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SEGA Talk #188: Virtua Fighter 2 (1994)

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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 the best modern way to play the game? Knuckle up and find out on SEGA Talk!

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SEGA Talk #187: Sonic CD (1993)

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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 Amy Rose, dared to ask “what if Sonic could change the future?” find out on this episode of SEGA TALK!

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The SEGAbits Swingin’ Report Show LIVE: 25 Years of Sonic Adventure 2

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As Sonic is about to turn 35, the Swingin’ Report Show LIVE turns the clock back to Sonic’s 10th anniversary which saw the release of Sonic Adventure 2! Joining in to share their memories are Sonic Retro head honcho/Sonic Weekly host David the Lurker, as well as friend of the show and video game music composer Steve aka ap0c!

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SEGA Talk #186: Sonic the Fighters (1996)

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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 spirit animal? Find out on this episode of SEGA Talk!

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SONIC WEEKLY: Season 5 Finale – Midseason Awards w/ ALTSYNTH

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It’s Season 5, Episode 27 and we’re taking a few weeks off… we’ll be back sometime around June 23rd, probably. In this very special episode, Altsynth returns to discuss the new crossover in Sonic Rumble, and dole out awards for “The Halvsies” — our first semi-annual mid-season awards of 2026. And, in the end, we finally reveal the shocking truth of Chili Dogs behind the Tasty Freeze!

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SEGA Talk #185: Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap (1989 & 2017)

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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!

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SONIC WEEKLY: Buffalo w/ KEN PENDERS

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Not a hoax, not a dream, not an imaginary story — Ken Penders joins the show to talk about his creative origins in Buffalo, NY, and how that impacted his run on Archie’s Sonic and Knuckles comics.

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SONIC WEEKLY: Liza Singer Returns!

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Liza Singer is a director on Marvel Studios’ “Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” series, as well as an author and artist of graphic novels and more. They’ve also been a previous guest on this very show, and now they’re back again! Look forward to discussions of TailsTube, Sonic Movie 3, Chao Gardens, Sonic x Shadow Generations, and Sonic Forces. Plus, Rings of Saturn and tangents galore!

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SEGA Talk #184: Batman Forever (1995)

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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, then don’t delay… Unravel the clues on SEGA Talk today!

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SONIC WEEKLY: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie w/ ALTSYNTH + BRANDON HAIN

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Everybody’s seen The Super Mario Galaxy Movie by now —except David, so Grant & Bo are joined by Altsynth and Brandon Hain; each make their case about the movie for David to decide. Before that, we cover Sonic news and take a trip along the Rings of Saturn. There are spoilers after the halfway point of the episode so be aware!

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SEGA Talk #183: Hideki Sato (1950-2026)

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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 into the technical genius and corporate defiance of the man who refused to let SEGA become a footnote in history. We’re talking “Blast Processing,” last-minute hardware wars, and the secret “Hakone Compromise” that changed the Saturn forever.

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SONIC WEEKLY: Episode 150 – Skill Check!!

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Grant returns, Bo spins Rings of Saturn, and David the Lurker hosts an unofficial Sonic magazine’s trivia quiz. We also talk about news items including — Sonic 4 Movie casting reveals, Mega Man and Proto Man arriving in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Care Bears joining Sonic Rumble Party, and the rumors about an upcoming Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition.

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