SONIC WEEKLY: Sonic EXPO and the Fan Games w/ RYAN LANGLEY
Our friend, video game developer Ryan Langley (Sonic the Hedgeblog), returns from Sonic EXPO in Atlanta to discuss the past, present, and future of Sonic fan games.
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SEGA Talk Podcast #168: Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator
On this episode, we’re beaming up Star Trek: Strategic Operations Simulator! You might remember this gem from the arcades, a groundbreaking 1983 title from none other than SEGA. We’ll dive into its innovative vector-graphics gameplay, that iconic first-person cockpit, and the thrill of defending starbases from relentless Klingon attackers.
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SEGA News Bits Live: New Classic Sonic Toys!
New Classic Sonic toys are hitting shelves, and on this SEGA News Bits Live Barry takes a look at the Hammer Egg from Sonic Superstars and Giant Mecha Sonic from Sonic the Hedgehog 2!
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SEGA Talk Podcast #167: Sonic Advance 2 (2002)
Let’s return to the Game Boy Advance with the second installment of Sonic’s Advance adventures! We talk about the OTHER SA2, the addition of Cream the Rabbit and the changes the game makes to the previous Advance on SEGA TALK!
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SEGA Talk #166: It’s Thinking – Dreamcast Marketing Campaign (1999)
On this episode of SEGA Talk, we’re diving headfirst into the Dreamcast’s iconic “It’s Thinking” marketing campaign! We’ll explore its development, massive multimedia push, and those unforgettable, often cryptic ads. Did it revolutionize console marketing or just leave us scratching our heads? All this, and more, on SEGA Talk!
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SEGA News Bits Live: Sonic Crossover Chaos!
Batman, SpongeBob, Magic the Gathering… Sonic is crossing over with EVERYTHING! On this SEGA News Bits, Barry touches on the many collabs and crossovers, talks about leaks and shows off some upcoming SEGAbits projects!
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SEGA Talk #165: Toy Story (1995)
Open the toy box, because on this SEGA Talk we’re unboxing Toy Story for the SEGA Genesis! How did this multiplatform licensed game wow players in 1995? How does it compare to the movie of the same name? Is there a snake in my boot? Watch and find out on this toyetic SEGA Talk!
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SONIC WEEKLY: Season 3 Finale – Superman, NiGHTS, and Skittles
In the 42nd episode of the 3rd season, we open the mailbag and Grant pontificates about NiGHTS and Sonic Heroes; Bo shares his Skittles discoveries with Rings of Saturn; and David rants and raves about the Superman trailer. Don’t miss this one!
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SEGA Talk #163: Tokyo Joypolis Review (2025)
On this SEGA Talk, Barry takes a visit to Tokyo Joypolis and shares his full day of fun playing games, eating food and getting yelled at by staff! Is SEGA’s last standing theme park a Joy? Watch and find out on SEGA Talk!
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SONIC WEEKLY: Joypolis & Japan w/ BARRY
Barry is back with the Sonic Weekly crew to share about his trip to Japan and Joypolis specifically. Also, Star Wars… the other main reason Barry was in Japan was for Star Wars, so we talk about that too. Plus, reviews of Chao Tales and news from Rings of Saturn!
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SEGA News Bits Live: Ecco the Dolphin REVIVAL and Sonic X DC Toys ANNOUNCED
On this SEGA News Bits Live, Barry talks about a new Ecco game, the Sonic x DC toys coming from Jakks Pacific and a newly translated Sonic interview from 1991!
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SONIC WEEKLY: What Ages Well?
This week, Grant is owning up to bad takes from the past while creating brand new ones in the present, Bo describes good dates and bad hats, and David is excited about OutRun and has a great idea for the future of Chao merchandise. And, as always, we cover the week’s news about Sonic, Rings of Saturn, and answer some mailbag questions too.
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SEGA Talk #162: Sonic Forces (2017)
Dive into the war-torn world of Sonic Forces with us on this week’s SEGA Talk! We dissect Eggman’s global takeover, the rise of Infinite, and the customizable Avatar. Was this ambitious project a triumph or a trainwreck? We explore the game’s development, story, and the controversial inclusion of Classic Sonic. Plus, we delve into the DLC, the marketing hype, and ask: could this game have been a true Sonic masterpiece? Join George and Barry as they unpack the highs and lows of Sonic Forces!
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SONIC WEEKLY: Best Songs and OSTs
Music is the topic this week, and we discuss our favorite (and least favorite) Sonic soundtracks!
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SEGA Talk #161: Q&A Mail Bag – Your Questions Finally Answered
We’ve hit episode 161, and to celebrate, we’re diving deep into your burning SEGA questions with our first-ever Q&A episode! That’s right, we’ve opened up the Patreon and social media mailbag to tackle everything you’ve been wanting to know. Join George and Barry as they discuss what sparked their SEGA fandom (hint: think arcade glory and 3D revivals!), hypothetical new SEGA consoles, dream franchise revivals, the best (and worst!) SEGA games, and musch more!
We’ll also tackle some serious topics, like the potential for a new SEGA classics collection, and some fun ones, like Barry’s Sonic plushie count! Tune in for a fun, insightful, and thoroughly entertaining episode of SEGA Talk!
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