Gaming For Ages - 𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚃𝚞𝚋𝚎!
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Hi from bedgell and dibbs! This is our account for Gaming For Ages - a fun retro YouTube channel led by @dibbsahoy and @grigorigs celebrating wonderful games and the vibrant community. If that’s what you’re into then you’re in the right place!
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Whichever version is YOUR favourite there’s no denying the genius of Sonic 2!
And its ace gameplay is matched by an amazing backstory!
From the development drama to the historic Sonic 2sDay release SEGA forged a legend!
See it all in our latest vid!
tinyurl.com/GFA-Sonic2
And its ace gameplay is matched by an amazing backstory!
From the development drama to the historic Sonic 2sDay release SEGA forged a legend!
See it all in our latest vid!
tinyurl.com/GFA-Sonic2
Blanka’s Stage - Street Fighter 2 Special Champion Edition (Mega Drive / Genesis)
Keep watching GFA’s shorts as we’ll have all stages on our channel - and as a Christmas treat we’ll have awesome gaming shorts every day from December 1st to New Year!
youtube.com/shorts/Wzo1G...
Keep watching GFA’s shorts as we’ll have all stages on our channel - and as a Christmas treat we’ll have awesome gaming shorts every day from December 1st to New Year!
youtube.com/shorts/Wzo1G...
Blanka’s Stage - Street Fighter 2 Special Champion Edition (Mega Drive / Genesis) #retrogaming
YouTube video by Gaming_For_Ages
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December 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Blanka’s Stage - Street Fighter 2 Special Champion Edition (Mega Drive / Genesis)
Keep watching GFA’s shorts as we’ll have all stages on our channel - and as a Christmas treat we’ll have awesome gaming shorts every day from December 1st to New Year!
youtube.com/shorts/Wzo1G...
Keep watching GFA’s shorts as we’ll have all stages on our channel - and as a Christmas treat we’ll have awesome gaming shorts every day from December 1st to New Year!
youtube.com/shorts/Wzo1G...
The build up to Sonic 3’s release in 1994 felt more muted than Sonic 2
We were definitely hyped, but SEGA had a lockdown on press coverage and it just wasn’t on the same level - stories told later suggest it’s cos the game was unfinished until literally days before!
#WhensDay
We were definitely hyped, but SEGA had a lockdown on press coverage and it just wasn’t on the same level - stories told later suggest it’s cos the game was unfinished until literally days before!
#WhensDay
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The build up to Sonic 3’s release in 1994 felt more muted than Sonic 2
We were definitely hyped, but SEGA had a lockdown on press coverage and it just wasn’t on the same level - stories told later suggest it’s cos the game was unfinished until literally days before!
#WhensDay
We were definitely hyped, but SEGA had a lockdown on press coverage and it just wasn’t on the same level - stories told later suggest it’s cos the game was unfinished until literally days before!
#WhensDay
We can’t have a #WhensDay after releasing a Sonic 2 vid and NOT talk about Sonic 2sDay!!
Who lived through it?!
Would love to hear your memories of it!!
Who lived through it?!
Would love to hear your memories of it!!
December 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
We can’t have a #WhensDay after releasing a Sonic 2 vid and NOT talk about Sonic 2sDay!!
Who lived through it?!
Would love to hear your memories of it!!
Who lived through it?!
Would love to hear your memories of it!!
E. Honda’s Stage from Street Fighter 2 Special Champion Edition (Mega Drive / Genesis)
Check out GFA’s shorts on YouTube - for a Christmas treat we’ll have awesome gaming shorts every day from December 1st to New Year!
youtube.com/shorts/YlLky...
Check out GFA’s shorts on YouTube - for a Christmas treat we’ll have awesome gaming shorts every day from December 1st to New Year!
youtube.com/shorts/YlLky...
E.Honda’s Stage - Street Fighter 2 Special Champion Edition (Mega Drive / Genesis) #retrogaming
YouTube video by Gaming_For_Ages
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December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
E. Honda’s Stage from Street Fighter 2 Special Champion Edition (Mega Drive / Genesis)
Check out GFA’s shorts on YouTube - for a Christmas treat we’ll have awesome gaming shorts every day from December 1st to New Year!
youtube.com/shorts/YlLky...
Check out GFA’s shorts on YouTube - for a Christmas treat we’ll have awesome gaming shorts every day from December 1st to New Year!
youtube.com/shorts/YlLky...
Today’s #TwoForTuesday is about awesome sequels!
Here’s a 🧵 of classic OGs and amazing follow ons that are both so good in their own right it’s hard to choose a winner!
Tell us your favourites - if you can!!
First up, the legendary Panzer Dragoon and its beefed up successor!
Here’s a 🧵 of classic OGs and amazing follow ons that are both so good in their own right it’s hard to choose a winner!
