Podcasts about Sega Genesis

Fourth-generation home video game console and fourth developed by Sega

  • 1,138PODCASTS
  • 2,653EPISODES
  • 1h 13mAVG DURATION
  • 5WEEKLY NEW EPISODES
  • Dec 1, 2025LATEST

POPULARITY

20172018201920202021202220232024

Categories



Best podcasts about Sega Genesis

Show all podcasts related to sega genesis

Latest podcast episodes about Sega Genesis

Syndicated with Lesley and Ben
SWLAB: Special Episode: Video Game Commercials

Syndicated with Lesley and Ben

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 45:21


It's time for another commercial commentary special! Lesley and Ben are joined by our friend, streamer Svideotheque to talk Video Games, Video Games and more Video Games. We dissect 15 commercials advertising games for arcades, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis and PlayStation 3 featuring Q*bert, Paul Rudd, Super Mario, Sonic, Kratos, Link and Zelda. We're plugged in on this very special episode of Syndicated with Lesley and Ben! Now You're Playing with Power! *On the Main Feed*: We're posting a teaser of the first half of the commercials we covered for everyone subscribed to the show, wherever you get your podcasts! *On Patreon*: Patreon subscribers, you're in for a treat. At the $1/mo level, you get access to the whole enchilada. An hour and thirty minutes of 15 commercials with commentary and live reactions. We chat about 2000s office aesthetic, wireless controllers, the Nintendo PowerGlove, claymation, Final Fantasy and more. *On YouTube*: We have a complete playlist of all of the commercials covered by Lesley, Ben and Sviddy for your viewing pleasure. Many of these commercials have real wacky visual components. We included the audio in the episode, but some of these need to be seen to be believed.

The Backlog Busters
Don't Drown Your Fans

The Backlog Busters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 112:46


Welcome to the Backlog Busters, Season 8 - Episode 46. Mathman, Grrouchie, Hootz, and BlazeKnight talk about Thanksgiving break, homemade barbecue sauce, finishing projects, weddings, and how fast our children grow. At the end of the episode we dished out tips and tricks for the Sega Genesis games Team USA Basketball and Predator 2. We also played some games...Grrouchie - Hades II, FortniteHootz - Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Hades IIBlaze - Resident Evil 7, Dead by Daylight, VampyreRyan - Ball x Pit, Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake, Lumines AriseIf you were a patron, you would hear all the stuff we talk about before and after the theme music. You never what you'll hear!If you would like to have more of the Backlog Busters in your life, head on over to the socials and follow these fine folks:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blue Sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Backlog Busters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mathman1024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlazeKnight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SkinnyMatt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Also, don't forget to join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discor⁠⁠d⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and be part of the fun.Patreon link -->⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/BacklogBusters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SkinnyMatt's Extra Life page --> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The First Hour
S4E20 - Phantasy Star IV

The First Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 82:28


Phinally the boys gather around the ole virtual campphire and discuss this Sega Genesis classic. They discuss the Phitness Gram Pacer Test, what it's like to be missing a Jacob phor a week, and iph Joel can read. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Phirst Hour Podcast.Send us a textSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/thefirsthourpodcast

