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!
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!!
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
December 2, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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
Maybe the most classic SEGA game ever versus maybe the best sequel ever!!
How do you choose between Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic 2?!
The OG is iconic, genre defining and legendary - and its successor is bigger, faster and even more fun!
It’s a perfect #TwoForTuesday!!
How do you choose between Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic 2?!
The OG is iconic, genre defining and legendary - and its successor is bigger, faster and even more fun!
It’s a perfect #TwoForTuesday!!
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Maybe the most classic SEGA game ever versus maybe the best sequel ever!!
How do you choose between Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic 2?!
The OG is iconic, genre defining and legendary - and its successor is bigger, faster and even more fun!
It’s a perfect #TwoForTuesday!!
How do you choose between Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic 2?!
The OG is iconic, genre defining and legendary - and its successor is bigger, faster and even more fun!
It’s a perfect #TwoForTuesday!!
Virtua Cop and its sequel is a MUCH closer contest!!
The first game is a bit bare bones stood next to VC2 but it’s still pin point perfection gameplay wise and set the bar for every light gun game since!
Virtua Cop 2 adds ideas and action to a perfect setup!
#TwoForTuesday
The first game is a bit bare bones stood next to VC2 but it’s still pin point perfection gameplay wise and set the bar for every light gun game since!
Virtua Cop 2 adds ideas and action to a perfect setup!
#TwoForTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Virtua Cop and its sequel is a MUCH closer contest!!
The first game is a bit bare bones stood next to VC2 but it’s still pin point perfection gameplay wise and set the bar for every light gun game since!
Virtua Cop 2 adds ideas and action to a perfect setup!
#TwoForTuesday
The first game is a bit bare bones stood next to VC2 but it’s still pin point perfection gameplay wise and set the bar for every light gun game since!
Virtua Cop 2 adds ideas and action to a perfect setup!
#TwoForTuesday
Mario Kart 64 had an immense task following the world’s greatest ever kart racer!
This is your friendly reminder that it failed miserably and it’s a godawful mess compared to the godlike SNES original!! 😉
(Don’t @ me. I will die on this hill!)
#TwoForTuesday
This is your friendly reminder that it failed miserably and it’s a godawful mess compared to the godlike SNES original!! 😉
(Don’t @ me. I will die on this hill!)
#TwoForTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Mario Kart 64 had an immense task following the world’s greatest ever kart racer!
This is your friendly reminder that it failed miserably and it’s a godawful mess compared to the godlike SNES original!! 😉
(Don’t @ me. I will die on this hill!)
#TwoForTuesday
This is your friendly reminder that it failed miserably and it’s a godawful mess compared to the godlike SNES original!! 😉
(Don’t @ me. I will die on this hill!)
#TwoForTuesday
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!
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
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
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
Good plan! The alien next to Indy would be ace!! 😂😂
November 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Good plan! The alien next to Indy would be ace!! 😂😂
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
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!!
I’m not sure on this science behind my Gamer Age!
It would suggest my ideal games include Ridge Racer 2 in arcades and the OG on PlayStation…
*cough*
… No!
#WhensDay
It would suggest my ideal games include Ridge Racer 2 in arcades and the OG on PlayStation…
*cough*
… No!
#WhensDay
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I’m not sure on this science behind my Gamer Age!
It would suggest my ideal games include Ridge Racer 2 in arcades and the OG on PlayStation…
*cough*
… No!
#WhensDay
It would suggest my ideal games include Ridge Racer 2 in arcades and the OG on PlayStation…
*cough*
… No!
#WhensDay
So, apparently my perfect games would be about 31 years old…
Let’s test the science with some (close enough) examples!
Super Metroid is slightly older at March 1994 - July over here - but it’s a great fit!!
Tho the game’s aged better than the 31 year old sexism!
#WhensDay
Let’s test the science with some (close enough) examples!
Super Metroid is slightly older at March 1994 - July over here - but it’s a great fit!!
Tho the game’s aged better than the 31 year old sexism!
#WhensDay
November 26, 2025 at 12:33 PM
So, apparently my perfect games would be about 31 years old…
Let’s test the science with some (close enough) examples!
Super Metroid is slightly older at March 1994 - July over here - but it’s a great fit!!
Tho the game’s aged better than the 31 year old sexism!
#WhensDay
Let’s test the science with some (close enough) examples!
Super Metroid is slightly older at March 1994 - July over here - but it’s a great fit!!
Tho the game’s aged better than the 31 year old sexism!
#WhensDay
What’s your Gamer Age?!
The perfect age of video games based on your favourite three titles?
SEGA Rally, Alpha 2 and Streets of Rage 2 for me - and that means my sweet spot is 30.7 years ago!!
#WhensDay
The perfect age of video games based on your favourite three titles?
SEGA Rally, Alpha 2 and Streets of Rage 2 for me - and that means my sweet spot is 30.7 years ago!!
#WhensDay
November 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
What’s your Gamer Age?!
The perfect age of video games based on your favourite three titles?
SEGA Rally, Alpha 2 and Streets of Rage 2 for me - and that means my sweet spot is 30.7 years ago!!
#WhensDay
The perfect age of video games based on your favourite three titles?
SEGA Rally, Alpha 2 and Streets of Rage 2 for me - and that means my sweet spot is 30.7 years ago!!
#WhensDay