The SEGA Lounge

Brian Shea, of Game Informer and the All Things Nintendo podcast, returns to The SEGA Lounge to discuss Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the first game to be released under SEGA's IP revival initiative. Check out our thoughts on LizardCube's take on the iconic ninja series. Follow Brian on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brianpshea.bsky.social Subscribe to the All Things Nintendo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brianpshea Check out Brian's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BrianSheaPodcasts/   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:14:55) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Discussion (01:04:04) Outro

Lots to discuss this week as we cover the most relevant SEGA news of the past month, including the recent release of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the announcement of Shenmue III Enhanced, and the latest Open Network Test for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Relevant links: Dr. Eggman coming to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNgCjA0sQ9W/?igsh=bGJlaHB4bGFqZGph Shinobi Dance Video by The Kinjaz: https://youtu.be/tUNx8EVllQI?feature=shared Q1 Financial Results: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20250808_q1_appendix_e.pdf + https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-q1-net-sales-decline-227-to-548m Yakuza Kiwami & Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Switch 2 announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/rwj_UaQlix4?feature=shared Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/Vgpmt-54Rjg?feature=shared Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage pre-order trailer: https://youtu.be/4PFKk_gmeAo?feature=shared New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project combat gameplay first look: https://youtu.be/KkGmeofGSw0?feature=shared Shenmue III Enhanced announcement: https://iningames.com/blogs/news/yu-suzuki-and-inin-games-announce-shenmue-iii-enhanced-unveiling-at-gamescom-2025 Shenmue Dojo's interview with ININ Games at Gamescom: https://youtu.be/4pu6B5Tev10?si=1QIQQnQtbkj0Fl07 LEGO Mega Drive controller rumors: https://www.bricksup.co.uk/post/lego-sonic-the-hedgehog-40769-sega-mega-drive-controller-gwp-rumoured-for-8th-september-2025 + https://www.recalbox.com/pt/blog/2025-08-29-lego-sega-mega-drive-manette-retrogaming/ Skydance Media and Paramount Global complete merger: https://www.paramount.com/press/skydance-media-and-paramount-global-complete-merger-creating-next-generation-media-company Sports Interactive's Miles Jacobson's interview to BBC News: https://youtu.be/yHTWToLYX_U?feature=shared Angry Birds Movie 3 release date: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thelaoffice_angrybirds-rovio-angrybirdsmovie3-activity-7366925198488444929-MQKW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABnXL1ABEVL4yZq0d9MK1D0eLIHPMRjKuhk Minecraft X Sonic add-on: https://youtu.be/HPz9KFhzoGA?si=yuO1eRFH49zZcVZV Sonic X PUBG: https://bsky.app/profile/tailschannel.com/post/3lxm2ihl73w2r Christian Whitehead shares screens of a Sonic Mania 2 prototype: https://bsky.app/profile/cfwhitehead.bsky.social/post/3lwhbnncp6s2y Sonic X Pac-Man collab trailers: https://youtu.be/_KQmRdAz8wU?feature=shared + https://youtu.be/_TgXJPFnjEw?feature=shared   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:08) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (00:26:51) Misc. SEGA News (01:37:38) Sonic News (02:19:39) Outro

Celebrating the release of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, we welcome Ben Fiquet, CEO of Lizardcube, back to The Lounge. We talk about his Shinobi fan roots, how the project came to be, and indulge in our usual challenge! Check out Ben's previous appearances on the show: Ep. 112: https://www.thesegalounge.com/112-streetsofrage4/ Ep. 56: https://www.thesegalounge.com/56-lizardcube/   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:21) Interview with Ben Fiquet - Part 1 (00:46:29) The SEGA Lounge Challenge (01:00:47) Interview with Ben Fiquet - Part 2 (01:13:45) Outro

Renato Almeida is once again joining KC for a trip down memory lane, as they celebrate SEGA's own ninja series - Shinobi. They share their memories with the games, why the IP is still relevant, what they expect from the upcoming Art of Vengeance title, and much more. Follow Renato on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/masamune-ral.bsky.social | X: https://x.com/SAVE_RAL | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superarcadecenter | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superarcadecenter Follow his PR agency: https://www.instagram.com/agencia_masamune   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:08:50) Memories of Shinobi - Arcade, 8-bit and 16-bit (01:13:52) Memories of Shinobi - Saturn and beyond (01:51:15) The future of the Shinobi series (02:06:45) Outro

Here's The SEGA Lounge review of EARTHION, a brand new game by Yuzo Koshiro, developed from the ground up for the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis. This review is based on the recently released Steam version. Other current-gen ports are coming soon. The Mega Drive version is scheduled to be released in 2026. Get EARTHION on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/Earthion/   Review based on the Steam version of Earthion, played on the Steam Deck. A code for the game was provided by Masamune.

