The Dreamcast JunkyardIn this episode of the DreamPod, regular hosts Tom and Andrew are joined by former SEGA Europe Marketing Director Giles Thomas. During his time at SEGA Europe, Giles oversaw the European launch of the Dreamcast after effectively being headhunted by SEGA from his role at MTV.
In this episode Giles explains how he was pursuaded to join SEGA, his vision for the European TV advertising campaigns, meeting the SEGA Japan hierarchy, being grilled by Anne 'Weakest Link' Robinson on the BBC's consumer affairs show Watchdog, the European Dreamcast launch event, the influence of Sony's PlayStation, Robbie Williams, blue swirls, PAL game cases, how the delay of the European launch affected sales of the console, SEGA Europe's relationship with the US and Japanese arms of the business, and also what - if anything - he would have done differently if given the chance to launch the Dreamcast all over again.
Huge thanks to Giles for joining us to chat about all things Dreamcast. Giles now runs the branding consultancy MIMO Brands (mimobrands.com) , who work with many of the most well-known companies around, so we really appreciate the time he took out to speak with us.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .
The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 112: Former SEGA Europe Marketing Director Giles ThomasThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-12-12 | In this episode of the DreamPod, regular hosts Tom and Andrew are joined by former SEGA Europe Marketing Director Giles Thomas. During his time at SEGA Europe, Giles oversaw the European launch of the Dreamcast after effectively being headhunted by SEGA from his role at MTV.
In this episode Giles explains how he was pursuaded to join SEGA, his vision for the European TV advertising campaigns, meeting the SEGA Japan hierarchy, being grilled by Anne 'Weakest Link' Robinson on the BBC's consumer affairs show Watchdog, the European Dreamcast launch event, the influence of Sony's PlayStation, Robbie Williams, blue swirls, PAL game cases, how the delay of the European launch affected sales of the console, SEGA Europe's relationship with the US and Japanese arms of the business, and also what - if anything - he would have done differently if given the chance to launch the Dreamcast all over again.
Huge thanks to Giles for joining us to chat about all things Dreamcast. Giles now runs the branding consultancy MIMO Brands (mimobrands.com) , who work with many of the most well-known companies around, so we really appreciate the time he took out to speak with us.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 134: 25 Years of the Blue Swirl (PAL Launch Retrospective)The Dreamcast Junkyard2024-10-13 | This episode was as inevitable as a blue Dreamcast case with its hinges broken off. Of course the Junkyard was going to record an episode to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SEGA Dreamcast's October 14th 1999 launch in PAL regions! Blue swirl for life, mate.
In fact, celebrating this occasion was so important that we even managed to convince Junkyard founder Tom Charnock to emerge from his coffin and host the damn thing. Listen in as Tom, James, Andrew and Lewis share their memories of the Dreamcast, and provide a retrospective on the highs and lows (looking at you, Australian launch!) of the Dreamcast's venture into Europe and other PAL regions. There's also one of James' 10-questions quizzes to wrap up the episode... but will Tom, Andrew and Lewis fare better at the quiz than OziSoft did at launching the Dreamcast Down Under?
• Metropolis Street Racer - "Heartland" • Monaco Grand Prix - "Japan" • Dead or Alive 2 - "What's My Name" • Nijuuei - "BGM #13" • SEGA Marine Fishing - "The Offing"
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 133: North American Launch 25 Year Anniversary SpecialThe Dreamcast Junkyard2024-09-08 | It's been 25 years since that iconic date of 9.9.99 - the North American launch of SEGA's final home console, the Dreamcast. Regular hosts Brian and Lewis are joined by special guests Derek Alexander (of the excellent Stop Skeletons from Fighting (youtube.com/@StopSkeletonsFromFighting) YouTube channel), and Brian's fiancé Katie, to hear them recount their earliest memories of owning the Dreamcast, and which games stood out to them the most. Also making an appearance on this episode is all-star Dreamcast hacker/translation patcher Derek Pascarella (dreamcastforever.com) , who shares his story of pre-ordering the Dreamcast, and delves into what makes the console so special; while DCJY founder Tom Charnock crashes the party with a few words of his own to mark this landmark occasion.
