Virtua Racing on Steroids? - Super Polygon Grand Prix Early Access ImpressionsThe SEGAGuys2024-08-07 | Super Polygon Grand Prix has just launched on Steam in Early Access.
Described at one point as "Virtua Racing on Steroids", the SEGAGuys discussed it briefly during their Yu Suzuki podcast episode.
Now that it's available to buy, does it fulfil its early promise at this stage?
Dan the Mega Driver grabbed a copy and is here with his impressions.Sonic & Knuckles At 30 - A Full Experience or Just DLC?The SEGAGuys2024-10-18 | Sonic & Knuckles is 30 years old! While marketed as a standalone experience, Sonic & Knuckles was essentially the second part of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. In a follow-up to Dan the Mega Driver's video where he assessed whether Sonic 3 was just half a game, Sonic & Knuckles gets the same retrospective review. Was it just half a game, or a total classic?
The original Sonic 3 video can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=khk6EAo098USega Dreamcast Revives a Classic Star Wars Game on Modern Platforms | Jedi Power Battles is back!The SEGAGuys2024-10-15 | Released in 2000, Jedi Power Battles brought the magic of Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace to the Dreamcast.
And now, 24 later, the source code of the Dreamcast game is being used to power the remaster coming to modern systems in January 2025.
In this video, James the SEGAHolic takes a look at the news of the remaster, and revisits a Dreamcast cult-classic.Happy Birthday PAL Dreamcast - 25 Years Since Segas European Launch.The SEGAGuys2024-10-14 | 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.The European Launch of the Sega Dreamcast (14/10/99) | The Forgotten Birthday.The SEGAGuys2024-10-12 | In retro gaming, western views and perceptions rightly or wrongly take precedence, and as such when it comes to Dreamcast, the US launch date of 9/9/99 has become the defacto Dreamcast birth date.
However, the European launch date has a ton of unique stories and facts to share, and was a success in it's own right, and in this video James "The SEGAHolic" takes you on fun and fact filled walkthrough of Sega Europe's own date with destiny.
Tom Charnock’s Interview with Giles Thomas:
youtu.be/rgrw8rWuqLo?feature=sharedToo BIG For Sega Mega Drive? - Super Street Fighter 2 RetrospectiveThe SEGAGuys2024-10-07 | In 1994 Capcom sought to port their latest Street Fighter 2 update to 16-bit consoles.
Running off the brand new CPS2 arcade board, was the gargantuan Super Street Fighter 2 - The New Challengers too big for the humble Mega Drive?
Dan the Mega Driver looks back at the impossible port...Huge Sega Saturn Update - X Men Arcade version 0.3The SEGAGuys2024-10-03 | The Sega Saturn port of the 1992 X-Men Arcade game from Konami has had a huge update which adds a new character, new stage and numerous other improvements.
HotRodX, the homebrew developer behind this ambitious project, released version 0.3 in October 2024. HOw does it look? Dan the Mega Driver has the details.
If you’re new to this project and want to see its progress, check out The SEGAHolic’s videos on the previous two builds, right here:
X-Men on the Sega Saturn! Konami’s 1992 arcade classic is coming home. youtu.be/2lAcjeK7ceA
X-Men Arcade on SEGA Saturn Gets Major Update + New Features! (Homebrew) youtu.be/7fCPFu3eB-cA Classic in the Making? - Metaphor ReFantazio Preview and Demo ImpressionsThe SEGAGuys2024-10-02 | From Atlus and Studio Zero, forge by the minds behind the acclaimed Persona series, Metaphor ReFantazio is one of Sega's biggest titles due to release in 2024.
With a demo having been released last week, does it have the potential to become a classic?An Unrivalled Legacy - The Influence of Virtua RacingThe SEGAGuys2024-09-30 | 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.Sega Arcade Classics Collection - Was it Worth the Sega Mega CD Upgrade?The SEGAGuys2024-09-26 | Bundled with Sega CD and Mega CD Consoles/Add-on's during its lifetime, Sega Arcade Classics Collection was used to boost the value proposation of Sega's new hardware.
But were these versions of classic games enhanced, or were they not worth the price of admission?Dragon Force - The Soul of the Sega SaturnThe SEGAGuys2024-09-23 | In 1996 Sega Released Dragon Force, a unique anime styled Strategy RPG wargame hybrid to critical acclaim. Dan the Mega Driver looks back on the game that could be consider the Soul of the Sega Saturn.Virtua Racing Returns? Hands on with Super Retro GP’s Early AccessThe SEGAGuys2024-09-19 | Super Retro GP launched into Early Access on Steam today and here at the SEGAGuys we have been fortunate enough to play it on the day of it's release.