Joining KC this week is Ben, aka Gordon Frenchman, from the Caverns of Hope community. They dive into the deep waters of Dreamcast classic Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future and discuss the lore, Ecco's transition from 2D to 3D, and if the game is worth replaying in 2025. Watch footage of the prototype of Ecco II: Sentinels of the Universe, courtesy of Hidden Palace: https://youtu.be/eLToimxrzYI?feature=shared Follow Caverns of Hope on X: https://x.com/cavernsofhope Join them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cavernsofhope Join their Discord server: https://discord.gg/fPQqkVqRCr   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:08:17) Talking Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (01:44:12) The future of the Ecco the Dolphin series (01:56:40) Outro

We're once again answering the important questions every SEGA fan asks, as Lime Reversed and DrScottnik join KC for a SEGA-themed game of "Would you rather...?" Finally, someone has the courage to address big topics, such as best therapist, best relationship advisor, or even best bird. You're welcome. Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social Follow DrScottnik on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/drscottnik.bsky.social Watch the New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project Training Stage video: https://youtu.be/KkGmeofGSw0?feature=shared   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:57) Be turned into a SEGA arcade cabinet or a VMU? (00:10:05) Team up with Ryo Hazuki or Kazuma Kiryu? (00:19:59) Go on a date while taking advice from Majima or Shadow? (00:28:33) Have Sticks the Badger or Segata Sanshiro reading your thoughts? (00:35:30) Live in a real-life Crazy Taxi city or in Wood Oak City (Streets of Rage)? (00:45:19) Kill off Tails or Knuckles? (00:53:52) Be an angry bird or a flicky? (01:06:33) Have Eggman or Reala as a therapist? (01:10:52) Play through Sonic 1 blindfolded or Sonic Frontiers using only one hand? (01:15:48) Be KC, Lime, or Scott? (01:23:32) Outro

We're going intergalactic this week as Graham and ScottyMo of The SEGA Spirit Show return to celebrate the 30th anniversary of beloved Mega Drive/Genesis platformer RISTAR. Join us as we discuss the character's early concepts, the game's regional differences and even the Game Gear port. 'Play with us!' Hidden Palace 'Feel' prototype: https://hiddenpalace.org/Video/Ristar/Feel_animations_tape Games Done Quick run: https://youtu.be/Q8OAzGrCaig?feature=shared Check out The SEGA Spirit Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@segaspirit4234 Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/segaspirit.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:13) 30 years of Ristar (01:52:32) Outro

July was a bit of a slower news month, but there's still lots to discuss as we dive into Shuji Utsumi and Takashi Iizuka's interviews, and get closer to the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Relevant links: Shuji Utsumi's interview: https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/reviving-sega-will-be-the-greatest SEGA Shop is back: https://shop.sega.com GamesCare announces release date for the GF-1 Neptune: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/01/gamescare-announces-a-december-2025-release-date-for-their-new-fpga-genesis-32x-console-the-gf-1-neptune/ Obscure Gamers and Video Game Preservation Museum create fundraiser to preserve SEGA game prototypes: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/02/fundraiser-started-to-rescue-and-preserve-hundreds-of-sega-3ds-and-ds-game-prototypes-before-august-2025/ Premier League Summer Series tickets giveaway: https://x.com/sega/status/1948405371489378758?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg SAGE returning in September: https://www.segadriven.com/2025/07/sonic-amateur-games-expo-set-to-return-september-19th-2025-fan-scene/ Takashi Iizuka currently has no plans to remake Sonic Adventure: https://bsky.app/profile/tailschannel.com/post/3lsp254743t2y New Modern Sonic FiGGYZ wave announced: https://x.com/FiGGYZOfficial/status/1940410865804771580 More FiGGYZ: https://figgyz.com Sonic Racing CrossWorlds customization and gadgets trailer: https://youtu.be/Ljvm9Fo9QRg?feature=shared Originally aired LiVE on RadioSEGA and our Twitch and YouTube channels. Follow SkillJim on X: https://twitter.com/skilljim | Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skilljim.bsky.social Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:14:22) Misc. SEGA news (00:54:55) Sonic news (01:44:06) Outro

Sonic as a motivational speaker? Alex Kidd as a Rock Paper Scissors judge? Eggman as a college professor? Join KC as he discusses this very important SEGA topic with returning guests Graham Cookson and ScottyMo from The SEGA Spirit Show. Check out their channel for a new SEGA podcast with veteran fans of the company: https://www.youtube.com/@segaspirit4234 Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/segaspirit.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:59) The SEGA Spirit Show (00:22:45) What if SEGA characters had day jobs? (01:43:55) Outro

