This is it, folks. The title says it all. Sega Addicts is closing its doors, and Brett, Stevie, and Scotty are here to discuss everything from beginning to end.

The full details are in this episode and on the full post on the site itself. We cannot thank you all enough for everything that you have done from listening and reading, to chatting and viewing. We will keep our Discord chat alive, so join that by clicking here or also below if wanna continue to hang out with us and shoot the breeze. Our Twitter and Twitch pages will remain alive to retweet and auto-host active former Addicts, while the site will remain live for archival purposes along with the YouTube page to archive the 24-Hour Dreamless Dreamcast Marathon (which I, Scotty, will host until the day I die).

Oh hey, here's that book we could not remember we somehow ended up on the back of. And the preview here.

Thank you so much from the bottom of our goofy oily hearts for everything that you have done. We love you guys, and we are excited to see what the future holds.

Suggested talking points: Sweet Dank, Dank-tober, MAGFest, tattoo, Dreamcast, the end, final act, Paris Hilton, poetry, Battle Monsters

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We asked and you answered, or maybe you asked and we answered? It's a big ol' mailbag episode! Brett, Nic, and Scotty start out by discussing their personal Game of the Year recommendations and then dive right in to that Scrooge McDuck vault of letters and postcards you sent on the interwebz. We go through everything from why Sega should hire us, which consoles we are still hunting for, how we would introduce anyone to Sega, and a whole lot more!

This is the last podcast of the year, but keep an eye on our Twitter and Discord for a few more streams to close out 2017. It has really been an amazing year with our most successful 24-Hour Dreamless Dreamcast Marathon to so many great streams with all of you involved! Thanks for everything! You guys are beautiful and we love you!

Suggested talking points: Hitch 2: This Time It's Personal, Airhorn, Nic the Weasel, Sonic Shuffle, Mailbag

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

Sonic Forces released. Did you know that? Yeah we sorta forgot for a second as well, but then we realized we should talk about it! Woo! Remember Sonic Mania? Crap, well try to forget it. Remember Sonic Generations? Well, try to forget that game too, because we need to talk about Sonic Forces!

Nic, Brett, and Scotty also wanna tell you about some moments in games that made them think way more about that game than they may have in the past. Believe it or not, sometimes video games actually involve emotions. And you guys had some words on the topic as well!

Speaking of words, and you, the next episode (and final one for 2017!) will be a special mailbag episode! That means you need to get those crazy, deep, ridiculous, hilarious, obnoxious, and any other questions into us through our Discord and Twitter before December 12th. We have a good bit collected, but still need plenty more! Wanna know our favorite Sonic character? Favorite food? Best college story? Dumbest thing we ever dreamed about? Our first video game crush? Well you better ask us! Otherwise how will you find out?!

Suggested talking points: Sonic Forces Us To Play His Game, Sonic 06, WAS-Don't, Randy Pitchford

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Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

We interrupt our regularly scheduled podcast... schedule... to bring you a movie commentary! Fire up those VCRs and find your copy of the 1995 gem Mortal Kombat, because TJ, Nic, Brett, and Scotty are here to help you endure some "fine" cinema.

That's right, you get to watch a movie with the Addicts! And boy howdy, are you in for a treat. The director of Mortal Kombat, Paul W. S. Anderson, has gone on to create such quality video game movie adaptations as the Resident Evil series, and DOA: Dead or Live. Other Anderson greats include Death Race 2, Death Race 3: Inferno, and Alien Vs. Predator. Help us.

We will return to our regular ear candy with Podcast Episode 123, and don't forget to keep submitting your questions for our mail bag episode 125. For the moment though, "We got movie sign!"

Suggeted talking points: 500-dollar sunglasses, Gorro Axe Commercials, Blue Lens, Gex

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

This week's episode the Addicts sorta talk about Sonic 3D Blast. Really though, this is your episode for fun facts about the Sega Nomad, Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, and PlayStation Demo Discs.

Elle, Brett, and Scotty also discuss games that they could never sell or hold significant meaning. You can probably guess most of their answers. And that's why you guys rock!

We have Episode 125 coming up, and want your Listener Questions! Episode 125 will be a Mailbag Special composed entirely of your questions. So get them in now!

Suggested talking points: When Brett Was a Young Warthog, Helium, Retro Chunky Boy

Miss out on the Marathon, but still want to donate to Extra Life to help Pittsburgh Children's Hospital? You can donate here! Because of you we already raised over $1,100! Thanks!

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

This week the Addicts discuss a cult classic from the beloved Dreamcast: Illbleed. You may wanna bring a spare pair of pants for this one according to a certain incredible commercial. The gang try to figure out what it is about the quirky game that keeps them coming back for more whether it's the Halloween season or not.

And speaking of quirky, Elle, Brett, and Scotty discuss the Questionarium centered around video games releasing incomplete. Is it fair to us as consumers? A few listeners also weigh in on this anomaly that has become commonplace with today's video games.

Don't forget to tune in on Saturday November 4th for our second Marathon of the year to raise money for Extra Life! Elle and her sister will be playing the entirety of Sonic Adventure 2 Battle and only insanity can ensue! Be sure to subscribe to our Twitch channel if you haven't already, so you know when things kick off and can help us donate even more money to a great cause.

Suggested talking points: Eriko Christy figure, Evil Sonic, Canned Goods, Brett's Food Pyramid

Miss out on the Marathon, but still want to donate to Extra Life to help Pittsburgh Children's Hospital? You can donate here! Because of you we already raised $1000! Thanks!

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

This week the Addicts get back to the routine and bring in the spooky Sega Genesis classic (?) Haunting Starring Polterguy. We aren't really sure if anyone was looking for this game while trick-or-treating. But hey, it sure is unique...

Joining Elle, Brett, Nic, and Scotty this week is their good buddy Anthony. You may remember him from such great hits as The 24-Hour Dreamless Dreamcast Marathon of 2017, where he became the self-proclaimed Champion of Pen Pen Tricelon.

The Addicts also discuss whether or not one should be able to bypass gameplay to fully enjoy the story/cutscenes in video games. And you beautiful people lend us your opinions on the matter!

Play along at home and get ready for the next Game of the Week: Illbleed on the Sega Dreamcast.

Suggested talking points: love seat, Paperboy, Pen Pen Letterman Jacket, Hit your opponent's balls, Cup Man, Mug Head

Missed the Marathon, but still want to donate to Extra Life to help Pittsburgh Children's Hospital? You can donate here! Because you of we already raised $1000! Thanks!