Great Pop Culture Debate
Best Super Nintendo Game

Great Pop Culture Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 46:46


Nintendo reignited the home video-game market with the Nintendo Entertainment System in the 1980s, but by the early 90s the Japanese game company found itself in an unexpected position: Player 2. The 1989 arrival of both Sega Genesis and Turbo Graphx 16 – more powerful machines, with aggressive marketing campaigns positioning themselves as the “radical” upstarts – officially kicked off the first wave of the console wars. Nintendo would answer with 1991's Super Nintendo, a sleek machine that would eventually be home to a slate of eye-popping games. Jumping from 8 bits to 16 encouraged developers to push the bounds of creativity. While the system would be unseated by the N64 after a mere five years, the SNES library features what are considered to be among the best entries in the company's line-up of original IP. So get ready to play with SUPER power as the Great Pop Culture Debate looks back at the Best Super Nintendo Game.Games discussed: Super Mario World, Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Chrono Trigger, Super Metroid, Final Fantasy III (Final Fantasy VI), Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario Kart, Mega Man X, Super Mario RPG, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time, Street Fighter II Turbo, Donkey Kong Country 2, Final Fantasy II (Final Fantasy IV), Secret of Mana, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Super Castlevania IVJoin host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelists Curtis Creekmore and David Silbert (of the Punished Backlog), and guest panelist Erik Slader from the Super Switch Club podcast as they discuss and debate 16 of the most awesome Super Nintendo games.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss even more Super Nintendo games that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today.Episode CreditsHost: ⁠Eric Rezsnyak⁠Panelists: ⁠Curtis Creekmore⁠, ⁠David Silbert⁠Special Guest: ⁠Erik Slader, Super Switch Club Podcast⁠Producer: ⁠Bob Erlenback⁠ Editor: ⁠Bob Erlenback⁠Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch#nintendo #supernintendo #snes #snesgames #snesgaming #videogames #supermarioworld #supermarioworld2yoshisisland #zelda #legendofzelda #alinktothepast #zeldalinktothepast #supercastlevania4 #finalfantasy #finalfantasyiii #finalfantasyii #donkeykong #donkeykongcountry #donkeykongcountry2diddyskongquest #supermariokart #mariokart #supermetroid #metroid #megaman #megamanx #streetfighter2 #chronotrigger #secretofmana #supermariorpg #tmnt #tmnt4 #videogames #90s #90sgamer #90sgamesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The SEGAGuys
Season 6: Episode 16 - "SEGA Saturn Magazine Issue 1 - November"

The SEGAGuys

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 98:23


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

Retro RPG Podcast
Is It Worth It? – Episode 105: The Sega Genesis Part 2

Retro RPG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 127:05


The SEGAGuys
Season 6: Episode 15 - "An Unapologetic Pioneer - The SEGAGuys Tribute to Tomonobu Itakagi"

The SEGAGuys

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 80:47


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.

Shoot the Core-cast
Episode 087 - Bio-Hazard Battle (September 2025)

Shoot the Core-cast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 113:58


In episode 087, MetalFRO and Addicted delve into an oft forgotten Sega Genesis shmup that needs more love, Bio-Hazard Battle!

State of the Save
Metal Gear Acid/Haunting: Starring Polterguy

State of the Save

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 91:04


Michael and Eric return for another episode of State of the Save, diving deep into two wildly different retro experiences. Michael takes on Metal Gear Acid for PSP—a tactical, card-based spin on the Metal Gear Solid series with a plot twist no one will see coming. He also celebrates rolling credits on Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles and admits to falling into Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate thanks to some questionable impulse control.Meanwhile, Eric embraces the Halloween spirit with Haunting: Starring Polterguy, a Sega Genesis cult classic full of ghoulish humor and haunted hijinks. He also shares his thoughts on Ninja Gaiden 4, exploring how it stacks up to the series' legendary past.To close out the episode, the duo trade picks once again—this time featuring a spooky ghost-ship mystery and a game from one of Eric's favorite series.Follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for show updates. Watch full episodes, clips, and live playthroughs on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review—every rating helps more gamers discover the show.Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro3:03 - Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles13:30 - Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate16:55 - Ninja Gaiden 427:05 - Outer Wilds 2 looks interesting/Obsidian Games35:22 - Mass Effect Andromeda40:19 - Haunting: Starring Polterguy58:30 - Metal Gear Acid1:13:35 - Eric's Pick with Michael1:23:28 - Michael's Pick for Eric

Imperial Scrolls of Honor Podcast
SIDEQUEST: Phantasy Star II Ep 5

Imperial Scrolls of Honor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 191:28


Are we there yet? The dudes put a bow on their SIDEQUEST through SEGA's 1990 release of Phantasy Star 2 on the SEGA Genesis. The post SIDEQUEST: Phantasy Star II Ep 5 appeared first on NYEH Entertainment.

Game Graphe
BlaBla Royal Podcast #88 - Prix des consoles & jeux vidéo en 1970-80-90 vs aujourd'hui avec Éric St-Cyr de Catalogues Québec

Game Graphe

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 115:40


L'épisode #88 du podcast BlaBla Royal est enfin disponible, celui-ci débordant de nostalgie rétro!Aujourd'hui, on entend souvent les joueurs se plaindre du prix des jeux vidéo et des consoles modernes qu'ils jugent beaucoup trop élevés.