• "Azure Blue World (Emerald Coast)" from Sonic Adventure • "Big Apple" from Tokyo Xtreme Racer • "All About Love" from Flag to Flag • "The Air (Windy Valley)" from Sonic Adventure
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .When the DreamPod Podcast outro hits 🕺The Dreamcast Junkyard2024-09-04 | Listen to the DreamPod here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKMFcLnOYW6xjnc2osHOr_LbE0fQJVkbN&si=fTb7-ontx0Gr7-P9
Remix by @pizzahotline_The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 132: Grand Theft Autumn (Fall Dreamcast News Round-Up)The Dreamcast Junkyard2024-08-29 | As summer turns to fall, Dreamcast still remains the fairest console of them all. Not sure why we started this description with some weird fairy tale incantation, but magic is definitely in the air for our favourite SEGA console, and we have a lot of Dreamcast news to catch you up on! From new indies, to translations, to an abundance of homebrew ports - including the incredibly exciting news of a Grand Theft Auto 3 port - listen in as we get down to the nitty-gritty in as much nerdy detail as possible.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 131: Phantasy Star Online SpecialThe Dreamcast Junkyard2024-06-26 | You are now dialled in to a brand new DreamPod special on the Dreamcast's ultimate multiplayer killer app: Phantasy Star Online, or - in Lozz's words - "the greatest f***ing game in the world. Period." Back in 2001, PSO broke new ground by bringing an online RPG experience to console, but did you know that you can still play PSO online on your Dreamcast in 2024?
Assembled in The Dreamcast Junkyard lobby this time round are Lozz, Mark (aka MazGamingUK), Brian and Harvey (aka Pizza Hotline) to talk all about what makes Phantasy Star Online's revolutionary console RPG goodness so darn special. They also recount their first memories of the game, think of questions they'd want to ask the game's developers if they had the chance, and take on Lozz's "Who Want to be a Mesetanaire" PSO quiz...
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 130: Miguel, My Belle (Spring Dreamcast News Round-Up)The Dreamcast Junkyard2024-05-10 | Lewis is joined by Harvey (aka Pizza Hotline), Mike Rogers (aka MikeRox) and Derek Pascarella to round-up all the Dreamcast hardware and software developments that have been happening in the last few months. Listen in as 3/4s of the panel get handheld through technical discussions, and tales are told about smoking Hello Kitty Dreamcasts, fantasy creature uncles, and fresh-faced Beatles tribute acts.
• Ever17 - "Tief Blau" • Roommania #203 - "Snow" • Star Wars Theme - shitty flute version • Suzuki Alstare Extreme Racing - Track 3 • F1 World Grand Prix - Credits
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .Lets Take a Look at Replacement Dreamcast VMU Shells - Kickstarter from VGNYsoftThe Dreamcast Junkyard2024-04-08 | VGNYsoft (aka Videogamesnewyork) currently have an ongoing Kickstarter for Replacement Dreamcast VMU (Video Memory Unit) Shells, and were kind enough to send us some samples. Lewis takes a look at them and sees how they look on some of his old VMUs.
More info, including an interview with Dan from VGNYsoft: thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2024/03/replacement-vmu-shells-heads-to.htmlThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 129: SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!The Dreamcast Junkyard2024-03-15 | In the most exciting crossover since Jay-Z and Linkin Park did Collision Course, Brian and Lewis are joined by two stalwarts of both the Sega Saturn and Dreamcast community: SaturnDave and Patrick (TraynoCo) of SEGA SATURN, SHIRO!
SHIRO! originally started in 2017 as a podcast dedicated to the Saturn, but has since grown into a website, YouTube channel and community dedicated to spreading the love of Sega's misunderstood 32-bit wonder, and later the Dreamcast. In this episode, we go into detail about SHIRO!'s origins, the present and future of the Saturn, the strengths and similarities of both consoles, and much much more. We also put SHIRO! on the spot and ask them to name their top three Dreamcast titles.
This episode was recorded on the 27th of January. Brian made it to the UK safe and sound.
Music featured in this episode:
• "Paternal Horn (Complete ver.)" from Nights into Dreams • "Encounter with Destiny" from Shenmue • "Sky High" from Daytona USA (Saturn) • "USA Course" from Tee Off • "Good Ending" from Sonic 3D Blast (Saturn)
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 128: The Top 25 Dreamcast Indie GamesThe Dreamcast Junkyard2024-02-25 | At the beginning of the year, we put the call out to the community to vote for their favourite indie releases for the Sega Dreamcast, and, as always, you have all responded in a big way, with more than double the amount of participants than the last time we did this vote way back in 2016 (thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2016/11/top-10-indie-dreamcast-games-2016-as.html) . Well, we've now counted up all your votes, and can finally reveal the results of the 2024 Top 25 Dreamcast Indie Games poll! Listen as Mike unveils the results in real time to a panel that includes Lozz and Lewis, along with special guests The Sega Guru (Alex), and founder Tom Charnock!