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

The Addicts have all had a bit of time to recover from the annual 24-Hour Dreamless Dreamcast Marathon, and are very excited to recap the insanity. This week Elle, Brett, TJ, Pocky X, Scotty, and honorary Sega Addict MegaMatt gather to giggle about the gaming grander they garnered. For the next two hours, the Addicts recall all 24 hours of the Marathon, which encompassed a total of 37 Dreamcast games and countless smiling faces.

Not only did the Addicts play a crazy amount of games, but with your amazing help they raised over $1,000 for the Pittsburgh Children's Hospital through Extra Life - doubling the money raised last year!

And a special congratulations to Morgs, who will be receiving a complete Dreamcast console courtesy of Warp Zone with a blue VMU and copies of Flogian Bros, and the best fishing games around: Sega Bass Fishing and Soulcalibur.

Again guys, we cannot thank you enough for making this Marathon the best one yet.

Suggested talking points: Sonic Shuffle, Tokyo Bus Guide, Welcome to Japan, Flap Jack Face Slap

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

On this week's episode of the podcast, everyone's opinion is wrong except for Scotty's since cool people know that Sonic R is the best 3D Sonic game on the Sega Saturn. Sonic R is also worth every penny Scotty paid for it on release day. For some reason, people are willing to pay less than $50 for Sonic R now, and should probably learn the error of their ways before a certain plush anomaly visits them in their sleep.

Oh, and the Addicts also discuss the Do's and Don't's of hidden lore in video games in great length, and why no one wants to do anything with Big the Cat... not in a box, not with socks, no matter the the size of his... clocks?

No podcast next week folks, because we will be knee deep in preparations for the 24-Hour Dreamless Dreamcast Marathon! See you at Twitch on 9.9.17 (Saturday)!

Suggested talking points: Tails Doll, burnt chicken

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

It was unavoidable, so we did the right thing. This week's Game of the Week is Sonic Mania. Did you expect something else from a Sega fan site? That's just silly. Brett, TJ, Pocky X, and Scotty discuss the good, the bad, and the balls of Sonic Mania this week.

The Addicts also discuss most excellent origin stories and answer some amazing questions from you amazing people! Who knew that Sonic Mania would lead into this much Game Gear discussion?

Otherwise we here at Sega Addicts and Warp Zone are getting pretty pumped for the 24-Hour Dreamless Dreamcast Marathon! And helping out Extra Life! Woo!

Suggested talking points: Night Trap Fiasco, Brett is Oil Ocean Zone, Thrown in a vat, Every Batman Villain, Sonic CD, Panzer Dragoon Style

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

This week a gaggle of Addicts gather to give a game more internet air time than anyone logically has: Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein. This Dreamcast game has got it all, or does it? Or does it have too much?

Elle, Pocky, TJ, Nic, Brett AND Scotty also finally get down to why the Dreamcast is so beloved and celebrated. Nic also tries to convince that the Sou- um... the Dreamcast may rise again. That's JUST what a communist would say.

Suggested talking points: Secret Hitler, VMU iPod, Pennies from TJ, First Console, Hellboy Ewok, Green Conehead

And don't forget we have the annual 24-Hour Dreamless Dreamcast Marathon coming up! You can already donate at Extra Life!

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

This week, TJ Kitsune, Brett the Hatfield and Scotty discuss one of the lesser known, but more obscure Dreamcast launch titles: Blue Stinger. If anyone can save Dinosaur Island, clearly the Addicts are the ones for the job. Or maybe not. You decide?

The Addicts also discuss what can determine or immediately deter their excitement for upcoming games amongst gimmicks, add-ons, or even entire genres. Along with that Questionarium, you awesome people sent in tons of amazing questions that ended up taking up more than half the show! Remember to keep 'em coming through the Discord chat and twitter!

And don't forget we have the annual 24-Hour Dreamless Dreamcast Marathon coming up! You can already donate at Extra Life!

Talking points: The skull of my firstborn child, Survival Horror, Sonic Generations, Retro slave

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

Who made Smash Bros. before Smash Bros? Of course SEGA did! This week the Addicts discuss a beloved Saturn fighter that not enough people have played: Fighters Megamix. Why not a palm tree fighting a car?

This week's episode kinda turns into a love letter for the Saturn, and the boys couldn't be happier about it.

The Addicts also get way into their top picks for Sega Forever and wonder why SEGA doesn't put Pocky X, Brett, and Scotty in charge of their marketing. Also, would a Dreamcast Mini be worth it? Only if you get dem sports game on it, bro.

Suggested talking points: Fist Kid, Earth Defense Force, Mario can do the jumping

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

It's time for more movie content to drive you BANANAS! This week, we're talking about The Departed by Martin Scorsese. Join Pocky X, The Nic Flair, and Scotty Mo as we attempt to recover from a truly disastrous opening.  

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

Have you ever wondered what it was like to challenge Death himself? Chakan did it, and the Sega Addicts are here to talk about it! Keeping with the retro Game of the Week theme somehow, Pocky X, The Nic Flair, Brett the Hatfield and ScottyMo discuss another "gem" this week on the Genesis/Mega Drive: Chakan: The Forever Man. And boy howdy do they have some feelings on this retro classic.

The Addicts also discuss what makes a game, "worth it," in terms of price and expectations and get waaaaaay too involved in dipping sauces and Rescue 9-1-1.

Suggested talking points: Bubsy, Too Many Games, Half-priced Seaman, Cringeworthy Cosplay, Mr Creepy Pasta

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

It's that time of year again! The Addicts have risked it all to show their faces on the show floor and bump fists with video game super stars. Brett, Stevie, and Scotty talk to all the big names in games in this episode from Randy Pitchford and Tim Schafer to Tim Burton and Sheldon Cooper! Never mind that Brett almost ends up in jail for murder, it's time to talk those serious video games! It's all happening! The business is being PICKED UP.

Suggested talking points: E3 2017, Alice in Wonderland, Scarlet, I have done a crime, Shenmue 5

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

Have you taken your Boomerang Lizard out to play lately? Well you probably should, and the Sega Addicts are here to tell you why! That's right, TJ, the Pocky X, and Scotty discuss Alisia Dragoon for the Genesis/Mega Drive.

Also surprisingly one our of the simplest Questionariums turns into one of the longer discussions as the Addicts try to describe an individual game they each love in just one sentence. And an Addict Alum prompts a pretty great discussion on games that the crew once hated and grew to love.

