In this episode of The SEGA Spirit Show, Graham and Scotty blast back to 1996 to revisit the Sonic the Hedgehog OVA. The cult anime that gave us Metal Sonic’s dramatic debut, Knuckles’ legendary cowboy hat, and Sonic’s "favourite clothes" ...apparently!

We explore how this two‑part Japanese release became a fan favourite, its ties to Sonic CD and Sonic Adventure, and why it remains one of the strangest yet most charming pieces of Sonic history.

Plus we have some hot SEGA community news, including Panzer Dragoon coming to the Dreamcast! Updates for the brand new Dreamcast survival horror, White Creek. And a remake of an arcade classic coming to the Mega Drive/Genesis!

So grab your chili dogs and join us for a spin‑dash through Planet Freedom!

💙 Subscribe for more retro SEGA deep dives, game history, and Dreamcast nostalgia!

**Stage Select:**

*Intro & What We've Been Doing*

00:00 - Intro

01:21 - Scotty's awesome Sonic pickups

08:15 - Graham's being playing some Halo and raided a retro game shop!

**SEGA Community News**

26:23 - Panzer Dragoon is coming to the Dreamcast!

27:49 - 1985 arcade game, Commando, is getting an updated Mega Drive version

32:10 - Neo Geo Pocket Color emulator for the Dreamcast

35:18 - White Creek gets a graphics overhaul!

**Feature Discussion: Sonic OVA**

41:09 - What is the Sonic the Hedgehog OVA?

53:24 - Sonic OVA stats and original reception

59:11 - Did you find the Sonic OVA trailer in Sonic Jam?

01:02:17 - Our first experience to the Sonic OVA

01:06:32 - Scotty's memories

01:11:30 - The movie's crazy plot

01:19:07 - Graham has notes, many many notes!

01:39:20 - Who is really the hero of the movie?

01:40:06 - Scotty's latest impressions

01:43:05 - What was up with Tails' GPS tracker?

01:45:15 - The best line in anything Sonic?

01:44:56 - Does it hold up?

*Sonic OVA Quiz*

01:48:03 - Scotty checks to see if Graham was paying attention

*Final Thoughts & Scores*

01:56:00 - What did we think?

02:04:00 - Theory about Knuckles' Hat

*Podcast Announcement*

02:07:39 - Scotty is taking a break, but the show will continue!

**Super Sonic Sources:**

*Panzer Dragoon on Dreamcast*

- @Frogbull55

- https://www.patreon.com/Frogbull/posts/exclusive-its-166113187

*Mega Commando*

- Mauro Xavier: https://www.patreon.com/mauroxavier/posts/mega-commando-165579568

*Dream Neo Pocket Color*

- @IanMicheal

- https://www.patreon.com/ImrTechnology/posts/dream-neo-pocket-166057756

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1t8Dfavmfk

*White Creek*

- @PixelHeartEU

- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelheart/white-creek-a-survival-horror-of-mercy-and-madness/posts/4759468

- Graphics update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs5VYnoMWCg

- Gameplay trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrHCFj43Kfs

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of NiGHTS into Dreams, Sonic Team’s surreal, dreamlike masterpiece for the Sega Saturn.

In this episode of The SEGA Spirit Show, Graham Cookson and Scotty MO dive deep into the game’s development, its groundbreaking flight mechanics, the iconic soundtrack, the A‑Life system, Christmas NiGHTS, and why NiGHTS still stands as one of SEGA’s most ambitious creations.

We explore the emotional inspirations behind the game, Yuji Naka’s vision, Naoto Ohshima’s character designs, and how NiGHTS became a cult classic that continues to inspire fans three decades later.

Plus, we have some more super hot SEGA Community News, with more N64 games coming to the Dreamcast and possibly the best audio we've ever heard for the Mega Drive/Genesis! And Sonic Mania Plus for the Dreamcast is nearing its launch date.

If you love SEGA history, retro gaming, Sonic Team deep‑dives, or you just want to celebrate one of the most beautiful games ever made - this episode is for you!

**Stage Select**

*Intro*

00:00 - Cold opening & Intro

01:50 - What we've been doing

*SEGA Community News*

10:11 - Legend of Drakonnus for the Mega Drive has insane audio quality!

14:37 - Could Panzer Dragoon be coming to the Dreamcast??

17:15 - Rejoice! Diddy Kong Racing is heading to the Dreamcast!

20:56 - Sonic R for the Dreamcast is very nearly complete

23:24 - Sonic Mania Plus on Dreamcast is nearing its launch date

24:58 - Wave Race 64 splashes onto the Dreamcast

*Feature Discussion: NiGHTS into Dreams turns 30*

26:12 - Intro & key info & story

31:08 - What is NiGHTS?

43:00 - The wonder of NiGHTS' design and aesthetics

56:07 - The origins of NiGHTS

59:36 - Beautiful soundtrack

01:01:45 - Seamlessly blending gameplay styles

01:04:02 - The final level/boss

01:09:07 - The final cutsenes

01:15:32 - NiGHTS the comics are a thing!

