The SEGA Lounge

Brian Shea, of Game Informer and the All Things Nintendo podcast, returns to The SEGA Lounge to discuss Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the first game to be released under SEGA's IP revival initiative. Check out our thoughts on LizardCube's take on the iconic ninja series.

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:14:55) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Discussion
(01:04:04) Outro

Lots to discuss this week as we cover the most relevant SEGA news of the past month, including the recent release of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, the announcement of Shenmue III Enhanced, and the latest Open Network Test for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Relevant links:

• Dr. Eggman coming to Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNgCjA0sQ9W/?igsh=bGJlaHB4bGFqZGph
• Shinobi Dance Video by The Kinjaz: https://youtu.be/tUNx8EVllQI?feature=shared
• Q1 Financial Results: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20250808_q1_appendix_e.pdf + https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-q1-net-sales-decline-227-to-548m
• Yakuza Kiwami & Yakuza Kiwami 2 on Switch 2 announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/rwj_UaQlix4?feature=shared
• Persona 3 Reload on Switch 2 announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/Vgpmt-54Rjg?feature=shared
• Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage pre-order trailer: https://youtu.be/4PFKk_gmeAo?feature=shared
• New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project combat gameplay first look: https://youtu.be/KkGmeofGSw0?feature=shared
• Shenmue III Enhanced announcement: https://iningames.com/blogs/news/yu-suzuki-and-inin-games-announce-shenmue-iii-enhanced-unveiling-at-gamescom-2025
• Shenmue Dojo's interview with ININ Games at Gamescom: https://youtu.be/4pu6B5Tev10?si=1QIQQnQtbkj0Fl07
• LEGO Mega Drive controller rumors: https://www.bricksup.co.uk/post/lego-sonic-the-hedgehog-40769-sega-mega-drive-controller-gwp-rumoured-for-8th-september-2025 + https://www.recalbox.com/pt/blog/2025-08-29-lego-sega-mega-drive-manette-retrogaming/
• Skydance Media and Paramount Global complete merger: https://www.paramount.com/press/skydance-media-and-paramount-global-complete-merger-creating-next-generation-media-company
• Sports Interactive's Miles Jacobson's interview to BBC News: https://youtu.be/yHTWToLYX_U?feature=shared
• Angry Birds Movie 3 release date: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thelaoffice_angrybirds-rovio-angrybirdsmovie3-activity-7366925198488444929-MQKW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABnXL1ABEVL4yZq0d9MK1D0eLIHPMRjKuhk
• Minecraft X Sonic add-on: https://youtu.be/HPz9KFhzoGA?si=yuO1eRFH49zZcVZV
• Sonic X PUBG: https://bsky.app/profile/tailschannel.com/post/3lxm2ihl73w2r
• Christian Whitehead shares screens of a Sonic Mania 2 prototype: https://bsky.app/profile/cfwhitehead.bsky.social/post/3lwhbnncp6s2y
• Sonic X Pac-Man collab trailers: https://youtu.be/_KQmRdAz8wU?feature=shared + https://youtu.be/_TgXJPFnjEw?feature=shared

 

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:08) Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
(00:26:51) Misc. SEGA News
(01:37:38) Sonic News
(02:19:39) Outro

Celebrating the release of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, we welcome Ben Fiquet, CEO of Lizardcube, back to The Lounge. We talk about his Shinobi fan roots, how the project came to be, and indulge in our usual challenge!

Check out Ben's previous appearances on the show:

• Ep. 112: https://www.thesegalounge.com/112-streetsofrage4/
• Ep. 56: https://www.thesegalounge.com/56-lizardcube/

 

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:02:21) Interview with Ben Fiquet - Part 1
(00:46:29) The SEGA Lounge Challenge
(01:00:47) Interview with Ben Fiquet - Part 2
(01:13:45) Outro

Renato Almeida is once again joining KC for a trip down memory lane, as they celebrate SEGA's own ninja series - Shinobi. They share their memories with the games, why the IP is still relevant, what they expect from the upcoming Art of Vengeance title, and much more.

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:08:50) Memories of Shinobi - Arcade, 8-bit and 16-bit
(01:13:52) Memories of Shinobi - Saturn and beyond
(01:51:15) The future of the Shinobi series
(02:06:45) Outro

Here's The SEGA Lounge review of EARTHION, a brand new game by Yuzo Koshiro, developed from the ground up for the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis. This review is based on the recently released Steam version. Other current-gen ports are coming soon. The Mega Drive version is scheduled to be released in 2026.

