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Another month, another SEGA news roundup, with guests Lime Reversed and GreenViper8. Check out the latest in Crossworlds DLC, new game announcements, and much more.   Relevant links: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launch trailer: https://youtu.be/L0zbZhoDU20?feature=shared Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Come Race on Our Level Commercial: https://youtu.be/CYOfP1a7xjc?feature=shared Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Mega Man Reveal Trailer: https://youtu.be/nFw6FO5FXEM?feature=shared SEGA Partnering with Eric Haze: https://www.gamersheroes.com/gaming-news/sega-partnering-with-renowned-artist-eric-haze/ Golden Axe FiGGYZ teased: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOtMUPGD8mn/?igsh=YjhiMWwyMmd3MnRp Unseen photos of Michael Jackson for an unreleased Saturn game: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/09/18/unseen-photos-of-micheal-jackson-made-for-an-unreleased-sega-game-surfaced-from-a-developer-interview/ Arcade Paradise trademarked by SEGA: https://chizai-watch.com/t/2025104082?a=SEGA+CORPORATION MrBeast joins The Angry Birds Movie 3 cast: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/mrbeast-salish-matter-angry-birds-movie-3-cast-1236523461/ Project Motor Racing signs Japanese racing legend: https://traxion.gg/project-motor-racing-signs-japanese-racing-legend-to-factory-driver-program/ SEGA games get awarded at Japan Game Awards 2025: https://awards.cesa.or.jp/en/year/prize/ Earthion now available on consoles: https://youtu.be/kWuqJQrU52Q?feature=shared Persona 3 Reload coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23rd: https://asia.sega.com/p3r/en/switch2/ Two Point Museum coming to Switch 2 on October 28th: https://www.twopointstudios.com/en/post/two-point-museum-comes-to-nintendo-switch-2-28th-october-2025-faq Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage coming October 30th: https://youtu.be/NWOzuc2rwBg?feature=shared New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project panel at Tokyo Game Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HwrVtTwtcI Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties coming February 12th 2026: https://youtu.be/za9rjoTdG_M?feature=shared Yakuza Series 20th Anniversary Edition: https://x.com/RyuNewsGotoku/status/1971468333481628103 Virtual Boy on Switch, including Atlus' Jack Bros.: https://youtu.be/Oc8qckEoKxk?feature=shared Star Garden Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gamegarage/star-garden?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=star%20garden&total_hits=8 Team Reptile reveals new game: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/09/bomb-rush-cyberfunk-dev-reveals-another-jet-set-radio-style-game Sonic X Rocket League: https://youtu.be/VRBzFvcrVVk?feature=shared Live & Learn lawsuit result: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69595141/63/john-gioeli-v-sega-of-america-inc/ Spin Dash added to Sonic Dream Team: https://x.com/sega/status/1968706739022254099?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg Sonic Fan Fest: Cardiff 2026 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wss2022/sonic-fan-fest-cardiff-2026/description   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:29) Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (00:26:10) Misc. SEGA news (01:59:42) Sonic news (02:17:12) Outro

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. In the second half of our conversation, we share our picks for multiplayer titles and some personal favorites, as well as some honorable mentions. Follow Lewis on X: https://x.com/LewisJFC | BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lewisjfc.bsky.social Follow Brian on X: https://x.com/JetBrianRadio | https://bsky.app/profile/jetbrianradio.bsky.social Check out The Dreamcast Junkyard: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:37) Category #4 - Multiplayer (00:18:38) Category #5 - Personal Favorites (00:42:39) Honorable Mentions (01:08:20) Outro

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. Follow Lewis on X: https://x.com/LewisJFC | BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lewisjfc.bsky.social Follow Brian on X: https://x.com/JetBrianRadio | https://bsky.app/profile/jetbrianradio.bsky.social Check out The Dreamcast Junkyard: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/   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

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. Follow Brian on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/brianpshea.bsky.social Subscribe to the All Things Nintendo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brianpshea Check out Brian's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BrianSheaPodcasts/   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:14:55) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Discussion (01:04:04) Outro

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   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   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

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/   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   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

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. Follow Renato on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/masamune-ral.bsky.social | X: https://x.com/SAVE_RAL | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superarcadecenter | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@superarcadecenter Follow his PR agency: https://www.instagram.com/agencia_masamune   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   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

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.

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 Follow Caverns of Hope on X: https://x.com/cavernsofhope Join them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cavernsofhope Join their Discord server: https://discord.gg/fPQqkVqRCr   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   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

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. Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social Follow DrScottnik on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/drscottnik.bsky.social Watch the New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project Training Stage video: https://youtu.be/KkGmeofGSw0?feature=shared   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   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

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   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:13) 30 years of Ristar (01:52:32) Outro

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. Follow SkillJim on X: https://twitter.com/skilljim | Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skilljim.bsky.social Follow Lime on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/limereversed.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:14:22) Misc. SEGA news (00:54:55) Sonic news (01:44:06) Outro

Sonic as a motivational speaker? Alex Kidd as a Rock Paper Scissors judge? Eggman as a college professor? Join KC as he discusses this very important SEGA topic with returning guests Graham Cookson and ScottyMo from The SEGA Spirit Show. Check out their channel for a new SEGA podcast with veteran fans of the company: https://www.youtube.com/@segaspirit4234 Follow them on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/segaspirit.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:59) The SEGA Spirit Show (00:22:45) What if SEGA characters had day jobs? (01:43:55) Outro

Step into the world of Shenmue with Stuart from Shenmusings as we learn more about his blog exploring the legacy, lore, and lasting impact of this iconic SEGA series. Visit Shenmusings at https://shenmusings.wordpress.com Follow Stuart on X: https://x.com/shenmusings | BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/shenmusings.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:03) Interview with Stuart - Part 1 (00:56:23) The SEGA Lounge Challenge (01:22:13) Interview with Stuart - Part 2 (01:42:24) Outro

This week, YouTuber Dominic Dattani-Goulding, aka Dreamcast Enjoyer, joins The SEGA Lounge to discuss his Dreamcast-focused content, what is so great about Blue Stinger, define "Dreamcast Aesthetics" and more. Subscribe to Dom's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DreamcastEnjoyer Follow him on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/dcenjoyer.bsky.social   Theme song of The SEGA Lounge by OSC. You can buy it at 'name your price' by going to https://opussciencecollective.bandcamp.com/album/megane-hatsune-miku-project-diva Follow The SEGA Lounge on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thesegalounge.com Find our video content on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thesegalounge) and watch our livestreams on Twitch (https://twitch.tv/thesegalounge)   Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:11) Interview with Dreamcast Enjoyer - Part 1 (00:43:31) The SEGA Lounge Challenge (01:17:26) Interview with Dreamcast Enjoyer - Part 2 (01:34:20) Outro