The SEGA Spirit Show podcast

The new animated Golden Axe TV series is officially here, and we've watched it! In this episode of the SEGA Spirit Show, we sit down to break down the entire adaptation - giving our honest impressions of the animation, comedy style, characters, and how faithfully it translates the classic 16-bit arcade fantasy world. Whether you haven't started watching yet or you've already binged the entire season, we've organized the discussion into dedicated spoiler-free and spoiler sections so you can listen without surprises! Did the series live up to the arcade legacy, or did it take too many liberties? Share your thoughts on the show in the comments below! Plus we have the SEGA Commmunity News with two versions of *Cruise 'n USA, WakuWaku 7, Tiger Road* and the excellent FPS *Shadow Warrior* being ported to the Dreamcast. There's also an awesome indie kart racer, *Dreamkarts* coming to Dreamcast and Graham's favourite game of all time, *Panzer Dragoon Saga* is receiving an fan-made HD PC port! **Super Sonic Sources:** *Cruise 'n USA N64 version Dreamcast port* - https://x.com/MoneyShift64 - https://dc99.net/news/cruisn-usa-available-online *Cruise 'n USA Arcade version Dreamcast port* *Tiger Road Dreamcast port* *Waku Waku 7 Dreamcast port* *Shadow Warrior Dreamcast port* - all by: https://x.com/hombreimagina - https://github.com/hombreimaginario/ - https://hombreimaginario.itch.io/ *Dreamkarts* - @RichsTechChannel - https://github.com/richstokes/dreamcast-homebrew/tree/main/projects/games/dreamkarts *Panzer Dragoon Saga HD PC recomp* - @devmiyax1 - https://www.yabasanshiro.com/pds-recompile *Stage Select* *Intro* 00:00 - Episode Welcome & Rundown 02:26 - Host Banter & Catch-Up *SEGA Community News* 15:24 – SEGA Community News Intro 15:53 – Cruis'n USA Dreamcast Ports (Arcade Port by Carlos / Hombre Imaginario vs. N64 Decomp by Money Shift 64) 18:08 – Cruis'n World Port Announced for Dreamcast 18:45 – Waku Waku 7 Neo Geo / Saturn Port to Dreamcast (Carlos) 19:46 – Tiger Road 1987 Capcom Arcade Port to Dreamcast (Carlos) 20:54 – Shadow Warrior (1997) 3D Realms FPS Port to Dreamcast & VMU Save Challenges 22:55 – Dreamkarts Brand-New Indie Racer for Dreamcast (Rich Stokes / DBR) 28:00 – Panzer Dragoon Saga PC Decomp / Recomp Project (DevMia) *Feature: Golden Axe TV Show* *Part A: Non-Spoiler Review & Impressions* 30:17 – Feature Discussion Intro & Format Overview 31:15 – Non-Spoiler Section Begins: Background & SEGA Adaptation Strategy 33:15 – Creative Team (Star Trek: Lower Decks Creators Mike McMahan & Joe Chandler) & Art Style 34:34 – Official Trailer Reaction & Breakdown 37:20 – Live Co-Op Golden Axe Genesis Gameplay Begins & Initial Impressions 39:00 – Hampton Squib & Jonzu: Tone, Target Audience, Blood & Sexual Innuendo 43:55 – Character Breakdown: Gilius Thunderhead, Ax Battler, and Tyris Flare 47:05 – The Emerald Blade Questline & World-Building across Yuria 52:00 – Pacing & Re-watch Value (Why the Series Clicks After Episode 4/5) 56:02 – Voice Cast Highlights (Danny Pudi, Lisa Gilroy, Haley Joel Osment, Kumail Nanjiani, Stephanie Beatriz) 1:01:45 – Non-Spoiler Final Ratings & Season 1 Verdict (7/10) *Part B: Spoiler Discussion & Deep Dive* 1:03:33 – Spoiler Warning & Deep Dive Begins 1:04:04 – The Prophecy: Golden Axe vs. Emerald Blade & Hampton’s Arc 1:07:18 – Gilius Mentoring Hampton (The One-Eyed Marauders) & Team Dynamics 1:09:14 – Magic Mechanics & Jonzu’s Potion-Dropping Backstory 1:14:48 – Key Standout Episodes (The Bad Brothers & Flying on the Giant Eagle) 1:16:54 – Episode 3 (Drunken Hamlet) & Main Quests vs. Side Quests Meta Humor 1:18:12 – 16-Bit Pixel Dream Sequence & Classic Game Tributes 1:19:12 – Episode 7: The Bard Battle, Duda the Skeleton, & The Cow-Woods 1:22:40 – Finale Breakdown: Storming Death Adder’s Castle & The Serpent Twist 1:27:00 – Standout Character Moments: Ax Battler in the Library & Fake Marriage 1:28:16 – Season 2 Hopes & Future Character Wishlist (Sarah Burn, Kane Grinder, Green Gnomes) 1:35:00 – SEGA’s Cross-Media Strategy & The Upcoming Golden Axe Game 1:39:18 – Outro & Sign-Off #SEGA #GoldenAxe #SEGASpirit #RetroGaming #GoldenAxeReview #GamingPodcast