Throughout the episode you can hear tracks from Pizza Hotline's "Level Select" album. You can stream/purchase the album from your platform of choice by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1633472742) .
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 127: Dream News with Extra PizzaThe Dreamcast Junkyard2024-02-03 | In the first DreamPod episode of 2024, James, Lozz and Lewis are joined by brand new Junkyarder Harvey (aka Pizza Hotline) to bring you a roundup of the most exciting things coming out of the Dreamcast scene!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .Retro Fighters StrikerDC Wireless Dreamcast Controller (First Impressions)The Dreamcast Junkyard2024-01-21 | Retro Fighters kindly sent us some of their Striker DC Wireless Gamepads for our team to have a look at. This video contains Kev's first impressions and thoughts on the controller.
#dreamcastjunkyardThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 126: Nick Thorpe, Features Editor for Retro Gamer MagazineThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-12-21 | On this episode, Kev and Lewis are joined by Nick Thorpe - the features editor for the excellent Retro Gamer magazine - to chat all about his career and the brand new issue 254, a Dreamcast special of the mag that releases today on the 21st of December. They also dig deep into Nick's passion for the Dreamcast, meeting the likes of Yu Suzuki, Yuji Naka and Kenji Kanno, and take a trip down memory lane as he recalls his earlier days of writing for his own Dreamcast fan site!
• "Stage Of Capcom - Keep My Fire" from Capcom vs SNK • "Aliens Battle (Washington)" from Alien Front Online • "The Queen of Hearts" from Headhunter • "Oedo Stage" from Power Stone • "Bad Taste Aquarium (Hot Shelter)" from Sonic Adventure • "Geki! Tei ~Finale Chapter~" from Sakura Wars 4
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .Episode 125: Were Dreaming of a SEGA Christmas (RadioSEGA WinterFest 23)The Dreamcast Junkyard2023-12-16 | Put on your favourite ugly Christmas sweater, grab a glass of mulled wine, and join us for this year's festive DreamPod episode! On this one we are joined by our pal Patrick Traynor of the awesome Sega Saturn, SHIRO! to talk all about Dreamcast Christmas memories and traditions. We also share your excellent submissions for our request to send in Dreamcast-themed crackers, carols and stories... all topped off with one of James' 20 Questions quizzes!
• "Christmas on Dobuita St." from Shenmue • "Jingle Bells" from Sonic Adventure • "Snowy Mountain" from Sonic Adventure • "Merry Christmas" from Blue Stinger • "Jingle Bells" from Phantasy Star Online • "Tia's Theme" from Cool Boarders Burrrn • "Snowjob" from South Park Rally • "Silent Night" from Sonic Adventure
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 124: Celebrating 25 Years of Dreamcast - A RetrospectiveThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-11-27 | The Dreamcast Junkyard's "The Top 200 Dreamcast Games... Voted by You! (2023 Edition)" is available now! Check it out now on the website: thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/p/the-top-200-dreamcast-games-voted-by.html
On this day, 25 years ago, the Sega Dreamcast was launched in its home country of Japan - nearly an entire year before it released in the West. It was Sega's follow up to the much misunderstood Saturn, and sadly their last console before moving to being a third-party developer/publisher. In this podcast retrospective, Andrew, Brian, Mark and Mike cover everything to do with the Dreamcast's 28th of November '98 launch, and discuss what it was that made Sega's swansong console so darn special.
Featured audio/music:
• Audio from the Sega New Challenge Conference, May 21st 1998, Tokyo • "Patty (Mothers)" from Psychic Force 2012 • "Undersea Plant" from E.G.G.: Elemental Gimmick Gear • "Aquarium" from Sega Marine Fishing • "Opening" from Di Gi Charat Fantasy • "Day Dawns" from Phantasy Star Online • "Dream" from L.O.L.: Lack of Love
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 123: Halloween Special!The Dreamcast Junkyard2023-10-26 | If you’re superstitious, this episode’s number could possibly mean something spooky, especially seeing as this is our Halloween Special!