Suggested talking points: Can you feel the sunshine? Does it brighten up your day? Don't you feel that sometimes you just need Tom Cruise?

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Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

Don't be fooled by the title, the Addicts actually discuss video games this week!

Join the Nick Flair, TJ Kitsune, and ScottyMo as they discuss another Genesis classic this week: Road Rash 3. Do the guys dig the gritty music, digitized graphics, and rage-induced highway battles? Hop on your crotch rocket and find out! Or just hit "play."

The Addicts also discuss some of their most uncomfortable experiences in video games, not including when Mom would barge in during that certain cutscene.

Suggested talking points: Road Rash, David Cage, Basic Sex Math, Muppet Bodies

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

AAAAAAAAAAND WELCOME to our brand new movie show sure to drive you BANANAS! This week, we're chatting up the new movie by Makoto Shinkai, Your Name (Kimi No Na Wa). Join Pocky X, Scotty Mo, and the Nic Flair for some discussion cleverly edited to sound educated. 

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Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

For this episode, it's our longest in awhile as we completely cover Persona 5! Join myself, Nick, Cullen, and Pocky X as we go over our thoughts on the so-far surefire game of the year. Beware, if you haven't beaten the game yet, we do hit some heavy spoilers in the second part of the show, so make sure to turn off before then!

Suggested talking points: ScottyMorgana, Tom is Yusuke, stealing your pet's crush, Haru's glorious fivehead, how not to pronounce Japanese names, delicious pancakes, we're sorry Elle

We've got some Blast Processing coming at you this week with a discussion of Streets or Rage 3. If you forgot about the 90's at all, Streets of Rage 3, and Iowa, sure will remind you how colorful it was and how much the kids love their basketball. And if they aren't then they be 'ILLIN'.

Us Addicts also chit chat about the best "movement" in games from flying and running, to driving and... Downwell? And for some reason everyone tries to guess the first CD Scotty bought (as if we ever stay on track anyway)?

Pocky X also loses his mind at one point, and we discuss our favorite amusement parks after sharing some stories related to theft, vomit, and first dates. It's amazing someone listens to this, isn't it? Thanks!

Suggested talking points: Nick played by a cluster of sperm, Scotty played by James Van Der Beek, and Brett played by a 600ft Dany DeVito

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Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

Did you know Persona 5 released? Well you will, because that's almost all anyone played. Except Scotty, because he's real cool.

The Addicts also discuss Sonic Lost World in more detail than expected. Hopefully you really can decide if you want this game or not, because the Addicts are all over the place with our opinions.

And what do you think of Subs & Dubs? More specifically, subtitled video games and anime vs. dubbed. These dudes have a lot of feelings about them.

Finally, the Addicts spend more time than they probably should discussing ways that Pocky X should fit phallic objects into his artwork. Oh, and also these weirdos talk about unfair boss fights. Won't You?

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And hey! If you missed out on the insanity that was our special live edition of our 100th podcast episode you can always swing by our YouTube page to check it out as well as any other streams we have posted.

Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

This week the lads discover just how much they love the new Power Rangers movie. And by that, I mean Scotty almost loses his breath telling you why you should spend your money on literally anything else. That aside, the Addicts are happy to be back and talking' some good ol' vidja games again!

Brett has some big news, Scotty can't discuss Resident Evil 7 spoilers no matter how much he wants to, and Nick sure does love hitting' people with fire extinguishers. It's good to be back, folks!

Brett, Pocky, TJ, Nick and Scotty also discuss their views on microtransactions- a topic that could honestly encompass an entire podcast itself. What do you think?

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If there was a single Visual Novel series to recommend for newcomers to get into the genre, it’d have to be Zero Escape for blending complex puzzle solving gameplay and decision based visual novel storytelling. The Nonary Games is Spike Chunsoft and Aksys’ swan song for the trilogy; a re-release of the first two titles of the series, a complete HD remake of Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, aka 999, the second title being an improved port of Virtue’s Last Reward.

Both 999 and VLR are set around the “Nonary Games”, involving 9 strangers trapped in a closed space. Each participant has a bracelet locked onto their wrists that can end their lives if they break the rules given by the mastermind known only as “Zero”.  In 999 you play as Junpei, who wakes up on a mysterious cruise ship with 8 other people. They are given one goal: find a door with a【9】on it and escape the ship that will sink in 9 hours. Each bracelet has a unique number, and they must use different combinations to enter different numbered doors, solving escape the room puzzles along the way. If any person breaks Zero’s rules, a detonator will go off in that person’s bracelet, activating a bomb in their stomach. VLR has you in the shoes a new protagonist named Sigma, who wakes up in a different facility with 8 other people and is forced to play the Nonary Game: Ambidex Edition. This death game features a voting system, where each person must vote to Ally or Betray against people they have worked with in puzzle rooms. The goal is to receive enough points from these AB games to get 9 points and escape the place. With a cast of mostly new faces, and a gigantic facility to escape from, Sigma has to make a copious amount of decisions that will decide the fate of his fellow participants.

The story sections stay engaging for the players, due to the plot’s masterful writing and puzzle pacing. In 999, the puzzle rooms are pre-rendered spaces you can move around in by clicking the L and R buttons to change your perspective. You interact with objects using either the touch screen or a pointer controlled by the left analog stick, a welcome addition inspired by VLR. VLR on the other hand, uses fully explorable 3D rooms, giving you more freedom in the puzzles you solve, and much more challenging puzzles as well. A new feature in VLR is the ability to switch between your held item with a flick of the right analog stick, a huge time saver. Sadly for touch-screen enthusiasts, the PS4 version ditches all touch control, using only analog stick movement.

When you aren’t in escape rooms, you’ll be seeing the story unravel and making choices to change the path you go down. 999 now has the story flowchart feature of VLR, allowing you to jump to different parts of the story; it’s convenient but it can get a little confusing to navigate it sometimes. However, since the original game made you start over every time you wanted to see a new ending, this is a welcome change. The flowchart removes the artificial length the original had from having to replay the entire game to reach different endings, and makes achieving the true ending less of a hassle.

One last new feature to note in the remake of 999 is the 2 modes of experiencing the game: Adventure and Novel. Adventure mode only shows the player lines of dialogue, similar to how the DS version’s top screen was utilized. Novel mode provides all the original narration from the DS version, and has text over the characters instead of a text box. They can be switched between at nearly every moment with just a press of a button. I spent most of my playthrough playing it on Adventure, and it was a great way to experience the story. Dialogue has been changed so Adventure mode can provide all the information players need, and the game changes to Novel mode if a scene requires the narration.