Tell us your favourites - if you can!!
First up, the legendary Panzer Dragoon and its beefed up successor!
December 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Today’s #TwoForTuesday is about awesome sequels!
Here’s a 🧵 of classic OGs and amazing follow ons that are both so good in their own right it’s hard to choose a winner!
Tell us your favourites - if you can!!
First up, the legendary Panzer Dragoon and its beefed up successor!
Here’s a 🧵 of classic OGs and amazing follow ons that are both so good in their own right it’s hard to choose a winner!
Tell us your favourites - if you can!!
First up, the legendary Panzer Dragoon and its beefed up successor!
It’s officially Christmas season with the Advent countdown underway!
So how about a little festive treat every day of December?!?
First up, Ryu’s theme from SF2 Special Champion Edition on Mega Drive!!
tinyurl.com/SF2RYU
#MegaDriveMonday
So how about a little festive treat every day of December?!?
First up, Ryu’s theme from SF2 Special Champion Edition on Mega Drive!!
tinyurl.com/SF2RYU
#MegaDriveMonday
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December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It’s officially Christmas season with the Advent countdown underway!
So how about a little festive treat every day of December?!?
First up, Ryu’s theme from SF2 Special Champion Edition on Mega Drive!!
tinyurl.com/SF2RYU
#MegaDriveMonday
So how about a little festive treat every day of December?!?
First up, Ryu’s theme from SF2 Special Champion Edition on Mega Drive!!
tinyurl.com/SF2RYU
#MegaDriveMonday
Y’know, ironically the graphical trickery that was meant to make Vectorman stand out really put me off it
It just seemed like a gimmick and I actively avoided it for ages
It’s actually really good! 😂😂
(Art from @peachflavor3d on Twitter- thanks!!)
#MegaDriveMonday
It just seemed like a gimmick and I actively avoided it for ages
It’s actually really good! 😂😂
(Art from @peachflavor3d on Twitter- thanks!!)
#MegaDriveMonday
December 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Y’know, ironically the graphical trickery that was meant to make Vectorman stand out really put me off it
It just seemed like a gimmick and I actively avoided it for ages
It’s actually really good! 😂😂
(Art from @peachflavor3d on Twitter- thanks!!)
#MegaDriveMonday
It just seemed like a gimmick and I actively avoided it for ages
It’s actually really good! 😂😂
(Art from @peachflavor3d on Twitter- thanks!!)
#MegaDriveMonday
December 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM
After Burner got ported to just about anything with an on-switch so it’s no surprise it pops up on Master System and Famicom!
The Tengen US NES release was unlicensed though right?!
Anyway, it’s a spanking win for SMS - even if the PAL cover makes me want to cry
#8bitSunday
The Tengen US NES release was unlicensed though right?!
Anyway, it’s a spanking win for SMS - even if the PAL cover makes me want to cry
#8bitSunday
November 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
After Burner got ported to just about anything with an on-switch so it’s no surprise it pops up on Master System and Famicom!
The Tengen US NES release was unlicensed though right?!
Anyway, it’s a spanking win for SMS - even if the PAL cover makes me want to cry
#8bitSunday
The Tengen US NES release was unlicensed though right?!
Anyway, it’s a spanking win for SMS - even if the PAL cover makes me want to cry
#8bitSunday
Now this is one I was NOT aware of back in the day
Altered Beast got a licensed release (by Asmik) on the Famicom?!?
It’s got a few positive changes tho really neither Famicom nor SMS really deliver imho!!
#8bitSunday
Altered Beast got a licensed release (by Asmik) on the Famicom?!?
It’s got a few positive changes tho really neither Famicom nor SMS really deliver imho!!
#8bitSunday
November 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Now this is one I was NOT aware of back in the day
Altered Beast got a licensed release (by Asmik) on the Famicom?!?
It’s got a few positive changes tho really neither Famicom nor SMS really deliver imho!!
#8bitSunday
Altered Beast got a licensed release (by Asmik) on the Famicom?!?
It’s got a few positive changes tho really neither Famicom nor SMS really deliver imho!!
#8bitSunday
There are a lot of surprising battles between Master System and NES (or Famicom!)
Sometimes the same game and sometimes more a version per IP!
Star Wars was a big one - and a SEGA win! - but what other crackers were out there?!
#8bitSunday
Sometimes the same game and sometimes more a version per IP!
Star Wars was a big one - and a SEGA win! - but what other crackers were out there?!
#8bitSunday
November 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
There are a lot of surprising battles between Master System and NES (or Famicom!)
Sometimes the same game and sometimes more a version per IP!
Star Wars was a big one - and a SEGA win! - but what other crackers were out there?!
#8bitSunday
Sometimes the same game and sometimes more a version per IP!