WaveBack Music Podcast
WaveBack Episode 189: Castlevania Bloodllines

WaveBack Music Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 58:13


Show Notes Continuing the annual October tradition, Matt and Kris tackle the next Castlevania game in line, Bloodlines for Sega Genesis.   Useful Links Castlevania Bloodlines Michiru Yamane Social Stuff WaveBack Discord Support us on Patreon WaveBack Facebook Geekade Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Twitch Website

The Collector's Quest
CQ 283 - Okay, the Sega Genesis Halloween games

The Collector's Quest

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 118:37


Finally, we talk about Splatterhouse 2 or whatever and how CIB Genesis prices have been flat for 5 years.

The SEGAGuys
Season 6: Episode 14 - "SEGA's Game Gear and Master System Celebrate Birthdays!"

The SEGAGuys

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 132:28


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.

Retro RPG Podcast
Is It Worth It? – Episode 104: The Sega Genesis Part 1

Retro RPG Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 94:29


The FrogPants Studios Ultra Feed!
PLAY RETRO 189: The 16bit Scooby Doo Games!

The FrogPants Studios Ultra Feed!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 69:20


Scooby-Doo Mystery (1995) for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Both titles shared the same name but were completely different games developed by separate studios: Illusions Gaming Company and Argonaut Software. The Genesis version took a point-and-click adventure approach with investigation and dialogue mechanics, while the SNES version played as a platforming mystery with clue collection and a fear meter system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Play Retro Show
PLAY RETRO 189: The 16bit Scooby Doo Games!

Play Retro Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 69:20


Scooby-Doo Mystery (1995) for the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Both titles shared the same name but were completely different games developed by separate studios: Illusions Gaming Company and Argonaut Software. The Genesis version took a point-and-click adventure approach with investigation and dialogue mechanics, while the SNES version played as a platforming mystery with clue collection and a fear meter system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show
10.21.25 Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show HR 4

Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 44:27


Billy Gardell wants people to turn down the volume and reminisces on fond times playing the SEGA Genesis.

sega genesis billy gardell dve morning show randy baumann
Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show
10.21.25 Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show HR 4

Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 46:36 Transcription Available


Billy Gardell wants people to turn down the volume and reminisces on fond times playing the SEGA Genesis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

sega genesis billy gardell dve morning show randy baumann
Secret Levels
Level 215: Mutant League Football (SEGA Genesis)

Secret Levels

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 93:47


Toby and Goobz review Mutant League Football on Sega Genesis!The guys discuss the history, story, game play, fun facts and rate this game on a 1-10 scale at the end then let you know if the game is still worth playing!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gameboree 2025 is coming up soon!November 1st - December 31st 2025!More info:https://www.badsecretmedia.com/gameboree--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join our Discord group!https://discord.gg/84T8khT Support the show and order a t-shirt! https://www.teepublic.com/user/secretlevels Join our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/badsecretmediaFollow Secret Levels on all social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/secretlevelspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretlevelspod Facebook Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285925218891464/Toby's Live Streams on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/tobyvondoomMORE INFO:https://www.badsecretmedia.comGoobz's other podcast! The DeRailers Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDeRailers Toby's other podcast! Secret Transmission Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/secrettranspod ----------------------------------------------------------- Intro and segment music: https://gregoriofranco.bandcamp.com/musicRage Meter Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuBO6aDLM_4 Super Mario Brothers - Bluegrass Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsrVEbpvU2U Pre-order the Tetris My Play Watch before October 24th to get an extra watch band!This watch will make a perfect gift for the holiday season!myplaywatch.com/tetris Gameboree 6 is close!Between November 1st - December 31st we will be raising money to support St Jude Children's Research Hospital!We will be doing weekly challenge streams on twitch.tv/tobyvondoom and do giveaways!We have some really cool prizes donated by awesome companies like Mega Cat Studios and MyPlayWatch!Be a winner this year and help make a difference!badsecretmedia.com/gameboreemyplaywatch.commegacatstudios.comSupport the show

State of the Save
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time/Lord of the Rings: The Third Age