The environments in the 999 remake look crisp and incredible in HD, but certain sprites weren’t so lucky. The hardware limitations of the DS made 999’s original sprites incredibly pixelated, which is no longer the case; effort was taken to bring this art to current gen consoles. While some character art benefits from this, a couple sprites look unflattering. The art definitely shows it’s age, but stays faithful to the original  Each character retains their charming animations from the 2009 release, which look even better with the cleaned-up art. VLR retains its 3D character models and environments are largely unchanged since the 2012 Vita release. This game’s content has remained largely untouched besides a couple typo corrections, those who opt for the PS4 version of this game shouldn’t expect incredible graphics. The game is running at a higher resolution and does have much smoother animation, but texture quality remains the exact same and might be jarring for those used to games made for PS4. I’m the kind of person that prefers these type of games portable, so that’s where I spent most of my time playing these and had no problem. It’ll really come down to preference, so if you prefer handheld or console you’ll be sure to still get a great experience.

The music is just as good as it ever was, and Shinji Hosoe’s tracks sound absolutely chilling. The soundtrack is constantly making you feel tense, rarely easing up. All the music tracks remain the same, but I couldn’t help but think that 999’s soundtrack had some improvements made to it. This is the first time 999 has had voice acting, while VLR launched with it. The ambitious second title in the series really set the bar with it’s phenomenal dub, even going as far to outshine the Japanese audio track, so there was a lot of pressure for the new dub of 999. Fear not: the dub is pretty great. There are still some awkward lines here and there, but once I got used to the voices I grew to love them. The two performances that completely stole the show were Junpei’s and Santa’s. Evan Smith returned from Zero Time Dilemma to voice Junpei, and he did a fantastic job bringing the fan favorite protagonist to life. Santa’s voice actor, Sean Chiplock, delivered an absolutely perfect performance.The entire cast does a good job, and overall there’s a great dub here. The games also carry a Japanese audio track, but I’ve never found the Japanese audio track in the Zero Escape games to be as good as the English ones.

Despite some very minor presentation flaws, The Nonary Games provides the definitive version of Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors and Virtue’s Last Reward. There’s definitely more value here for newcomers to the series, but hardcore fans will definitely enjoy the update on the series’ first entry. I’d recommend getting it on Vita if you have the option, but the PS4 version is still great. It’s a wonderful package with some of my favorite games on them, and I can’t recommend this enough.

Final Score: A

• With this definitive version, all three games now sit at the same level of quality, which is great because 999’s artificial length made it hard to recommend.
• If you get addicted to these two games, make sure to check out Zero Time Dilemma.
• A better name for this game would be: Zero Escape 2.5 HD Remix – Hope You Like Numbers
• Buy/Rent/Avoid: It’s a perfect package for people who haven’t had a chance to experience these fantastic games. Fans can also be pleased by improved versions of both, so everyone wins.
• I was filled with a childlike excitement while going through these again, and I truly hope this gets more people into this wonderful series.

Sometimes you play games you enjoy, and sometimes you play games on the Game Gear. This episode included one of those things and we'll let you decide which one. Ayrton Senna Super Monaco GP II was the name of the game this week, and it made Sonic Drift look pretty good.

The Addicts also spend a good bit of time discussing what games they have been playing including still more Overwatch, Resident Evil 7, and John Wick 2. Nick thinks the ladder is a game, because he plays as John Wick in Pay Day 2 enough to consider it as such. Everyone also yells at Cullen for spending $50 on Yakuza 2. Don't be a Cullen, kids.

Did we mention we also talk about our favorite types villains and go on a 10-minute rant involving the topical TV show, Heroes? Someone has to do it this month.

Speaking of this month, folks, we are going to be taking a short break from podcasting due to vacations, and that crazy thing called "life." We will be back mid-March, but our regular streams will continue in the mean time. Keep an eye on our Twitter account for further updates.

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Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

Brett, Nick, and Scotty are here to talk to you about time travel. And the only way to do it is with the help of rage, confusion, and a healthy dose of Sega civil war. That's right it's SONIC CD! The dudes go in deep with talk of the Sonic CD's history, the obvious soundtrack discussion, and how the game reminds them of Mario Kart.

But the time travel discussion doesn't stop there! Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt help the Addicts get through the Questionarium and answer some questions from the previous Game of the Year episode (sorry we missed them last week!).

Fair warning for those who have not yet played any Resident Evil 7 that the boys spoil the first hour or so. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

"Heads up Jake..."

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Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

Elle, TJ, Nick, Brett, Scotty, and (sorta) Cullen and Pocky X, have tallied their votes and are ready to tell you the most important things that composed the year of 2016 in video games. Sega, or not, they are gonna give it to you straight. Did we all decide on a winner? Did Sega have a great year? What is in store for next year? How many HD remakes can Scotty play in a year? How many times did Brett eat crow this year? All this and more in the latest, totally legitimate, Sega Addicts Game of the Year Awards!

Return next week for our regularly scheduled program with the game of the week being Sonic CD.

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Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

This week on the worldwide-electronic-voice-box-place Nick, Brett and Scotty discuss the game Iron Man on the original Nintendo DS, because who else would? Is it great? It's is passable? Is it a cash-in? All this and more!

Fair warning there are major Life is Strange spoilers for anyone who has not completed the game yet.

We also try to decide whether or not character customization actually matters to us in video games and get confused as to who Mickey Rourke may or may not be. All in good fun, right? Except Nick really hates blue hair for some reason. He ain't foolin'.

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Finally, gang, are you looking to complete your Atlus collection now that they have joined forces with Sega? Trying to grab that crazy Hatsune Miku arcade controller?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

This week on the show, Elle, Nick, Brett, and Scotty discuss the best use of your rod: Sega Bass Fishing! In a rare turn of events, we all really enjoyed this Game of the Week! But don't take my word for it, take our words for it.

We also talk about the latest Sega-related Nintendo Switch news and Nick makes us all feel like idiots by throwing some 10-dollar words around from that fancy college of his with the latest Questionarium regarding moral dilemas in video games.

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Don’t forget that you can still help raise more money for our ExtraLife campaign as we kick of 2017!  We beat our $500 goal during the Dreamcast Marathon but we hope to crush that number this year! Want to donate? Find out how right here!

