The SEGA Lounge

July was a bit of a slower news month, but there's still lots to discuss as we dive into Shuji Utsumi and Takashi Iizuka's interviews, and get closer to the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Relevant links: Shuji Utsumi's interview: https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/reviving-sega-will-be-the-greatest SEGA Shop is back: https://shop.sega.com GamesCare announces release date for the GF-1 Neptune...

Sonic as a motivational speaker? Alex Kidd as a Rock Paper Scissors judge? Eggman as a college professor? Join KC as he discusses this very important SEGA topic with returning guests Graham Cookson and ScottyMo from The SEGA Spirit Show. Check out their channel for a new SEGA podcast with veteran fans of the company: https://www.youtube.com/@segaspirit4234 Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/...

Step into the world of Shenmue with Stuart from Shenmusings as we learn more about his blog exploring the legacy, lore, and lasting impact of this iconic SEGA series. Visit Shenmusings at https://shenmusings.wordpress.com Follow Stuart on X: https://x.com/shenmusings | BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/shenmusings.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your pri...

This week, YouTuber Dominic Dattani-Goulding, aka Dreamcast Enjoyer, joins The SEGA Lounge to discuss his Dreamcast-focused content, what is so great about Blue Stinger, define "Dreamcast Aesthetics" and more. Subscribe to Dom's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamcastEnjoyer Follow him on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dcenjoyer.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. Yo...

It's time for another news roundup as KC, SkillJim and Lime Reversed come together to discuss SEGA's celebrations of Jet Set Radio's 25th anniversary, new game announcements, how hyped everyone is for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and new Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds info. Oh, and everyone's favorite: another SEGA Sammy management meeting presentation! Relevant links: Jet Set Radio x THEM SKATES merch:...

As our favorite blue hedgehog celebrates his 34th anniversary, we at The SEGA Lounge decided to do something simple to honor SEGA's mascot: decide on what are the TOP 34 SONIC GAMES of all time! What can go wrong? Check out our discussion, featuring guests Lime Reversed and Stuart (from Shenmusings).   Follow Stuart on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shenmusings.bsky.social | X: https://x.com/sh...

The Japanese release of the original Jet Set Radio turns 25 this June, and KC gathered a crew of rudies to discuss the series, how it impacted us, its legacy, and what we're expecting from its incoming revival. The squad includes Dom, aka Dreamcast Enjoyer, and Lewis Cox and Brian Vines of The Dreamcast Junkyard. JET SET RADIOOOOOO!! Follow Dom on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dcenjoyer.bsky.s...

This week, KC chats with Bo Bayles, Sonic fan, researcher of retro games, and the "Official Sonic Jam Museum Curator". Find out more about his love for Burning Rangers, Saturn, and his Rings of Saturn blog. Check out Rings of Saturn: https://32bits.substack.com You can find the Sonic Weekly podcast at https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sonic-weekly/ Follow Bo on X: https://x.com/memory_falle...

It's the last show of the month, which means it's time for KC, Lime, and SkillJim to focus their attention on the latest SEGA news. It's also the 11th anniversary of our show! Thank you to all of our listeners for sticking with us for all these years. SEGA SAMMY End of Fiscal Year presentation: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20250512_q4_presentation_e.pdf SEGA opens S...

It's time for another special edition of The SEGA Lounge Challenge. On one side, Team Persona Spain, armed with years of knowledge obtained in a variety of Japanese high schools. On the other, Team SEGA Driven-16, combining the expertise of SEGA Driven and Sega-16 - and one of them is an actual professor. Who's gonna come out on top in this battle of SEGAducation? Check out Persona Spain: https://...

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the SEGA Saturn in the US, KC invited over to the show SaturnDave and TraynoCo, co-founders of SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! Learn more about their personal relationship with SEGA's 32-bit system, the creation of SHIRO!, and why the Saturn is still relevant in 2025. And let's not forget the return of The SEGA Lounge Challenge! Check out SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! : https://www....

Following the announcement of his "retirement" and "second form" at SEGA, we dedicate this week's episode of The SEGA Lounge to Master Hiroshi Kawaguchi, aka Hiro. Joining KC is SEGA music specialist Enja Hamman ‬ . Each of them share their favorite soundtracks by the prolific creator, share memories and thoughts on the games, and discuss his influence in the world of vgm. Follow Enja Hamman on Bl...

As the launch of its successor draws near, the real question is: what were the best SEGA games released for the Nintendo Switch? To answer this, KC calls upon friends GreenViper8 and DrScottnik, and they discuss the best exclusive and non-exclusive SEGA titles to grace Ninty's hybrid console. Follow Viper on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thegreenviper8.thevipvipers.space Follow DrScottnik on B...