State of the Save

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 84:40


Eric and Michael revisit the golden PS2 era with two very different titles: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the groundbreaking Ubisoft action adventure, and The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age, EA's cinematic RPG with, perhaps, too many ties to the legendary film trilogy.In this episode of State of the Save, the hosts explore what made these games unforgettable, from fluid parkour mechanics and movie-licensed storytelling to the signature early-2000s style that defined the generation. Eric shares his frustrations with Xbox's new pricing model, while Michael returns to Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, reflecting on an unfinished journey from his youth.The episode also set up the next Game Trade, where Eric challenges Michael to test out a spin-off of one of his favorite series, and Michael introduces Eric to a spooky Sega Genesis game perfect for Halloween season.Follow @StateOfTheSave on Instagram and Bluesky for show updates. Watch streams, clips, and highlights on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review—every rating helps us bring you more gaming podcasts, reviews, and retrospectives!Timecodes:0:00 – Intro1:45 – Xbox Game Pass Price Increase15:55 – Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles37:05 – Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time49:50 – The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age1:16:08 – Michael's Pick for Eric - A Spooky Sega Genesis Game1:20:55 - Eric Bullies Michael into playing a spin-offMusic:Jungle Mood — Peyruis [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/AE4AWGTNa-A⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://alplus.io/JungleMood⁠⁠⁠⁠Metro — Scandinavianz [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/NPKwINq8D_4⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Download / Stream: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alplus.io/metro⁠

The SEGAGuys
Season 6: Episode 13 - "The Sega Dreamcast Bucket List - A Dozen Games You Have to Play"

The SEGAGuys

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 123:14


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.

TV Guidance Counselor Podcast
TV Guidance Counselor Episode 709: Zachariah Durr

TV Guidance Counselor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 100:16


November 2-8, 1991 This week Ken welcomes writer, performer and Cleavland television stalwart Zachariah Durr to the show. Ken and Zachariah discuss bunkers, loving the smell of gasoline, BYOTVG, Jim Henson, owning only two copies of TV Guide, Michael Jackson, The Muppets, Ken spending the day with John Cleese, The Ten Commandments, true fame, how nobody has world wide fame anymore, Sherman Williams bloody world domination, TV Guide editorial directives, the premiere of Black Or White, TV snobs, never capturing the magic of Thriller again, Moonwalker, Sega Genesis, 4 Non Blondes, Ken's Lair of the White Worm derived lust for Amanda Donohoe, Wings Hauser not doing stunts, letters to the editor, trying to make it to the side of the lunch box, basic cable, Roger Corman's Poe Adaptations, The Terror, P.S. I Luv U, Shock Jocks, The Adventures of Mark and Brian, Eerie Indiana, Eerie Indiana The Other Side, Pan Am, America's Funniest Home Videos, Ken's teenager Comedy Central stand up debut, French Stewart, The NEW WKRP in Cincinnati, Unsolved Mysteries Diabolical Minds special, The Jackalope, Christopher's First Smile Collectable Doll, Merlin, MacGyver, UK video/film weirdness, Doctor Who, Sherlock Holmes, UK Union rules, The Gambler, Anne Heche, I'll Fly Away, Brooklyn Bridge, the magic of posing for Playboy, Night Court, Seinfeld, MTV's Liquid Television, thinking you'll get in trouble for watching things, The Simpsons, Mystery, how white Kevin McHale is, Lisa Hartman and Bruce Greenwood faking Dennis Farina's death hosted by Telly Savalas, and Beyond Reality's powerful drama and true experiences.