Step into the world of Shenmue with Stuart from Shenmusings as we learn more about his blog exploring the legacy, lore, and lasting impact of this iconic SEGA series. Visit Shenmusings at https://shenmusings.wordpress.com Follow Stuart on X: https://x.com/shenmusings | BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/shenmusings.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:03) Interview with Stuart - Part 1 (00:56:23) The SEGA Lounge Challenge (01:22:13) Interview with Stuart - Part 2 (01:42:24) Outro

This week, YouTuber Dominic Dattani-Goulding, aka Dreamcast Enjoyer, joins The SEGA Lounge to discuss his Dreamcast-focused content, what is so great about Blue Stinger, define "Dreamcast Aesthetics" and more. Subscribe to Dom's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamcastEnjoyer Follow him on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dcenjoyer.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:11) Interview with Dreamcast Enjoyer - Part 1 (00:43:31) The SEGA Lounge Challenge (01:17:26) Interview with Dreamcast Enjoyer - Part 2 (01:34:20) Outro

It's time for another news roundup as KC, SkillJim and Lime Reversed come together to discuss SEGA's celebrations of Jet Set Radio's 25th anniversary, new game announcements, how hyped everyone is for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and new Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds info. Oh, and everyone's favorite: another SEGA Sammy management meeting presentation! Relevant links: Jet Set Radio x THEM SKATES merch: https://www.themgoods.com/collections/jet-set-radio-25th-anniversary-sega Jet Set Radio celebration at Brain Dead Studios Fairfax: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKxH94TJU3c/?igsh=NGxrZmg3aDN2cncz SEGA Football Club Champions 2025 announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/_6rfDVJydWc?feature=shared SEGA Football Club Champions 2025 beta application: https://segafcchampions.sega.com/bt/en/ Two Point Museum: Fantasy Finds announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/WbHzK01-F6c?feature=shared Persona 4 Revival teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/Y8wgp9eaQRM?feature=shared Stranger Than Heaven title reveal teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/5L3XVVzsmHE?feature=shared Stranger Than Heaven announcement teaser trailer: https://youtu.be/Dz3vtzcacbM?feature=shared Sega Sammy Management Meeting 2025 presentation: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20250618_Management_large_MTG_all_e.pdf SEGA mistakenly reveals sales numbers: https://www.gematsu.com/2025/06/sega-mistakenly-reveals-sales-numbers-for-like-a-dragon-infinite-wealth-persona-3-reload-shin-megami-tensei-v-and-more SEGA theme park teased? https://x.com/attractions/status/1937156013456597422?s=46&t=XtcH1-SSOLGWzyhIFtJB3w SEGA has made nine of its mobile retro games free: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-has-made-nine-of-its-mobile-retro-re-releases-free-before-theyre-delisted/ SEGA plans to open a Tokyo store: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-unveils-plans-for-tokyo-flagship-store-alongside-nintendo/ SEGA Shop is re-launching in July: https://bsky.app/profile/sonic-official.bsky.social/post/3lshccgvooc2a Game Informer's preview of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: https://gameinformer.com/preview/2025/05/23/how-sega-and-lizardcube-pulled-shinobi-out-of-the-shadows Tee Lopes and Yuzo Koshiro announced for the soundtrack: https://x.com/sega/status/1935389592900759896?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg Ryo Hazuki spotted in Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: https://shenmuedojo.com/ryo-spotted-in-upcoming-shinobi-game/ Sonic Frontiers sequel rumored for November 2026: https://sonic-city.net/2025/06/06/rumor-sonic-frontiers-sequel-in-development-targeting-november-2026-release/ Sonic x Squad Busters collab: https://bsky.app/profile/tailschannel.com/post/3lrgnz2irdo2y Sonic x McLaren F1 collab: https://x.com/mclarenf1/status/1938220789221953887?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Summer Game Fest trailer: https://youtu.be/3_xAuG3JfIg?si=S9AZj0314V4BOF6G Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Kids' Choice Awards trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLf0KSZjmqo&pp=ygURc29uaWMgY3Jvc3N3b3JsZHM%3D Other SEGA racing games influenced the development of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: https://x.com/segainforment/status/1932098052531032390?s=46&t=XtcH1-SSOLGWzyhIFtJB3w DC x Sonic action figures available for pre-order: https://www.sonicstadium.org/news/merch/first-series-of-dc-x-sonic-5-action-figures-now-available-for-pre-order-r2980/ DC x Sonic Funko Pops: https://x.com/FrackDeals/status/1938586098546155749 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair x Sonic collab: https://www.gameinformer.com/exclusive/2025/06/27/magic-the-gathering-secret-lair-announces-sonic-the-hedgehog-collaboration Originally aired LiVE on RadioSEGA and our Twitch and YouTube channels. Follow SkillJim on X: https://twitter.com/skilljim | Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skilljim.bsky.social Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:10:48) Misc. SEGA News (01:29:30) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance News (01:39:12) Sonic News (02:13:54) Outro