01:22:01 - NiGHTS was the first 3D experience for many gamers... and Graham gets angry at Crash Bandicoot...

01:34:34 - The pointless 2-player mode

01:36:35 - Graham's introduction to NiGHTS at a birthday party

01:42:02 - Scotty's first experience with NiGHTS was NOT good

01:45:14 - NiGHTS had AI... in 1996!

01:48:38 - Christmas NiGHTS was a demo bigger than most Saturn games

01:55:41 - So the Tiger R-Zone is a thing... and it had NiGHTS

01:59:50 - Final thoughts & Scores

*Show round-up*

02:04:31 - Plugs & Shout-outs

02:09:25 - Bonus content - a hidden NiGHTS game!

**Super Sonic Sources**

*Legend of Drakonnus:*

https://www.patreon.com/mauroxavier/posts/first-official-162975438?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share

*Panzer Dragoon maybe coming to Dreamcast...?*

https://www.patreon.com/Frogbull/posts/panzer-dragoon-165175878?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share

*Diddy Kong Racing on Dreamcast:*

@thesegaguru

@FalcoGirgis

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/falcogirgis_gamedev-retrocomputing-embeddedsystems-activity-7487232992067735552-pu9R?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAARAMh0BIRQglFL6UTsgMR3_M5e4KmFA2is

*Sonic R, Sonic Mania Plus & Wave Race 64 for Dreamcast:*

@jnmartin84

*Shout-outs:*

@DiGiValentine

https://www.nightsintodreams.com/

@SEGAGuys ⁩

https://youtu.be/t9lVqNVRuUU?si=IyIc_hPYvr8ffY6U

Guardian Heroes turns 30! In this episode of the SEGA Spirit Show, Graham, Scotty Mo and special guest, KC, dive deep into Treasure’s legendary SEGA Saturn beat ’em up. The game that mixed RPG levelling, branching story paths, six‑player chaos and one very loyal undead warrior.

We explore the game’s development history, its wild cast of characters, the iconic soundtrack, and why Guardian Heroes still stands as one of the most ambitious 2D action games ever made!

Plus: fun facts, behind‑the‑scenes trivia, and plenty of SEGA‑flavoured nonsense along the way.

Featuring:

– The full story of Guardian Heroes

– How Treasure pushed the Saturn’s hardware

– Golden Silver’s cosmic weirdness

– The game’s legacy, influences & HD remaster

– Our favourite moments and memories

Graham also looks at two brand new Mega Drive releases, Heavy Recoil and Escape 2049!

Plus we have the hot SEGA Community news, with updates on a brand new indie Dreamcast survival horror game, White Creek. Carmaggdon is coming to the Dreamcast AND so is the arcade and GameCube classic, Monkey Ball!!

If you love SEGA Saturn, Treasure, retro gaming, or just chaotic good fun, this is the episode for you. 🎧 Listen, laugh, and celebrate 30 years of Guardian Heroes!

Check below for timestamps and links to our episode sources.

---Stage Select---

**Welcome**

00:00 - Cold opener

00:18 - Intro

01:41 - Welcome to KC!

04:41 - What's Scotty been up to?

10:01 - Scotty's completely bizzarre Sonic the Hedgehog guide

14:50 - KC's Sonic mini arcade pickup

18:21 - Graham's been watching shows and playing games

**First impressions - two brand new Mega Drive releases!**

19:52 - Heavy Recoil

25:15 - Escape 2049

**SEGA Community News**

28:05 - White Creek indie Dreamcast survival horror game from @PixelHeartEU

33:10 - Carmageddon Dreamcast port via @thesegaguru

36:44 - Monkey Ball is rolling onto the Dreamcast!! Thanks to @memorix101

**Feature discussion - Guardian Heroes turns 30!**

39:55 - Game overview

41:31 - A Brief(ish) history of Guardian Heroes

50:55 - Our memories of Guardian Heroes

01:05:33 - Our latest experiences with the game

01:09:19 - Got to dig the amazing soundtrack

01:12:02 - Chaotic gameplay

01:15:18 - Going all in on strength stats!

01:20:24 - Fighting game DNA

01:22:57 - Branching story leads to different experiences

01:32:24 - XBLA remaster features

01:36:30 - Hold the phone! Saturn doing full transparency, again! 🙀

01:38:12 - Replayability: The Game

01:41:20 - Fun, but frustrating too

01:55:05 - Favourite characters to play as

01:57:25 - Closing thoughts - should people buy this game?!

02:03:27 - The weirdest final screen in gaming history?!

02:05:25 - Our rankings!

02:14:10 - Shoutouts and goodbye!