Welcome to Episode 29 of the SEGA Spirit Show! In this episode, Graham and special co-host Chris Powell dive deep into the fascinating world of Sega Saturn lightgun gaming in 2026. Can you still experience lightgun perfection in 2026? We discuss the best ways to enjoy Saturn lightgun games today. Everything you need to know about hardware compatibility, classic CRT setups vs. modern solutions such as the including the Polymega, and quality of life patches for your favourite games. Plus we have a ton of hot SEGA Community News, with ports galore and a brand new indie game or two! So grab your Virtua Stunner, reload outside the screen, and let us know your favourite Saturn lightgun shooter down in the comments! **Stage Select:** *Intro* 00:00 - Welcome with Guest Host Chris Powell 01:18 - Housekeeping & Dreamcast Junkyard Merchandise 03:00 - Banter: Resident Evil 2026 movie & Ghost of Tsushima chat 13:44 - Dreamcast Pickups: Metal Canary Physical Unboxing *SEGA Community News* 17:20 - SEGA Community News: Homebrew & Ports Roundup 18:05 - SP13KTRA (Dreamcast) 20:15 - Super Monkey Ball Naomi Port (Dreamcast) 22:21 - Resident Evil 2 Saturn Port 24:20 - Resident Evil 4 Dreamcast Port 27:07 - TMNT: The Arcade Game (Master System Port) 28:14 - Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (Saturn Port) 29:31 - PowerSlave Engine Doom Port (Saturn) 32:04 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Saturn Port) 33:28 - Daytona USA 32X Port 37:25 - Pro Evolution Soccer 3 (Dreamcast Port) *Feature Topic: Playing Saturn Lightgun Games in 2026 38:42 - Feature intro 40:30 - Polymega & Retro Gun Setup 50:08 - Sinden Lightgun & G'AIM'E Modern Solutions 53:14 - Saturn Lightgun Library Overview 57:15 - Testing the Lightguns: Calibration, Lighting & Accuracy Issues 1:05:13 - Gameplay Impressions: Crypt Killer 1:08:42 - Mechanical Violator Hakaider: The Lightgun RPG Hybrid 1:13:50 - Polymega Patching & Disabling CRT Screen Flash 1:20:10 - Virtua Cop & Mighty Hits Troubleshooting 1:24:40 - CRT Setup vs. Modern TVs: Splitting Video Signals 1:30:30 - Standout Games of the Day & Final Thoughts 1:33:35 - Outro & Golden Axe Animated Series Shoutout **Super Sonic Sources:** *SP13KTRA (Dreamcast)* @KilledByAPixel Download the Dreamcast version: https://github.com/KilledByAPixel/SP13KTRA/releases/tag/dreamcast-v1.13 Play in your browser: https://killedbyapixel.github.io/SP13KTRA/ *Monkey Ball* (Naomi Arcade - Dreamcast port) @hollowowlyt https://monkeyball.online/download/ Super Monkey Ball (Gamecube - Dreamcast port) @memorix101 *Resident Evil 2* (Saturn) By Grimfel: https://x.com/GrimfelOfficial https://www.patreon.com/cw/resegasaturnproject *Resident Evil 4* (Dreamcast - Lamb2K version) https://github.com/lamb2k/re4dc Resident Evil 4 (Dreamcast - Ph3nom version) https://ph3nom-dc.itch.io/re4-dreamcast-poc *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turles Arcade* (Master System) @xfixium *Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee* (Saturn) & *Doom - PowerSlave version* (Saturn) @n0rt0n85 *Zelda: A Link to the Past* (Saturn) & *Pro Evolution Soccer 3* (Dreamcast) @NaiAdventure *Daytona USA* (32X) ​@Camtrack

E se o clássico Super Mario World tivesse recebido uma versão para o Dreamcast? 🍄🔥 Neste vídeo, vamos conferir um port do clássico jogo do SNES para o Sega Dreamcast, mas com várias melhorias e novidades! 60 FPS Áudio MSU com músicas de maior qualidade Luigi com os sprites da versão GBA Possibilidade de jogar com Mario ou Luigi E outras melhorias que deixam essa versão ainda mais interessante! É o Super Mario World que você conhece, mas rodando de uma maneira que nunca vimos oficialmente no Dreamcast! Projeto em desenvolvimento pelo @angelo128bits 👍 Gostou do vídeo? Deixe o like e inscreva-se no canal! 🔥 Torne-se membro do canal: https://www.youtube.com/@CostenaroPlay/join #SuperMarioBros #Mario #Luigi #Dreamcast #SegaDreamcast #Nintendo #RetroGaming #Homebrew #Port #NES #GBA