Get EARTHION on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/Earthion/

 

Review based on the Steam version of Earthion, played on the Steam Deck. A code for the game was provided by Masamune.

Joining KC this week is Ben, aka Gordon Frenchman, from the Caverns of Hope community. They dive into the deep waters of Dreamcast classic Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future and discuss the lore, Ecco's transition from 2D to 3D, and if the game is worth replaying in 2025.

Watch footage of the prototype of Ecco II: Sentinels of the Universe, courtesy of Hidden Palace: https://youtu.be/eLToimxrzYI?feature=shared

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:08:17) Talking Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future
(01:44:12) The future of the Ecco the Dolphin series
(01:56:40) Outro

We're once again answering the important questions every SEGA fan asks, as Lime Reversed and DrScottnik join KC for a SEGA-themed game of "Would you rather...?" Finally, someone has the courage to address big topics, such as best therapist, best relationship advisor, or even best bird. You're welcome.

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Watch the New VIRTUA FIGHTER Project Training Stage video: https://youtu.be/KkGmeofGSw0?feature=shared

 

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:57) Be turned into a SEGA arcade cabinet or a VMU?
(00:10:05) Team up with Ryo Hazuki or Kazuma Kiryu?
(00:19:59) Go on a date while taking advice from Majima or Shadow?
(00:28:33) Have Sticks the Badger or Segata Sanshiro reading your thoughts?
(00:35:30) Live in a real-life Crazy Taxi city or in Wood Oak City (Streets of Rage)?
(00:45:19) Kill off Tails or Knuckles?
(00:53:52) Be an angry bird or a flicky?
(01:06:33) Have Eggman or Reala as a therapist?
(01:10:52) Play through Sonic 1 blindfolded or Sonic Frontiers using only one hand?
(01:15:48) Be KC, Lime, or Scott?
(01:23:32) Outro

We're going intergalactic this week as Graham and ScottyMo of The SEGA Spirit Show return to celebrate the 30th anniversary of beloved Mega Drive/Genesis platformer RISTAR. Join us as we discuss the character's early concepts, the game's regional differences and even the Game Gear port. 'Play with us!'

• Hidden Palace 'Feel' prototype: https://hiddenpalace.org/Video/Ristar/Feel_animations_tape
• Games Done Quick run: https://youtu.be/Q8OAzGrCaig?feature=shared

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:13) 30 years of Ristar
(01:52:32) Outro

July was a bit of a slower news month, but there's still lots to discuss as we dive into Shuji Utsumi and Takashi Iizuka's interviews, and get closer to the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Relevant links:

• Shuji Utsumi's interview: https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/reviving-sega-will-be-the-greatest
• SEGA Shop is back: https://shop.sega.com
• GamesCare announces release date for the GF-1 Neptune: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/01/gamescare-announces-a-december-2025-release-date-for-their-new-fpga-genesis-32x-console-the-gf-1-neptune/
• Obscure Gamers and Video Game Preservation Museum create fundraiser to preserve SEGA game prototypes: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/07/02/fundraiser-started-to-rescue-and-preserve-hundreds-of-sega-3ds-and-ds-game-prototypes-before-august-2025/
• Premier League Summer Series tickets giveaway: https://x.com/sega/status/1948405371489378758?s=46&t=WKzbQs2ONy3PodEgb19kcg
• SAGE returning in September: https://www.segadriven.com/2025/07/sonic-amateur-games-expo-set-to-return-september-19th-2025-fan-scene/
• Takashi Iizuka currently has no plans to remake Sonic Adventure: https://bsky.app/profile/tailschannel.com/post/3lsp254743t2y
• New Modern Sonic FiGGYZ wave announced: https://x.com/FiGGYZOfficial/status/1940410865804771580
• More FiGGYZ: https://figgyz.com
• Sonic Racing CrossWorlds customization and gadgets trailer: https://youtu.be/Ljvm9Fo9QRg?feature=shared

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:14:22) Misc. SEGA news
(00:54:55) Sonic news
(01:44:06) Outro

Sonic as a motivational speaker? Alex Kidd as a Rock Paper Scissors judge? Eggman as a college professor? Join KC as he discusses this very important SEGA topic with returning guests Graham Cookson and ScottyMo from The SEGA Spirit Show. Check out their channel for a new SEGA podcast with veteran fans of the company: https://www.youtube.com/@segaspirit4234

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:03:59) The SEGA Spirit Show
(00:22:45) What if SEGA characters had day jobs?
(01:43:55) Outro