---Super SEGA Sources---

White Creek:

- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelheart/white-creek-a-survival-horror-of-mercy-and-madness?tab=prelaunch-story

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xxg4JEH8bo

- https://x.com/PixelHeart_eu/status/2074629533760967155?s=20

Carmaggeddon Dreamcast port:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MQ3sZM6aNY

Monkey Ball Dreamcast port:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=277AUBanFAQ

It’s time to rally the troops because the toys are rebelling! In this episode of The SEGA Spirit Show, Graham and Scotty Mo dive into Toy Commander, the Dreamcast classic that turned your childhood bedroom into a full‑scale battlefield.

We unpack everything that made this game unforgettable:

• Inventive mission design and toy‑scale physics

• The quirky charm of No Cliché’s development story

• Multiplayer mayhem and why it still holds up today

• How Toy Commander captured SEGA’s creative peak before the Dreamcast’s twilight

Plus, we chat about Cuphead’s Mighty Master System tease, Dreamcast Junkyard’s 20th anniversary collab, and other retro news that’ll make any SEGA fan’s heart race.

Whether you’re a collector, a Dreamcast die‑hard, or just love chaotic nostalgia, this episode is pure playroom pandemonium.

Don't forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and join the (toy) rebellion!

Super Sources:

Dreamcast USB controller adapter:

- https://x.com/ToddsNerdCave/status/2064089793466614149/photo/1

Mighty Cuphead Adventure coming to Master System:

- https://mightycuphead.com/

- https://studiomdhr.com/our-games/

@TheDreamcastJunkyard x @VGNYsoft 20th Anniversary mech!

- https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2026/06/dcjy-x-vgnysoft-20th-anniversary.html

- https://x.com/VGNYSoft/status/2064008414250815774/photo/1

- Buy here: https://vgnydc.myshopify.com/

@ScottyMo 's Saturn Day Marathon:

- https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2773452341

Toy Commander gameplay videos:

- Toy Commander playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjf5UufWCp4

- Snail Race 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzK3_Cgo8g4

- Christmas demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ_kB901OK4

- Toy Racer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58YjM9_Ok50

- Snail Race 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJbx6cgcl9I&t=3090s

Stage Select:

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Scotty's been selling and (re)buying childhood memories

12:39 - Graham's PSA on what NOT to watch and Luna Abyss is cool.

SEGA Community News:

24:30 - Modder, Todd Gill, creates a new USB controller adapter for the Dreamcast, which includes VMU support

26:33 - @Studiomdhr are bringing a new Cuphead game to the SEGA Master System!

29:09 - The Dreamcast Junkyard and VGNYsoft team up to bring some awesome DCJY merch. But get in quick!

Feature Discussion - Toy Commander:

33:18 - What is Toy Commander?

38:16 - Our memories of Toy Commander

46:41 - Our recent time with Toy Commander - how does it hold up?

48:29 - An adult game disguised as a kid's game?

50:54 - Physics, what even are they?

54:27 - How are the visuals and sound?

55:18 - Cool missions, confusing missions, but lots of fun!

57:51 - Great idea for a final boss

01:00:45 - What is this crazy ending?!

01:04:49 - Our favourite levels

01:09:57 - The most CONFUSING level ever

01:14:32 - Great variety of missions though

01:15:24 - Stand out missions

01:18:02 - Secret Snail Race

01:24:58 - Graham's VMU panic!

01:28:29 - Santa in a Jetpack, Sharks on the beach - oh my!

01:32:34 - Toy Racer - online racing fun for the Dreamcast

01:35:59 - Final Thoughts & Scores

01:50:07 - Shout outs and plugs

In this episode of The SEGA Spirit Show, Graham Cookson chats with Luiz Nai (aka @NaiAdventure), the Brazilian developer lighting up the SEGA homebrew scene!

We dive into Luiz's work on:

🕹️ DreamColorPlus, the new Dreamcast controller that brings vibrant VMU visuals and modern flair

🚀 Metal Canary, Luiz’s fast‑paced new Dreamcast game

💿 His SEGA Saturn homebrew projects, including a Shenmue Quiz and a Dragon Ball beat ’em up using rare transparency effects (yes, on the Saturn!)

It’s a celebration of creativity, colour, and coding wizardry across SEGA’s legendary consoles.

Subscribe for more retro interviews, deep dives, and community spotlights - only on The SEGA Spirit Show!

Stage Select:

Intro & What We've Been Doing

00:00 - Intro

02:30 - Luiz plays Grandia on the Saturn & picks up an SG-1000!

SEGA Community News

06:10 - Mega WiFi - Online gaming for the SEGA Mega Drive!

08:46 - Rune Jade is back online for the SEGA Dreamcast

11:51 - Rally DS: A protoype for SEGA Rally on the Dreamcast surfaces

14:25 - Castlevania: Rondo of Blood coming to the Mega Drive and Mega CD

Feature topic: Interview with Luiz Nai

16:20 - Introduction to Luiz and how he started

28:13 - Luiz created Titan IDE - a game maker for the Dreamcast!