The SEGA Spirit Show is back, and this time we're diving deep into the "Year of the Port!" 2026 has become an incredible year for the Sega community, with talented developers bringing "impossible" titles to our favorite classic consoles. In this episode, Graham Cookson is joined by guest host Chris Powell to explore the massive wave of homebrew ports hitting the Dreamcast, Saturn, and Mega Drive. From N64 classics like Diddy Kong Racing and Wave Race 64 running on Dreamcast, to the mind-blowing feat of Minecraft on the Sega Saturn, the scene has never been more alive. We also take a look at the highly anticipated Sonic Mania ports, the progress of Panzer Dragoon on Dreamcast, and some incredible new features being added to Final Fight MD. Which of these ports blew your mind the most this year? Let us know in the comments below! **Stage Select:** *Intro* 00:00 - Intro & Guest Host Chris Powell 01:35 - Housekeeping & Patreon Plans 05:00 - Catching up with Chris: Mass Effect Andromeda 11:50 - Graham's Halo: Combat Evolved (Remastered) mini rant 17:35 - Dreamcast Junkyard 25th Anniversary Pickups *Feature Topic: The SEGA Portathon 2026* 20:34 - Topic intro 22:38 - Automobile Lamborghini (N64 to Dreamcast) 26:45 - Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest (N64 to Dreamcast) 31:15 - Sonic R (PC to Dreamcast) with 4-Player Multiplayer! 36:00 - Virtua Fighter 2 (Saturn/PC to Dreamcast) 40:30 - Panzer Dragoon (PC to Dreamcast) 47:00 - Sonic Mania (Dreamcast Port Update) 53:00 - Diddy Kong Racing (N64 to Dreamcast) 58:00 - Super Monkey Ball (GameCube to Dreamcast) 1:01:20 - Wave Race 64 (N64 to Dreamcast) 1:04:00 - Outrun: Cannonball (Dreamcast Port) 1:08:10 - Sonic CD (2011 Version to Dreamcast) 1:10:25 - Minecraft (Sega Saturn Port) 1:18:00 - Comix Zone 64 (Mega Drive to N64 & Saturn) 1:21:10 - Sonic Mania (Sega Saturn Port) 1:23:33 - Final Fight MD (Mega Drive Enhancement) 1:27:00 - Mega Commando (Mega Drive Recreation) 1:30:15 - Robocop (Arcade to Mega Drive) 1:35:05 - Sonic Mania (Mega Drive Port) 1:40:40 - Final Thoughts & Wrap Up **Super Sonic Sources:** N64 ports by @jnmartin84 *Automobili Lamborghini* - https://www.youtube.com/live/8raMFDfl13w?si=oPNivB1HrGLmw5qD&t=5342 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8L9FNbStSQ *Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTAbi0ycKm8 *Sonic R * @SEGAGuys video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSATtT_cHmo *Virtua Fighter 2* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MosnmCiGIS4 *Sonic Mania Plus* (Dreamcast) also by SonicFreak94 and @FalcoGirgis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoEqgAyT890 *Diddy Kong Racing* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWQJSK-NuW8&pp=ygUbRGlkZHkgS29uZyBSYWNpbmcgRHJlYW1jYXN0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ8_heRaNxQ&pp=ygUbRGlkZHkgS29uZyBSYWNpbmcgRHJlYW1jYXN0 *Wave Race 64* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnM9p130eaY Ports by @Frogbull55 *Panzer Dragoon* - https://www.patreon.com/Frogbull/posts/panzer-dragoon-167033409?utm_source=post-search-result *Minecraft on Saturn!* - https://www.patreon.com/Frogbull/posts/minecraft-0-2-167393231 *Comix Zone on N64 and Saturn* - https://www.patreon.com/Frogbull/posts/comix-zone-sixty-168106925 Ports by MauroXavier *Final Fight MD* - https://www.patreon.com/mauroxavier/posts/final-fight-md-0-165508476 *Mega Commando* - https://www.patreon.com/mauroxavier/posts/performance-test-167499122 Ports by other indie devs: *Super Monkey Ball* by @memorix101 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=277AUBanFAQ&t=4s *OutRun on the Dreamcast* by GPTTroy, video by @thesegaguru - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHJB1vYechw *Sonic CD* by @DCRSDK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUB0FSqZvvI *Sonic Mania* on the Saturn by @DivideByZero21 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovGfQFRtqW8 *Robocop on Mega Drive* by @BocaRetroGames - https://bocasretrostuff.itch.io/robocop-md *Sonic Mania* on Mega Drive https://x.com/RealUndyingStar/status/2093920994574430698?s=20

