The 30th anniversary of Sonic 2day - the worldwide release of Sonic 2 on the Genesis/Mega Drive - is upon us this month, and we asked a few friends to talk about their memories of the landmark title. This week, we talk about favourite and least favourite music, just how tough the original Sonic games are, and ways to celebrate the 30th anniversary.

• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Super Mario Bros.
• Sonic The Hedgehog (Master System)
• Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Master System)
• Donkey Kong Country

The 30th anniversary of Sonic 2day is upon us this month, and we asked a few friends to talk about their memories of the landmark title. This week, we talked with GamerJason, White Mage, and Nezzalonius about what comes to mind when they think about Sonic 2, whether Sonic Team have a trademark on the Casino Levels, and slipping and sliding everywhere.

• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Super Mario Bros. 3
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3
• Sonic CD
• Super Mario Galaxy

The 30th anniversary of Sonic 2day - the worldwide release of Sonic 2 on the Genesis/Mega Drive - is upon us this month, and we asked G to the Next Level, Franny, Alyxa, MVG, and JonnyG to choose their favourite and least favourite Sonic 2 music, whether it was their first Sonic game, singed furry animals and how Sonic’s eco-warrior vibe was dropped, multiple endings, and PS3 era game design.

• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Knuckles' Chaotix
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• After Burner

Jay was joined by Mono of the Tokyo Game Life podcast, and they nerded out about Japan, Japanese culture, and video games. Along the way, they discuss the live action, immersive experiences that Japanese companies create. Mono talks about being "Turtled out" and what it was like at this year’s TGS - Tokyo Game Show.

• Space invaders Groovy
• Final Fantasy (series)
• Kirby's Dream Land
• The Frog For Whom the Bell Tolls
• Metroid (series)

Those damned mini consoles again! Squidge and Jay decided to talk about the games we think should have been on the Mega Drive Mini, and we ended up with two very different consoles.

• Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
• Super Meat Boy
• Alisia Dragoon
• Cadash
• Alien 3

The end is nigh! … for 2019, anyway. Also, it’s that time of year again: time to figure out just where Santa is. In this episode, we chat with G about the games he has been playing since we last heard from him, a little on MST3K, and a nifty little gadget that both Squidge and I bought.

• Batman: Arkham
• Ori and the Blind Forest
• The Last of Us
• Red Dead Revolver
• Destiny 2

EGX 2019 day two is over and done with, and here are our thoughts. Including a little about Cyberpunk 2077 (including spoilers), a little cheating to unlock MJ on Ready 2 Rumble Boxing Round 2, and Beckski’s two speedruns.

• Star Wars Episode I: Racer
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Adventure in Aellion
• Final Fantasy VII (2020)

Part one of three of B’s 2018 debut – he was on our final episodes of 2017, but hasn’t been on the show since. We talk about E3, the Nintendo Switch (there’s a surprise), and how this summer has been re-assuringly quite for AAA titles (so far) which helps us to get through our collective backlog of games

• Age of Empires
• Age of Mythology
• Battle Arena Toshinden
• Battlefield (series)
• Bayonetta

Part three of our discussion with Chief has Squidgey describing his 5 best (and one honourable mention) Sega Saturn Games; a discussion on CD audio on Saturn, Playstation and Dreamcast games

• Virtua Fighter 2
• Nights into Dreams
• Blazing Dragons
• Terry Pratchett's Discworld
• Secret of Monkey Island

Our first (well, 0th) podcast episode is now live. Come check it out and let us know what you think

• Resident Evil Revelations
• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
• Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
• Metro Redux
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles