Sega afficionado, all around videogame lover, one half of the SEGAGuys. General nerd and dedicated family man.https://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mr3xkqe22s2v🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎞 With the reveals of the summer still fresh in our memory, join James and Dan for our thoughts on the new Crazy Taxi, Virtua Fighter and more! youtu.be/wrEzVb31_lg https://youtu.be/wrEzVb31_lg20 Jul 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3xkqe22s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mqugoi5y6k2g🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 For years Sega Model 1 emulation has lacked a dedicated solution. But no longer! Over the summer, two incredible emulation projects have arrived allowing Sega's pioneering classics to be played, perfectly. Let's take a look. youtu.be/G7GrvwgHGk8 https://youtu.be/G7GrvwgHGk817 Jul 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqugoi5y6k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mpyrb3agnc2h🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Picture the scene: The worst has happened and you have to sell youre entire game collection. However, you get to keep 5 games, what would they be? Dan and James provide their choices. youtu.be/MK3xkT77ag4 https://youtu.be/MK3xkT77ag406 Jul 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyrb3agnc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mpra4cfbn22t🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 As NiGHTS into Dreams turns 30 years old I dig into it's origins, my own personal journey and what makes it so special. Underrated gem? One of the greatest games of all time? Let's discuss... youtu.be/t9lVqNVRuUU https://youtu.be/t9lVqNVRuUU03 Jul 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpra4cfbn22thttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mph6lmfngs2m🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Did you know there are not one, not two, but three versions of Daytona USA on Sega Saturn? What are the differences and which is the best? James the SEGAHolic has the details... youtu.be/CIhDbPAzW8k https://youtu.be/CIhDbPAzW8k29 Jun 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mph6lmfngs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3movkqop3mc2s🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎙 The SEGAHolic and I look back at the first decade of the new millennium and reminisce on what made gaming in the 2000's so awesome. youtu.be/p_dWXQ_2o9Q https://youtu.be/p_dWXQ_2o9Q22 Jun 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3movkqop3mc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3modxoytags2l🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 In the latest in my Street Fighter on Sega series, we revisit the incredible Street Fighter Alpha 2. Is it one of the best in the series? And if so why? And what makes the Saturn port so special? Let's find out... youtu.be/EyJ0rCiN6Vw https://youtu.be/EyJ0rCiN6Vw15 Jun 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3modxoytags2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mo4gfvo4l222🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Sonic the Hedgehog is 35 years old this month. But does the first Sega Mega Drive still have the magic? Journey through the history, the prototypes and the game on original hardware with me! youtu.be/WWYRzH09qz8 https://youtu.be/WWYRzH09qz812 Jun 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo4gfvo4l222https://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mnsdtjxt522a🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎙 As the legendary Outrun approaches its 40th Birthday, I'm joined by fellow community legends @yesterzine.bsky.social, @bloggospow.bsky.social and Mr Thunderwing to discuss Sega's mind blowing Super Scaler arcade games. youtu.be/Fn5jkGA2YXg https://youtu.be/Fn5jkGA2YXg08 Jun 2026 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsdtjxt522ahttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mnararzcok2i🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 SEGA vs Namco 🔶️Sony PlayStation vs Sega Saturn🪐 In the first of a new series, we pit the arcade rivals against each other as the battle spilled onto console. We start with the battle of thr racers: Daytona USA vs Ridge Racer youtu.be/MBfqNf19Hx8 https://youtu.be/MBfqNf19Hx801 Jun 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnararzcok2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mmp5meihns2q🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎙 The SEGAHolic and I journey back to 1996 and issue 5 of Sega Saturn Magazine where a host of PlayStation games are Saturn bound. Was this the turning point in the console war? youtu.be/UEfOPE-GOFw https://youtu.be/UEfOPE-GOFw25 May 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmp5meihns2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mmhmknfsxc2l🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Sonic Mania and Sonic Superstars, two classically themed Sonic the Hedgehog games go head to head. Which one will come out on top? Join me to find out! youtu.be/OZOy7N5aYPE https://youtu.be/OZOy7N5aYPE22 May 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhmknfsxc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mm5kpwudrs2z🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Despite being 31 years old, The Sega Saturn is still home to some stunning looking games. James The SEGAHolic runs through ten of the best! youtu.be/WQBa3Evo4q8 https://youtu.be/WQBa3Evo4q818 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5kpwudrs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mllx2fmnhs2b🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎙 In this episode, I'm joined by @MThunderwing and @TheRetroMartin to discuss Sega's Greatest Villains! Who is the best big bag? Join us to find out! https://youtu.be/P5FXr3OgKjQ?si=SAH6Cc4YptbobMrW11 May 2026 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllx2fmnhs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mleg5f34a22s🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 The latest port coming to the Sega Dreamcast comes from the Sega Saturn as JNMartin84 brings the iconic Sonic R to the console. Get an exclusive first look courtesy of the SegaHolic right here: youtu.be/tSATtT_cHmo