30:48 - What is the DreamColorPlus? All the awesome features missing from the original controller

37:21 - Dual Analogue Sticks on the Dreamcast? Turns out SEGA already planned for this, plus extra buttons! Luiz shows us how

A showcase of games running on dual analogue sticks...

45:46 - Quake III Arena running dual analogue sticks

50:59 - Unreal Tournament with two sticks - naturally recognised!

53:57 - GTA 3 on the Dreamcast, with dual analogue sticks and extra buttons

56:27 - ClassiCube Minecraft clone with two sticks

58:00 - Soul Blaze - even indie developers are programming for the DreamColorPlus

01:00:22 - Shenmue and non-compatible games can still be used with dual sticks, with the press of a few buttons!

01:05:46 - List of games discovered to natively use all the extra buttons on the DreamColorPlus

01:06:33 - Sonic Adventure on the Dreamcast has a hidden bonus feature - exclusive to the Dreamcast and only with the DreamColorPlus!

01:14:48 - DreamColorPlus can also be recognised for Twin Stick games, like Virtual On

How the colour VMU screen will enhance gameplay...

01:16:44 - Soul Calibur - all characters shown in full colour

01:22:18 - Rayman 2's gorgeous watercolour VMU screen

01:23:23 - A list of games that use the colour VMU is being created...

01:26:15 - Daytona USA featuring live animation and colour

01:27:36 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica enhanced by colour VMU

DreamColorPlus works on multiple systems

01:28:42 - A demonstration of switching between Dreamcast wireless to Bluetooth controller on PC

01:32:11 - It even works on the SEGA Saturn, using BlueRetro bluetooth adapters! Perfect for games like NiGHTS into Dreams and Burning Rangers

01:36:33 - It works with Flycast and using the extra buttons for fighters like Marvel vs Capcom 2

01:37:54 - What about the battery life? Well it sounds pretty darn good!

Metal Canary a new Dreamcast shmup

01:42:19 - Metal Canary origin story

01:45:38 - Metal Canary comic book with every game

01:48:51 - Cover art reveal (First-look exclusive for the SEGA Spirit Show)

01:50:48 - Game manual and, of course, it supports the DreamColorPlus 😉

01:52:34 - Metal Canary gameplay and chat

02:08:18 - Release schedule

02:08:46 - Community response to the DreamColorPlus and Metal Canary

Shenmue Quiz and Saturn homebrew projects

02:11:50 - Showcase of the Shenmue Quiz on the SEGA Saturn

02:12:50 - Dragon Ball beat 'em up

02:14:19 - Wait. Did I see transparency effects... on the Saturn?

02:14:54 - Luiz makes transparency on the Saturn sound easy!

Wrapping up

02:17:12 - 'Fun' questions

02:22:04 - Any pro tips for people wanting to make their own games or accessories?

02:23:44 - Shout-outs & thank yous

Super Sonic Sources:

Mega Wi-Fi

- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rbof/megawifi-addon

Rune Jade back online

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-oOVtoEGPw&t=1s

SEGA Rally prototype on the DS

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PpxMkWD30c&t=26s

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

- https://x.com/werton_playskin/status/2057385958635450708?s=20

DreamColorPlus team

@NaiAdventure

https://www.instagram.com/canal_naiadventure?igsh=dW91eTI5bnFsODM3

@CostenaroPlay

https://www.instagram.com/costenaro.play?igsh=d3R0Ym5jN21pODVi

@angelo128bits

https://www.instagram.com/angelo128bits?igsh=N3AzYm1lemdic2Q4

@DrasgonDigger

https://www.instagram.com/drasgondigger?igsh=MWF1b3dsbm40aTU5Zg==

@estacaoficcao

https://www.instagram.com/estacaoficcao?igsh=MTlzbGo4N2pzcDVnaA==

Take flight with us as we dive deep into Panzer Dragoon II Zwei on the SEGA Saturn; the game that transformed the series from a stylish rail shooter into a full‑blown cult classic.

In this episode of The SEGA Spirit Show, Graham and Scotty Mo break down everything that makes Zwei special:

- Branching routes

- Dragon evolution

- Adaptive difficulty

- Hidden end‑game ranks (including some the Internet doesn’t even list!)

- The music, the lore, the presentation, and why this game still hits in 2026

Whether you’re a Saturn die‑hard, a Panzer Dragoon fan, or just discovering the series, this is one of the most fascinating games SEGA ever produced — and we’re giving it the love it deserves.

Like, subscribe, and ride with us into the Ancient Age.