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Finally, the moment we've all been waiting for.  Yakuza 0's release is on the horizon, with Kiwami and Yakuza 6 following not far behind.  In this incredible Year of Yakuza, we've all been waiting with bated breath to see just what Sega of Japan has in store for us, so let's cut right to the chase, shall we? 

Kazuma Kiryu is back and reliving his golden days as a fresh young Dojima Family grunt in his newest adventure. Starting from the very bottom of the food chain, Kazuma finds himself working as hired muscle collecting delinquent payments (i.e. beating the living tar out of debtors) for local loan sharks.  Everything changes after one such collection, when his target winds up dead and the Family's none too happy with the prospect of having a murder pinned on them as a result of Kiryu's actions.  It's up to Kazuma to tackle the seedy, fluorescent-colored underbelly of Kamurocho in order to prove his innocence and get to the bottom of what really happened to this seemingly random businessman.

Don't let those neon lights dazzle you, though- there's plenty to do in 1980s Kamurocho.  Between Club Sega, bar activities like darts and karaoke, learning new techniques and fighting styles, and sampling the lovely ladies that the hostess clubs have to offer, players will have their work cut out for them trying to complete everything there is to do.  This is, of course, on top of running a successful racket of your own, which already promises to keep your hands full. Not enough, you say? Fortunately for you, Yakuza 0 isn’t limited to just one character or even one city!  Goro Majima joins the fun and has a manic city of his own to manage in the form of Sotenbori, where there's yet another racket to run and even more on the side to keep you occupied.

By now, you may be wondering how it is that running successful businesses could be important in a brawler game.  What would you say if I told you that the success of your business could be vital to your survival and success in the main game itself?  "That makes no sense," you might say, but it's true- the amount of money you're able to earn determines how powerful you become and, more importantly, how quickly.  No more earning experience to beef up your characters- now, instead of spending skill points, players will spend their hard-earned cash to invest in themselves and unlock new skills and abilities.  No business sense?  No problem! Our heroes can earn their fortune by how well they do in fights as well, earning potentially large sums of cash by putting on a flashy, destructive show of dispatching the local hostiles.  Sure, money can't buy happiness, but it comes pretty close when it's used to directly impact how quickly and brutally you're able to destroy your enemies.

Let's not get so wrapped up in this world of fast money and faster women that we forget about the story, though.  I won't be spoiling anything in this piece or in the full review, but I can say for certain that Yakuza 0's story is shaping up to be stronger than Yakuza 5's was.  Every two chapters, players will switch between Kiryu and Majima, two young, relatively unknown grunts hoping to make it big in the Yakuza underworld, each with their own problems and power struggles to get swept up in.  As it doesn't build on any of the existing story surrounding our heroes, Yakuza 0 has the special privilege of serving as a perfect jump-off point for anybody contemplating trying the series out, and it makes a great opportunity to get to know some very important characters before Yakuza Kiwami, the HD remake of the very first game in the series, comes out in the West later this year.

Yakuza 0 releases for the Playstation 4 on January 24th.  Check back here on January 19th for our full review of the latest title in the well-beloved Yakuza series!

Awwwww yeah, we're partying like it's Episode 99...  because it... is.  YEP.  NAILED IT.

We'll hitting episode 100 and causing some utter pandemonium on January 9th at 9:30EST with a LIVE PODCAST TWITCH STREAM where we will be playing Anarchy Reigns on PS3, and we want YOU to be a part of it! We will have an open lobby and answer all the listener questions you can throw at us LIVE, along with others you can Tweet to us right now using the hashtag #SegaAddicts100. Dare I say it will be... ANARCHY?

This week, Brett, Scotty, and Elle discuss the latest Phantasy Star Online game to be prolific in the Americas, Phantasy Star Universe for XBox 360!  We ponder whether or not we live in too instantaneous of a world, with the proliferation of social media and the like, to be able to take the time to enjoy a game at our own pace, and Elle drops some relevant knowledge on how to avoid spoilers on Twitter, and to top it all off, we play second fiddle to those McGriddles.

Woah we are up to episode 98 (degrees) already?! That's right! We are hitting episode 100 with a bang on January 9th at 9:30EST with a LIVE PODCAST TWITCH STREAM where we will be playing Anarchy Reigns on PS3 and want you to be a part of it! We will have an open lobby and answer all the listener questions you can throw at us LIVE, along with others you can Tweet to us right now using the hashtag #SegaAddicts100. Dare I say it will be anarchy?

This week, Elle, Nick, and Pocky X discuss the first game Nick played on the Dreamcast: Omikron The Nomad Soul, which explains so so much. *coughsonicshufflecough*

After discussing how much Nick loves David Cage, the gang mentions some Yakuza news and million-dollar video game companies whom receive government funding now. This is 2016, folks - horse prince and all.

Finally, everyone discusses whether or not developers can actually pull off a cinematic video game experience at the risk of gameplay quality suffering. You may be surprised by the resolution - because who wouldn't want a "German sausage-making" video game?

This week we tackle another game no one asked for: NHL All-Star Hockey for the Game Gear. Elle and Brett spend almost as much time torturing Scotty with Gex puns as it takes to actually discuss the "game of the week." Everyone Gex what they ask for eventually, right?

Our news section is exceptionally exciting this week as we talk about a whole lot of Yakuza announcements, vinyl records and even a brand new physical Genesis game! What decade are we in?!

The gang also discusses how sequels have come close to destroying entire game series for them in the past, but how they have also grown beyond blindly judging future releases. Or have they? HAVE THEY, CAPCOM? But I jest. We have definitely learned to save our mobians for safer purchases. Give a listen to how much we have been burned, as well as Shigidy's continued quest(ions) to make us more and more uncomfortable.

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Don't forget that you can still help raise more money for our ExtraLife campaign!  We beat our $500 goal during the Dreamcast Marathon but we are still going strong! Want to donate? Find out how right here!

This week on the podcast, Elle, Brett and Scotty discuss an unsung Sega Saturn classic: Three Dirty Dwarves. Why haven't more people played this game?

Our apologies for the sound issues this episode. Some of us are working out kinks, and Scotty is crying over his new microphone.

Along with the Game of the Week, we discuss our views on episodic games, lengthy games, and a whole lot of listener questions, because you guys are awesome to send 'em in! Everything from furries and Panzer Dragoon to our now-sorta-decided Sega Addicts staff-representitive mixed drinks. What have we done? What have you done? Find out now!

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Yakuza 6 hitting shelves soon!  Thinking about pre-ordering it?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

Don't forget that you can still help raise more money for our ExtraLife campaign!  We beat our $500 goal during the Dreamcast Marathon but we are still going strong! Want to donate? Find out how right here!