In this episode of The SEGA Spirit Show, Graham and Scotty blast back to 1996 to revisit the Sonic the Hedgehog OVA. The cult anime that gave us Metal Sonic’s dramatic debut, Knuckles’ legendary cowboy hat, and Sonic’s "favourite clothes" ...apparently! We explore how this two‑part Japanese release became a fan favourite, its ties to Sonic CD and Sonic Adventure, and why it remains one of the strangest yet most charming pieces of Sonic history. Plus we have some hot SEGA community news, including Panzer Dragoon coming to the Dreamcast! Updates for the brand new Dreamcast survival horror, White Creek. And a remake of an arcade classic coming to the Mega Drive/Genesis! So grab your chili dogs and join us for a spin‑dash through Planet Freedom! 💙 Subscribe for more retro SEGA deep dives, game history, and Dreamcast nostalgia! **Stage Select:** *Intro & What We've Been Doing* 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Scotty's awesome Sonic pickups 08:15 - Graham's being playing some Halo and raided a retro game shop! **SEGA Community News** 26:23 - Panzer Dragoon is coming to the Dreamcast! 27:49 - 1985 arcade game, Commando, is getting an updated Mega Drive version 32:10 - Neo Geo Pocket Color emulator for the Dreamcast 35:18 - White Creek gets a graphics overhaul! **Feature Discussion: Sonic OVA** 41:09 - What is the Sonic the Hedgehog OVA? 53:24 - Sonic OVA stats and original reception 59:11 - Did you find the Sonic OVA trailer in Sonic Jam? 01:02:17 - Our first experience to the Sonic OVA 01:06:32 - Scotty's memories 01:11:30 - The movie's crazy plot 01:19:07 - Graham has notes, many many notes! 01:39:20 - Who is really the hero of the movie? 01:40:06 - Scotty's latest impressions 01:43:05 - What was up with Tails' GPS tracker? 01:45:15 - The best line in anything Sonic? 01:44:56 - Does it hold up? *Sonic OVA Quiz* 01:48:03 - Scotty checks to see if Graham was paying attention *Final Thoughts & Scores* 01:56:00 - What did we think? 02:04:00 - Theory about Knuckles' Hat *Podcast Announcement* 02:07:39 - Scotty is taking a break, but the show will continue! **Super Sonic Sources:** *Panzer Dragoon on Dreamcast* - @Frogbull55 - https://www.patreon.com/Frogbull/posts/exclusive-its-166113187 *Mega Commando* - Mauro Xavier: https://www.patreon.com/mauroxavier/posts/mega-commando-165579568 *Dream Neo Pocket Color* - @IanMicheal - https://www.patreon.com/ImrTechnology/posts/dream-neo-pocket-166057756 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1t8Dfavmfk *White Creek* - @PixelHeartEU - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelheart/white-creek-a-survival-horror-of-mercy-and-madness/posts/4759468 - Graphics update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs5VYnoMWCg - Gameplay trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrHCFj43Kfs

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of NiGHTS into Dreams, Sonic Team’s surreal, dreamlike masterpiece for the Sega Saturn. In this episode of The SEGA Spirit Show, Graham Cookson and Scotty MO dive deep into the game’s development, its groundbreaking flight mechanics, the iconic soundtrack, the A‑Life system, Christmas NiGHTS, and why NiGHTS still stands as one of SEGA’s most ambitious creations. We explore the emotional inspirations behind the game, Yuji Naka’s vision, Naoto Ohshima’s character designs, and how NiGHTS became a cult classic that continues to inspire fans three decades later. Plus, we have some more super hot SEGA Community News, with more N64 games coming to the Dreamcast and possibly the best audio we've ever heard for the Mega Drive/Genesis! And Sonic Mania Plus for the Dreamcast is nearing its launch date. If you love SEGA history, retro gaming, Sonic Team deep‑dives, or you just want to celebrate one of the most beautiful games ever made - this episode is for you! **Stage Select** *Intro* 00:00 - Cold opening & Intro 01:50 - What we've been doing *SEGA Community News* 10:11 - Legend of Drakonnus for the Mega Drive has insane audio quality! 14:37 - Could Panzer Dragoon be coming to the Dreamcast?? 17:15 - Rejoice! Diddy Kong Racing is heading to the Dreamcast! 20:56 - Sonic R for the Dreamcast is very nearly complete 23:24 - Sonic Mania Plus on Dreamcast is nearing its launch date 24:58 - Wave Race 64 splashes onto the Dreamcast *Feature Discussion: NiGHTS into Dreams turns 30* 26:12 - Intro & key info & story 31:08 - What is NiGHTS? 