The SEGAGuys

Back when 3D gaming featured sprites, not polygons, Sega was king and the games known as Super Scalers were king! With Hang-On celebrating its 40th birthday last year and Outrun doing the same in September, dan the Mega Driver is joined by Yesterzine, Bloggo's pow and Mr Thunderwing to discuss the super scaler games that were their first, their last and their everything.

The SEGAGuys are back with their journey through the pages of Sega Saturn Magazine. This month James the SEGAHolic and Dan the Mega Driver tackle issue 5. Filled with optimism, are the best games on PlayStation really coming to Sega Saturn?

With the Shinobi Art of vengeance Villains DLC fresh in the minds, Dan the Mega Driver is joined by the Retro Martin and MrThunderwing to discuss the antagonists who truly are the greatest villains in the history of Sega.

Dan the Mega Driver is joined by Dibbs Ahoy and Bedgell of Gaming for Ages, as well as The Retro Martin to debate which Sonic game is the greatest of all time. With each proclaiming a different game to lay claim to that title, this discussion could get heated!

Sega Lord X joins the SEGAGuys podcast once again to lament the mistreated Sega franchises. Bad remakes and forgotten franchises abound in what could be less of a discussion and more of a therapy session!

The SEGAGuys join RadioSEGA's 20th Anniversary celebrations with a special podcast as Dan The Mega Driver and James the SEGAholic bring you their memories of RadioSEGA while playing a selection of their favourite SEGA tracks.

Dan the Mega Driver is joined by The Retro Martin to discuss all things Shining Force. From series n beginnings to franchise highlights, we talk about every Shining game to hit Sega hardware, plus a few more.

With the Big Three now all released, what does the future of Sega Saturn hold? Issue 4 of Sega Saturn Magazine may have the answer with details of the new Panzer Dragoon sequel and news on two of Capcom's own "Big Three". Plus some long awaited titles get reviews. Do they deliver? Find out all this and more in this episode. Make sure you read along with us! https://retrocdn.net/images/3/35/SSM_UK_04.pdf

The Like A Dragon series is Sega's most successful home grown franchise of the modern era, with well over a dozen games and several critical and commercial successes. With the franchise 20 years old and a new remastered version of Yakuza 3 on the way, Dan The Mega Driver is joined by TomFum to talk through their series highlights and memories.

Sega's hardware defined the videogames giant when they were at the peak of their powers, and Hideki Sato defined Sega hardware. In this episode, Dan the Mega Driver and James the SEGAHolic discuss the legacy of Hideki Sato, the grandfather of Sega hardware.

The SEGAGuys talk about Sega a lot. But why is that? Why was Sega so important? How did Sega shape their gaming lives? That's what The SEGAHolic and The Mega Driver discuss in this episode with an extra nostalgic trip down memory lane, featuring footage from many of the big games that made them fans.

Dan the Mega Driver is back with a selection of classic Sega tunes, presented for your listening pleasure. With ten tracks featured (plus a couple of bonuses) from iconic Sega titles to remind you why music from gaming's' greatest games company is without equal.

It's a new year and a new issue of Sega Saturn Magazine! As the last of the big three lands on Sega Saturn in the UK, SSM is bullish in its optimism, and deservedly so as a bumper January 1996 issue contains early previews and reviews of some huge Saturn hits. Download a copy and read along: https://retrocdn.net/images/8/87/SSM_UK_03.pdf

The second issue of Sega Saturn Magazine arrives on the eve of that much celebrated event. No, not Christmas (though t'is the season) it's the release of the Big Three! With Virtua Cop, Virtua Fighter 2 and Sega Rally almost ready for retail, plus plenty of surprises inside, join James the SEGAHolic and Dan The Mega Driver as they ride the wave of Saturn positivity inside SSM Issue 2.

The SEGAGuys have talked a lot about the various games released on Sega Saturn... but what about those that weren't released? The Mega Driver and The SEGAHolic discussed the games that were announced, demoed, previewed and then cancelled.

In the first in what we hope will be a long running series, The SEGAHolic and The Mega Driver look back on the first issues of the legendary Sega Saturn magazine. Download a copy and read a long: https://retrocdn.net/images/9/92/SSM_UK_01.pdf

On October the 16th 2025 the gaming world lost one of its icons, the outspoken genius that was Tomonobu Itakagi. The Mega Driver and The SEGAHolic discuss his impact on the gaming industry and his ties to Sega.

Two legendary Sega consoles celebrated birthdays this month. Join The Mega Driver and The SEGAHolic as they discuss what made the Master System and Game Gear so iconic, as well as their best games.

