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The numbers are in, and SEGAbits continues to be the number one SEGA fan site – thanks to YOU!

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Last year I started checking the analytics for all our accounts (website, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook) and found that we had been viewed an astonishing 18.7 MILLION times! So this year I ran the numbers again and was amazed to find that we grew 27.8% to see an astonishing 23.9 MILLION VIEWS!

2026 will see us entering our 16th year, and we will continue to cover the latest SEGA news, provide commentary on our ongoing YouTube shows The SEGAbits Swingin’ Report Show LIVE (the longest running SEGA podcast!) and SEGA News Bits LIVE and will continue to dive into SEGA history on SEGA TALK (the top rated SEGA podcast!). We also will continue our Arcade Adventure meetups at the Galloping Ghost Arcade (planning for late Summer or early Fall 2026) and will continue to attend gaming and SEGA events whenever we can! Our friends at Sonic Weekly will continue to crosspost to our site, and we plan on more crossover episodes in 2026!

Thanks to listeners, viewers and readers like you, SEGAbits continues to be the number one SEGA fan site AND the longest running SEGA news site! Thank you!

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SEGA Talk #177: Tanglewood (2018)

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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, and what it tells us about what the Genesis was truly capable of.

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SONIC WEEKLY: Sonic Shuffle w/ SCOTTY MO

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SEGA Spirit co-host Scotty Mo slides into the guest seat to tell us why Sonic Shuffle may not be irredeemable, after all. There’s also the latest Sonic news, Rings of Saturn, and some late December holiday cheer to spread in various directions. Listen!

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SEGA Talk #176: Sonic Drift 1 & 2 (1994-1995)

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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, high-speed tracks inspired by the early 16-bit Sonic era. So lets put the pedal to the metal on SEGA Talk!

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SONIC WEEKLY: SEGA Girlie Manifesto w/ DANIELLE RADFORD

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Comedian Danielle Radford joins the show for a chat about why Sonic holds a special place in her heart and how Sonic Movie 2 is the best Tyler Perry film, Bo updates Rings of Saturn, and David & Grant react to The Game Awards and look ahead to Sonic’s 35th anniversary.

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SEGA’s big The Game Awards reveal was Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000

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If you checked out The Game Awards for updates on the new Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage or Sonic games you probably felt pretty empty after the show wrapped. Still, SEGA had one reveal by way of Total War: WARHAMMER 40,000. The game itself looks technically impressive, and zooming in from a space battle to a ground battle was very cool both on a gameplay and technical level.

No release date has been set, but more details are expected this week. In the meantime, you can check out the official site for more details!

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SEGA Talk #175: SEGA in 1998

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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!

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SEGA Talk #173: Sonic the Hedgehog 8-Bit (1991)

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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!

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SEGA News Bits Live: Sonic Christmas Ornaments!

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What better time than the Halloween season to look at Christmas ornaments! On this SEGA News Bits Live, Barry takes a look at the many Hallmark Sonic ornaments released over the past years.

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SEGA Talk #172: Ristar (1995)

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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!

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The SEGAbits Swingin’ Report Show LIVE: Sonic Weekly – CrossPod Part 2

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Barry and the hosts of Sonic Weekly cross through the ring portal – as heard in part 1 – and emerge on the Swingin Report Show LIVE! We learn more about how the Sonic Weekly podcast came to be, discuss the canon elements of the Sonic Racing games and take your questions!

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SEGA News Bits Live: Miku Festival + Sonic’s Olympic Return?

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We had our first festival in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, and on this News Bits we talk about how it went! Also, news has dropped that Sonic is teaming back up with the Olympics!

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SEGA Talk #171: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 (2010)

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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 on SEGA Talk!

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