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September 18, 2025 274 - Dreamcast Starter Pack - Part 1
We're celebrating the Dreamcast in a slightly different way this year: by picking a starter pack of games for people who're thinking of getting SEGA's 128-bit system in 2025. A two-parter special with the help of The Dreamcast Junkyard's Lewis Cox and Brian Vines. This week, we share our picks for modern gateways, exclusives, and showpiece Dreamcast games. We also discuss our own first Dreamcast games. Come back next week for part 2.
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:09) Our gateway into the Dreamcast
(00:13:35) Category #1 - Modern Gateways
(00:39:43) Category #2 - Exclusives
(01:07:39) Category #3 - Showpieces
(01:34:04) Outro
1 hr 36 min
September 11, 2025 273 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (with Brian Shea)
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.
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Subscribe to the All Things Nintendo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brianpshea
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:14:55) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Discussion
(01:04:04) Outro
1 hr 9 min
September 04, 2025272 - Shenmue III Enhanced and Sonic is EVERYWHERE (News Roundup August 2025)
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

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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
2 hr 26 min
August 28, 2025271 - Ben Fiquet of Lizardcube
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/

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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
1 hr 17 min
August 21, 2025 270 - Shinobi Series Retrospective (with Renato Almeida)
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.
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Follow his PR agency: https://www.instagram.com/agencia_masamune

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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
2 hr 16 min
August 17, 2025 BONUS: Earthion Review (Steam / Steam Deck)
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.
8 min
August 14, 2025 269 - 25 Years of Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future (with Gordon Frenchman)
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
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Join them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cavernsofhope
Join their Discord server: https://discord.gg/fPQqkVqRCr

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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
2 hr 2 min
August 07, 2025268 - Would you Rather...? - SEGA Edition
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.
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Watch the New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project Training Stage video: https://youtu.be/KkGmeofGSw0?feature=shared

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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
1 hr 34 min
July 31, 2025267 - 30 Years of RISTAR (with The SEGA Spirit Show)
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

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:13) 30 years of Ristar
(01:52:32) Outro
1 hr 58 min
July 24, 2025266 - Utsumi's Greatest Achievement and No Adventure Remake (News Roundup July 2025)
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.
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:14:22) Misc. SEGA news
(00:54:55) Sonic news
(01:44:06) Outro
1 hr 55 min

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