The Dreamcast is home to hundreds of classic experiences. While there are various opinions on what could be considered "The best", another way to look at it is what are the must play experiences that made the Dreamcast special. Which games should be experienced on Sega's final console? Dan the Mega Driver and James The SEGAHolic attempt to answer that question with the Dreamcast Bucket list.

With the Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake finally unveiled, The Mega Driver and the SEGAHolic discuss Forver Entertainments remakes, Sega Remakes in general, and whether any are really worth your time.

In December 2023, Sega revealed new titles for five legacy IPs. Now, the first of those, Shinobi - Art of Vengeance, has been released to gamers worldwide. In this episode of The SEGAGuys Podcast, The SegaHolic and The Mega Driver discuss... what's next?

Importing video games has been a cornerstone of the gaming experience for decades. But in that time, it has changed and evolved. TomFum of Game Older Podcast joins Dan and James to discuss their favourite memories of important and how it has changed over the years.

The 90's was the decade where Sega made their mark on mainstream gaming. But more than that, was gaming in general just... better, back then? Dan the Mega Driver and James the SegaHolic reminisce.

Sega Lord X joins Dan the Mega Driver and James the Segaholic to discuss their most treasured Sega possessions. From the pricy to the personal, from childhood memories to boyhood trauma, they discuss everything that makes these classic Sega items special.

Music has always been a big part of what makes Sega special, so in this episode, Dan the Mega Driver is joined by Dave and Pat from SHIRO as they discuss the greatest minds behind the music.

The Sega Saturn turns 30 years old in the UK, and to celebrate, James and Dan are joined by gaming For Ages to talk about the Sega scene in the wake of the Saturn's arrival and it's first year.

Sega turned 65 years old recently. To celebrate, Dan the Mega Driver and James the SEGAHolic are joined by Sega Lord X to discuss the legendary companies journey through the decades.

Sega has been making games for 65 years now, but what year was their best? That's what the SEGAGuys discuss, as James and Dan are joined by Bedgell and Dibbs from Gaming for Ages, where they pick four of Sega's most iconic gaming years, and discuss which was the greatest Sega era.

Is the future of gaming present in the hobby's past? James and Dan lament the state of modern gaming, and discuss whether it's the currently thriving retro scene where the true excitement lies.

The SEGAGuys have been making podcasts for over 5 years now! To celebrate, Dan and James revisit their original discussion, and decide once and for all whether the Saturn or the Dreamcast presented Sega's creative peak.

With Shenmue recently withing a BAFTA award for the most influential videogame of all time, Sega Lord X joins The Mega Driver and The SEGAHolic to discuss what other games influenced the industry and came from Sega.

Since its unveiling, the Dreamcast was a machine many percieved as one of great promise and potential, but it's short lifespan meant we never got to see what it was capable of. Now, thanks to some impossible ports, are homebrew developers revealing the true power of Sega's final console?

In this podcast, The Mega Driver and The SEGAholic discuss Sega's output on PlayStation 2, how it fared against the PS2's competitors, the exclusive Japanese titles and their meories with one of gaming's most iconic and greatest selling systems.

The Astro City Mini launched in late 2020 as part of Sega's 60th Anniversary celebrations. The last truly "new" mini Sega released, it played host to a number of titles that never came home, and a supposedly perfect conversion of Virtua Fighter. Did it deliver, four years on, when the SEGAGuys got their units?

"Xbox is the new Sega" is what many are saying as Microsoft turns their attentions to third party publishing. But how true is that statement? Dan and James discuss the parallels between the green brand and the legendary Sega Enterprises.

Surely the SEGAGuys have done a Shenmue podcast before? Actually, we haven't so, finally, Dan the Mega Driver and James the SEGAHolic discuss Yu Suzuki's legendary franchise, it's legacy, what hope it has for a future.

Sega's current CEO Shuji Utsumi has made a number of headlines in recent months on Sega's position as a "Retro Company", the status of Dreamcast and Saturn mini's, and Sega's general direction. Is he taking Sega towards a new era of prosperity? Or should classic Sega fans be concerned?

The SEGAGuys look back over the big stories of 2024, modern and retro, and pick their top ten Sega moments.

After spending time with the Saroo, a Sega Saturn expansion cartridge that offers some interesting features, Dan the Mega Driver and James the SEGAHolic discuss whether it is worth Saturn owners time and money.

What are the best Sega games to play at Christmas? To answer this question Dibbs Ahoy and Bedgell of Gaming For Ages join the SEGAGuys to judge the nice and the naughty festive Sega games.

As the final podcast to celebrate 30 years of the Sega Saturn Sega Lord X joins the SEGAGuys to discuss the very best exclusive games to arrive on the Sega's fifth gen console.

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 and what you can do to better preserve your own system.

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 made by Sega or on Sega hardware with Dan the Mega Driver.

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...