Super Sonic Sources:

DreamColorPlus Dreamcast controller

- https://www.catarse.me/dreamcolorplus_730f?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0hh6zjau

- @NaiAdventure

Overserved coming to Saturn and Dreamcast

- https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2026/04/24/multiplayer-indie-overserved-coming-to-saturn-this-november/

- https://x.com/FULLSET_Collect

- https://x.com/falco_girgis/status/2047327485973426361

SuperSolar Dreamcast game

- https://ninjadynamics.github.io/playsupersolar/

- https://x.com/ninjadynamics/status/2046358434430267513

Sonic R coming to Dreamcast

- https://x.com/falco_girgis/status/2046943943284187524

Noah & The Pouhloudies Saturn and Dreamcast 3D platformer

- @thesegaguru

- @noahthepoohloudies8752

Ph3nom 3D engine for the Dreamcast

- @esppiral

Panzer Dragoon Zwei sources

- Graham's full playthrough: https://youtu.be/XKOHI9QfvJk

- https://segaretro.org/Panzer_Dragoon_Zwei

- https://panzerdragoon.fandom.com/wiki/Panzer_Dragoon_II_Zwei

- https://panzerdragoonlegacy.com/

Stage Select:

Intro

1:25 - Scotty plays Vanquish and Graham gets annoyed at his comparison

13:02 - Scotty picks up a cool Sonic Comic

18:55 - Scotty's awesome new Dreamcast x Extra Life tattoo!

SEGA Community News

23:07 - DreamColorPlus Dreamcast controller - more game-changing features revealed

26:58 - Bomberman-style indie game, Overserved, coming to mutliple platforms, including SEGA Saturn and maybe the Dreamcast, if we vote for it!

29:14 - AfterBurner style game, SuperSolar, coming to the Dreamcast and you can play the demo now from your browswer

30:25 - Sonic R being ported to Mac and Dreamcast!

33:27 - Noah and the Poohloudies - an awesome-looking 3D platformer is coming to Dreamcast and Saturn, among other platforms

36:47 - Showing off Espirral V's Ph3nom engine for the Dreamcast. Some really impressive tech demos for this 3D engine

Feature Discussion - Panzer Dragoon Zwei

42:02 - What is Panzer Dragoon Zwei

47:07 - Our first experiences with the game

50:40 - Scotty's recent playthrough experience and controller issues

01:03:49 - Graham's recent playthrough experience

01:07:22 - Different routes lead to different enemies, higher difficulty and different boss encounters... maybe?

01:12:28 - Is the story a bit too vague?

01:17:08 - Discovery! The 'hidden' Dragoon rankings are only in the Japanese manual!

01:22:50 - The Saturn showcasing real transparancy effects?! Something it shouldn't be able to do!

01:27:15 - Is the Panzer Dragoon franchise as a whole an visual masterpiece?

01:32:07 - The musical landscape of Panzer Dragoon Zwei... with apologies to Yayoi Wachi

01:34:18 - How to fix the 'Berserk Glitch' with the Saturn 3D Controller

01:43:57 - Panzer Dragoon had to walk so Zwei could fly!

01:44:32 - Using the Full Instrument mode is the way to go

01:46:45 - Zwei and Saga are closely connected

01:49:52 - Boxart comparison: the American boxart is basically fanart

02:03:30 - The Japanese publishers sure know how to promote a game... on its disc! 😄

02:04:16 - Scotty and Graham had very different final boss encounters!

02:08:34 - The true final boss is a frantically wonderful spectacle

02:14:07 - Zwei is full of unlockables to keep to playing

02:22:00 - Our final scores and opinions

Show Wrap up

02:25:30 - Next Episode Reveal

02:26:16 - Let us know your thoughts on Panzer Dragoon Zwei

02:27:01 - Shout outs

Graham Cookson and Scotty Mo return from the longhouse to tackle Viking: Battle for Asgard - Creative Assembly’s bold 2008 foray into Norse myth and open‑world chaos.

Is this SEGA cult classic an underrated gem or a saga best left to Hel’s domain? The hosts raid its massive liberation battles, dragon‑summoning spectacle, and mythic storytelling while sharing laughs, pickups, and community highlights from the SEGA Spirit crew.

Grab your axe, pour the mead, and join the raid - it’s time to find out if Viking deserves a place in Valhalla!

Stage Select:

Intro:

2:55 - Scotty's ceiling gave up!

11:19 - Tails' Doll merch!

17:42 - Graham's been boringly busy with work

23:00 - Japanese Game Gear boxart is adorable

SEGA Community News:

27:09 - House keeping update

28:37 - New 3D Survival Horror game coming to the Dreamcast

30:02 - New mod for Hang On on the Master System makes it more like the arcade version

31:24 - Quake 2 is coming to the Dreamcast

33:11 - DreamColorPlus turns the Dreamcast controller into its own handheld emulator!

37:47 - What would Resident Evil 4 look like on Dreamcast? Find out now!

Feature Topic: Viking: Battle for Asgard

40:43 - Intro to Viking: Battle for Asgard

53:09 - Scotty's first impressions

01:03:00 - This game needs some quality of life updates

01:09:26 - Scotty isn't playing the game correctly

01:15:10 - Teaching Scotty about stealth kills and how to play the game

01:18:29 - There be dragons!

