Gaming For Ages

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The Gaming for Ages Podcast brings you our fortnightly Book Club episodes straight from the @Gaming_For_Ages YouTube channel... PS Come visit us there too! In our Book Club, instead of books, there's games And instead of a club... well, there's you and us! We play one game for a fortnight then come here to talk about it. And we want you to do the same! Play along, send us your thoughts, and enjoy the gaming with us! All the games we play are retro, most are SEGA, and all are awesome!

  1. Road Rash 2 - The Best EA Game on Mega Drive?

    3 MAR

    Road Rash 2 - The Best EA Game on Mega Drive?

    Road Rash 2 is one of our favourite EA games on the Mega Drive / Genesis. In this episode we get into the game, how Road Rash 2 compares to others in the series, and what makes it so special. We also get into details about our feelings on EA. Because they were undeniably a huge part of SEGA's fortunes in the 1990s - and back then, were a true ally! 00:00 Intro 1:20 What Electronic Arts meant to us in the 1990s 16:28 EA reverse engineered the Mega Drive 25:14 Road Rash 2 built on the original ... a bit 28:50 What made Road Rash 2 stand out? 51:33 Rob Hubbard's impact on Road Rash ... AND EA! 1:00:27 How does Road Rash 2 hold up? 1:08:46 What's up next?

    1 h 11 min
  2. SoulCalibur - Dreamcast's Perfect Port!

    3 FEB

    SoulCalibur - Dreamcast's Perfect Port!

    This episode of the podcast is about one of the best 3D fighting games ever made – and probably the best on the Dreamcast! It’s Namco’s Soulcalibur!! Soulcalibur surprised everyone by coming to Dreamcast after years of Namco’s close alliance with Sony – and then amazed everyone by not just eclipsing its PS1 predecessor Soul Edge but also being a massive upgrade on the original System 12 arcade version! Soulcalibur is the most famous example of the home console port being better than the arcade original! We talk about that amazing port form the arcade, what makes Soulcalibur such an incredibly playable game, how it holds up to SEGA’s Model 3 fighters and, of course, its unbelievable cinematic soundtrack! 00:00 Intro 1:00 Our first memories of Soulcalibur 11:47 Soul Edge came first… but Soulcalibur was a reinvention 20:00 Arcade to Dreamcast conversion 26:51 Soulcalibur had a huge impact on Dreamcast’s reputation 29:36 What made Soulcalibur SO playable? 42:05 Command buffering helps players enjoy Soulcalibur 45:58 Soulcalibur’s soundtrack is truly EPIC! … props to Juinichi Nakatsuru! 1:03:18 Soulcalibur is one of the few console games that surpassed the arcade original 1:06:41 What’s up next?!

    1 h 9 min
  3. Sega Rally - Saturn's Greatest Racer!

    20 GEN

    Sega Rally - Saturn's Greatest Racer!

    The latest podcast is all about the greatest retro racing game on SEGA Saturn - SEGA Rally Championship! It's one of SEGA's classic arcades from the 1990s but the home port to SEGA Saturn is even better than the arcade! We talk about about our memories of the game's release, what makes SEGA Rally arcade so good AND how the SEGA devs made the Saturn port the legendary game it is! We talk about the game's amazing handling the SEGA Rally arranged soundtrack which was SO much better than the arcade! And we even have time for a section about Yoshio Fujimoto - he's a former Japanese rally driver that inspired a love for the sport in the mid 90s in Japan, and Yoshimoto-san was an adviser on the handling at SEGA! 00:00 Intro 6:04 Our memories of Sega Rally! 10:44 The arcade version of Sega Rally set the template 24:59 The Saturn version of Sega Rally was the best! 37:36 Sega Rally's handling is the BEST of ANY racer! 45:45 Analogue controls get the best times! 55:48 Sega Rally's soundtrack! It's amazing!! 1:04:32 Yoshio Fujimoto is a former Japanese rally driver 1:10:31 The devs behind Sega Rally also made other classic SEGA games! 1:19:45 Rally games that pay homage to SEGA Rally 1:26:06 What's up next?!

    1 h 28 min
  4. DuckTales - Capcom Bring the Disney Magic To NES!

    30/12/2025

    DuckTales - Capcom Bring the Disney Magic To NES!

    This episode is all about DuckTales on the NES - Capcom's brilliant platformer that faithfully captures the magic of the Disney cartoon! It's a classic retro platform game and one that every retro gaming fan should play for the nostalgia AND the gameplay! We explore what the game is like, and how it fits with the series of licenced Disney games that Capcom made - as well as a few that SEGA did! And we delve into other retro platformers of the 1980s, the links to Mega Man, and of course we talk about the DuckTales soundtrack and THAT brilliant Moon theme that's still a classic to this day! 00:00 Intro 00:41 DuckTales is a NES game based on the Disney cartoon 12:03 Capcom had a series of great Disney games on the NES 17:41 SEGA were the big rival to Capcom for Disney conversions 18:33 Disney got really involved in the production of licenced games 24:20 Duck Tales was made by the creators of Mega Man 32:31 Platformers in the late 1980s 36:23 Duck Tales has a great soundtrack with the classic Moon theme! 45:00 The Game Boy version of Duck Tales 1:04:51 What's up next!

    1 h 7 min
  5. Street Fighter 2 Saved Our Lives!

    16/12/2025

    Street Fighter 2 Saved Our Lives!

    Street Fighter 2 was THE biggest arcade of the 90s! And the SNES version saved our lives... literally!! SF2 propelled Capcom into the big time, pushed gaming into the public consciousness AND became the defining battle ground for the 16-bit era machines! So in this episode, we follow Capcom's defining title from it's humble genesis with the 1987 original, through its fascinating development and onto its EXPLOSIVE launch! Then we explore how Nintendo bagged the rights for the Super Nintendo and what a huge difference it made to their fortunes! We compare the SNES game to the arcade and to later versions - and we get into detail on the music across both 16-bit versions and the Coin-Op. PLUS! There's a bonus section on the legend that is Mick McGinty and his cover art - with some surprising revelations! And then... we recall the time that a crucial game of SF2 made the actual difference between life and being a goner! It's quite a tale!! All that is in the chapters below: 00:00 Intro 2:22 SF2 was THE biggest arcade of the early 1990s 10:42 The original Street Fighter set the template... but not much else 17:23 SF2's development is FASCINATING! 29:01 How Nintendo landed Street Fighter for the SNES 40:20 Cancels and mechanics MAKE SF2 49:02 The music on SNES is still classic - but it's not the same! 55:18 Mick McGinty, box art and legendary works 57:42 How SNES SF2 compares to other versions 1:08:58 Street Fighter 2 Saved Our Lives! 1:15:38 What's Next!

    1 h 18 min
  6. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Making A Mega Drive Legend!

    02/12/2025

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 - Making A Mega Drive Legend!

    We get hyped for Sonic 2sday, we explore the amazing development This episode is about the birth of a Mega Drive legend – Sonic the Hedgehog 2! history from Yuji Naka QUITTING Sega to the creation of the Sega Technical Institute and the mysteries surrounding the lost levels! The game received mostly rave reviews but we remember the INFAMOUS Games Master review, and explore how Sonic 2 compares to the original, the sequel and the 3D Sonic games – all in a bumper Book Club about a game we simply ADORE!! 00:00 intro 1:39 Sonic 2sDay was a world first worldwide release! 12:11 Mean Machines SEGA’s first issue had a Sonic 2 VHS on the front cover! 39:16 After Sonic 2, Sega Technical Institute divided between Japanese and American teams 41:49 Media reception for Sonic 2 was strong – except that crazy Games Master review!! 46:38 Sonic 2 Introduced Miles “Tails” Prower (and we loved it!) 51:17 Sonic 2 versus Sonic 1 and Sonic 3 56:06 Sonic 2 versus the 3D Sonics 1:07:55 What’s up Next!

