December 31, 2012

Saturn Podcast Episodes

Just imagine listening to radio shows about your favorite retro game console at work. It would almost be like not working! (Er... right) Well here are three podcast episodes to help you get through the boring workday and bring back some fond gaming memories. Join Sega Addicts and Retronauts as they discuss what made this underdog so great.

♫ RetroCollect: Episode 4 – Segata Saturn Sanshiro
The RetroCollect FM team discuss the "loveable catastrophe that was the Sega Saturn"

♫ Retronauts: Episode 35 – Worst Console Ever?
Retronauts consider a popular question, "Is Saturn the worst console of all time?" Don't worry! The answer is HELL NO, but allow Retronauts to explain why...

♫ Sega Addicts: Episode 91 – First Party Saturn Games
Sega Addicts discuss great memories playing many of the top-notch first party titles for the Sega Saturn

♫ Sega Addicts: Episode 104 – Saturn’s 3D Fighters
Once again we have Sega Addicts talking exclusively about the 3D fighters on Saturn including some must have imports

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December 30, 2012

Sega Saturn "Crash Course" Playlist

If you're anything like me, you've probably endured countless strange looks (and possibly insults) from your friends over your love for this machine. Perhaps you've "thrown down" in a few heated debates regarding the relevancy of this black beauty. That's right! You are one of the brave, steadfast and dedicated... the proud owner of a Sega Saturn. You know what it is to be a 'hardcore' gamer, and you could not imagine your game room without this 32-bit beast. Er, well that's me anyway...

Okay, maybe that last bit flew over your head, or maybe you bought one of those newfangled gray systems. Perhaps you spent the '90s in a bomb shelter... Well if you'd rather watch the movie than read the book, you're in luck! Through the wonders of YouTube I've compiled for you this little "crash course" in all things Sega Saturn! Will Lu from TheGameStation covers the hardware and history in a quick overview, while Gamespot and G4 follow up with the tragic but true story of how Sega shot themselves in the proverbial foot. I've also included the original VHS promo video (and believe me, it's weird).


1. Will Lu covers the hardware & history
2. Gamespot on Saturn's troubled history
3. SilverMongoose provides insights & info
4. Video Games with James with another Saturn history
5. GameSack looks at the games
6. E3 1996 Sega Saturn "Sizzle Reel"
7. Original 1995 Saturn Promotional Video

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