43:00 - The wonder of NiGHTS' design and aesthetics 56:07 - The origins of NiGHTS 59:36 - Beautiful soundtrack 01:01:45 - Seamlessly blending gameplay styles 01:04:02 - The final level/boss 01:09:07 - The final cutsenes 01:15:32 - NiGHTS the comics are a thing! 01:22:01 - NiGHTS was the first 3D experience for many gamers... and Graham gets angry at Crash Bandicoot... 01:34:34 - The pointless 2-player mode 01:36:35 - Graham's introduction to NiGHTS at a birthday party 01:42:02 - Scotty's first experience with NiGHTS was NOT good 01:45:14 - NiGHTS had AI... in 1996! 01:48:38 - Christmas NiGHTS was a demo bigger than most Saturn games 01:55:41 - So the Tiger R-Zone is a thing... and it had NiGHTS 01:59:50 - Final thoughts & Scores *Show round-up* 02:04:31 - Plugs & Shout-outs 02:09:25 - Bonus content - a hidden NiGHTS game! **Super Sonic Sources** *Legend of Drakonnus:* https://www.patreon.com/mauroxavier/posts/first-official-162975438?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share *Panzer Dragoon maybe coming to Dreamcast...?* https://www.patreon.com/Frogbull/posts/panzer-dragoon-165175878?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share *Diddy Kong Racing on Dreamcast:* @thesegaguru @FalcoGirgis https://www.linkedin.com/posts/falcogirgis_gamedev-retrocomputing-embeddedsystems-activity-7487232992067735552-pu9R?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAARAMh0BIRQglFL6UTsgMR3_M5e4KmFA2is *Sonic R, Sonic Mania Plus & Wave Race 64 for Dreamcast:* @jnmartin84 *Shout-outs:* @DiGiValentine https://www.nightsintodreams.com/ @SEGAGuys ⁩ https://youtu.be/t9lVqNVRuUU?si=IyIc_hPYvr8ffY6U

Guardian Heroes turns 30! In this episode of the SEGA Spirit Show, Graham, Scotty Mo and special guest, KC, dive deep into Treasure’s legendary SEGA Saturn beat ’em up. The game that mixed RPG levelling, branching story paths, six‑player chaos and one very loyal undead warrior. We explore the game’s development history, its wild cast of characters, the iconic soundtrack, and why Guardian Heroes still stands as one of the most ambitious 2D action games ever made! Plus: fun facts, behind‑the‑scenes trivia, and plenty of SEGA‑flavoured nonsense along the way. Featuring: – The full story of Guardian Heroes – How Treasure pushed the Saturn’s hardware – Golden Silver’s cosmic weirdness – The game’s legacy, influences & HD remaster – Our favourite moments and memories Graham also looks at two brand new Mega Drive releases, Heavy Recoil and Escape 2049! Plus we have the hot SEGA Community news, with updates on a brand new indie Dreamcast survival horror game, White Creek. Carmaggdon is coming to the Dreamcast AND so is the arcade and GameCube classic, Monkey Ball!! If you love SEGA Saturn, Treasure, retro gaming, or just chaotic good fun, this is the episode for you. 🎧 Listen, laugh, and celebrate 30 years of Guardian Heroes! Check below for timestamps and links to our episode sources. ---Stage Select--- **Welcome** 00:00 - Cold opener 00:18 - Intro 01:41 - Welcome to KC! 04:41 - What's Scotty been up to? 10:01 - Scotty's completely bizzarre Sonic the Hedgehog guide 14:50 - KC's Sonic mini arcade pickup 18:21 - Graham's been watching shows and playing games **First impressions - two brand new Mega Drive releases!** 19:52 - Heavy Recoil 25:15 - Escape 2049 **SEGA Community News** 28:05 - White Creek indie Dreamcast survival horror game from @PixelHeartEU 33:10 - Carmageddon Dreamcast port via @thesegaguru 36:44 - Monkey Ball is rolling onto the Dreamcast!! Thanks to @memorix101 **Feature discussion - Guardian Heroes turns 30!** 39:55 - Game overview 41:31 - A Brief(ish) history of Guardian Heroes 50:55 - Our memories of Guardian Heroes 01:05:33 - Our latest experiences with the game 01:09:19 - Got to dig the amazing soundtrack 01:12:02 - Chaotic gameplay 01:15:18 - Going all in on strength stats! 01:20:24 - Fighting game DNA 01:22:57 - Branching story leads to different experiences 01:32:24 - XBLA remaster features 01:36:30 - Hold the phone! Saturn doing full transparency, again! 🙀 01:38:12 - Replayability: The Game 01:41:20 - Fun, but frustrating too 01:55:05 - Favourite characters to play as 01:57:25 - Closing thoughts - should people buy this game?! 02:03:27 - The weirdest final screen in gaming history?! 02:05:25 - Our rankings! 02:14:10 - Shoutouts and goodbye! ---Super SEGA Sources--- White Creek: - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixelheart/white-creek-a-survival-horror-of-mercy-and-madness?tab=prelaunch-story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xxg4JEH8bo - https://x.com/PixelHeart_eu/status/2074629533760967155?s=20 Carmaggeddon Dreamcast port: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MQ3sZM6aNY Monkey Ball Dreamcast port: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=277AUBanFAQ