Secret Levels
Level 213: Bart VS The Space Mutants (NES)

Secret Levels

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 96:26


Toby and Goobz review Bart VS The Space Mutants on NES!The guys discuss the history, story, game play, fun facts and rate this game on a 1-10 scale at the end then let you know if the game is still worth playing!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gameboree 2025 is coming up soon!November 1st - December 31st 2025!More info:https://www.badsecretmedia.com/gameboree--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join our Discord group!https://discord.gg/84T8khT Support the show and order a t-shirt! https://www.teepublic.com/user/secretlevels Join our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/badsecretmediaFollow Secret Levels on all social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/secretlevelspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/secretlevelspod Facebook Group Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/285925218891464/Toby's Live Streams on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/tobyvondoomMORE INFO:https://www.badsecretmedia.comGoobz's other podcast! The DeRailers Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDeRailers Toby's other podcast! Secret Transmission Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/secrettranspod ----------------------------------------------------------- Intro and segment music: https://gregoriofranco.bandcamp.com/musicRage Meter Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuBO6aDLM_4 Super Mario Brothers - Bluegrass Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsrVEbpvU2U Support the show

SuperPod Saga
Sega Genesis Launch Titles Ranked | Altered Beast, Tommy Lasorda Baseball, Thunder Force II, Super Thunder Blade, Last Battle, Space Harrier 2 (ft. Thrak and Bill)

SuperPod Saga

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 78:58


We're taking a quick pitstop this week to chat with Thrak and Bill about the Sega Genesis launch lineup! We'll be discussing each game and ranking them based on how playable they are today - alongside a few fun twists!

The SEGAGuys
Season 6: Episode 12 - "Sega and Remakes - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"

The SEGAGuys

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 81:53


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.

The Sandy Show Podcast
 “Tech Fails, Highway Chaos & a Rapping Chef: Is This Funny or Just Sad?”

The Sandy Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 13:53 Transcription Available


The Rad Years
SNES and Genesis Hidden Gem Games

The Rad Years

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 54:49


RK talks 5 hidden gem games for the Super Nintendo and Squeezer talks 5 for the Sega Genesis. 

The SEGAGuys
Season 6: Episode 11 - "Sega's New Era Has Begun - What's Next?"

The SEGAGuys

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 104:53


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?

NHL 94 Podcast
Darrell, King of '94! The 10th Annual Tournament

NHL 94 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 48:26


Get ready, retro gamers! On this special episode of the NHL '94 Podcast, I'm sitting down with Darrell to talk about the 10th annual King of '94 tournament!

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
935: CJ Made A Sega Game In 2025

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 52:29


CJ takes us behind the scenes of Hackweek to share how he built a custom Sega Genesis game from scratch, complete with assembly code, level loading, and retro hardware tricks. From SGDK to parallax faking, this episode is a deep dive into old-school game dev with a modern twist. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:44 Why a Sega game? Sega Genesis. Sega Master System. MKBHD Retro Tech: Sega. 06:55 What is it running on? 07:49 Working with assembly code. 10:11 Sega Genesis Development Kit. Stephane-D GitHub. 10:54 Awesome Megadrive. 12:02 Booting on an emulator. 13:07 Gens and KMod. 15:54 Compiling stage. 17:44 Genesis Code VS Code Extension. 18:22 Images and Assets. 19:46 Loading images with bitmap. 23:50 Megacat Studios. 25:21 Z index? Faking Parallax. 27:34 Specific code examples. 27:51 Platformer Engine. 30:01 Platformer Sample Game. 30:44 LDTK (Level Designer Toolkit). 33:13 Tiled Collision mapping. 37:42 What about debugging? 39:37 Loading in levels. RetroGameMechanicsExplained. Sega Mega-CD Development Unit. 43:56 Challenges with graphics. 49:56 Adding music. Super Cartridge. Flahskit Programmer MD. Flashkit Cart MD. Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

The Game Deflators
The Game Deflators E358 | Silksong Backlash & Switch 2 Dev Kit Snub

The Game Deflators

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 53:14


This week, John and Ryan kick things off with some fresh gaming pickups. John dives into his full playthrough of Neva, sharing thoughts on its emotional beats and visual storytelling, and gives a first-timer's take on Beyblade Episode 1—no nostalgia goggles, just curiosity about the hype. Ryan's been hands-on with Hollow Knight: Silksong, and while the gameplay hits hard, the guys unpack the early reviews and why some folks aren't loving it. Is it fair criticism or just the internet doing its thing? They also recap their latest Dungeons & Dragons: Strixhaven session, where magical mayhem and academic drama collide. Expect spell-slinging, questionable decisions, and a few surprises from the party. In the news, the Switch 2 dev kit rollout is raising eyebrows—some developers still haven't received theirs. John and Ryan speculate on what that means for Nintendo's next-gen plans. And to wrap things up, it's time for a retro review: Streets of Rage on the Sega Genesis. Does the classic brawler still hold up, or is it just pixelated nostalgia?   Articles covered: https://screenrant.com/hollow-knight-silksong-very-positive-steam-reviews/   https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/nintendos-backward-compatibility-is-ruining-the-switch-2     Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