Does it stand up to the early promise of the demo? Join us and find out.Steadysphere and The Dreamcast EffectThe SEGAGuys2024-09-16 | 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.
Check out Shane's channel here: youtube.com/@Steadysphere?si=DyqY_QJCkmouhy5sSonic UltraSaturn - The Sega Saturn Game That Never WasThe SEGAGuys2024-09-11 | The Sega Saturn infamously never saw a mainline Sonic entry during its lifetime. But what if it did, and what is that game was a traditional 2D affair?
A Sonic fan game by coder Un Sonic Ryu gives some insight into how that title may have looked on Saturn hardware in this impressive full game created for SAGE 2024
Available here: sonicfangameshq.com/forums/showcase/sonic-ultrasaturn.2059The Narrative Around the Sega Saturn is Wrong - It’s Time to Change It.The SEGAGuys2024-09-09 | If there’s one topic that has lined the pockets of YouTubers for over a decade, it’s the commercial failure of the Sega Saturn.
These videos have helped form a narrative around Saturn, where its failure is as much, if not more of a story, rather than focus on what made Saturn so great for those who invested their time and money in the system.
In this video, James “The SEGAHolic” asks you to cast aside your preconceptions, to unlearn what you have learned, and look at what the Saturn did right and why commercial performance is not the only metric for measuring the success of a console; especially one that’s 30 years old this year.
See you on the SEGA side.
00:00 - Intro - It’s time to change the narrative. 06:25 - Sega at their most creative. 12:33 - Timeless, unmatched 2D games. 14:55 - A rich and diverse software library. 20:08 - The “secret sauce” of VDP2. 23:50 - A glimpse of online gaming’s future. 28:17 - Industry defining analogue controller. 30:21 - It was, and is, an amazing games console.
SEGA SATURN, SHIRO's Editors Corner with Joe aka SEGA RPG Fan, discussing reviving NetLink on Saturn in the modern day: youtube.com/watch?v=Tgm7UafXKy4
Credits: Music: Monolith by Soundridemusic Link to Video: youtube.com/watch?v=pwGXEnBkhrc&t=0sDuke Nukem 3D comes to SEGA Dreamcast - how does it compare with Lobotomys Saturn port?The SEGAGuys2024-09-07 | Ivan Guber has brought Duke Nukem 3D to the SEGA Dreamcast, and James “The SEGAHolic” takes a look at how it plays.
We also run the Dreamcast version side-by-side with the legendary SEGA Saturn version by Lobotomy Software.
And if you want to try Duke on Dreamcast yourself, head to the Dreamcast Talk forums for everything you need:
dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=53&t=17765Streets of Rage Plus - The Best way to play Segas Mega Drive/Genesis Classic?The SEGAGuys2024-09-05 | Recently BillyTime!Games released a fantastic Streets of Rage mod which was the culmination of their work on several other enhancements for Sega's iconic title.
How does this new "Plus" version fare? Lets take a look!
BillyTime!Games X announcement: https://x.com/BillytimeG/status/1828132036038795468
Patch on RomHackPlaza: romhackplaza.org/romhacks/streets-of-rage-plus-genesisThe Best Sega Games on Two Wheels Featuring Tom CharnockThe SEGAGuys2024-09-02 | 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.Combat Masters - Top 10 Sega Master System Fighting GamesThe SEGAGuys2024-08-31 | The Sega Master System may not be as renowned for fighting games as the Saturn, the Dreamcast or even the Genesis/Mega Drive, but it did have its share of fighting games.
In this video, Dan the Mega Drive gives his view on the 10 best fighting games on Sega's 8-bit wonder.
Note that these are pure 1 on 1 fighting games, no boxing or wrestling sims are included!Capcoms NAOMI Emulator? - Fighting Collection 2 ReactionThe SEGAGuys2024-08-29 | On 27th August 2024 Capcom Announced Capcom Fighting Collection 2, eight classic fighting games that haven't been ported to home hardware in over 20 years.
But behind the scenes, something Sega related seems to be developing. Since 7 of the 8 games were originally made for MAOMI Arcade hardware, the same hardware that made up the innards of the Sega Dreamcast, could this lead to more new and exciting Dreamcast developments?Capcom vs SNK Pro Gets a New Translation!The SEGAGuys2024-08-27 | As Terry Bogard prepares to jump into Street Fighter 6, a new version of the game where he first battled Capcom's Street Fighters has been patched.