Star Wars was a big one - and a SEGA win! - but what other crackers were out there?!
#8bitSunday
Astal is gorgeous - but from a few goes I’ve not really clicked with it
Def one to come back to though as it does seem people that have played it more seem to love it! Any fans?!
#SaturnDay
Def one to come back to though as it does seem people that have played it more seem to love it! Any fans?!
#SaturnDay
November 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Astal is gorgeous - but from a few goes I’ve not really clicked with it
Def one to come back to though as it does seem people that have played it more seem to love it! Any fans?!
#SaturnDay
Def one to come back to though as it does seem people that have played it more seem to love it! Any fans?!
#SaturnDay
Now You’re Really In Deep S#?T!
Galactic Attack / Layer Section is one of about a million Saturn games I keep meaning to play. So I’m making a list for the Fenrir!
Suggestions welcome!
#SaturnDay
Galactic Attack / Layer Section is one of about a million Saturn games I keep meaning to play. So I’m making a list for the Fenrir!
Suggestions welcome!
#SaturnDay
November 29, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Now You’re Really In Deep S#?T!
Galactic Attack / Layer Section is one of about a million Saturn games I keep meaning to play. So I’m making a list for the Fenrir!
Suggestions welcome!
#SaturnDay
Galactic Attack / Layer Section is one of about a million Saturn games I keep meaning to play. So I’m making a list for the Fenrir!
Suggestions welcome!
#SaturnDay
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Here's mine! What I've always liked about much of Atari's arcade roster is that they challenge the player to think and react rather than learn and memorise patterns. Which is something that was lost when operators/owners wanted games with limited levels and high difficulty to impose a set game time.
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Here's mine! What I've always liked about much of Atari's arcade roster is that they challenge the player to think and react rather than learn and memorise patterns. Which is something that was lost when operators/owners wanted games with limited levels and high difficulty to impose a set game time.
It’s the big one!!
What are your favourite SEGA arcades?!
This could obvs be a long list but here are four absolute beauties to get you thinking!!
#ArcadeFriday
What are your favourite SEGA arcades?!
This could obvs be a long list but here are four absolute beauties to get you thinking!!
#ArcadeFriday
November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s the big one!!
What are your favourite SEGA arcades?!
This could obvs be a long list but here are four absolute beauties to get you thinking!!
#ArcadeFriday
What are your favourite SEGA arcades?!
This could obvs be a long list but here are four absolute beauties to get you thinking!!
#ArcadeFriday
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I love Pac-Mania, even though I'm no good at it despite many years of attempts to improve. 😁
There's Mario Kart arcade series? This completely passed me by. Here's my nomination for a Namco arcade title from more recent years. 👇
There's Mario Kart arcade series? This completely passed me by. Here's my nomination for a Namco arcade title from more recent years. 👇
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I love Pac-Mania, even though I'm no good at it despite many years of attempts to improve. 😁
There's Mario Kart arcade series? This completely passed me by. Here's my nomination for a Namco arcade title from more recent years. 👇
There's Mario Kart arcade series? This completely passed me by. Here's my nomination for a Namco arcade title from more recent years. 👇
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Is it Ridge Racer you can't include or are you Tekken the piss?
Anyway I do quite like the old games, remember picking up the 50th anniversary collection on console some time ago. A lot of good stuff despite the obvious absence of anything released in the 3D era.
Anyway I do quite like the old games, remember picking up the 50th anniversary collection on console some time ago. A lot of good stuff despite the obvious absence of anything released in the 3D era.
November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Is it Ridge Racer you can't include or are you Tekken the piss?
Anyway I do quite like the old games, remember picking up the 50th anniversary collection on console some time ago. A lot of good stuff despite the obvious absence of anything released in the 3D era.
Anyway I do quite like the old games, remember picking up the 50th anniversary collection on console some time ago. A lot of good stuff despite the obvious absence of anything released in the 3D era.
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F-Zero AX! I know this is cheating a bit as it was a joint venture between Nintendo, SEGA, and Namco… but from what I understand, Namco played a significant role in the development of the Triforce hardware (despite it being based on the SEGA NAOMI board and the Nintendo Gamecube’s Gekko IBM PowerPC)
November 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
F-Zero AX! I know this is cheating a bit as it was a joint venture between Nintendo, SEGA, and Namco… but from what I understand, Namco played a significant role in the development of the Triforce hardware (despite it being based on the SEGA NAOMI board and the Nintendo Gamecube’s Gekko IBM PowerPC)
What are your favourite Atari arcade games?!
To be fair, most came into arcades too early for me and I know them from ports or playing much later - but they’re still important parts of my gaming history!
Star Wars and Paperboy especially!
#ArcadeFriday
To be fair, most came into arcades too early for me and I know them from ports or playing much later - but they’re still important parts of my gaming history!