It’s time to rally the troops because the toys are rebelling! In this episode of The SEGA Spirit Show, Graham and Scotty Mo dive into Toy Commander, the Dreamcast classic that turned your childhood bedroom into a full‑scale battlefield. We unpack everything that made this game unforgettable: • Inventive mission design and toy‑scale physics • The quirky charm of No Cliché’s development story • Multiplayer mayhem and why it still holds up today • How Toy Commander captured SEGA’s creative peak before the Dreamcast’s twilight Plus, we chat about Cuphead’s Mighty Master System tease, Dreamcast Junkyard’s 20th anniversary collab, and other retro news that’ll make any SEGA fan’s heart race. Whether you’re a collector, a Dreamcast die‑hard, or just love chaotic nostalgia, this episode is pure playroom pandemonium. Don't forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, and join the (toy) rebellion! Super Sources: Dreamcast USB controller adapter: - https://x.com/ToddsNerdCave/status/2064089793466614149/photo/1 Mighty Cuphead Adventure coming to Master System: - https://mightycuphead.com/ - https://studiomdhr.com/our-games/ @TheDreamcastJunkyard x @VGNYsoft 20th Anniversary mech! - https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2026/06/dcjy-x-vgnysoft-20th-anniversary.html - https://x.com/VGNYSoft/status/2064008414250815774/photo/1 - Buy here: https://vgnydc.myshopify.com/ @ScottyMo 's Saturn Day Marathon: - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2773452341 Toy Commander gameplay videos: - Toy Commander playthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjf5UufWCp4 - Snail Race 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzK3_Cgo8g4 - Christmas demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ_kB901OK4 - Toy Racer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58YjM9_Ok50 - Snail Race 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJbx6cgcl9I&t=3090s Stage Select: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Scotty's been selling and (re)buying childhood memories 12:39 - Graham's PSA on what NOT to watch and Luna Abyss is cool. SEGA Community News: 24:30 - Modder, Todd Gill, creates a new USB controller adapter for the Dreamcast, which includes VMU support 26:33 - @Studiomdhr are bringing a new Cuphead game to the SEGA Master System! 29:09 - The Dreamcast Junkyard and VGNYsoft team up to bring some awesome DCJY merch. But get in quick! Feature Discussion - Toy Commander: 33:18 - What is Toy Commander? 38:16 - Our memories of Toy Commander 46:41 - Our recent time with Toy Commander - how does it hold up? 48:29 - An adult game disguised as a kid's game? 50:54 - Physics, what even are they? 54:27 - How are the visuals and sound? 55:18 - Cool missions, confusing missions, but lots of fun! 57:51 - Great idea for a final boss 01:00:45 - What is this crazy ending?! 01:04:49 - Our favourite levels 01:09:57 - The most CONFUSING level ever 01:14:32 - Great variety of missions though 01:15:24 - Stand out missions 01:18:02 - Secret Snail Race 01:24:58 - Graham's VMU panic! 01:28:29 - Santa in a Jetpack, Sharks on the beach - oh my! 01:32:34 - Toy Racer - online racing fun for the Dreamcast 01:35:59 - Final Thoughts & Scores 01:50:07 - Shout outs and plugs

