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STAGE 65: Sega Saturn

STAGE 65: Sega Saturn

The Sega Saturn is a 32-bit fifth-generation home video game console developed by Sega and released on November 22, 1994 in Japan, May 11, 1995 in North America, and July 8, 1995 in Europe. The successor to the successful Sega Genesis, the Saturn’s release was seen as one of the biggest blunders in gaming history.

The initial U.S release for the console was intended to be September 2nd 1995 but with the higher ups at sega , most notably its president hayao nakayama, fearing the upcoming other console releases in the form of the atari jaguar and sony’s first foray into the console market, the Sony playstation.

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STAGE 55: The SEGA CD

STAGE 55: The SEGA CD

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released mid-way through the life of the sega genesis, The Sega CD allowed many gamers to play CD-based games. The system add-on also included various hardware functionalities such as a faster central processing unit , graphic enhancements and even play audio CDs.
By the early 1990s, compact discs were making significant headway as a storage medium for music and video games, with the TurboGrafx-CD being the first to use such technology in a video game console.
Because of this Sega’s Consumer Products Research and Development Labs were given the task of creating a CD-ROM add-on for the sega genesis, which became the Sega CD.

The main benefit of CD technology was greater storage, which allowed for games to be nearly 320 times larger than Genesis cartridges. This benefit would also introduce the concept of full motion video to many players who were lucky enough to own one.

As time passed, the releases of new CD-based consoles such as the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer would render the Sega CD technically obsolete, reducing public interest in the add-on.[12] In late 1993, less than a year after the system’s launches in North America and Europe, the gaming media reported that Sega was no longer accepting in-house development proposals for the Sega-CD in Japan.[23] Then, In early 1995, Sega would shift its focus to the Sega Saturn and discontinue all advertising for Genesis hardware, including the Sega CD, with
Sega officially discontinuing the add-on in the first quarter of 1996, saying that it needed to concentrate on fewer platforms and felt the Sega CD could not compete in the current marketplace due to its high price tag of 300$ and outdated single-speed drive. having sold 2.24 million Sega CD units, including 400,000 in Japan, The sega genesis is a small part of video game history that is still remembered greatly.

SO it is why this STAGE of the retro VGM revival hour is dedicated to the music of the sega cd….

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Episode 172: A Ugandan Echidna Roams The Hallowed Magfest Isles In Search For Some Toxic Fandom

Episode 172: A Ugandan Echidna Roams The Hallowed Magfest Isles In Search For Some Toxic Fandom

In this episode, Our Hosts realize that some fandoms are TOXIC! We discuss how some people can make a thing they like and make it totally unlikable. We also talk about Rob’s adventures over at Magfest. Plenty of retrogaming talk to going around. Oh yeah! Also, WE FIND DA WAE!!

It’s two morons killing a half hour of your life that you will never get back, HOOOOORAY!!!

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Episode 165: This Valley Girl Has a Hankerin’ For Some Delicious Echidna Flavored Tapes From The Crypt

Episode 165: This Valley Girl Has a Hankerin’ For Some Delicious Echidna Flavored Tapes From The Crypt

In this episode, our ghoulish hosts talk about how Halloween is celebrated in their neck-of-the-woods as well as give proper Kudos to one particular website for doing something awesome for those that need help across the shores! We also talk about Hanna-Barbera and Filmation cartoons that feature damn pesky kids who solve crimes but still have time to perform at the big pep rally.

It’s two morons killing a half hour of your life that you will never get back, HOOOOORAY!!!

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Episode 156: Expecting a Blue Hedgehog Revival

Episode 156: Expecting a Blue Hedgehog Revival

In this episode, Our lovable hosts are going back to the 90s, all thanks to a blue blur filled with chilly dogs! It’s SONIC MANIA BAY-BAY!!We also talk about forgotten video game mascots that are only discussed jokingly.

It’s two morons killing a half hour of your life that you will never get back. We’re more awesome than a possum!!!

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STAGE 20: Sonic the Hedgehog

STAGE 20: Sonic the Hedgehog

GOTTA GO FAST!
Ever since stepping into the battle against injustice, Sonic has been the champion of peace and is renowned the world over for saving it countless times. During his many adventures, Sonic has traveled from the ends of the world to the far reaches of space and time, while facing countless trials that have tested him to the fullest, earning him many titles, allies and the scorns of several foes. Well-known for his legendary cocky attitude, easy-going demeanor and somewhat short temper, yet strong sense of justice, compassion, heart of gold and love for freedom and adventure, Sonic uses his abilities to protect the innocent from his world and those beyond from the forces of evil, especially his arch-nemesis Dr. Eggman (originally Introduced as Dr. Robotnick) , who constantly seeks world domination.

Although at this moment, the name has brought many frowns and feelings of false hope to his followers as of late, this podcast is to remember the good music that this franchise has brought to us through the years and remember how amazing this franchise really is. This is why this STAGE is devoted to all the amazing music from the SONIC THE HEDGEHOG games

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STAGE 9: Sega Dreamcast

STAGE 9: Sega Dreamcast

15 years ago today, the Sega Dreamcast made its debut in Japan (the US release date was famously 9/9/99). This machine left a lasting mark on the world of video games and our hearts. From second screen gameplay to online multiplayer to DLC, the Dreamcast was well ahead of its time. Let’s take this opportunity to examine what made the Dreamcast special, and pay respects to one of the most innovative and amazing systems to ever grace our homes.

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STAGE 7: Boss Music

STAGE 7: Boss Music

You’ve Made it though all the obstacles this stage has thrown at you, but now your skill are going to be taken to the ultimate test as you take on the stage boss! You you think you have what it takes to overcome the odds and come out victorious?

This Particular STAGE is all about BOSS MUSIC, so lets hope you have Plenty of Energy Tanks stored, because this will be a fight to the finish!

 

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