01:20:05 - Epic battles with 100s of NPCs is the beauty of Viking: Battle for Asgard

01:34:41 - Scotty's game clips make for fun gaming

01:43:16 - Another epic battle and our final thoughts of the game

01:55:51 - Final scores: How many throwing axes out of 5 do we give it?

02:04:11 - Shout outs and show wrap up

Super Sonic Sources:

Scotty's clip compilation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXgEMdU7lEc

Tails Doll Vlog: https://youtu.be/qlgYD8GNW7Q?si=wUB3QXsLGDUigxlu

Viking Twitch streamer: https://www.twitch.tv/cirithespecter

Video Game History Foundation SEGA Channel podcast: https://gamehistory.org/episode-153-sega-channel/

New 3D Survival Horror for the Dreamcast:

- https://x.com/knifesuisse/status/2035144356353450480

- @PixelHeartEU

Hang On Master System patch:

- https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/04/new-hang-on-patch-for-the-sega-master-system-brings-the-8-bit-racer-closer-to-the-arcade

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93x_h3nILMA

Quake 2 Dreamcast port:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN23SN53S8k

- @thesegaguru

DreamColorPlus plays emulated games:

- https://www.facebook.com/reel/1284856187163504

- https://youtu.be/FeBgQH0dLSM?si=kFsNbIHnEeEPS2rw

- https://youtube.com/shorts/b_y_e91kzaY?si=86RoVBsOMeOLAA9B

- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ArUp5dgJK/

- @NaiAdventure

Resident Evil 4 Dreamcast tech demo:

- https://ph3nom-dc.itch.io/re4-dreamcast-poc

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34oOsqKYn-4

- https://ph3nom-dc.itch.io/dreamcast-engine

This episode of the SEGA Spirit Show, Graham and Scotty Mo dive into one of the most wonderfully 90s SEGA crossovers ever: the moment pop star, Cathy Dennis, became part of SEGA Power and Gamesmaster history.

We look back at the SEGA Power articles where Cathy talked about her love of SEGA gaming, her appearance on Gamesmaster, and the genuinely surreal free cassette tape the magazine gave away - featuring Cathy reading out gameplay tips for SEGA titles, mixed with a couple of her own tracks. It’s the kind of promo that could only have happened in the 90s, when magazines were still throwing every idea at the wall to see what stuck.

Join us as we dig through the coverage, the tape, the TV appearance, and the wider context behind this odd little moment where SEGA, pop music, and 90s marketing all collided. A proper time capsule - and a very SEGA one at that.

Plus we have our hot SEGA Community News, full of hot Dreamcast news! And Graham showcases 3 top Dreamcast games from the Dream Disc '25 competition.

Don't forget to Like 👍, Subscribe 🔔 and Comment 💬

Super SEGA Sources:

Dream Disc '25:

- https://itch.io/jam/dreamdisc-25

Tank Attack:

- https://nextgenius.itch.io/tank-attack

AplineX:

- https://thecams.itch.io/alpine-x-dreamcast

Soul Blaze:

- https://darkpath.itch.io/soul-blaze

@Migueljuegos

DreamColorPlus 2

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqcvbCO4Sxs

- https://www.youtube.com/live/FfCffInabaQ?si=E3TiJXOhm0znjoOg&t=2096

- https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0NgxUSPVzGe7idThDEXYxjymdadAuy6EG6SjuksPNBPz1aV3SAevkczukbgBY1kkHl&id=61570196218024#segagenesis

- https://www.catarse.me/dreamcolorplus_730f

- https://x.com/YTNaiAdventure/status/2033184279501398427?s=20

8BitMods BitLink Bundle

- https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/the-dreamcast-deserved-better-8bitmods-bitlink-bundle-upgrades-your-battle-worn-dreamcast-controller

- https://bitlink.8bitmods.shop/#donglelife

- https://x.com/8bitmods/status/2029237823065190559

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Dreamcast Port

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2JTcDY9LI4

Via ⁨@thesegaguru

Sonic Mania Dreamcast Port

- https://youtu.be/fq_zb1RteTM?si=Jdx3soFKLn_XmOMt&t=150

Cathy Dennis on GamesMaster:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtNADyINu9I

SEGA Power Cathy Dennis tips tape:

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YALh5aX69FI

SEGA Power scans and info:

- https://segaretro.org/Sega%20Power%20Cathy%20Dennis

- https://www.smspower.org/Articles/SegaPowerAndCathyDennis

- https://retrocdn.net/images/9/90/SegaPower_UK_35.pdf

- https://retrocdn.net/images/e/e6/SegaPower_UK_38.pdf

- https://retrocdn.net/images/4/49/SegaPower_UK_40.pdf

Check out more on Cathy Dennis:

- https://www.cathydennisofficial.com/

Scotty's Resident Evil 9 clips:

- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiMA8kMDuO1zeGh65rsSJnWazsb7YUlug

@ScottyMo

Scene Select:

00:00 - Intro

02:02 - Scotty's VMU woes

10:51 - And his Resident Evil 9 success

First Impressions - Dream Disc '25:

22:40 - Tank Attack

26:09 - AlpineX

28:11 - Soul Blaze (Spiral Engine Demo)

SEGA Community News:

32:08 - DreamColor+ 2 Dreamcast controller with TWO analogue sticks!