As our favorite blue hedgehog celebrates his 34th anniversary, we at The SEGA Lounge decided to do something simple to honor SEGA's mascot: decide on what are the TOP 34 SONIC GAMES of all time! What can go wrong? Check out our discussion, featuring guests Lime Reversed and Stuart (from Shenmusings).   Follow Stuart on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/shenmusings.bsky.social | X: https://x.com/shenmusings Check out the Shenmusings blog: https://shenmusings.wordpress.com/ Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social Check out Lime's Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/limereversed   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:55) #34-11 (00:36:25) #10 - Sonic the Hedgehog (00:42:33) #9 - Sonic Advance (00:46:34) #8 - Sonic Colo(u)rs (01:00:55) #7 - Sonic Frontiers (01:15:13) #6 - Sonic Adventure 2 (01:26:00) #5 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (01:31:40) #4 - Sonic X Shadow Generations (01:35:18) #3 - Sonic Adventure (01:41:04) #2 - Sonic 3 & Knuckles (01:46:09) #1 - Sonic Mania Plus (01:57:25) Thoughts on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds so far (02:02:08) Outro

The Japanese release of the original Jet Set Radio turns 25 this June, and KC gathered a crew of rudies to discuss the series, how it impacted us, its legacy, and what we're expecting from its incoming revival. The squad includes Dom, aka Dreamcast Enjoyer, and Lewis Cox and Brian Vines of The Dreamcast Junkyard. JET SET RADIOOOOOO!! Follow Dom on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dcenjoyer.bsky.social Check out Dreamcast Enjoyer: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamcastEnjoyer Follow Lewis on X: https://x.com/LewisJFC | BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lewisjfc.bsky.social Follow Brian on X: https://x.com/JetBrianRadio | https://bsky.app/profile/jetbrianradio.bsky.social Check out The Dreamcast Junkyard: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/   Relevant links: Why Jet GRIND Radio in the US - https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/the-jet-set-trademark-dispute.43051/ Jet Grind Radio vs the City of Milwaukee - https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2015/08/jet-grind-radio-vs-city-of-milwaukee.html Bus company Arriva vs Jet Set Radio - https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2024/12/the-time-bus-company-tried-to-get-jet.html Shakira Pressley's thread regarding a JSR animated series pitch: https://x.com/ShakiraPressley/status/1428764026108932100 Janet Jackson's video for "Doesn't Really Matter" (with JSR footage): https://youtu.be/ZGo4WebNIjM?feature=shared No Doubt's video for "Hella Good" (with JSRF footage): https://youtu.be/QtTj4cramPM?feature=shared   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)

This week, KC chats with Bo Bayles, Sonic fan, researcher of retro games, and the "Official Sonic Jam Museum Curator". Find out more about his love for Burning Rangers, Saturn, and his Rings of Saturn blog. Check out Rings of Saturn: https://32bits.substack.com You can find the Sonic Weekly podcast at https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sonic-weekly/ Follow Bo on X: https://x.com/memory_fallen   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:50) Interview with Bo Bayles - Part 1 (00:38:15) The SEGA Lounge Challenge (01:03:30) Interview with Bo Bayles - Part 2 (01:18:55) Outro

