Heather, Nick and Matt talk a little more about Death Stranding 2, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 and LOK before constructing Tri-Forces of their favorite video game titles! Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For a…

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…

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.

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss the rest of the new video game releases coming in 2025, speculate on games with nebulous release dates and debut a new segment: Segma Dream Cast. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.co…

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…

Heather, Nick and Matt return to the world of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding and discuss their first impressions of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. They talk about being hooked by the early game, making deliveries, and more. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benp…

It's time for another news roundup as KC, SkillJim and Lime Reversed come together to discuss SEGA's celebrations of Jet Set Radio's 25th anniversary, new game announcements, how hyped everyone is for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and new Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds info. Oh, and everyone's favorite: another SEGA Sammy management meeting presentation! R…

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.

Heather, Nick and Matt go back to their old ways and experience the $10 Nintendo Switch 2 user manual/museum Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For ad-free main feed episodes, ou…

As our favorite blue hedgehog celebrates his 34th anniversary, we at The SEGA Lounge decided to do something simple to honor SEGA's mascot: decide on what are the TOP 34 SONIC GAMES of all time! What can go wrong? Check out our discussion, featuring guests Lime Reversed and Stuart (from Shenmusings). Follow Stuart on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profi…

Heather, Nick and Matt talk more about the Nintendo Switch 2 and meeting Hideo Kojima and Ray Chase (X-Men ’97, Final Fantasy 15) returns to discuss the video game he designed Date Everything! Date Everything! is available on all platforms June 17th! Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod…

The Japanese release of the original Jet Set Radio turns 25 this June, and KC gathered a crew of rudies to discuss the series, how it impacted us, its legacy, and what we're expecting from its incoming revival. The squad includes Dom, aka Dreamcast Enjoyer, and Lewis Cox and Brian Vines of The Dreamcast Junkyard. JET SET RADIOOOOOO!! Follow Dom on …

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.

Heather, Nick and Matt talk a little bit about Elden Ring Nightreign and Balatro and then discuss the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 and say goodbye to the original Nintendo Switch. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrig…

This week, KC chats with Bo Bayles, Sonic fan, researcher of retro games, and the "Official Sonic Jam Museum Curator". Find out more about his love for Burning Rangers, Saturn, and his Rings of Saturn blog. Check out Rings of Saturn: https://32bits.substack.com You can find the Sonic Weekly podcast at https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/sonic-…

Heather, Nick and Matt talk through the unreleased in North America Nintendo RPG Mother 3. They discuss how the game was translated by fans, how the game deals with grief, Shigesato Itoi, their reactions to the ending and more. SPOILER COUNTRY is from 1:51:15 to 2:24:52 (time codes may vary with ads so it ends about 33 mins after we enter spoiler c…

It's the last show of the month, which means it's time for KC, Lime, and SkillJim to focus their attention on the latest SEGA news. It's also the 11th anniversary of our show! Thank you to all of our listeners for sticking with us for all these years. SEGA SAMMY End of Fiscal Year presentation: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf…

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.

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss some RPGs from their past and draft their ideal RPG rosters from their favorite characters! Our next We Play, You Play: Mother 3 Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For ad-free mai…

It's time for another special edition of The SEGA Lounge Challenge. On one side, Team Persona Spain, armed with years of knowledge obtained in a variety of Japanese high schools. On the other, Team SEGA Driven-16, combining the expertise of SEGA Driven and Sega-16 - and one of them is an actual professor. Who's gonna come out on top in this battle …

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss the 2024 documentary Grand Theft Hamlet, the story of two out of work actors at the height of the pandemic attempting to stage a production of Hamlet within Grand Theft Auto Online. Grand Theft Hamlet is available to stream on Mubi. Our next We Play, You Play: Mother 3 Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com…

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the SEGA Saturn in the US, KC invited over to the show SaturnDave and TraynoCo, co-founders of SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! Learn more about their personal relationship with SEGA's 32-bit system, the creation of SHIRO!, and why the Saturn is still relevant in 2025. And let's not forget the return of The SEGA Lounge Chall…

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.

Heather, Nick and Matt take a look back at 1993's Doom! They talk about how influential it was as an FPS, the many clones, what you can play Doom on and more! Our next We Play, You Play: Mother 3 Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Bri…

Following the announcement of his "retirement" and "second form" at SEGA, we dedicate this week's episode of The SEGA Lounge to Master Hiroshi Kawaguchi, aka Hiro. Joining KC is SEGA music specialist Enja Hamman. Each of them share their favorite soundtracks by the prolific creator, share memories and thoughts on the games, and discuss his influenc…

Heather, Nick & Matt discuss what they are playing: Clair Obscur Expedition 33! They talk about their impressions of the early game and then discuss AA games in general. Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For a…

As the launch of its successor draws near, the real question is: what were the best SEGA games released for the Nintendo Switch? To answer this, KC calls upon friends GreenViper8 and DrScottnik, and they discuss the best exclusive and non-exclusive SEGA titles to grace Ninty's hybrid console. Follow Viper on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thegre…

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.