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Sega afficionado, all around videogame lover, one half of the SEGAGuys. General nerd and dedicated family man.

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swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 1d

Monday 20th October:
The @SEGA Mark III, aka the Sega Master System, turns 40 years old.

Join The @SEGAGuys for an in-depth retrospective on the console’s journey.

Now available to members, it is the biggest project I've completed yet:
youtu.be/QWwYluCz9A8

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 1d

🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎙

What are the Dreamcast games you MUST play in your lifetime?

That's something @TheSEGAHolic and I attempt to answer in The Dreamcast Bucket List!

youtu.be/0KuAwFl18qU

The Sega Dreamcast Bucket list - A Dozen Games You Have to Play - Podcast s6e13

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 6d

🆕️ SEGAGuys video 🎞

The Saturn has a reputation for expensive games on the second hand market.
But what is the rarest and most valuable?
The SEGAHolic dives into the crazy story behind the Saturns rarest title.

youtu.be/9AJ0nxcUuaY

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 8d

🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞

In 1990 Sega combined two of their most famous franchises to create something fresh!

In this episode of "Best of Sega" I look back on the incredible Alex Kidd in Shinobi World.

youtu.be/t-C_J06qgSo

The Best of Sega - Alex Kidd In Shinobi World on Sega Master System

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 11d

🆕️ SEGAGuys video 🎞

Sonic Racing Crossworlds has finally arrived.
Does it live up to the hype, unseat Mario Kart and deliver Sega vibes for everyone?
TheSEGAHolic and I give our verdict in our king sized review:

youtu.be/oiCqP93KMN4

Sonic Racing Crossworlds - The MEGA SEGAGuys Review - Comparisons, History and more!

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 14d

🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞

Footage for the new Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake was show at the Tokyo Game Show.
Responses have been negative.
What's the issue? Join me as I break down why the demo leaves such a bad impression.

youtu.be/60PdLEjtwDw

Everything Wrong with the Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake Demo

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 15d

The SEGA Mark 3 aka the Master System is 40 Years old next month!
The Game Gear is 35!
To celebrate Sega's 8-bit wonders The SEGAGuys have some top drawer content for you in October!

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 15d

🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎞

In this episode @TheSEGAHolic and I discuss Sega Remakes, the recently revealed Panzer Dragoon Zwei remake, as well the good, the bad and the various oddities!

youtu.be/2uf4yGBVuRs

Sega and Remakes - The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 22d

🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞

What is it like to open a Day 1 Dreamcast?
Join @TheSEGAHolic as he takes you on a journey through the release day of this legendary console.

youtu.be/08bT65s0YT4

Unboxing a Japanese Launch Day SEGA Dreamcast - See EXACTLY Where It Was Purchased!

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · 25d

🆕️@SEGAGuys video 🎞

The astonishing Sega Rally 2 25th Anniversary Edition repack on PC recently received a slew of updates.
How much of an improvement is it?
Join me to find out!
youtu.be/yKTiXBBFLI4

Huge Improvements with Sega Rally 2 25th Anniversary 1.7 - As it was Meant to be seen

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Sep 12

🆕️ SEGAGuys video 🎞

Out Run has arrived on the Game Boy Color courtesy of EGVroom!

Join me as I take the game on a test drive, try it on real hardware and compare this version to the Sega Game Gear port.

youtu.be/dstTsRo2Kl4

OutRun GB - Real Hardware Sega's Classic Comes to Nintendo's Game Boy Color

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Sep 10

🆕️ SEGAGuys video 🎞

With the Sonic Crossworlds Network Test last week, I took Sonic's new ride for a spin.

How is it shaping up? Lets find out!

youtu.be/YAbe9nx5yY8

Sonic Racing Crossworlds Hands On - The Next Racing Icon from Sega?

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Sep 8

🆕️ SEGAGuys video 🎞

In a new series "Best of Sega", TheSEGAHolic examines Last Bronx on the Sega Saturn and sees if it truly was a Virtua Fighter killer.

youtu.be/_NIi2RS8Up0

Best of SEGA: Last Bronx (Sega Saturn) – When AM3 Took on AM2’s Virtua Fighter!