As much as we didn't want to admit it (well everyone except Brett), this discussion was inevitable. One of the most infamous games in a Sega Addict's library, Sonic the Hedgehog from the year 2006, better known as Sonic '06 claims us as its victims this week. Nick, Brett, and Scotty discuss Sonic '06 in great detail and disdain, while Brett tries to convince Scotty that it is actually a good game in what may be one of our most emotional episodes to date.

We also talk about games and series we believe should die better deaths, be brought back from the dead, or just die - and actually get into a lengthy discussion about that as well! This whole show is a great length for any holiday traveling over the weekend!

Because we felt we discussed Sonic '06 enough in the main portion of the show, we took the extra talk of the plot and threw it at the end of the recording for anyone interested in that 25 minutes of laughter, pain, and confusion. Spoilers: Scotty was continually baffled over every decision involving Sonic, Elise, and whatever the heck Solaris is. Help us.

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Yakuza 6 has been announced with a Japanese release date!  Thinking about pre-ordering it?  Consider doing so through our affiliate link at PlayAsia!  Don’t even wanna buy anything?  Not a problem, princess!  It still helps us out if you so much as click on the link!

Don't forget that you can still help raise more money for our ExtraLife campaign!  We beat our $500 goal during the Dreamcast Marathon but we are still going strong! Want to donate? Find out how right here!

This week on the Sega Addicts Podcast, we welcome Chris and Marcin from SegaNerds.com to introduce their brand new digital-interactive magazine, Mega Visions! This brand new magazine is a Sega-theme love letter to magazines of old and technology of new, but don't take our word for it - listen to the creators passionately explain all the love and excitement that is going into this amazing project. After listening to the show, don't forget to swing by MegaVisionsmag.com, check out Issue Zero, and then sign up for a subscription!

Outside of that, we have our usual insanity discussing the game of the week, Jurassic Park for the Game Gear and answering our pensive Questionarium. And for some reason, the wheel of fate and universe wants to torture us, so we will be playing Sonic The Hedgehog, better known as Sonic '06, for next week. No you are not hallucinating. We will be play Sonic... oh.... six.

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Want to still donate to our ExtraLife campaign to raise money for the Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital?  Find out how right here!

This week on Sega Addicts, we play yet another wonderful (?) licensed movie game, Thor: God of Thunder for the Wii!  We share some collective hype over Sega Nerds' new Mega Visions magazine, Sonic Mania, and other cool Sega stuff on the horizon, and- wait.  How long's it been since we've been able to say THAT?  Holy HELL.  We also discuss reference points in media that we compare new shows or games to and come to the realization that we're all really, REALLY weird people.

This week on Sega Addicts, we do something a little different with the first edition of the newly-dubbed Sega Addicts Book Club to celebrate Halloween!  In this edition, we perform for you the beloved (?) fanfiction Sonic the Hedgehog: World War 2 Dragon.  I... Don't even know what else there is to say about this.  Enjoy!

On this episode of Sega Addicts, we discuss everyone's favorite Game Gear series, Poker Face Paul's Blackjack! (and its partner games)  We share games or stories that lead us on or gave us a false sense of what they were about and mourn the death of Chie Satonaka and Rachel Alucard!  Join us on Friday for our super-special Halloween special!

On this episode of Sega Addicts, we discuss the oddly-hype Tennis 2K2! (known across the pond as Virtua Tennis 2) We share times when games have zig-zagged our expectations, talk some games we didn't expect to suck you in so well and be so fun, and are slightly puzzled by the suggestion that Sega HASN'T made a Mario Tennis clone yet.  They have, but it wasn't great.

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss the oddly fun 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker for the Dreamcast!  We spend some time coming up with the worst combinations possible for a game and try to pitch it anyway, get hype to play some Tennis 2K2 for next week, and slap the shit out of each other with puns galore.  What in the hell happened to us?

This week on Sega Addicts, special guest @DrCullenPHD joins us as we talk about a truly timeless classic that could be considered one of Sega's most influential works, Space Harrier!  We discuss what gives games longevity to each of us, talk about a fan making a fan game of a fan making a fan game, (fangame-ception) and make a lot of jokes that we really probably shouldn't have.  Let the good times roll!

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss the odd game yet bitchin' soundtrack that is Decap Attack!  We discuss how long it usually takes us to get attached to characters in games, pump up Shenmue 3 and Yakuza 5 as they represent Sega in the Golden Joystick Awards, and share our first video game crushes as well as some valuable dating advice that you should definitely never take. How have any of us ever dated anybody?

Just a few hours removed from the 24 hour Dreamless Dreamcast Marathon, Scotty, Brett, AJ, and Elle via telephone sit down for a special video edition of the podcast and discuss the happenings of this year’s event, while partaking in more San Francisco Rush 2049!

This week on Sega Addicts, we release one of the Lost Episodes from the vault that we probably possibly have, recorded on July 18th, 2016.  In it, we continue our two-part discussion on Skies of Arcadia, debate whether or not video games based on movies have to be terrible and why or why not, and we share some of our favorite TV shows, among other things.

As an added bonus, get a glimpse into what we deal with for you, the listeners, in our weekly battle against the forces of Push-To-Talk.

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss the hypest puzzle game you never wanted us to talk about again, Columns!  We debate that scourge of "gamer entitlement" we all keep hearing about when it comes to false advertising and buyer's remorse, most regrettable gaming purchases, and we field someone who seems to have a crush on our resident baby, @DrCullenPHD.  Good times all around!

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss everyone's favorite not-Space Harrier, Galaxy Force II! We discuss how we feel games could best touch on social issues without being preachy, share our list of games we've beaten (or come close to beating) in the arcade, and get straight-up "laxative" in this piece. That's right- nobody's more "laxative" than Sega Addicts!

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss Gearbox's greatest creation, Aliens: Colonial Marines!  We also talk a bit about what games have ever made us feel deeply for them and what we have to put in to get something equal out of the experience.  To top it off, we start getting hyped up about the upcoming 24-hour Dreamless Dreamcast marathon, taking place on September 17th. Don't miss it!

On this episode of Sega Addicts, we dive into a two-part Game of the Week with the Dreamcast classic RPG Skies of Arcadia!  We discuss whether outdated jokes and memes in video games are a problem that can be solved, Brett gets Deep in that Silver, and we talk a little bit about why we could never be sky pirates.  Seriously, don't hire us.  We'd be terrible.