SuperPod Saga
Bitter Showdown! Is Alien: Earth Good?! | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World, TOEM

SuperPod Saga

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 97:10


Cinema Possessed
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989) with Shinelle Azoroh

Cinema Possessed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 79:44


"You can't be that kinky!" Jack and Corey are joined by actor/writer/director Shinelle Azoroh (Swagger, The Good Doctor, Bruiser) to talk Pedro Almodóvar's controversial TIE ME UP! TIE ME DOWN! (1989)! The three talk the Criterion Collection, Sega Genesis filmmaking, Stockholm Syndrome, weird kinks, Antonio Banderas' sex appeal, scuba diver toys in the bathtub, the X rating, Victoria Abril's carpet, Almadovar's incredible aesthetic, fake knots, Beauty and The Beast, God in Denzel's voice, addiction metaphors, kidnapping romance movies and Resistiré!Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what's in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember The Game? Retro Gaming Podcast
Remember The Game? #346 - Mutant League Football

Remember The Game? Retro Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 94:07


Are you on social media? Of course you are. So follow us! Twitter: @MemberTheGameInstagram: @MemberTheGameTwitch.tv/MemberTheGame⁠Youtube.com/RememberTheGame⁠⁠Facebook.com/RememberTheGamePodcast⁠⁠TikTok.com/@MemberTheGame⁠And if you want access to hundreds of bonus (ad-free) podcasts, INCLUDING Remember The Game?, along with multiple new shows EVERY WEEK, consider showing us some love over at Patreon. Subscriptions start at just $3/month, and 5% of our patreon income every month will be donated to our 24 hour Extra-Life charity stream at the end of the year!⁠Patreon.com/RememberTheGame⁠And you can check out Mike The Ref's wheelings and dealings here:twitch - ⁠twitch.tv/miketheref⁠linktree - ⁠linktr.ee/miketheref⁠Mutant League Football has been on my personal backlog for years, and with the new NFL season kicking off this week I figured there was no better time to finally see what all you Sega Genesis kids were bragging about. And yep, I get it now. MLF is awesome.The football itself is fine. Personally I prefer Tecmo Bowl for my retro football fix, but this is adequate. Where Mutant League Football shines is, well, the mutants. Decapitating opponents, bribing (or murdering) refs, and pushing your opponents into outer space are just some the things that set this game apart from other classic football titles. Add in a great playoff mode, the ability to win games by killing too many of the other team's players, and some pretty solid gross out humour, and you have a game that's playable in 2025 as it was in 1993.My guest this week is the official referee of RTG, Mike The Ref. We had a great time taking some shots at NFL fans while laughing it up over all the insanity that is Mutant League Football. I get why all you Sega kids are so proud of these games now, and I can PROMISE you Mutant League Hockey is getting some airtime at RTG Industries sooner than later.And before we slaughter some ref, I put together another edition of the Infamous Intro!This week we compare the PS3/Xbox 360 wars to the SNES/Genesis battles of the 90's. Is there any chance we get as second Mario Kart game this generation?? And why am I a Broncos fan??Plus we play another round of 'Play One, Remake One, Erase One', too! This one features 3 spinoff sports games: BaseWars, Mega Man Soccer, and Arch Rivals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The SEGAGuys
Season 6: Episode 10 - "Our Favourite Sega Imports with TomFum of Game Older Podcast"

The SEGAGuys

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 88:30


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 SEGAGuys
Season 6: Episode 9 - "Why The 90s Were Gaming's Peak"

The SEGAGuys

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 106:41


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.