Star Wars and Paperboy especially!
#ArcadeFriday
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
What are your favourite Atari arcade games?!
To be fair, most came into arcades too early for me and I know them from ports or playing much later - but they’re still important parts of my gaming history!
Star Wars and Paperboy especially!
#ArcadeFriday
To be fair, most came into arcades too early for me and I know them from ports or playing much later - but they’re still important parts of my gaming history!
Star Wars and Paperboy especially!
#ArcadeFriday
What are the best Namco arcades?!
You’ll spot an obvs gap in mine as I can’t bring myself to include… while Pacmania gets it on a technicality that the ad is bloody awesome 😂
MK GP?! It’s not great but it IS the only proper arcade in my local bowling alley!!
#ArcadeFriday
You’ll spot an obvs gap in mine as I can’t bring myself to include… while Pacmania gets it on a technicality that the ad is bloody awesome 😂
MK GP?! It’s not great but it IS the only proper arcade in my local bowling alley!!
#ArcadeFriday
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
What are the best Namco arcades?!
You’ll spot an obvs gap in mine as I can’t bring myself to include… while Pacmania gets it on a technicality that the ad is bloody awesome 😂
MK GP?! It’s not great but it IS the only proper arcade in my local bowling alley!!
#ArcadeFriday
You’ll spot an obvs gap in mine as I can’t bring myself to include… while Pacmania gets it on a technicality that the ad is bloody awesome 😂
MK GP?! It’s not great but it IS the only proper arcade in my local bowling alley!!
#ArcadeFriday
Y’know, I’ve always kind of looked down on this Streets of Rage 3 cover
But actually it’s just Axel’s derpy face!! The rest is brilliant - and that back panel is usually covered with writing but it’s ace!!
#ThirstyThursday
But actually it’s just Axel’s derpy face!! The rest is brilliant - and that back panel is usually covered with writing but it’s ace!!
#ThirstyThursday
November 27, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Y’know, I’ve always kind of looked down on this Streets of Rage 3 cover
But actually it’s just Axel’s derpy face!! The rest is brilliant - and that back panel is usually covered with writing but it’s ace!!
#ThirstyThursday
But actually it’s just Axel’s derpy face!! The rest is brilliant - and that back panel is usually covered with writing but it’s ace!!
#ThirstyThursday
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Much excite and hissing as my Alien drawing continues ☺️
In space, no one can hear you scribble with a 5B pencil ✏️
#TillysArt
In space, no one can hear you scribble with a 5B pencil ✏️
#TillysArt
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Much excite and hissing as my Alien drawing continues ☺️
In space, no one can hear you scribble with a 5B pencil ✏️
#TillysArt
In space, no one can hear you scribble with a 5B pencil ✏️
#TillysArt
The actual cover art for Contra Hard Corps is bloody amazing as well though!! (Genesis version surprisingly! This is a slightly different version…)
But again, not if you’re in Europe. FFS!!!
#ThirstyThursday
But again, not if you’re in Europe. FFS!!!
#ThirstyThursday
November 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The actual cover art for Contra Hard Corps is bloody amazing as well though!! (Genesis version surprisingly! This is a slightly different version…)
But again, not if you’re in Europe. FFS!!!
#ThirstyThursday
But again, not if you’re in Europe. FFS!!!
#ThirstyThursday
Just have a good look at this Contra Hard Corps art and then go have a look at Probotector
Why Konami, whyyyyyyy?!
I think this is from a soundtrack album not any of the game covers - anyone know?
It’s bloody cool either way!!
#ThirstyThursday
Why Konami, whyyyyyyy?!
I think this is from a soundtrack album not any of the game covers - anyone know?
It’s bloody cool either way!!
#ThirstyThursday
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Just have a good look at this Contra Hard Corps art and then go have a look at Probotector
Why Konami, whyyyyyyy?!
I think this is from a soundtrack album not any of the game covers - anyone know?
It’s bloody cool either way!!
#ThirstyThursday
Why Konami, whyyyyyyy?!
I think this is from a soundtrack album not any of the game covers - anyone know?
It’s bloody cool either way!!
#ThirstyThursday
It’s #ThirstyThursday but who needs smut when you’ve got retro gaming artwork!!
First up: the ridiculously good JP cover for Double Dragon on the Game Boy which has no right to be this good!!
First up: the ridiculously good JP cover for Double Dragon on the Game Boy which has no right to be this good!!
November 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
It’s #ThirstyThursday but who needs smut when you’ve got retro gaming artwork!!
First up: the ridiculously good JP cover for Double Dragon on the Game Boy which has no right to be this good!!
First up: the ridiculously good JP cover for Double Dragon on the Game Boy which has no right to be this good!!