Another month has passed and KC, James, and Lime are back to cover the most recent SEGA news. This time, there's talks of Shenmue, SEGA Accounts, SEGA's support of the Switch 2, and much more. SEGA Shop Europe is closed: https://www.segashop.co.uk/ SEGA sending out survey for their SEGA Accounts system: https://e-eu.customeriomail.com/deliveries/dgTjjAcAAIyA_AOLgPwDAZY_5wiFjMBujrcja8WmyQ== Shenmue...

Step into The SEGA Lounge for an exclusive interview with Richard Moss, writer, and Daniel Richardson, producer, of TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming. Whether you're a horror fan, gaming enthusiast, or just curious about the creative process, you'll enjoy finding out more about the documentary series and the fascinating insights it offers into the genre's impact on gaming history. Pre-or...

Yarr! This week, a crew of the best Loungers around sails the seas of Hawaii as we go deep into Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, the latest and most #Majimagical spinoff in the series. Is the Mad Dog's amnesia-fueled adventure treasure or trash? Join KC, Brian of The Dreamcast Junkyard, and Peky of Persona Spain to find out. Follow Brian on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jetbrianradio.bs...

Our first news roundup of the season includes the latest happening in the world of SEGA of the last three months. We discuss Metacritic's announcement of its Publisher of the Year 2024, SEGA Sammy's Q3 Earnings Report, the new SEGA Account, and the latest game releases. We also cover game announcements, like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance. SEGA is Metacritic's Publisher of the Year: https://www.metacri...

The recently announced Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds had a PS5-exclusive network test a few weeks ago and guests GreenViper8 and LimeReversed are here to talk about their thoughts. Is CrossWorlds the long-awaited sequel to Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, the successor to Team Sonic Racing, or something else entirely? Follow Viper on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thegreenviper8.thevipvipe...

The doors of The SEGA Lounge are open once again for another season and just in time to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the first ever LiVE show aired on RadioSEGA. KC is joined by current show host, Rexy, and past DJ, INeedFruit, as they reminisce about the station's long history of shows and the importance of its community. Follow INeedFruit on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ineedfruit.bsky...

In our season 8 finale, KC, SkillJim, and Lime Reversed review the highlights of 2024 in the world of SEGA, focusing on two big pillars: games and transmedia. We also discuss the company's latest game announcements from The Game Awards, and what's in the pipeline for 2025 and beyond. Follow SkillJim on X: https://twitter.com/skilljim | Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skilljim.bsky.social Follow...

Awaken! It's finally time to talk about acclaimed fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio and how good it REALLY is. Winner of Best RPG, Best Art Direction, and Best Narrative at The Game Awards 2024, is this the best RPG that Atlus has ever created? Joining KC to discuss the game are Persona super fan, Lewis Cox, of The Dreamcast Junkyard, and Persona/Megaten expert Peky, of Persona Spain. This is a spo...

Nine months after part 1, the team (KC, SkillJim, Lime Reversed, and Ravsieg) is back to put this debate to bed. How do we rank SEGA's most iconic franchises? This second part includes a surprise: one additional series handpicked by each of us. Are we wrong? Let us know! Follow SkillJim on X: https://twitter.com/skilljim | Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skilljim.bsky.social Follow Lime on X: ht...

This week, I'm joined by George Kitchen, a well-known figure in the Shenmue community, and the developer of beloved fan game "Dreams of Saturn". George talks about discovering Shenmue, his involvement with the community, and the challenges of creating games without any prior experience. Dreams of Saturn 2.0 is releasing soon. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/KFseF6DIy70?feature=shared Get...

We welcome Kori-Maru, of SEGABits, and DrScottnik to the show to cover the latest SEGA news with KC. After that, the group discusses what's happening with SEGA's "New Era" games after being announced almost a year ago. Finally, what if SEGA gave Digital Eclipse the go-ahead to create an interactive documentary in the style of Atari 50 or Tetris Forever? SEGA to delist classic games on December 6th...

30 years ago, SEGA's 32-bit machine, the Saturn, launched in Japan. Three decades later, Ravsieg and The SEGAGuys - Dan 'The Mega' Driver, and James 'The SEGAHolic' - try to educate KC on the importance of the console back then and its relevancy today, all the while pitching a new Fighters Megamix game and deciding on a 5-game starter pack for new fans of the system. Watch full episodes of Cyberma...