In this episode we have a bit of initial news to cover regarding the recently unveiled Retro-Bit Dreamcast controller prototypes, but after that we're straight into the scares as James, Brian, Lewis and Mike discuss their annual Halloween media traditions, great Halloween moments in Dreamcast games, and select their favourite spooky DC song, all topped off with another edition of James' 20 questions quiz.
• "Theme De Vinnie" from Evil Twin: Cyprien's Chronicles • Toccata and Fugue in D Minor • "M-10 Distraction #1" from D2 • "Empty Hallway" from Illbleed • "Haunted Mansion (Grim Grinning Ghosts)" from Walt Disney World Quest: Magical Racing Tour • "Red Hot Skull" from Sonic Adventure • "Secure Place" from Resident Evil 2 • "The Circle" from Nightmare Creatures II • "The Park" from Illbleed
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 122: Fall Dreamcast News Round-UpThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-10-16 | The leaves are falling and the air is getting colder, but the Dreamcast scene shows no signs of slowing down! In this episode, your host James is joined by regular co-hosts Laurence, Mike and Lewis to round up and discuss the latest and greatest in Dreamcast news. Stick around until the end to hear the latest instalment of James' 20 questions quiz where he challenges his co-hosts to figure out the identity of a mystery Dreamcast game. Can Mike and Lozz bring it back with Lewis' help after their horrific performance in episode 117?
This episode was recorded on the 30th of September.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .Lets take a look at The Dreamcast Encyclopedia by Chris ScullionThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-09-20 | Kev takes a look at the latest entry in Chris Scullion's console encyclopedia series, "The Dreamcast Encyclopedia"! This book reviews all retail release Dreamcast game from all regions.
This is not a review or an objective look at the book, but a showcase, as Kev and other members of the DCJY team have purchased the book as they are A) fans of Chris’ work B) buy anything Dreamcast related!
Chris recently appeared as a guest on our podcast, the DreamPod, where he chatted all about the writing process for the book, the games that stood out, and more! Check it out here: buzzsprout.com/42610/13470613
#dreamcastjunkyardThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 121: The Dreamcast Encyclopedia with Chris ScullionThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-09-05 | In this special episode, Kev and Mike welcome long-time gaming journalist Chris Scullion. Chris was most notably the longest-running staff member of the Official Nintendo Magazine UK, but has also written for many other UK gaming magazines and online gaming media. On this episode we talk to Chris all about his brand new book “The Dreamcast Encyclopedia”, the latest in his series of books that review every game on specific systems. We chat to Chris about the writing process for the book, the games that stood out, and more!
The Dreamcast Encylopedia is available to purchase now from Pen and Sword books. The book will see a general release in North America by the end of the year, but can already be pre-ordered from sites like Amazon.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 120: Dreamcast EnjoyerThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-08-25 | We're going "cozy mode" for episode 120, as we are joined by Dreamcast Enjoyer! For the last year, Dreamcast Enjoyer (aka Dominic) has been creating excellent, upbeat YouTube videos about Dreamcast games and games from other systems, with a particular focus on nostalgia and good vibes, as well as an appreciation for creativity and potential in even the jankiest titles. In the episode, Andrew and Lewis chat to Dominic about his Dreamcast origin story, his time on YouTube so far, his love for Blue Stinger, obscure Japanese exclusives and more in this hour long episode.
This podcast episode was recorded on the 1st of July.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 119: Translating Nakoruru with Derek PascarellaThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-07-24 | Regular host Lewis catches up with Dreamcast community stalwart Derek Pascarella to discuss the fan translation of the Japanese-exclusive Dreamcast title Nakoruru: The Gift she Gave Me they worked on together. A spin-off visual novel from SNK's Samurai Shodown fighting series, Nakoruru took almost two years for Derek and the team to translate, and is the first official visual novel on the Dreamcast to receive an English fan translation.
Derek also appeared on episode 93 of the DreamPod.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 118: Gaming Online with the Dreamcast in 2023The Dreamcast Junkyard2023-07-01 | Why don't we play together? This month's DreamPod is all about playing the Dreamcast online, which is something you can still do in 2023 thanks to the efforts of some very talented members of the Dreamcast community!
