SEGA Talk #190: Kid Chameleon (1992)

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 SEGA Talk!

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SEGA Talk #189: Judgment (2018)

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 Kimura, swapped organized crime for legal suspense, and asked whether the Dragon Engine could tell a whole new kind of story. Find out on this episode of SEGA TALK!

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SEGA Talk #188: Virtua Fighter 2 (1994)

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)

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

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)

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

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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SEGA News Bits Live: What the HECK is SEGA Universe?

On this SEGA News Bits Live we pay a visit to the computer killing SEGA Universe website and see what the new initiative is all about! Also, new Ecco, Stranger Than Heaven sneak peeks and Nagoshi needs a Kickstarter!

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SEGA Talk #184: Batman Forever (1995)

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

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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SEGA News Bits: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds New Racers Reaction

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will add new SEGA characters soon, and on this SEGA News Bits we take a look at the three reveals and share our thoughts. Also, we touch on Mega Man’s inclusion.

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SEGA Talk #182: Dick Tracy (1991)

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 to? Find out on SEGA Talk!

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SEGA News Bits Live: SEGA Planned a Saturn 32X!?

On this chill episode of SEGA News Bits Live, we look back at the past few weeks of SEGA news including more Sonic crossovers, the return of Infinite and news of a planned SEGA Saturn 32X-style add-on.

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SEGA Talk #181: Five SEGA Saturn Imports (1995-1998)

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!

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SEGA News Bits Live: Movie Amy Rose Voice Revealed + Celebrating Hideki Sato

On this episode we look at a slew of SEGA news from the past two weeks! Some is good: Movie Amy Rose has a voice! Some is bad: Sonic arcade cabinet looks lame, SEGA set to delist Sonic 1&2 for mobile. Some is sad: SEGA legend Hideki Sato has passed away.

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