In this episode of The SEGA Spirit Show, Graham Cookson chats with Luiz Nai (aka @NaiAdventure), the Brazilian developer lighting up the SEGA homebrew scene! We dive into Luiz's work on: 🕹️ DreamColorPlus, the new Dreamcast controller that brings vibrant VMU visuals and modern flair 🚀 Metal Canary, Luiz’s fast‑paced new Dreamcast game 💿 His SEGA Saturn homebrew projects, including a Shenmue Quiz and a Dragon Ball beat ’em up using rare transparency effects (yes, on the Saturn!) It’s a celebration of creativity, colour, and coding wizardry across SEGA’s legendary consoles. Subscribe for more retro interviews, deep dives, and community spotlights - only on The SEGA Spirit Show! Stage Select: Intro & What We've Been Doing 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Luiz plays Grandia on the Saturn & picks up an SG-1000! SEGA Community News 06:10 - Mega WiFi - Online gaming for the SEGA Mega Drive! 08:46 - Rune Jade is back online for the SEGA Dreamcast 11:51 - Rally DS: A protoype for SEGA Rally on the Dreamcast surfaces 14:25 - Castlevania: Rondo of Blood coming to the Mega Drive and Mega CD Feature topic: Interview with Luiz Nai 16:20 - Introduction to Luiz and how he started 28:13 - Luiz created Titan IDE - a game maker for the Dreamcast! 30:48 - What is the DreamColorPlus? All the awesome features missing from the original controller 37:21 - Dual Analogue Sticks on the Dreamcast? Turns out SEGA already planned for this, plus extra buttons! Luiz shows us how A showcase of games running on dual analogue sticks... 45:46 - Quake III Arena running dual analogue sticks 50:59 - Unreal Tournament with two sticks - naturally recognised! 53:57 - GTA 3 on the Dreamcast, with dual analogue sticks and extra buttons 56:27 - ClassiCube Minecraft clone with two sticks 58:00 - Soul Blaze - even indie developers are programming for the DreamColorPlus 01:00:22 - Shenmue and non-compatible games can still be used with dual sticks, with the press of a few buttons! 01:05:46 - List of games discovered to natively use all the extra buttons on the DreamColorPlus 01:06:33 - Sonic Adventure on the Dreamcast has a hidden bonus feature - exclusive to the Dreamcast and only with the DreamColorPlus! 01:14:48 - DreamColorPlus can also be recognised for Twin Stick games, like Virtual On How the colour VMU screen will enhance gameplay... 01:16:44 - Soul Calibur - all characters shown in full colour 01:22:18 - Rayman 2's gorgeous watercolour VMU screen 01:23:23 - A list of games that use the colour VMU is being created... 01:26:15 - Daytona USA featuring live animation and colour 01:27:36 - Resident Evil: Code Veronica enhanced by colour VMU DreamColorPlus works on multiple systems 01:28:42 - A demonstration of switching between Dreamcast wireless to Bluetooth controller on PC 01:32:11 - It even works on the SEGA Saturn, using BlueRetro bluetooth adapters! Perfect for games like NiGHTS into Dreams and Burning Rangers 01:36:33 - It works with Flycast and using the extra buttons for fighters like Marvel vs Capcom 2 01:37:54 - What about the battery life? Well it sounds pretty darn good! Metal Canary a new Dreamcast shmup 01:42:19 - Metal Canary origin story 01:45:38 - Metal Canary comic book with every game 01:48:51 - Cover art reveal (First-look exclusive for the SEGA Spirit Show) 01:50:48 - Game manual and, of course, it supports the DreamColorPlus 😉 01:52:34 - Metal Canary gameplay and chat 02:08:18 - Release schedule 02:08:46 - Community response to the DreamColorPlus and Metal Canary Shenmue Quiz and Saturn homebrew projects 02:11:50 - Showcase of the Shenmue Quiz on the SEGA Saturn 02:12:50 - Dragon Ball beat 'em up 02:14:19 - Wait. Did I see transparency effects... on the Saturn? 02:14:54 - Luiz makes transparency on the Saturn sound easy! Wrapping up 02:17:12 - 'Fun' questions 02:22:04 - Any pro tips for people wanting to make their own games or accessories? 02:23:44 - Shout-outs & thank yous Super Sonic Sources: Mega Wi-Fi - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rbof/megawifi-addon Rune Jade back online - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-oOVtoEGPw&t=1s SEGA Rally prototype on the DS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PpxMkWD30c&t=26s Castlevania: Rondo of Blood - https://x.com/werton_playskin/status/2057385958635450708?s=20 DreamColorPlus team @NaiAdventure https://www.instagram.com/canal_naiadventure?igsh=dW91eTI5bnFsODM3 @CostenaroPlay https://www.instagram.com/costenaro.play?igsh=d3R0Ym5jN21pODVi @angelo128bits https://www.instagram.com/angelo128bits?igsh=N3AzYm1lemdic2Q4 @DrasgonDigger https://www.instagram.com/drasgondigger?igsh=MWF1b3dsbm40aTU5Zg== @estacaoficcao https://www.instagram.com/estacaoficcao?igsh=MTlzbGo4N2pzcDVnaA==

