch … Continued

This week on SEGA Talk, we’re stepping back into the 16-bit era — but not the way you expect. Tanglewood is a brand-new game built for real SEGA Genesis hardware, programmed in assembly, shipped on physical cartridges, and developed almost entirely by one person. We’re breaking down how it was made, the brutal development challenges, … Continued

On this episode of SEGA Talk, we shift into portable racing mode as we take a deep dive into Sonic Drift and Sonic Drift 2 — SEGA’s kart racers released exclusively for the Game Gear. Long before Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, these two hidden gems let players race as their favorite characters across colorful, … Continued

On this episode of the SEGA Talk Podcast, we’re peeling back the curtain on Sega’s most pivotal year — the collapse of the Saturn, the rise of the Dreamcast, and the moment gaming stood at the edge of a digital revolution. All this and more… on SEGA Talk! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] Support us on Patreon! Get early … Continued

On this special episode of SEGA Talk, George and Barry take an IRL trip to the Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL! What games did we play? Who did we meet? Watch and find out! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] Support us on Patreon! Get early access, have your memories read on the show, select the games we talk … Continued

On this SEGA Talk, we take a look at Sonic the Hedgehog! No, not THAT one… and not THAT one… we’re talking about the one for the Master System and Game Gear! What’s the story behind this 8-bit version of the Genesis classic? What does it do differently? Find out on SEGA Talk! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] … Continued

Back in 1995, SEGA launched one of the Genesis’ brightest hidden gems, Ristar! Born from scrapped Sonic ideas, this star hero grabbed, swung, and headbutted his way through some of the most colorful worlds and catchiest music of the 16-bit era. Today, we’re diving into its wild development, planets, bosses, and lasting legacy! [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] … Continued

On this SEGA Talk, we discuss the first half of the fourth Sonic the Hedgehog game that arrived nearly 15 years after the third game! How did Sonic 4 come to be? Why is it so controversial with some fans? What is the ideal way to play it? Can you physically own it? Find out … Continued

On this episode of SEGA Talk, we dive into the uncharted territory of lost consoles. From the canceled SEGA Neptune to the mythical SEGA Pluto and the ambitious but doomed SEGA VR, we’re exploring the machines that time forgot. [iTunes – Stitcher – YouTube – Download] Support us on Patreon! Get early access, have your memories read on the show, select … Continued