The Sega Saturn is 30 Years old! To celebrate, Dan the Mega Driver and James the SEGAHolic are discussing their favourite Sega Saturn memories. But it's not just the SEGAGuys! Our friends from the community have pitched in to share their memories, too!

As the Sega Saturn hits its 30th birthday, the hardware itself is, understandably, showing its age. Not only that, but heavily modified Saturn consoles are now finding their way onto various online stores that may create more issues for the depleting Saturn stock. In this podcast, James and Dan discuss why those modified Saturn's should be avoided …

SEGA fans and fellow content creators Gaming For Ages join the SEGAGuys to discuss their new channel, a gaming book club and, of course, their favourite SEGA experience.

The Dreamcast celebrates 25 years in PAL Territories (or at least some of them) on the 14th October. To celebrate, James "TheSEGAHolic" and Dan "The Mega" Driver reminisce over the launch of the Dreamcast in the UK, and debate the launch games in the region.

In this podcast episode, The SEGAHolic returns to discuss Virtua Racing, the gaming icon that drove the industry forward. Join the SEGAGuys as they discuss the arcade classic, it's history, it's ports and the slew of excellent indie racers inspired by it's mighty influence.

Shane has been reviewing games for years, which evolved into his Steadysphere YouTube channel. Given that the Dreamcast features prominently, having the highest number of reviews for any single format on the channel, I invited Shane to discuss his favourite Sega console and his favourite games for the Sega Dreamcast.…

For a time Sega were synonymous with motorcycle racers with bike games appearing on every console Sega made. But what are the best games on two wheels? To answer that question, Tom Charnock of the Dreamcast Junkyard joins the show! As an avid rider with a passion for bikes that rivals that of the Dreamcast, Tom discusses every motorcycle game on ma…

For over a decade now, Sega have fostered several games via Games Workshop's Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 IP's. In this podcast episode, Dan the Mega Driver is joined by Pat TraynoCo of Sega Saturn SHIRO to discuss all things Sega and Warhammer, from the early titles on Sega consoles to Sega's own epic wargames that dominated PC.…

With all the discussion around Sega Rally lately, its long overdue for the SegaGuys to discuss the greatest arcade racer ever made...

When the Dreamcast was first revealed, it was done so alongside the NAOMI Board. Built on the same specification as the Dreamcast, this would prove not only to be the most powerful arcade board in existence on release, but it would outlive it's console counterpart and be home to classic titles from both Sega and third parties. James the Segaholic a…

YouTube legend Mr Thunderwing joins the SEGAGuys for a round of My Favourite Sega, regaling his tales of his videogame past, Transformers and his stint on classic 80s TV show Nightmare.

In the modern day, many gamers attach industry legend Yu Suzuki to the masterpiece that is Shenmue, and rightly so. However, there is so much more to the game design genius who redefined the industry in numerous ways. Join James "The SEGAholic" and Dan "The Mega" Driver as they discuss some of Yu Suzuki's greatest and most innovative works.…

For those of us that grew up with Sega, the Saturn is a classic that is tied to our formative years. But what is it like to start playing Saturn for the first time in 2024? That's what Jason Maddison is here to talk about! Join us as we get a fresh perspective on what the Saturn can mean to a whole new audience.…

In this episode, we welcome two legends of the SEGA podcast & content creation scene. First, it’s our good friend and SEGA brother from another mother, Saturn Dave - co-founder of Sega Saturn, Shiro! Joining Dave, is another close friend, it’s the founder of the Dreamcast Junkyard, the Atari Jaguar connoisseur himself, Tom Charnock. We discuss the …

Last month we took receipt of our SegaSaturn modem kits from our buddies at Sega Saturn, SHIRO! and have spend the last few weeks creating and uploading content showing the games in action and the connection method between our Saturns. In this show, we discuss the process of receiving the kits, delve into what’s in the kits, talk through the techno…

On this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Mel, better known in the community of course as Sega Lord X. SEGA left the console manufacturing business 23 years ago, but what legacy have the consoles they left us with made?

On this episode we welcome Tom Charnock back to the show, and this times it's Tom's choice of topic! He very kindly requested we have some Mega CD chat, and who were we to say no?

The Dreamcast is a console that just seems to endure as the years go on, attracting new fans and exciting old ones just as much as it did back in the day. But what is it about the Dreamcast that makes its legacy live on? What makes it so appealing even today? We discuss.

Saturn Dave from SegaSaturnShiro is back again on the SEGAGuys channel and this time he's accompanied by nonother than Mr Pandamonium himself! On this episode, Dan, James, Dave and Nick discuss the Western Saturn library. Is it underrated and why is it perceived so negatively, even today?

My Favourite Sega is back! This time Dan and James speak to long time friend of the show Bloggo's Pow! Join us as we discuss his gaming origins, his youtube channel and, of course his favourite Sega music, game and console.

In the modern retro world, we're lucky to have a plethora of options on how to play our games. And while retro game collecting remains a popular hobby, it's also becoming ever more expensive as the years pass. That's where ODE's and Flash Carts come in, allowing you to play those rare and expensive games on original hardware with minimal or even no…

An episode a long time in the making, we sit down to debunk many of the commonly repeated Sega Saturn myths, righting the wrongs armed with personal experience and the wealth of information that exists online.

James and Dan discuss 10 visual showcases which demonstrated why the Saturn was king of second dimension!

The SegaGuys discuss 6 games or franchises that could and should have come to Sega hardware... but never did. Join the SegaHolic and The Mega Driver as they talk about what could have been.

The SEGAGuys join RadioSEGA's WinterFest for the fourth time, recapping not only our SEGA Christmas memories from years gone by, but also the memories of our amazing community.