Take flight with us as we dive deep into Panzer Dragoon II Zwei on the SEGA Saturn; the game that transformed the series from a stylish rail shooter into a full‑blown cult classic. In this episode of The SEGA Spirit Show, Graham and Scotty Mo break down everything that makes Zwei special: - Branching routes - Dragon evolution - Adaptive difficulty - Hidden end‑game ranks (including some the Internet doesn’t even list!) - The music, the lore, the presentation, and why this game still hits in 2026 Whether you’re a Saturn die‑hard, a Panzer Dragoon fan, or just discovering the series, this is one of the most fascinating games SEGA ever produced — and we’re giving it the love it deserves. Like, subscribe, and ride with us into the Ancient Age. Super Sonic Sources: DreamColorPlus Dreamcast controller - https://www.catarse.me/dreamcolorplus_730f?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0hh6zjau - @NaiAdventure Overserved coming to Saturn and Dreamcast - https://www.segasaturnshiro.com/2026/04/24/multiplayer-indie-overserved-coming-to-saturn-this-november/ - https://x.com/FULLSET_Collect - https://x.com/falco_girgis/status/2047327485973426361 SuperSolar Dreamcast game - https://ninjadynamics.github.io/playsupersolar/ - https://x.com/ninjadynamics/status/2046358434430267513 Sonic R coming to Dreamcast - https://x.com/falco_girgis/status/2046943943284187524 Noah & The Pouhloudies Saturn and Dreamcast 3D platformer - @thesegaguru - @noahthepoohloudies8752 Ph3nom 3D engine for the Dreamcast - @esppiral Panzer Dragoon Zwei sources - Graham's full playthrough: https://youtu.be/XKOHI9QfvJk - https://segaretro.org/Panzer_Dragoon_Zwei - https://panzerdragoon.fandom.com/wiki/Panzer_Dragoon_II_Zwei - https://panzerdragoonlegacy.com/ Stage Select: Intro 1:25 - Scotty plays Vanquish and Graham gets annoyed at his comparison 13:02 - Scotty picks up a cool Sonic Comic 18:55 - Scotty's awesome new Dreamcast x Extra Life tattoo! SEGA Community News 23:07 - DreamColorPlus Dreamcast controller - more game-changing features revealed 26:58 - Bomberman-style indie game, Overserved, coming to mutliple platforms, including SEGA Saturn and maybe the Dreamcast, if we vote for it! 29:14 - AfterBurner style game, SuperSolar, coming to the Dreamcast and you can play the demo now from your browswer 30:25 - Sonic R being ported to Mac and Dreamcast! 33:27 - Noah and the Poohloudies - an awesome-looking 3D platformer is coming to Dreamcast and Saturn, among other platforms 36:47 - Showing off Espirral V's Ph3nom engine for the Dreamcast. Some really impressive tech demos for this 3D engine Feature Discussion - Panzer Dragoon Zwei 42:02 - What is Panzer Dragoon Zwei 47:07 - Our first experiences with the game 50:40 - Scotty's recent playthrough experience and controller issues 01:03:49 - Graham's recent playthrough experience 01:07:22 - Different routes lead to different enemies, higher difficulty and different boss encounters... maybe? 01:12:28 - Is the story a bit too vague? 01:17:08 - Discovery! The 'hidden' Dragoon rankings are only in the Japanese manual! 01:22:50 - The Saturn showcasing real transparancy effects?! Something it shouldn't be able to do! 01:27:15 - Is the Panzer Dragoon franchise as a whole an visual masterpiece? 01:32:07 - The musical landscape of Panzer Dragoon Zwei... with apologies to Yayoi Wachi 01:34:18 - How to fix the 'Berserk Glitch' with the Saturn 3D Controller 01:43:57 - Panzer Dragoon had to walk so Zwei could fly! 01:44:32 - Using the Full Instrument mode is the way to go 01:46:45 - Zwei and Saga are closely connected 01:49:52 - Boxart comparison: the American boxart is basically fanart 02:03:30 - The Japanese publishers sure know how to promote a game... on its disc! 😄 02:04:16 - Scotty and Graham had very different final boss encounters! 02:08:34 - The true final boss is a frantically wonderful spectacle 02:14:07 - Zwei is full of unlockables to keep to playing 02:22:00 - Our final scores and opinions Show Wrap up 02:25:30 - Next Episode Reveal 02:26:16 - Let us know your thoughts on Panzer Dragoon Zwei 02:27:01 - Shout outs