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Sep 6

🆕️ SEGAGuys video 🎞

The first of Sega's New Era titles, LizardCube's Shinobi Art of Vengeance is now available on all platforms.
After extensive play, TheSEGAHolic and I deliver our verdict!

youtu.be/z-f8l0rzx2I

The ONLY Shinobi Art of Vengeance Review You Need – The SEGAGuys Verdict

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Sep 1

🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎙

Premiering now!
James and Dan are joined my TomFum to discuss the history of Sega importing!

youtu.be/7V1exZCYMm4?...

Our Favourite Sega Imports with TomFum of Game Older Podcast - Podcast s6e10

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Aug 25

🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞

If you just got a Sega Mega Drive or Genesis, what 10 games should you play first?

That's what I intend to answer in the latest in our miniseries.

youtu.be/9CgWqB1ZqSA

Just Got a Sega Mega Drive or Genesis? - Play These 10 Games First!

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Aug 22

🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞

Star Fox 64 is coming to Dreamcast courtesy of JNMartin84 and we've played it!

Join me for a look at this stunning August update and see just how far this early version of the port goes.

youtu.be/_MKXpX9P2MM

The Star Fox 64 port for Sega Dreamcast by JNMartin is already looking incredible!

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Aug 22

Tonight on The @SEGAGuys...

We were fortunate to have access to an early version of JNMartin84's Dreamcast port of Star Fox 64.

Join me at 8pm tonight as I take this build through its paces.
(Available to All Access Members now)
youtu.be/_MKXpX9P2MM

The Star Fox 64 port for Sega Dreamcast by JNMartin is already looking incredible!

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Aug 18

🆕️ @SEGAGuys Podcast 🎙

What was the best era in videogame history?

Join me and @TheSEGAHolic as we make a case for the 90's being the golden age of gaming!

youtu.be/9LbQ5m3M3EE

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Aug 15

🆕️ SEGAGuys video 🎞

As Sonic Racing Crossworlds nears, I look back at Sega's Racing Games that feature their famous Hedgehog.

Ranked from Worst to Best, which ones are most worth your time? Tune in to find out!

youtu.be/MKbXmeUvm5M

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Aug 15

6pm tonight on The @SEGAGuys:

Are you excited for Sonic Racing Crossworlds?

We'll join me tonight on The Segaguys channel, as I rank Sonic's previous titles and tell you where to race, and what to avoid!
youtu.be/MKbXmeUvm5M

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Aug 11

🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞

After years of bringing arcade games to the home, Sega's audacious Mega Tech machine brought home games to the arcade!

@TheSEGAHolic deep dives into Sega's Mega-Tech machine!

youtu.be/PAyWAZR1hhc

Taking the Home Back to the Arcade - Meet the SEGA Mega-Tech

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Aug 8

🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞

In April this year @badcomputer0 launched the incredible Frontier Force on the Sega Master System.

Now he's back with a demo of his new project, Razing Core!

How does it look? Join me to find out!

youtu.be/ILHWaaQj9rI

Raising the Bar For Sega Master System Homebrew - Razing Core Alpha Demo Impressions

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Aug 6

At 7pm tonight, join me as I jump in the cockpit with Azusa Takanashi and test drive Yuzo Koshiro's Earthion!

Is it an instant classic? Tune in to this @SEGAGuys Review to find out!

youtu.be/cRRul7xZMXo

Is it REALLY a Mega Drive Game? - Earthion Arrives, The SEGAGuys Review

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys

swooperd.bsky.social @swooperd.bsky.social · Aug 4

🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎙

@TheSEGAHolic and I are joined by our good friend @Sega_Lord_X to discuss our the Sega items from our collections that mean the most to us!

youtu.be/aT_QRDYOHd8

Our Most Prized Sega Possessions - Featuring Sega Lord X - Podcast s6e08

YouTube video by The SEGAGuys