In this episode, we're delighted to welcome Digital Foundry's tech guru and retro enthusiast, John Linneman, to the show. We chat about John's gaming roots, the secret sauce of the Saturn's VDP2 processor, and delve into his vast SEGA collection to find out which SEGA console, game, and music form his "My Favourite SEGA".…

Join us on a trip back in time to the months prior to Dreamcast's Japanese launch as we relive the hype, the rumours, the unveiling and the Japanese launch of Dreamcast.

The UK's No.1 SEGA channel and the US's No.1 Saturn channel join forces once again to discuss the preservation of SEGA's past and what it means for the legacy of us as SEGA-centric content creators.

On this weeks podcast we discuss the impact and legacy of the Panzer Dragoon series, sharing our memories of all 3 Saturn releases in the process.

In this episode Dan The Mega Driver and James The SegaHolic take a look at 6 more SEGA arcade games that remain lost in the arcade!

In this episode, we rank the 15 Sega Saturn Model 2 ports based on technical competency, discussing our personal memories and history as we go.

We've come for your Souls! That's right, it's been 30 Years since Mortal Monday, when the original Mortal Kombat was ported to several systems, but most importantly, several Sega ones. In this podcast episode, James "The SEGAHolic" and Dan "The Mega" Driver discuss the very first Mortal Kombat game, their memories of the arcade original, the hype t…

My Favourite SEGA is back! The return of our series where we welcome members of the retro gaming community onto the show to discuss their passion for gaming and tell us their favourite SEGA game, SEGA console and SEGA music. In the first episode of this series reboot we welcome gamer, collector, and friend of the show, Videopolis.…

On this weeks show we sit down and discuss the main 8-bit Sonic the Hedgehog games: Sonic, Sonic 2, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Triple Trouble, Sonic Blast and Sonic Spinball. 6 very different 8-bit Blue Blur experiences, but which ones did we like the best? Join us and find out!

Are you old enough to remember movie tie-in games? It once felt like every major movie had a video game to go with it. On this show we chat through 10 of the most iconic movie tie-ins to grace the Mega Drive, the most popular 16-bit system when the genre was in its hey day.

In the first of a new quarterly cross-over series, The SEGAGuys join forces with Saturn Dave and Pat from the legendary Shiro Group, responsible of course for the awesome Sega Saturn Shiro podcast and website.

Following the news this week that Microsoft “seriously looked” at attempting to acquire SEGA back in 2020, we discuss the history of both companies relationship, the pros and cons to each company should the deal ever happen, and discuss why the deal could or could not ever take place.

In this show, we discuss SEGA's gaming history and legacy and ask the question; is gaming forgetting who SEGA are, or more importantly what they were and their legacy? From innovations still prevalent today to franchises lost to time, are SEGA and their impact on the business being forgotten?

In this episode we don our bow ties and celebrate the Dreamcast with our very own SEGAGuys Oscars! With 9 categories and over 30 games discussed, we cover a plethora of "awards" to discuss the crème de la crème of SEGA's final home console.

On this episode we become SEGA designers for an evening as we decide on the “dream cast” for Fighters Megamix 2. We also discuss potential game modes, special moves, stages and more for the sequel we always wanted but have never had.

On this weeks show we discuss the history of the Virtua Cop series; from an industry and personal perspective. We chat about the three main games, their arcade roots, the fantastic Sega Saturn ports, touch on the PC ports, the PS2 Elite collection and the Xbox port that never was. Love Virtua Cop? Love those SEGAGuys trips down memory lane with som…

Showered with a library of Sega content, the SEGAGuys discuss the Xbox 360, its retro credentials, its place among the greatest consoles and, of course, its selection of Sega games.

Welcome to the FOURTH season of The SEGAGuys and what a way to kick things off! Two of our former guests return, but this time … together! In what is a retro gaming podcast first, Tom Kalinske and Al Nilsen on screen talking SEGA at the same time.

In this episode we take a chronological look at the history of 3D fighting games on the SEGA Saturn. Despite being renowned as a "2D powerhouse", the Saturn did have a wealth of great (and some not so great!) 3D beat-em-ups from the arcade and beyond. In part 1, we look at the more commercial releases, look at their impact, discuss their gameplay p…

Greetings SEGA fans! On this weeks show we take a look at the first 5 of many Amiga games which made their way to the Mega Drive. James gives his insight into how these games looked and played on the Amiga, while Dan provides the Mega Drive perspective on this unique cross-over episode.

On this episode we sit down with Tom Charnock, the original "Dreamcast Guy" and founder of the number one Dreamcast fan site; The Dreamcast Junkyard. We discuss the Junkyard's origins, Tom's history with SEGA, his favourite SEGA games, and much, much more.

It's our 50th episode! Join us as we recall our personal top 5 moments in 3 years doing the show, as well as discuss our top 5 SEGA games and have some laughs along the way.

In this special episode we are honoured to be joined by the former CEO of SEGA of America and corporate vice-president of Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business division at the launch of Xbox 360; its none other than Peter Moore. We chat about Peter's SEGA journey, the fate of the Dreamcast, the crossover point with Xbox, the games that cou…

In this episode we provide a (hopefully!) helpful guide to picking up our favourite SEGA console in 2023. From console revisions and ODE's to PSU's and affordable games, we've got you covered. Whether you're thinking about re-acquiring a Saturn or looking to pick one up for the first time, let us guide you and answer any questions you may have.…

In this episode, we discuss the potential impact of the 4MB RAM cartridge (and it's 1MB little brother) had they come to the West along with the various fighting classics that accompanied them.