40:49 - 8BitMods BitLink - Dreamcast controller upgrade

47:07 - Zelda Ocarina of Time is coming to the Dreamcast!

51:52 - Sonic Mania Dreamcast port is coming along nicely

Feature Discussion: Cathy Dennis x SEGA Power 90s marketing madness

53:53 - Who is Cathy Dennis?

58:51 - How does she or her music relate to SEGA?

1:00:31 - Cathy Dennis on the GamesMaster TV show

1:07:51 - Cathy Dennis x SEGA Power - SEGA tips cassette tape

1:13:26 - SEGA Power issue 35 - Cathy Dennis' first mention and the origin of SEGA Addicts?! @SegaAddicts

1:14:56 - SEGA Power issue 38 - Cathy Dennis interview and posing in front of a pile of tyres... for some reason...

1:16:26 - SEGA Power issue 40 - the SEGA tips tape and one of the weirdest cross-promotion articles ever published

1:28:10 - The BIG question: Why does this even exist? What was the goal?

1:30:19 - We listen to some of the tape (hopefully without getting flagged on YouTube!)

1:35:03 - If a cross-promotion like this were to happen today, how would it work?

1:42:37 - Speculation: Future Publishing had been working on a Cathy Dennis promo campaign for a while, building up to the SEGA Tips Tape.

1:47:33 - Final Thoughts on the awesome Cathy Dennis and the weirdly wonderful SEGA Power promo

1:51:08 - Shout Outs and Sign off

SEGA Spirit Show Ep19 | The 7th Gen ranking continues, and our judgement is only getting worse!

In part 2 of our massive retrospective, we are diving back into the archives to rank every single SEGA title from the era of the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii. Expect some seriously hot takes as we try to make sense of SEGA’s output during this iconic console generation. From high-speed Sonic adventures to cult classic gems (and some absolute shockers), we’re putting them all in order.

Will your favourite climb to the top, or will our questionable choices leave you shouting at the screen? Join us for the breakdown, the nostalgia, and the final, potentially controversial, verdicts!

- https://tiermaker.com/list/video-games/sega-7th-generation-console-games-tier-list-maker-19160121/5994117

Plus, we hear Scotty's epic quest to play Resident Evil 9 on a console he doesn't own!

Graham gives his first impressions on the Panzer Dragoon Zwei remake demo. And there is some sad news from the Dreamcast indie scene. Plus good news for a long-awaited fan-translation of SEGAGaGa! All that and more in this episode!

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated with the SEGA Spirit Show!

#SEGA #RetroGaming #Xbox360 #PS3 #Wii #SonicTheHedgehog #SegaSpirit #HotTakes

In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

01:29 - Off-topic weird MacDonald's toys chat

03:46 - Scotty's quest to play Resident Evil 9

20:45 - Graham's show recommendation

First Impressions/Mini Review:

21:26 - Panzer Dragoon Zwei remake demo. With side-by-side comparision to Saturn original.

SEGA Community News:

36:40 - SEGAGaGa fan translation is here!

46:30 - Tomb Raider II finally coming to the Saturn?

51:43 - Sad news, Xenocider developer, RetroSumus, is closing its doors :(

55:13 - Minecraft Dreamcast fan port gets some snazzy graphical updates

Feature Topic: Ranking every 7th Gen SEGA game (part 2)

57:54 - Last episode recap

01:02:30 - Golden Axe: Beast Rider, The Golden Compass, Hatsune Miku games

01:07:29 - House of the Dead II & III, House of the Dead Overkill, Neptunia

01:16:53 - The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Iron Man 2

01:20:45 - Jambo Safari, Gunblade NY & LA Machine Guns, Let's Tap, London 2012 Olympics,

01:27:26 - Mario & Sonic at the Olympics, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Mario & Sonic London 2012 Olympics

01:30:12 - Medieval II: Total War, Nancy Drew, NiGHTS Journey of Dreams, Phantasy Star Universe

01:42:24 - Planet 51, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Resonance of Fate, Rome: Total War

01:49:09 - Ryu Ga Gotoku: Kenzan!, Ryu Ga Gotoku: Ishin!, Samba De Amigo, SEGA Bass Fishing

01:55:25 - SEGA Rally Revo, SEGA Superstars Tennis, Shining Resonance

01:59:26 - Sonic & the Black Knight, Sonic & the Secret Rings

02:03:02 - Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed

02:10:12 - Sonic Generations, Sonic Colours, Sonic the Hedgehog 2006, Sonic Unleashed

02:26:02 - SEGA Ultimate Mega Drive/Genesis Collection, Stormrise, Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz, Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll

02:36:08 - Tournament of Legends, Universe at War, Valkyria Chronicles, Vancouver 2010 Olympics

02:43:00 - Vanquish, Viking: Battle for Asgard, Virtua Fighter 5

02:46:31 - Virtua Tennis 3, Virtua Tennis 2009, Virtua Tennis 4

02:48:21 - Wacky World of Sports, Yakuza 3, Yakuza Kiwami

02:55:00 - Shout outs and show wrap up!