    1 h 10 min
  7. Final Fight CD (Mega CD) - Mega CD At Its Best!

    17/11/2025

    Final Fight CD (Mega CD) - Mega CD At Its Best!

    How can you improve on Capcom's amazing 1989 Final Fight arcade?! By getting SEGA to port it to Mega CD with an AMAZING arranged soundtrack! This episode praises everything that Final Fight CD gets right - from that amazing CD music, to the faithful gameplay, and why this is the best version on console! And maybe... anywhere! And there's a fascinating backstory as Final Fight brought together the creators of Street Fighter 2 - planner Akira Nishitani, designer Akira Yasuda, and producer extraordinaire Yohiki Akamoto! But it's a game that nearly didn't exist - and if it hadn't succeeded, Capcom's fate could have been very different! We uncover the whole story while also exploring our love for this brilliant title!! 00:00 Intro 3:31 Final Fight CD is the definitive home port of the game 4:39 The Mega CD soundtrack is a huge improvement on the arcade original! 8:24 The SNES port of Final Fight has lots of problems! 15:30 Final Fights CD is very faithful to the arcade but it's VERY hard! 24:33 The team behind Final Fight CD are a bit of a mystery! 31:22 Final Fight brought together legendary Capcom devs! 39:00 Censorship in the West!! (and other regional differences) 43:54 Final Fight set the standard for belt scrollers 55:29 What's up next on Gaming For Ages!

    58 min
  8. Castlevania Is Brilliant On Mega Drive!!

    28/10/2025

    Castlevania Is Brilliant On Mega Drive!!

    Halloween comes to GFA Towers!! We've been quaking in our boots this week playing Konami's platforming, hack-'n'-slash classic Castlevania: Bloodlines (also known as Castlevania: The New Generation in PAL territories and Vampire Killer in Japan)! We're huge fans of the Castlevania series, so we wanted to explore where the Mega Drive port fits into the franchise. How does it compare to other greats like Rondo of Blood, Symphony of the Night, and its near-contemporary in the 16-bit wars, Super Castlevania IV? Of course, we delve into the game's amazing level design and its clever graphical trickery. We talk soundtrack—how Castlevania: Bloodlines launched Michiru Yamane's career, which would go on to include some of Konami's greatest games. And we share our thoughts on the game's difficulty and its notoriously tricky sections. We hope you enjoy—and if you're a first-time listener, come subscribe. All the cool kids are doing it! 00:00 Castlevania: Bloodlines is called Vampire Killer in Japan and Castlevania: The New Generation i PAL! 8:20 Where does Castlevania: Bloodlines fit in the history of the franchise? 15:34 Konami's history with the Mega Drive started in the early 90s 18:52 Bloodlines has lots of unique bits not seen in other Castlevania games! 24:30 Castlevania: Bloodlines has some brilliant level design! 32:57 Castlevania on Mega Drive has an awesome soundtrack that launched Michiru Yamane's career! 42:02 Bloodlines and the New Generation are more difficult than Vampire Killer! 52:32 What's up next?!

    55 min
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The Gaming for Ages Podcast brings you our fortnightly Book Club episodes straight from the @Gaming_For_Ages YouTube channel... PS Come visit us there too! In our Book Club, instead of books, there's games And instead of a club... well, there's you and us! We play one game for a fortnight then come here to talk about it. And we want you to do the same! Play along, send us your thoughts, and enjoy the gaming with us! All the games we play are retro, most are SEGA, and all are awesome!

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  • Creatore
    Gaming For Ages
  • Anni di attività
    2024 - 2026
  • Puntate
    31
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  • Sito web del podcast
    Gaming For Ages
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