In this episode, regulars Laurence, James and guests Harvey (aka Pizza Hotline) and Holsten talk about their love for playing Dreamcast online, the best and worst games to play online, as well as the games they hope to see be made playable online again in the future. Finally, Laurence attempts to exact revenge on James for last month's quiz with one of his own all about the Dreamcast online. Will the guys survive? You'll have to listen and find out...
Also, “BBA” is an acronym for “Broadband Adapter” the peripheral for the Dreamcast.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 117: Summer SpecialThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-06-05 | The good weather is here, so James, Laurence and Mike (with a small cameo from Brian) thought it would be fitting to sit down and talk about our favourite summer memories with the Dreamcast, along with recapping the DC games that were released during the 2000/2001 summer months.
We also round-up recent Dreamcast news, briefly touch on the cancellation of E3, and Laurence and Mike get tested on their Dreamcast knowledge in a rip-off of the IGN 20 Questions quiz.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .Its the Dreamcast FA Cup preview 2023 - Man Utd V Man City (played by Coventry City...)The Dreamcast Junkyard2023-06-03 | More irreverent Dreamcast based nonsense from Kev. Today he is playing Sega World Wide Soccer 2000 to celebrate the English FA Cup final. It's probably not going to be a very accurate prediction of the real final...
#dreamcastjunkyardLets take a look at the Sega Sports 2K1 Japanese “Bible” EditionsThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-05-19 | Kev takes a look at the “Bible” editions of both NBA 2K1 and NFL 2K1. These were a Japan-exclusive re-packaging of the regular versions of the games that came bundled with an introduction and explanation guide. They were effectively a how-to guide for not just the game, but the actual sports themselves.
#dreamcastjunkyardThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 116: Non-Dreamcast Games That Embody the Dreamcast SpiritThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-05-06 | In this bumper episode, Andrew, Brian, Lewis and Mike talk about games released after the Dreamcast's demise that embody the spirit of everything Sega's final console stood for!
While editing this episode, we discovered a YouTuber called "Dreamcast Enjoyer" who made a great video about this exact same topic. See his picks here: youtu.be/CUXqfOEw8Us
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 115: Talking HarleQuest! with developer Ross KilgariffThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-04-10 | On today's episode of the DreamPod, Lewis and Lozz are joined by Ross Kilgariff to talk about his upcoming Dreamcast indie title HarleQuest!, a 3D dungeon crawler that has just hit Kickstarter!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 114: News Kids on the BlockThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-03-01 | We're back with another Dreamcast news roundup, join Andrew, Tom, Lewis and James as we discuss everything going on in the constantly bustling world of Dreamcast. We will be back with more themed episodes soon.
More info on some of the things discussed in this episode:
Our super cool outro music is by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Level Select" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1633472742) . The album is also available to purchase on vinyl from WRWTFWW Records (wrwtfww.com/album/level-select) .
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .Faster Than Speed - Dreamcast GameplayThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-02-12 | Read our full article on this game here: thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2023/02/faster-than-speed-closer-look-at.html Gameplay from the Atomiswave racer Faster Than Speed being played (badly) on a Dreamcast. Video is only 720p because my DCHDMI stopped working so had to use Gekko to record footage :(Dreamcast Junkyard Presents: Giant Killers Episode 6 THEY THINK (HOPE) ITS ALL OVER!!The Dreamcast Junkyard2023-01-25 | Thank you to everyone who joined us and Kev on his journey through the season of Dreamcast PAL only title, Giant Killers. In this final wrap up video we learn the fate of Kev's Bradford side, does he re-write history, does he make it up with Dean Saunders, and will he ever win a game whilst the cameras are rolling?
#dreamcastjunkyardThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 113: News Jack CityThe Dreamcast Junkyard2023-01-16 | It's 2023 and Tom, Lozz and Lewis from The Dreamcast Junkyard are back to chat all things Dreamcast news! Christmas 2022 is but a distant memory, and so we have binned the rotting remnants of the turkey and thrown the empty sherry bottles in the bin with extreme force, and we're back to business discussing such delights as:
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .Dreamcast Junkyard Presents: Giant Killers Episode 5The Dreamcast Junkyard2022-12-20 | It's the penultimate episode of the history re-write and Giant Killers play through. Kev is joined by Steve the Sega Sloth as he plays key games against two fellow relegation battlers, can he finally get his first win on camera? Or is he surely finally going to be sacked? (both in game and from our team here at the Junkyard!)