Pursuing Pixels
Save it for the 'cast! — Issue #105

Pursuing Pixels

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 29:55


Welcome back to Pursuing Pixels, and welcome back to another edition of 'Save it for the 'cast!' Kevin gets things started off with a quick round-up of a bunch of the games that he's been playing lately — including a couple of gems he's been checking out for the first time on his little ol' laptop, along with a few games he's been revisiting on Switch. John & Randall jump into the conversation after that, and we get into a whole bunch of various gaming goodies — including the changes made to Super Mario 3D World on Switch, Wii U exclusives & physical copies, Sega Genesis games developed by Treasure Co., and much more...   Timestamps: CATO: Buttered Cat  -  00:02:00 Hollow Floor  -  00:05:12 Super Mario 3D World  -  00:15:08   Thanks for taking the time to listen!  If you'd like to find us elsewhere on the Internet, you can find us at:   

Retrospect
Retro Dodo #097 - Interviewing the owner of Console Heroes, 2025's new retro gaming collectibles inside SEGA Genesis cartridges

Retrospect

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 45:35


We sit down with the owner of Console Heroes to discuss their new line of SEGA Genesis collectables, which takes inspiration from Mighty Max and Polly Pocket. We talk all things production, how the idea came to fruition, the struggles of product development and the future of the brand.You can learn more about console heroes here: https://consoleheroes.kit.com/1ea1b1ee7aJoin our paid membership community from just $3 for ad-free website reading, exclusive content and physical goodies

The SEGAGuys
Season 6: Episode 8 - "Our Most Prized Sega Possessions featuring Sega Lord X

The SEGAGuys

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 97:13


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.

Main Quest Podcast
See You, Space Hedgehog: End Credits

Main Quest Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 38:22 Transcription Available


After two years of playing through Sega's 16-bit library, I'm closing the book with my personal top 10 picks. Genesis, Sega CD, 32X. The games I loved, the ones that surprised me, and the weird ones I probably like too much. It's a laid-back sendoff to an era that meant more than I expected. THE SHOW NOTES The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Discord Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More

Main Quest Podcast
See You, Space Hedgehog: How Sega Changed Gaming

Main Quest Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 36:35


In this episode I dive into Sega's history - from postwar Japan to the Master System's global impact, through the highs of the Genesis and the chaos of the Sega CD and 32X. It's a story of ambition, innovation, and how Sega ultimately undermined its own success. THE SHOW NOTES Streets of Rage 2 Commercial Night Trap: 25 Years Later / My Life In Gaming The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Discord Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More

Main Quest Podcast
108 - Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball (w/ Grand Rapidians Play Video Games)

Main Quest Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 86:48


This week I team up with Ginger and Willie from Grand Rapidians Play Video Games for a chaotic Power Hour sendoff to the Sega Genesis. What starts as an earnest look at Sonic Spinball quickly spirals into stories about mail trucks, vaginal fortresses, buttholes with teeth. and pinball physics that absolutely do not work. And yet, there's actual insight into why this game turned out the way it did. WARP ZONES SHOW START! (3:25) Previous History's (8:52) Development (13:44) Retro Recollections/Story (24:05) Gameplay (38:05) Oral Fixation (55:08) Presentation (1:06:55) Final Thoughts (1:15:34) THE SHOW NOTES Find & support my guest over at Apple Podcasts! The Main Quest is brought to you by the supporters on Patreon SeekYeWisdom - Chris Coplien - Eric Gess - XeroSam - LowFiveAlex - Vanfernal - Leathco - RyanPlayerOne - Poppy The Masked Keaton - Lars Uncle - B-Ross - Aiden Bisco - Raging Demon - Rob Worthen The intro and outro was supplied by the artist Adhesive Wombat from the 2016 album Sticky Tracks To easily submit your own Retro Recollections or hang out with other like-minded gamers, come join the Discord Subscribe: RSS | YouTube | Apple | Spotify | and More

Play Comics
Mazin Saga Mutant Fighter with Stik Braxton (Together We Anime, Too Tall Boyz, Clueless Vino)

Play Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 32:14 Transcription Available


