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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 1H 55M

Back From Hiatus: Gamepad Saga Dives Into Sonic's Origins

from The GamePad Saga Podcast · host GamePad Saga

Welcome to the Gamepad Saga Podcast. In this episode Eric and Kishion return from a break to kick off a two-part deep dive into Sonic the Hedgehog. They revisit the classics—Sonic 1, 2, 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic CD—and share memories of playing on Genesis, Game Gear, and Dreamcast while debating which stages and soundtracks stood out. Between the Sonic chat they riff on the modern industry: console pricing (including the PS5 Pro), whether big-budget games are worth their costs, and the rise of live-service models. The hosts also trade stories about online sports games, nostalgia for Blockbuster-era gaming nights, and how game design and storytelling changed from 2D to 3D. This episode is equal parts nostalgia, honest opinion, and gaming banter, and sets up the next installment focused on Sonic's 3D era and Adventure-era stories.   Website | GamePad Saga https://gamepadsaga.podbean.com/ Click HERE to join our Discord. https://discord.gg/QRK7GSxqvW Where you can listen: Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | Audacy | Boomplay | Goodpods | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Podfollow Follow us on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram |TikTok | X (Twitter) 

Welcome to the Gamepad Saga Podcast. In this episode Eric and Kishion return from a break to kick off a two-part deep dive into Sonic the Hedgehog. They revisit the classics—Sonic 1, 2, 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic CD—and share memories of playing on Genesis, Game Gear, and Dreamcast while debating which stages and soundtracks stood out. Between the Sonic chat they riff on the modern industry: console pricing (including the PS5 Pro), whether big-budget games are worth their costs, and the rise of live-service models. The hosts also trade stories about online sports games, nostalgia for Blockbuster-era gaming nights, and how game design and storytelling changed from 2D to 3D. This episode is equal parts nostalgia, honest opinion, and gaming banter, and sets up the next installment focused on Sonic's 3D era and Adventure-era stories.   Website | GamePad Saga https://gamepadsaga.podbean.com/ Click HERE to join our Discord. https://discord.gg/QRK7GSxqvW Where you can listen: Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | Audacy | Boomplay | Goodpods | iHeartRadio | PlayerFM | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Podfollow Follow us on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram |TikTok | X (Twitter)

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