#dreamcastjunkyard #dreamcast #sega #footballmanager #giantkillers #playthrough #playthru #stevethesegaslothThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 112: SEGA Europe Marketing Director Giles ThomasThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-12-19 | In episode 112 of the DreamPod, we talk to former SEGA Europe Marketing Director Giles Thomas about his role in launching the Dreamcast in Europe. Episode is also available on all good podcatchers.Maximum Speed Atomiswave on Dreamcast gameplay 1080pThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-12-04 | Gameplay of Maximum Speed, Sammy Atomiswave arcade game running on Dreamcast. Full article here: thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2022/12/maximum-speed-closer-look-at-atomiswave.htmlDreamcast Junkyard Presents: Giant Killers Episode 4The Dreamcast Junkyard2022-12-03 | It's episode 4 of the Premiership replacement service. Kev and his Bradford side are slipping closer and closer to the relegation zone but can he get them to 26 points and then safety? Will he bring a welcome cup distraction to the Bradford fans? And why is he dressed like he is this episode?!
#dreamcastjunkyardThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 111: The SEGAGuysThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-12-01 | This time, regular hosts Tom and Jaz welcome James 'The SEGAHolic' and Dan 'The Mega' Driver to the DreamPod. Together, James and Dan form The SEGAGuys and in this episode we discuss our guests' histories with SEGA, some favourite systems from the past, football games, Dreamcast sequels that never were, and of course there's a SEGA-themed quiz! Links to The SEGAGuys and content discussed in this episode are:
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .Dreamcast Junkyard Presents: Giant Killers Episode 3The Dreamcast Junkyard2022-11-26 | It's episode 3 of the Premiership replacement service. Kev and his Bradford side are just above the relegation zone but can he get them to 26 points and then safety? Will he ever forgive Dean Saunders? And will he ever be able to make Stan Collymore and Emil Heskey his froward line?
#dreamcastjunkyardDreamcast Junkyard Presents: Giant Killers Episode 2The Dreamcast Junkyard2022-11-23 | Welcome back people. It's Episode 2 of our Premiership replacement service, as Kev plays through the 2000/2001 season on 'Giant Killers' as he tries to save Bradford from Relegation.
This episode sees at least one thriller of a match and a new record signing.
#dreamcastjunkyard #sega #dreamcast90 Minutes: Sega Championship Football vs J.League Spectacle SoccerThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-11-19 | Gameplay comparison of 90 Minutes: Sega Championship Football and J.League Spectacle Soccer for the Sega Dreamcast. Developed by Smilebit, the game was released first in PAL territories as 90 Minutes in October 2001 and suffered from many bugs and slowdown. The NTSC-J version was released in February 2002 and seemed to benefit from the extra development time. Read our full retrospective on these two games here: thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2022/11/retrospective-90-minutes-sega.htmlDreamcast Junkyard Presents: Giant KillersThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-11-19 | Imagine if an episode of Quantum Leap involved Sam being sent back in time to 2000/01, and he wasn't allowed to leave until he had changed history by saving Bradford City from finishing bottom of the Premier League; then imagine even further that we don't have anywhere near the budget for that and so instead Kev is just playing Giant Killers and making videos about it...
That's right people! The World Cup is on and that means the English Leagues and Premiership are on shutdown, don't worry though as we have your fix of the Premier League right here, as you can join Kev on a playthrough of Dreamcast PAL exclusive 'Giant Killers'.
#dreamcastjunkyard #Giantkillers #dreamcast #sega #bradfordcity #vmuThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 110: Dreamcast Newsageddon!The Dreamcast Junkyard2022-11-17 | The DreamPod crew assemble once again to run through the latest news and developments coming out of the incredibly active Sega Dreamcast community. Tom, Lewis, Lozz and Kev convene to chat about new games, old games, unreleased games, translations, music CDs, upcoming events and Kev's amazing bootleg t-shirts. The ridiculous number of topics covered in this episode includes:
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .Lets take a look at Generations from RemuteThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-11-11 | Generations is a music album released in November 2022 by Remute. The CD features visuals created by Duranik (Sturmwind) and if you play it in a MIL-CD compatible Dreamcast, you can enjoy some trippy scenes to accompany the tunes.