Previously an upgrade that was Japan exclusive on Dreamcast, Capcom VS SNK Pro gets an English Translation that supersedes any prior Western version, with a meticulous and thorough conversion and a few surprises, you want to check this out!
However, there are still some classic titles that stayed exclusive to the system.
In this video, James The SegaHolic takes a look at the games that you can still only play on Dreamcast.Segas Rare PlayStation 1 Game - Shakatto Tambourine Now in EnglishThe SEGAGuys2024-08-20 | When Sega left the hardware business in 2001 it focussed on the sixth gens consoles such as the PS2, Xbox and GameCube.
Surprisingly, they also furnished the PS1 with a couple of games. Mini-Moni. Shakatto Tambourine! da Pyon is one such game, and until now it was impenetrable for English speakers.
Thanks to Hilltop Works and their crew, you can now play this lost PS1 gem in English. Dan the Mega Drive takes a look.
Hilltop Works Patreon: patreon.com/collection/18503?view=expandedSega and Warhammer featuring TraynoCo of SHIROThe SEGAGuys2024-08-19 | 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.
Chapters: 0:06 - Introduction 2:56 - What is Warhammer? 17:50 - Warhammer on Sega Consoles 24:15 - Space Hulk on Sega Saturn 41:30 - Sega, Relic, Dawn of War and Space Marine games 58:43 - Total War Warhammer Trilogy 1:19:00 - The Future - Total War 40K? 1:39:36 - CloseSega on PS2 - 10 Games that Defined the PAL ExperienceThe SEGAGuys2024-08-14 | The Sony PlayStation 2 was an era defining console that coincided with the end of Sega's console business. As Sega transitioned to being a third party developer, hundreds of their titles came to the PS2.
In this video, Dan "The Mega" Driver takes a look at 10 games that helped define the SEGA experience on the PAL PlayStation 2, representing the types of games we saw on the console, and how they matured over time.
All games here are PAL versions, all captured from real hardware via an OSSC. It's worth noting that all are either "Passthrough" or line doubled, so while there's some strange aspect ratios at play here, they're representive of what these games output.Crash Bandicoot comes to SEGA Saturn! - EXCLUSIVE hands-on with the latest demo.The SEGAGuys2024-08-12 | Crash Bandicoot is coming to Saturn, and here at the SEGAGuy’s we’ve been entrusted with a playable build of Frogbull’s latest project.
#segasaturn #sega #crashbandicoot #retrogamingWeve played GTA 3 on the SEGA Dreamcast! - Hands on with the BIGGEST update yet.The SEGAGuys2024-08-08 | James “The SEGAHolic” goes hands-on with the latest Dreamcast build of skmp’s Grand Theft Auto 3.
This video is correct as of August 7th and uses a build compiled on this date using the latest files from skmp’s GitHub page.
This build was compiled as a CDI by our friend and Premium member, StiffPeaks and is running on a stock Dreamcast with a GDEMU optical drive emulator.
*NO DOWNLOAD LINKS WILL BE PROVIDED*
Support the developers, subscribe to their channels:
Falco Girgis: https://x.com/falco_girgisSEGA Rally | the greatest arcade racer ever?The SEGAGuys2024-08-05 | With all the discussion around Sega Rally lately, its long overdue for the SegaGuys to discuss the greatest arcade racer ever made...Did it Deliver? - Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth - 6 Months OnThe SEGAGuys2024-08-01 | In January 2024, Sega released Ryu Ga Gokotu released the latest in their long running Like A Dragon (Yakuza) series, Infinite Wealth.
Featuring both Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga as playable leads, it promised to be the grandest, most epic title yet in the series.
Six months on, Dan the Mega Driver reflects on whether it delivered on its lofty promises.How Segas NAOMI defied the Dreamcasts Demise.The SEGAGuys2024-07-29 | The Dreamcast was the foundation for SEGA’s Model 3 successor, the NAOMI.
And while NAOMI provided Dreamcast with many great games during its life, it was also responsible for some of the best games during the consoles’ afterlife.
In this episode, James the SEGAHolic takes a look at the best NAOMI games on Dreamcast following the systems official discontinuation.