On this special 4th of July episode of Sega Addicts, we talk the most patriotic Sega game of all time, After Burner, and how it totally doesn't rip off Top Gun or anything like that!  We share our own version of the founding fathers signing the Declaration of Independence, but with goofy video game characters, and we spend a bit too long making fun of Seinfeld.  What's not to like? (?)

In this episode of Sega Addicts, special guest @Chumsknifeblade joins us to discuss a Sega classic featuring the smarmiest, smuggest kid ever, Kid Chameleon!  We share genres of games that we suck at but love anyway, talk about some of our favorite cover songs, and laugh at some guy's ultimate misfortune of having his house burn WHILE it's being taken by a flood.  RIP in pieces, probable meth lab.

On this episode of Sega Addicts, Nick the prodigal son returns to discuss Deep Duck Trouble with Donald Duck!  We discuss whether or not a story can have a satisfying ending while still leaving room for a sequel, reveal Nick's true identity as a teenage girl in a skin suit, and spend way too long talking about Pop-Tarts and sharing the truth about the Great Toaster Pastry War of 2680.

On this episode of Sega Addicts, we're proud to present our completely, 1000% legitimate and true E3 coverage!  We announce the hypest games you've never seen, discuss when games have legitimately made us stupid, and talk about Teen Witch more than any grown men should.

This week on Sega Addicts, we're catching up on the backlog- sorry for the delay!  This episode, we discuss one of the games a certain fan of ours obsesses a bit over, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle!  We share our different views on how we prefer to review games, answer some truly asinine questions, (not that we're complaining) and Brett has himself a little too much fun. Business as usual, everyone- nothing to see here!

This week on Sega Addicts, we honor the memory of our late boss after being murdered by Frieza in just the way he would have wanted us to- with horrible jokes and talking about vidya games.  We also discuss the often-overlooked Aliens Infestation for the DS, assemble our gamedev dream teams and nightmare squads, and share our favorite horrible movies.  If that weren't enough, Segaface trolls us with a Sega Pico Wheel of Fate list.  God dammit.

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss a sick-ass Saturn classic, AMOK!  We debate the validity of the "Git Gud" argument, try to cheer up Pockyslice after some bad news, and make America great again through Brett's possession by the Wallercooter.  Be afraid.  Be very, VERY afraid.

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss the most iconic game in the Dreamcast library, Floigan Brothers!  We debate whether we prefer game casts to be in uniform as opposed to having their own individualized look, talk about the bad Star Wars (Thanks, Tom) and make that sick Taco Bell cash by proposing catchphrases for their blank Diablo sauce packets.  We'll hit that payday someday!

Audio version of Valkyria Chronicles Remastered review.  Thanks for listening!

This week on Sega Addicts, we have probably our shortest episode ever talking about a pretty neat arcade port to the Genesis, Gain Ground!  We all get generally confused by Nick's Questionarium, The Requiem from Sega Nerds trolls us with a silly question resulting in a lot of puns, and Scotty's drunk.  Hooray!

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss the best bad fighter ever made, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for the Genesis!  We discuss how the aesthetic of the main character in a game affects our enjoyment of it, debate the importance of character creation, and really wish Brett hadn't shown us some Himeno (Lost Dimension) fan art during the recording.

This week on Sega Addicts, we show our hatred of Mondays by discussing Garfield for the PC, which is a port of Garfield: Caught in the Act for Genesis!  We talk about games that we felt handled death in interesting ways, Brett gives his prognosis for the Warriors this season, and we share probably way more information than you wanted about how we were in high school.

This week on Sega Addicts, @TJKitsune and @ProfSegaface join us as we talk EXTENSIVELY about Yakuza 5- how it measured up to our expectations, how it compared to previous games, and even discussing our favorite parts of the story and gameplay.  No spoilers are spared, so if this is a game you want to play and don't want it spoiled for you, definitely skip this episode. We'll understand, we promise!

Tl;dr- play Yakuza 5, dammit!

This week on Sega Addicts, we talk about the totally-not-based-on-a-manga-or-anything Mystic Defender for the Genesis!  Listeners let out two weeks of pent-up frustra-er, brilliance on us, we each assemble our own personal video game "Boy stables", (Shout-outs to OSW Review for the concept) and we spend way too much time talking about old kids' meal toys. 

Apologies for the lateness this week- the God of Audio Issues really worked me over this week. Next week's episode will be on time for sure! In the meantime, I'll just be over here offering animal sacrifices and praying furiously.

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss the wacky but incredibly short Desert Demolition Starring Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote for Sega Genesis!  We discuss playing through failures in games vs. being a perfectionist, discuss our favorite "FOOD NOW" snacks, and Brett and Scotty channel their inner redneck to deliver probably the best news segment and question responses we've ever had. 

This week on Sega Addicts, we show how we really feel about our families with our exploits in Midnight Resistance!  We discuss times when the story's affected by the player doing nothing, share our favorite bands, and talk about what kind of cavities we'd expect from eating Pop-tart sushi.  Deeeelicious.

This week on Sega Addicts, Nick finishes his homework in time to join us in talking about Time Soldiers for the Master System!  We discuss our favorite multiplayer experiences in games, share embarrassing stories about things our relatives should have never discovered about us, and talk about obsolete tech we own because of sentimental value.  Join us next week for our battle against King Crimson in Midnight Resistance!

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss the game so nice Commodore 64 got it ported twice, Congo Bongo!  We share some of our favorite contest entries, announce our winner, (Congrats, @Huntingshadow!) and discuss whether or not we believe in karma.  Join us next week for our fight against Tyranno-Hitler in Time Soldiers!

This week on Sega Addicts, we talk about the game that everyone (?) hoped would kill Mario Kart, Sonic Drift 2!  Brett receives and unboxes a mysterious and wonderful birthday gift live on stream, and we discuss immersion-breaking elements in games.  Check back next week for the game so good the Commodore 64 got it twice, Congo Bongo!

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss one of Atlus's earlier titles, BlaZeon: The Bio-Cyborg Challenge for the SNES. (I know, I know...)  We discuss our favorite (and least favorite) storytelling devices in games and talk a bit about our ideal day food-wise (God dammit, Food Addicts) while simultaneously wondering how Brett manages to stay alive with his limited food variety.

