We’re joined by our new friend Altsynth to talk about the SEGA Genesis classic, Ristar (1995). But first there’s the weekly news, Rings of Saturn, and then at the end of the episode, David remembers Nick Thorpe, a member of the fan community gone too soon.
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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This week, the fellas are feeling grateful to do this show for you! News gets covered, Rings of Saturn returns, and the fellas nominate the most-deserving ‘Sonic Turkeys.’ What does that even mean, exactly? Listen on to find out!
David & Grant cover the new Spongebob Squarepants DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, the new Endless Possibilities cover, and more. Plus we pose questions like: which special stage from the classic games is best? And should Sonic be funny?
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!
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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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It’s the season 4 finale of SONIC WEEKLY. That’s right, we’re taking another hiatus! But before we do, it’s an extra-sized episode as we crack open the mailbag to answer listener questions, spin the Rings of Saturn, and dive into reviewing Ken Penders’ Knuckles Omnibus vol. 1 with our friend Sango. Stay tuned for Season 5!
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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Michael Stearns returns with a new friend, Moon, who shares their infectious enthusiasm with us about the 1990 Sega game, Bonanza Bros. Plus the new DLC Minecraft track for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is covered by David & Grant in the news section, Bo shares updates of Rings of Saturn across time/space, and in the end, we all learn a little bit about friendship (and the shared developer connections between Bonanza Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog).
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!
Barry the Nomad returns to the show to settle his fake rivalry with David the Lurker. We cover the weekly news, Rings of Saturn, and give our review scores for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Lastly, David eulogizes Dan Drazen, a legendary figure in the Sonic fan community.
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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David and Bo celebrate the launch of CrossWorlds, deliver a public service announcement about your elderly neighbors and relatives, and decide that when it comes to copyright law, you can’t just live and learn.
The wait is almost over for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, as we discuss the new ads, the new leaks, and the review from IGN (beating Mario Kart World’s score). Plus, in the mailbag segment we rehabilitate Infinite and the Deadly Six with the help from returning guest, artist/developer Michael Stearns! All that, plus your weekly dose of Rings of Saturn.
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.
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