It's the last show of the month, which means it's time for KC, Lime, and SkillJim to focus their attention on the latest SEGA news. It's also the 11th anniversary of our show! Thank you to all of our listeners for sticking with us for all these years. SEGA SAMMY End of Fiscal Year presentation: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20250512_q4_presentation_e.pdf SEGA opens Shanghai store: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shujiutsumi_sega-store-shanghai-opens-on-1-may-i-participated-ugcPost-7323360789321416707-ZXAc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABnXL1ABEVL4yZq0d9MK1D0eLIHPMRjKuhk Ecco 1 + 2 Remastered and a new game coming: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/05/05/xbox-asian-pacific-islander-heritage-month-2025/ + https://www.eccothedolphin.com/ Them Skates and SEGA Jet Set Radio collab teaser: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJb3KhgR7LZ/?igsh=d2V3anBqM3hyYjNn SEGA is a presenting sponsor at Blading Cup: https://bladingcup.com/ Like a Dragon coming to Roblox: https://x.com/rggstudio/status/1922867216971632985?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Japanese cast interview: https://youtu.be/Hkp5rPhXZcI?feature=shared Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. multiplatform release trailer: https://youtu.be/3-lNtBhKGWE?feature=shared RAIDOU Remastered Collector's Edition at Limited Run Games: https://limitedrungames.com/collections/all-games/products/raidou-remastered-the-mystery-of-the-soulless-army-collectors-edition-switch-switch-2-ps5-xbox-pc Shinobi: The Art of Vengeance Videos: https://youtu.be/ZJmnzjCB--8?feature=shared | https://youtu.be/ETieMixwEag?feature=shared | https://youtu.be/3zuQNuXFzqg?feature=shared Sonic Rumble delayed: https://x.com/sonic_rumble/status/1917453885326688412?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg Sonic Presents: Chao Tales complete series: https://youtu.be/EENSzPFeVFQ?feature=shared The History of Sonic Racing: https://youtu.be/L7X_2QtFDoI?feature=shared Sonic Racing CrossWorlds new stages: Apotos - https://youtu.be/fzAHvS6VmCA?feature=shared | Holoska - https://youtu.be/PSd3L56lQlA?feature=shared | White Cave - https://youtu.be/3vSsPx222SI?feature=shared Sonic the Hedgehog: Racing Around the World campaign: https://www.sega.com/sonic-the-hedgehog/racing-around-the-world Sonic X Asphalt Legends Unite collab: https://youtu.be/Cmf4-K10y_E?si=ztFvQSGllTRZjvZm FiGGYZ: https://get.figgyz.com/   Originally aired LiVE on RadioSEGA and our Twitch and YouTube channels. Follow SkillJim on X: https://twitter.com/skilljim | Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skilljim.bsky.social Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:28) What can we expect from SEGA at the Summer game events (00:13:45) 11 years of The SEGA Lounge (00:16:30) Misc. SEGA News (01:37:53) Shinobi: The Art of Vengeance (01:44:34) Sonic News (02:07:55) FiGGYZ (02:19:45) Outro

It's time for another special edition of The SEGA Lounge Challenge. On one side, Team Persona Spain, armed with years of knowledge obtained in a variety of Japanese high schools. On the other, Team SEGA Driven-16, combining the expertise of SEGA Driven and Sega-16 - and one of them is an actual professor. Who's gonna come out on top in this battle of SEGAducation? Check out Persona Spain: https://personaspain.es/ Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/personaspain.es | X: https://x.com/personaspain Check out SEGA Driven: https://www.segadriven.com/ Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/segadriven.bsky.social Check out TitansCreed's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@ProjectPhoenixProductions Follow them on X: https://x.com/TitansCreed Check out Sega-16: https://www.sega-16.com/ Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sega-16.bsky.social | https://x.com/Sega16   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:58) ROUND 1: Multiple Choice (00:44:19) BONUS ROUND: Team Persona Spain (00:50:13) ROUND 2: Non-Multiple Choice Questions (01:20:16) ROUND 3: Mixed Bag (01:58:08) BONUS ROUND: Team SEGA Driven-16 (02:03:28) FINAL ROUND: Back of the Box (02:48:32) Outro

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the SEGA Saturn in the US, KC invited over to the show SaturnDave and TraynoCo, co-founders of SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! Learn more about their personal relationship with SEGA's 32-bit system, the creation of SHIRO!, and why the Saturn is still relevant in 2025. And let's not forget the return of The SEGA Lounge Challenge! Check out SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! : https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/ Follow SaturnDave on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/saturndave.bsky.social |  X: https://x.com/SegaSaturnDave Follow TraynoCo on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/traynoco.bsky.social |  X: https://x.com/traynoco   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:18) SaturnDave and TraynoCo's gaming and Saturn experiences (00:27:37) The origin of SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! (00:58:17) The SEGA Lounge Challenge (01:46:03) What does the Saturn mean to you in 2025? (01:57:46) Outro

Following the announcement of his "retirement" and "second form" at SEGA, we dedicate this week's episode of The SEGA Lounge to Master Hiroshi Kawaguchi, aka Hiro. Joining KC is SEGA music specialist Enja Hamman‬. Each of them share their favorite soundtracks by the prolific creator, share memories and thoughts on the games, and discuss his influence in the world of vgm. Follow Enja Hamman on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hammannicolaas.bsky.social | X: https://x.com/HammanNicolaas Check out her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolaashamman6201   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:35) Enja Hamman's SEGA fan story (00:16:22) Hiro Appreciation (01:31:23) Outro