Buy Generations here: remute.bandcamp.com/album/generations Read more on our blog here: thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2022/11/lets-take-look-at-generations-dreamcast.htmlThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 109: Dreamcast in 2002 (and a Farewell to Dreamcast Years)The Dreamcast Junkyard2022-11-02 | The long awaited fourth and final instalment of our crossover with Dreamcast Years is here. Join Andrew, Rich, Jason, Tom and Lewis as they return to 2002 to talk the best of Dreamcast in 2002 (including the last official DC games to be released in Europe), as well as movies, music and news from the year.
Sadly, this crossover episode also serves as a farewell to the Dreamcast Years podcast, as their FINAL episode will only be released on physical media. A limited edition MiniDisc was created for Kickstarter backers of Andrew Dickinson's Dreamcast: Year Two book, along with a CD version.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 108: Shenmue DojoThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-10-10 | Regular hosts Tom and Lewis welcome James and Matt of Shenmue Dojo - the longest running Shenmue fan site on the internet. In this Shenmue heavy episode, topics of discussion include: the origins of the Dojo, our guests' introduction to Shenmue, the reception of Shenmue III, the cancellation of Shenmue: The Animation, Shenmue World magazine, former footballer Darren Anderton's Shenmue cameo...and of course a Shenmue-themed quiz!
All music featured in this episode is taken from Riccardo 'RyoX' Favara's Shenwave Collection Volume 1, which was created for Shenmue Dojo as part of the Shenmue World Kickstarter.
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .Lets take a look at Hermes: Limited Edition - the first indie-branded VMU!The Dreamcast Junkyard2022-10-03 | In this video Lewis takes a look at Hermes: Limited Edition, and its included Hermes-branded Visual Memory Unit (VMU). This VMU from VGNYSoft is pretty much the first of its kind: the first indie-branded Dreamcast peripheral.
Visit The Dreamcast Junkyard at thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk and find our podcast DreamPod on all good podcatchers!If It Happen (Trailer - Unreleased Dreamcast Horror Game)The Dreamcast Junkyard2022-09-29 | This is a trailer for an unreleased Dreamcast horror game "If It Happen", which was in development from Fujicom Co. around 2001 – 2002. This trailer was discovered when AnimatedAF! was translating the game Bokomu no Tatsujin, aka Boko Dream Master.
More information: thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2021/03/trailer-for-unreleased-horror-game-if.htmlAll About Dreamcast VCD (Chinese-language Video CD promo)The Dreamcast Junkyard2022-09-29 | The 'All About Dreamcast VCD' is an unofficial Chinese-language Video CD accompanied by a short six page pamphlet that was sold in Taiwan and Hong Kong in 1998. The package appears to have been produced and distributed in advance of the launch of the Dreamcast and was intended to showcase the console and its forthcoming games.
Visit The Dreamcast Junkyard at thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk and find our podcast DreamPod on all good podcatchers!Lets take a look at SEGA Powered issue 5: Dreamcast specialThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-09-20 | SEGA Powered issue 5 is a Dreamcast special that comes with a Dreamcast demo disc. It costs £6.50 from segapowered.com/shop and in this video we look at a selection of articles in the mag, and also take a look at the demo disc.
Visit The Dreamcast Junkyard at thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk and find our podcast DreamPod on all good podcatchers!The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 107: NewstopiaThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-09-15 | Tom and Lewis welcome new co-host Lozz, as they discuss the latest news from the Dreamcast online and indie scenes. A Dreamcast port of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, the next-gen VMU 'VM2' from Chris Diaoglou, Final Vendetta for Dreamcast probably not happening, the Dreamcast version of Andro Dunos 2 definitely happening, KDDI 'matching service' Capcom games being playable online once again (hopefully), and weird air fresheners in taxis. All this and more are discussed in this jam packed episode of the DreamPod!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 106: WAVE Game Studios & SEGA PoweredThe Dreamcast Junkyard2022-06-19 | Tom & Andrew welcome SEGA Powered editor Dean Mortlock and WAVE Games Studios' Daniel Crocker to talk all things indie, magazines of yore, and the future of the Dreamcast scene. There's also the small matter of the first magazine cover mounted Dreamcast demo disc in over 20 years...but we won't spoil things here!
The outro music from episode 114 onwards was created by our friend Pizza Hotline! You can stream or purchase Pizza Hotline's latest album "Polygon Island" on all major music platforms by clicking here (https://album.link/gb/i/1754109514) .