Read transcriptGreetings, fellow arcade archaeologists and button-mashing historians! This week on Play Comics, we're diving headfirst into the delightfully bizarre world of Mazin Saga: Mutant Fighter for the Sega Genesis – that wonderfully weird 1993 hybrid that somehow convinced an entire development team that what the world really needed was a game where you could punch mutant biobeasts in the face AND grow to kaiju size for boss battles. Based on Go Nagai's MazinSaga manga (which itself was a mashup of his Mazinger and Devilman universes), this Almanic Corporation creation proved that sometimes the best way to adapt source material is to throw it in a blender with some Streets of Rage DNA and see what emerges from the primordial gaming ooze. We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Stik Braxton from Together We Anime, Too Tall Boyz, and Clueless Vino to help us navigate this mecha-infused madness. Stik brings his signature blend of pop culture expertise and comedic timing to help us answer the eternal question: does turning Koji Kabuto into a beat-'em-up protagonist while God Kaiser Hell destroys civilization make for faithful adaptation, or just really entertaining chaos? Armed with his Mazinger Z armor and an inexplicable ability to size-shift for dramatic effect, our hero must save humanity from an underground bunker situation that makes your average zombie apocalypse look like a casual Tuesday. So dust off your Genesis controllers, prepare for some seriously chunky sprite animation, and join us as we explore whether this genre-bending fever dream successfully captured the essence of its manga source material or just created something gloriously unhinged in the process. We'll examine how faithful giant robot fights translate to 16-bit glory, why boss battles needed their own fighting game engine, and whether any of this actually makes sense when you're having this much fun pressing buttons. Learn such things as: How to successfully blend beat-'em-up mechanics with one-on-one fighting without completely losing your mind Why God Kaiser Hell remains one of the most intimidatingly named video game villains in Genesis history The exact moment when “faithful adaptation” becomes “let's just make something awesome instead” And so much more! You can find Stik at too many places, so let's just make it easy and send you to the Clueless Creative Linktree. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicscast on Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Group on Facebook. A big thanks to Bottom of the Stream and Shonen Flop for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who wants the cool helmet from this one but probably nothing else. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomics Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

Nerd Cave Retro
Vol. 425 - Contra: Hard Corps

Nerd Cave Retro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 65:26


This week we talk about Contra: Hard Corps for the Sega Genesis as well as all the latest Retro Gaming News.--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Leave us a voice message at voicecast.app/ncr–Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! -- To watch the archived videos or join in Live every Monday at 6 pm central: www.youtube.com/@jayfunktastic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

live acast sega genesis ncr contra hard corps retro gaming news
Wizard and the Bruiser
Nature vs. Nerdture

Wizard and the Bruiser

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 87:31


Are we born nerds or are we raised to be them? What impact does our environment have on who we are and what we love and just how important are the people around us? Our hosts open up about how they were raised and whether or not they think they were meant to still love Mario and She Hulk in their 40s. This one's got Jake deep diving into genetics, Holden's attempts at getting his dad to play Balatro, and Mike talking about how the games of the Sega Genesis allow him and his brother to honor their dead dad. Then we read some lovely letters from you the listeners about your upbringings and journeys. This one gets emotional but in the best way possible.Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Nerd of Mouth ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Retroist Podcast - A Retro Podcast
Retroist Podcast Episode 342 (Golden Axe)

Retroist Podcast - A Retro Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 25:04


In the late 1980s, a new multiplayer beat-em-up hit arcades, Golden Axe. It took what other games had done and added new depth to combat, a healthy dose of magic, and wrapped it all in Conan-style sword & sorcery. It wasn't just a hit with me and my friends, but an international success that spawned multiple ports and sequels, each adding something to the franchise and the brawler genre as whole. I loved playing this game in the arcade, but one of my best memories of it was wrapped up in the Sega Genesis version. So I start the show discussing how a game rental turned into the last all-night game sessions I ever had with a childhood friend. Then I move onto the game itself. I talk about the company and people who made it, its release, reception, and technology. While I might not be a Golden Axe master, I have played it through several times, so I also share some of my strategies for the game. Golden Axe remains significant for its role in shaping the beat 'em up genre. So significant that it looks like we might be getting a TV show based on it. One can hope that this will lead to future sequels or reimaginations of the original. And why not? With its blend of action, fantasy, and cooperative play, it helped set a new standard and one of its sequels was arguably even better. This is an important title in the history of video games, so I hope you give the show a listen and then go check out the game for yourself. If you can bring a friend, the experience will be all the better.