This week on Sega Addicts, we get knocked out by one of the first true cinematic adventures, Prize Fighter for the Sega CD!  We share our most bizarre encounters with games and discuss which games we'd prefer to be trapped in or would like to trap each other in.  Let us know what you think of our shiny new promo!

This week on Sega Addicts, Elle's back, so time to get back to our regularly scheduled silliness with Dynamite Duke for the Genesis!  We get a bit (understandably we think) cautiously hype about 7th Dragon coming over to the West, discuss when games have made us feel uncomfortable by challenging our ethical or moral sensibilities, and get some oddly personal questions that may or may not have been a good idea. 

We made it!  We hit the big times with our genius business strategies and relying on suckers!  Welcome to our amazing new podcast with money raining and DJs pointing at us whenever we walk into da club.  With all that, we discuss the well-received (in the 90's?) Sega CD game, Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Volume 1.  It just may give BBC a run for their money, but probably not.  TJ, Brett, and Scotty also discuss some upcoming releases, which Sega characters would make the best modern-day Sherlock, and their most useless video game-related merchandise.  Elementary!

This week on Sega Addicts, special guest @PockySlice joins us to talk some animated sticker nonsense with Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio for the Genesis!  We discuss whether mods and glitches add to or take away gameplay, actually get excited over the news this week, and discuss how we'd take a game or franchise we hate and make them playable in between bouts of rage- so just a regular Monday night for us!

This week on Sega Addicts, the gang's (mostly) all here to (somewhat) proudly present the 2015 Game of the Year award show... podcast... THING.  We share some special personal awards, discuss what a good/bed year 2015 has been for games and the industry, and last but not least share awards that we voted on as a group!  Here's to a fun-filled 2016, and we hope you don't hate us by the end of it.

This week on Sega Addicts, the mysterious Pocky X joins us to discuss Zillion, a real gem for the Master System!  We share our best worst game purchases, get hype for the upcoming Game of the Year episode, and experience the pure joy that is Tom answering his own crazy questions. 

This week on Sega Addicts, the mysterious Pocky X joins us in discussing Super Fantasy Zone for the Mega Drive!  We talk about what we like to do in games when we're in a bad mood, share our New Years' resolutions, and recount our favorite pieces of video game merch we own.  Here's to another great year of addiction!  (It's taking over our lives- send help!)

This week on Sega Addicts, Nick’s back, and just in time to play the ultimate Christmas-related game… Die Hard Arcade? We discuss the best game-related gifts we’ve given and received, talk about Star Wars probably a bit too much (Thanks, Tom!) and share our least favorite holiday songs. Turns out we’re all a bunch of Scrooges that hate Christmas music. Baby Jesus would be so sad.

This week on Sega Addicts, we play our first Master System game for the podcast, Poseidon Wars 3D!  We discuss memorable first moments in games, talk about our favorite shitty games, and receive the question that gets @ProfSegaface blocked indefinitely.  Hail tsundere Satan!

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss literally everyone's favorite Sonic game ever made, shadOW THE hEDGEhog!  We talk about moments that were supposed to be tragic in video games that we couldn't help but laugh at and share our favorite ways to kill time at work with special guests @TheStevieGrant and @ThePockyX!

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss one of Sonic's most beloved (?) adventures- Sonic Heroes!  We discuss seemingly small changes that would greatly improve characters we hate, get roped into Food Addicts just as much as every other week, and share our musical guilty pleasures with special guest @Hakensann! 

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss an obscure arcade title that has no business being so hype, A.B. Cop!  We talk about what makes a game timeless, let Tom try to suck us into Food Addicts, (again) and debate the war on butt stuff.  When's the butt stuff vs. no butt stuff Splatfest, Nintendo?!  #SegaDoes 

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss a game that most people probably weren't even aware that Sega published, Gungrave! (I know I sure didn't)  We talk about video game endings that do or don't combine crescendo and catharsis well, spend way too long arguing about censorship in video games because of Street Fighter V, and share things we've had other people share with us that we got instantly hooked on.

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss probably one of the most overlooked Marvel games, The Punisher for Sega Genesis.  We discuss whether or not we prefer a character having a preexisting backstory or their story fleshing out as we go along, answer a whole slew of silly questions, and discuss our tactics for falling asleep.  Tune in next week for more health and beauty tips from the beautiful people here at Sega Addicts!

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss a rather well-beloved game perfect for this time of year, Zombies Ate My Neighbors!  We discuss our plans for the upcoming holiday and share some pretty neat ideas on what merchandise could have drawn more attention to our favorite Sega titles.  When are you hiring us for PR, Sega?!

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss the most finely-tuned game of our time, Condemned 2. (God help us)  We discuss whether we find execution or originality more important in gameplay and story, talk about our favorite things to consume while playing games, and share our self-diagnosed most unpopular gaming opinions.  Good times all around! 

This week on Sega Addicts, we have our last meeting of Wei Shen Motherfuckers Anonymous and wrap up our discussion of Sleeping Dogs!  We discuss aspects of a game that spook us the best, descend into our weekly stint as Food Addicts, and get a good laugh out of more Sonic Boom news.  Oh, Sonic Boom.  You never fail to remind us that there are no heroes left in man.

Don't have time to read a review or just plain don't care for reading that much these days?  Not to worry!  Elle N. Degenerate reads you her review of Lost Dimension so you don't have to.

This week on Sega Addicts, we spend an absurd amount of time discussing the totally-Sega-related game of the week, Sleeping Dogs!  We talk briefly on how we'd go about making an anti-hero protagonist in a game, share our weirdest game buying experiences, and let Tom coerce us into talking about food again.  One of these days, we'll resist the call.

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss Scotty's favorite game of all time, Zero Tolerance!  We discuss instances where we've rooted against the main character in games and let Tom turn us into Food Addicts again, even if just for a little while.

This week on Sega Addicts, we discuss Miku's newest game in the west, Project Mirai DX for the 3DS.  We speculate on why we tend to be ok with video game remakes but hate movie remakes, spend some time talking about Metal Gear Solid V by request with special guest @ProfSegaface, and get a bit irrationally angry about Alvin and the Chipmunks.  Seriously, fuck the Chipmunks.

This week on Sega Addicts, we have kind of a chill week with special guest Sparky, (@Sparky_Tini) the grand prize winner from the recent Dreamless Dreamcast marathon!  We talk about features and events in games that make us happy, discuss our most awkward bathroom stories, and share how we first discovered porn/hentai.  Most importantly, we resisted the urge to devolve into Food Addicts this week.  Good job, team!  You deserve some R&R.