https://youtu.be/tSATtT_cHmo08 May 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleg5f34a22shttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3ml2e5yaqc22i🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Just got yourself a Sega Mega CD and wondering which games you should start with? We've got you covered with 10 games to prioritise for your Sega Mega Drive or Genesis CD add-on! youtu.be/sG1knBDl6oU https://youtu.be/sG1knBDl6oU04 May 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2e5yaqc22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mkssptkjc22s🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Sonic Superstars comes under the microscope in Part 2 of a series where it battles with Sonic Mania. Is it really a bad game, is it a great game or a deeply flawed one? youtu.be/VJDWoIoaldw https://youtu.be/VJDWoIoaldw01 May 2026 18:58 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkssptkjc22shttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mkiqivbu5c2d🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 What is The Best Sonic Game of all time? In our Season 7 Premier, I'm joined by @TheRetroMartin as well as @DibbsAhoy and @GRiGORiGS of @Gaming_For_Ages to debate the Hedgehog's Greatest Hits. youtu.be/ld-jiGXKV7o https://youtu.be/ld-jiGXKV7o27 Apr 2026 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkiqivbu5c2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mk6pbjntf22f🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Recently we can the honour of celebrating @RadioSEGA's 20th birthday with them. In a special bonus podcast, James The SEGAHolic and I discuss our RadioSEGA memories and favourite tunes. youtu.be/DbJGWfDd_tQ https://youtu.be/DbJGWfDd_tQ23 Apr 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6pbjntf22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mjyvjflwx22u🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Sonic Mania goes under the microscope in the first of a mini-series pitting it against Sonic Superstars. A true classic or rose tinted nostalgia? youtu.be/aVd6O0CTxMs https://youtu.be/aVd6O0CTxMs21 Apr 2026 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyvjflwx22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mjpmcul4os2r🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 In part of a new series, James The SEGAHolic shares some of his favourite Saturn import games, starting with two Sega Saturn icons! youtu.be/ZdQerEtjfHU https://youtu.be/ZdQerEtjfHU17 Apr 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpmcul4os2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mjfk3vh7hs2e🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎙 In this episode I'm joined by the legendary @Sega_Lord_X to discuss the games and franchises let down by Sega. Bad remakes and forgotten classics, we discuss them all on this super-sized episode! youtu.be/tdx78yfR0hc https://youtu.be/tdx78yfR0hc13 Apr 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfk3vh7hs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mj5yxde7hc26🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Another 80s Konami arcade classic that never made its way to a Sega console, gets a conversion courtesy of @badcomputer0 and @chirinea for the 2026 SMS Power Competition. How does it measure up to the Arcade and NES versions? youtu.be/mqrfKRSiJt8 https://youtu.be/mqrfKRSiJt810 Apr 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5yxde7hc26https://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mitww3iems2y🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 In 1996 in Japan the success of NiGHTS Into Dreams prompted a question from Saturn fans: Who is Sonic? The SEGAHolic investigates Sega's promotional project in the land where the Saturn was more popular than their mascot... youtu.be/ia5v7kuiGfg https://youtu.be/ia5v7kuiGfg06 Apr 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitww3iems2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mimhdqxh3s2r🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 The Villains DLC for Sega's Shinobi Art of Vengeance hasn't landed, but do the boss battles deliver? Join me for my review following Joe Musashi's fights through the Sega-verse! youtu.be/FVBanSuyKhY https://youtu.be/FVBanSuyKhY03 Apr 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimhdqxh3s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3micdlyry7c22🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Is the Shining series Sega's greatest RPG franchise? @TheRetroMartin joins me to discuss the series history through every Sega console, and a few post Dreamcast entries! youtu.be/TbEN2f7Mm-c https://youtu.be/TbEN2f7Mm-c30 Mar 2026 18:55 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3micdlyry7c22https://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mhqtz43a7225🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Do the 16-bit Streets of Rage games make up Sega's greatest trilogy? Join me for a trip through the greatest beat-em-up saga ever made! youtu.be/JfrKhINqXP8 https://youtu.be/JfrKhINqXP823 Mar 2026 20:00 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqtz43a7225https://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mho4uqniis2zJump on to @RadioSEGA now for an exclusive special edition @SEGAGuys podcast, celebrating 20 Years of the incredible RadioSEGA! www.radiosega.net/listen/ https://www.radiosega.net/listen/22 Mar 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mho4uqniis2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mhjddwffoc2d🆕️ @SEGAGuys video 🎞 Sonic has come home to Sega hardware... and we've played it! Join James and I for impressions, comparisons and a full breakdown of Sonic Mania on the Dreamcast! youtu.be/lKAE1dZZGlA https://youtu.be/lKAE1dZZGlA20 Mar 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhjddwffoc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/swooperd.bsky.social/post/3mh77wpr7fs2c🆕️ @SEGAGuys podcast 🎙 Our Sega Saturn Magazine journey continues with Issue 4. After Sega's Big 3, focus turns to Capcoms Big 3, PlayStation ports and a Panzer Dragoo. Sequel! Join us for the premiere: youtu.be/GUUHfZGBOqk https://youtu.be/GUUHfZGBOqk16 Mar 2026 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:thhmi6ifzuepyctlpthpcdfn/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh77wpr7fs2c