Games Featured:
00:00 - Intro 01:39 - Capcom vs SNK 2 03:53 - Cosmic Smash 05:59 - Virtua Tennis 2 08:24 - Ikaruga 10:04 - Border Down 11:45 - Puyo Puyo Fever 13:02 - Trizeal 14:35 - Under Defeat 15:35 - Triggerheart Exelica 16:45 - KarousVirtua Racing Reborn?! - Super Retro GP Demo ImpressionsThe SEGAGuys2024-07-27 | Dangerous Derk Interactive, the developer behind DDI Rally Championship, is back with another homage to a Sega Racing great.
Super Retro GP in a homage to AM2's milestone title, Virtua Racing, right down the the flat shaded visuals.
DDI recently released a demo of this new racer.
How does it stack up? Dan the Mega Driver takes it for a test drive.
DDI homepage: ddinteractive.co.ukHayato’s Journey - Kenseidens SEGA Mega Drive Homebrew SequelThe SEGAGuys2024-07-26 | Do you remember Kenseiden on the SEGA Master System?
Legendary Mega Drive hacker and coder, Master Linkuei has created a sequel on the Mega Drive.
Titled Hayato’s Journey, you seek to avenge the death of your master and the destruction of your tribe at the hands of the demonic warlock, Yonensai.
Direct Link to Master Linkuei’s video and the download: youtu.be/TAsP2rElVlg?feature=sharedReal Bout Genesis - A Spectacular Fatal Fury SEGA Mega Drive PortThe SEGAGuys2024-07-25 | This week @RheoGamer released his long awaited Real Bout Fatal Fury port to the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, via this trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=Xr_SwbaKQXY
How does it play? Fan the Mega Driver is here with the details and analysis.
In the above trailer link you can download the ROM yourself via the description.
The moves list can be found here: https://x.com/RheoGamer/status/1816111599028945193The Ultimate Arcade System - The SEGA NAOMI Board .The SEGAGuys2024-07-22 | When the Dreamcast was first revealed, it was done so alongside the NAOMI Board. Built on the same specification as the Dreamcast, this would prove not only to be the most powerful arcade board in existence on release, but it would outlive it's console counterpart and be home to classic titles from both Sega and third parties.
James the Segaholic and Dan the Mega Driver discuss this legendary arcade system.GRAND THEFT AUTO 3 on SEGA Dreamcast | Major Performance Update | REAL hardware (July 21st 2024).The SEGAGuys2024-07-21 | *UPDATE* Now running on Dreamcast hardware from a GDEMU: youtu.be/TNDTwbMsxSg?feature=shared
On July 21st, Frogbull (youtube.com/@Frogbull55) showed off his latest tweaks to the Grand Theft Auto 3 port for the Dreamcast that’s in the early stages of development.
In less than a week we’ve seen some insane leaps in performance, giving us real promise that the game can and will be fully realised on the Dreamcast.
Many thanks again to Frogbull for permission to use some of the footage in this video.DOOM 64 | New port running natively on the SEGA Dreamcast.The SEGAGuys2024-07-21 | In this quick video, James the SEGAHolic fires up jnmartin84’s near-final build of his incredible Doom 64 port on the Dreamcast.
You can find the files to compile a build of Doom 64 here: github.com/jnmartin84/doom64-dcGTA3 and Doom 64 on Dreamcast AND MORE - July Sega Homebrew UpdateThe SEGAGuys2024-07-18 | With a slew of new homebrew news this week, we take a look at four exciting Sega related projects that demonstrated incredible progress.
Catch up on the news here and make sure you check out the talented individuals and teams behind these projects and the original content creators!
Doom 64: Github with the details on how to build an image: github.com/jnmartin84/doom64-dc Falco Girgis news and gameplay footage: https://x.com/falco_girgis/status/1813283530455326814Over Jump vs Sega Rally - How Do They Compare?The SEGAGuys2024-07-17 | Over Jump Rally is an ambitious project that aims to remake the arcade and Saturn classic, Sega Rally.
But how accurate is it?
Based on new footage from the developer Dan The Mega Driver puts this great looking project side by side with the Saturn version of the original Sega Rally to see just how close this remake gets.
If you like what you see, check out Over Jump Rally's links here: https://linktr.ee/overjumprally
You can also follow and wishlist the game on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1959280/Over_Jump_RallyThe 10 most obscure and underrated Sega Saturn racing games.The SEGAGuys2024-07-15 | In this video, James “the SEGAHolic” takes a look at 10 of the more obscure and underrated racing games on the Sega Saturn.
Everyone knows Sega Rally, Daytona USA, and WipEout … but have you played many of these racers, some of which didn’t come to the west or arrived here with new names and new content.