Super Sonic Sources:

SEGAGaGa fan translation:

- @SEGASATURNSHIRO

- https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2026/02/27/segagaga-fan-translation-is-available-now/

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQcIeNPGnFo

Tomb Raider II Saturn port:

- @JRTombRaider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOrMEoMikP0

- @Frogbull55 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We3Ln8njp0E

RetroSumus disbanded :(

- https://retrosumus.com/

- @RetroSumus

- https://retrosumus.com/sovietborgs-demo/

Minecraft Dreamcast update:

- @thesegaguru

- https://x.com/meesedev

SEGA Spirit Podcast Official Ranking of 7th Gen SEGA Games:

- https://tiermaker.com/list/video-games/sega-7th-generation-console-games-tier-list-maker-19160121/5994117

The browser makes the cake, as they say... Yes, welcome to Episode 18 of The SEGA Spirit Show - your healthy dose of blue skies, blast processing and retro-fuelled enthusiasm!

In this episode, Graham and Scotty take on a challenge so big, we're going to do it in two parts: building a full tier list ranking SEGA’s games from the 7th generation of consoles - Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii. From iconic hits to forgotten curiosities, we’re sorting the entire era into S, A, B, C, and D tiers.

In the SEGA Community News we dive into a packed week of SEGA indie and homebrew news, including new ports, demakes, and fan‑made projects across the Mega Drive, Saturn, and 32X scenes. Check out the links and timestamps below for more info.

And don't forget to Like, Comment and Subscribe for more SEGA goodness!

We'd love to hear from you! 😎👍

Level Select:

00:00 - Intro

What We've Been Up To

02:00 - Scotty's 90s pickups

06:36 - Scotty shows off his new Dreamcast-related accessory!

15:06 - The life of a retro gamer - Graham realises he owns the Mighty Max videogame on Mega Drive!

19:58 - Graham's hot take on Immortals: Fenyx Rising

22:47 - First impressions: Death & Lead for the Mega Drive

SEGA Community News

32:07 - PS1 cult classic, Kula World being ported to the SEGA 32X

35:21 - Bailey the Brave a new indie Mega Drive game and we've played it!

42:08 - Abandoned Panzer Dragoon Saga PC fan port could be worked on again

47:11 - Minecraft being ported to the... SEGA Saturn. Wha?!

Feature Topic: Ranking Every 7th Gen SEGA game

51:10 - Intro to our tier list

56:17 - Aliens Colonial Marines, Alien Isolation, Alien vs Predator, Condemned 1 & 2 ranked

01:06:33 - Full Auto, MadWorld, Anarchy Reigns, Alpha Protocol, Beijing 2008 ranked

01:21:53 - The Club, 428 Shibuya Scramble, Alien Syndrome, Amored Core 4 ranked

01:28:47 - Bayonetta, Binary Domain, Bleach: Shattered Blade, Captain America ranked

01:33:30 - Chrome Hounds, The Conduit, Conduit 2, Daisy Fuentes Pilates ranked

01:36:50 - SEGA Dreamcast Collection, Fighting Climax, Football Manager 2006, 2007 ranked

01:42:01 - Full Auto 2, Gen-Sen Love: Plus Pengo, Ghost Squad ranked

01:46:10 - We might have bitten off more than we can chew for one episode! 🤦😂

Shout Outs

01:47:49 - The @SEGAGuys have done an awesome video on SEGA Rally vs SEGA Rally 2, check it out!

01:48:28 - Support indie dev, @OrionSoft - he's doing some great work for lots of retro platforms, including Mega Drive/Genesis and Dreamcast!

01:49:45 - Show wrap-up

Super SEGA Sources:

Our 7th Gen SEGA game ranking - have a play!

- https://tiermaker.com/create/sega-7th-generation-console-games-tier-list-maker-19160121

Kula World 32X port

- https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/ps1-cult-classic-kula-world-is-being-unofficially-ported-to-32x

- https://old-pirate.itch.io/kula-world-32x

Bailey the Brave

- https://digitalmints.com/

Panzer Dragoon Saga PC port

- https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/panzer-dragoon-sagas-pc-port-was-abandoned-in-2020-but-its-developer-is-motivated-to-work-on-it-again

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPI18jQXFYM

Mincraft on SEGA Saturn

- https://retrododo.com/minecraft-has-been-ported-to-the-sega-saturn/

- @Frogbull55

- https://www.patreon.com/posts/150559397

SEGA Guys: SEGA Rally vs SEGA Rally 2

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxTJVVyAqEQ

Orion Soft:

- https://www.orionsoft.games/