See you on the SEGA side!
Intro - 00:00 Impact Racing - 01:17 Cyber Speedway - 03:15 Gale Racer - 05:44 Initial D - 08:28 High Velocity - 10:51 Scorcher - 12:35 F1 Challenge - 14:04 GT24 - 16:31 Shutokou Battle ‘97 - 17:40 Highway 2000 - 19:40 Outro - 22:30Sonic X Shadow Generations - Hopes and FearsThe SEGAGuys2024-07-11 | Sonic X Shadow Generations launches this year boasting a new campaign and an updated Sonic Generations experience.
However, how well has the original game aged in the 13 years since its launch? And will a port to modern systems to enough for Sonic Generations to capture the hearts and minds of fans new and old, when recent titles have updated the formula?
Featuring captures of both the PC and Xbox 360 (running on Xbox Series X) versions, as well as Summer Gamesfest footage and trailers for Sonic X Shadow, Dan the Mega Driver gives his opinion on what we can expect.
Thumbnail for Chaomix's "How 2010s YouTube DESTROYED Sonic" featured, the video of which you should absolutely watch: youtube.com/watch?v=C46XSCbK7ewMajor Outrun Update - Outrun 2006 Coast 2 Coast Gets A New PatchThe SEGAGuys2024-07-09 | Dan the Mega Driver takes a look at emoose's latest update for the PC port of Outrun 2006 Coast 2 Coast.
Updated textures (and uncensored Clarissa) are here: github.com/emoose/OutRun2006Tweaks/issues/20SEGAGuys - My Favourite Sega featuring Mr ThunderwingThe SEGAGuys2024-07-08 | ...Crazy Taxi Longplay | Complete lap round the city | Dreamcast.The SEGAGuys2024-07-07 | James “The SEGAHolic” takes you on a Crazy cab ride on the Dreamcast.
Full run on stock settings.You can now play OutRun 2 SP … on an iPhone!?The SEGAGuys2024-07-06 | With the EU ruling that Apple must allow emulators onto their App Store, James “the SEGAHolic” takes OutRun 2 SP for a test drive using the PPSSPP emulator via the PSP version of OutRun 2006 Coast 2 Coast.
How does the performance stack up, and can you REALLY enjoy OutRun 2 on a touch screen!?!New Sega Consoles?! - The SuperSega and GF1 NeptuneThe SEGAGuys2024-07-04 | In recent weeks two Sega inspired and compatible consoles have been revealed. The first is the GF1 Neptune which takes the look of the original cancelled Sega 32X hyrbid, and the second is currently known only as the SuperSega.
“Real life” Crazy Taxi footage at 00:00:19 filmed by 2sallads - X: https://x.com/2sallads?s=21 Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/2sallads
All game footage (not from the trailers) captured from real hardware, mostly from the PS2 version of the game as the Dreamcast footage we had would have had a copyright strike for the music.
Launching on the Sega Saturn in 1995, Team Andromeda's first videogame was one of the highlights of the first wave of Saturn games and spawned a critically acclaimed and well beloved series.
But does its influence run deeper than that? Dan the Mega Driver discusses...Final Fight MD RETURNS! - Mauros June UpdateThe SEGAGuys2024-06-25 | On June 23rd, Mauro Xavier released his brand new build of Final Fight MD to Patreon subscribers.
This new build features significant bugfixes, animation changes and improvements in terms of speed and frame rate, mostly due to the change in sound driver to XGM2.
And if that wasn't enough, Mauro released another update shortly after to further improve and optimise.
You can support Mauro on his Patreon via the link below.
See you on the SEGA side.
Mauro’s Patreon: / mauroxavierBeyond Shenmue - Yu Suzukis Gaming LegacyThe SEGAGuys2024-06-24 | In the modern day, many gamers attach industry legend Yu Suzuki to the masterpiece that is Shenmue, and rightly so. However, there is so much more to the game design genius who redefined the industry in numerous ways. Join James "The SEGAholic" and Dan "The Mega" Driver as they discuss some of Yu Suzuki's greatest and most innovative works.My Fastest Time Ever on SEGA Rally! | SEGA Saturn | 3’16”70.The SEGAGuys2024-06-20 | I finally did it. I finally beat my personal best time and got into the 3'16's with a run I'm immensely proud of!
Enjoy!
Played on Normal difficulty on real Sega Saturn hardware with a Fenrir ODE installed.
Version played is the Japanese Sega Rally Championship Plus, using the standard “Mk2” controller.