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The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 143: Summer of Sega — an Ode to Blue Skies!Can you feel the sunshine? ☀️ Put on your sunscreen and get ready to bask in the warm glow of nostalgia — the DreamPod is back with a blazing hot summer special! In this sun-soaked episode, hosts Brian, Mike R, Lewis, Harvey, and special guest Dreamcast Enjoyer share their favourite summer gaming memories and celebrate some of Sega’s most iconic blue sky moments on the Dreamcast and beyond.Check Out: - Dreamcast Enjoyer's YouTube channel- Dreamcast Fishing Games: The Ultimate GuideSega Games Discussed: Virtua Tennis, Beach Spikers...2025-07-272h 01The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 141: Mike Arkin, former Executive Producer for Crave EntertainmentIn this episode of the DreamPod, hosts Brian and Lewis are joined by a very special guest: Mike Arkin. With over three decades of experience in the video game industry, Mike has worked for the likes of Acclaim, Fox Interactive, and Activision. Most notably for us, he served as an executive producer at Crave Entertainment, the publisher behind some of the most unique and unforgettable titles on the Sega Dreamcast. Mike shares a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes stories from his time working on the releases of beloved Dreamcast titles like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Super Ma...2025-05-151h 52The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodTen Years of the Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodA decade of DreamPod? Who would've thought? Well, apparently not us, because we completely missed the fact that April the 11th marked ten years since the introductory episode of this very podcast —episode 0— first went live! Thankfully, a kind listener on Twitter gave us a much-needed reminder of this major milestone.To celebrate, Dreamcast Junkyard and DreamPod founder Tom Charnock joins Lewis for a special retrospective episode. They dive into the podcast’s humble beginnings, and reminisce about some of its greatest guests and funniest moments.A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who has tu...2025-04-191h 02The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 140: The Best-Selling Dreamcast GamesWe’ve all seen those lists floating around the internet that count down the greatest Dreamcast games (we’ve even got a few of our own!), but what were the titles that truly captured the attention of Dreamcast owners back in the day? Andrew, Tom, Kev, and Lewis dive into three sets of sales charts —from the UK, North America, and Japan— to find out which Dreamcast games consumers were spending their hard-earned cash on at the turn of the millennium.Also listen past the outro music to enjoy a bloopers reel of what will go down amongst...2025-04-111h 29The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 138: Is 2025 the Year of the Port? (Dreamcast News Round-Up)With Dreamcast homebrew development tools advancing at an astonishing rate, brand new fan-made ports for the Dreamcast truly are the star of the show in the first DreamPod of 2025. Join Jaz, Lewis, Lozz, Harvey and Tom as they discuss the most exciting new Dreamcast ports, some crazy unreleased ports of Shenmue to other systems, as well as the latest releases from the indie and fan translation scenes.Topics:Dream Disc '24 entriesGrand Theft Auto 3 portDoom 64 portCounter Strike online portCarmageddonCeleste ClassicPrince of PersiaShinobiShrek on VMUSpace Channel 5 Part 2 new translationPuyo Puyo Da translationSegagaga Encore RecreationThe Storied...2025-01-261h 57The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 137: Hassy Holidays! - Blue Stinger Special (RadioSEGA WinterFest '24)The Dreamcast has its very own Holiday classic, and it's called Blue Stinger. Regulars Brian, Harvey and Lewis are joined by friend of the Junkyard Dominic (Dreamcast Enjoyer on YouTube), to talk all about this misunderstood (and absolutely nuts) Dreamcast launch title that features crazy weapons found in vending machines, an acid trip of a Christmas department store, and Dogs Bower. As a gift to our incredible listeners, keep an ear out for a very special appearance by the voice of Eliot Ballade (and original video game voice of Sonic the Hedgehog!) Ryan Drummond.This...2024-12-162h 19The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 136: Raving about Dreamcast (Winter Dreamcast News Round-Up)Your hosts Lewis, Harvey and Lozz are here to catch you up on the latest and greatest in SEGA Dreamcast news! As we quickly approach December, the temperature may be quickly dropping like Eliot running around a freezer in Blue Stinger, but everything in this brand new Dreamcast is hot off the press.News discussed:DCJY PatreonDCJY new merchDream Disc '24Capcom Fighting Collection 2Soul Reaver remastersRetro Fighters wireless fight controllerDreamConn SSuperSEGA FPGA ScamCaptain Barrel Pre-orderSovietBorgs preview and interview with Retro SumusNew Minecraft engine for DreamcastNewgrounds Dreamcast CollabVMU disc builderOrdering a Pizza on a...2024-11-261h 30The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 134: 25 Years of the Blue Swirl (a European/PAL Dreamcast Launch Retrospective)This episode was as inevitable as a blue Dreamcast case with its hinges broken off. Of course the Junkyard was going to record an episode to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SEGA Dreamcast's October 14th 1999 launch in PAL regions! Blue swirl for life, mate. In fact, celebrating this occasion was so important that we even managed to convince Junkyard founder Tom Charnock to emerge from his coffin and host the damn thing. Listen in as Tom, James, Andrew and Lewis share their memories of the Dreamcast, and provide a retrospective on the highs and lows (looking...2024-10-131h 40The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 133: North American Launch 25 Year Anniversary Special (feat. Stop Skeletons from Fighting & more!)It's been 25 years since that iconic date of 9.9.99 - the North American launch of SEGA's final home console, the Dreamcast. Regular hosts Brian and Lewis are joined by special guests Derek Alexander (of the excellent Stop Skeletons from Fighting YouTube channel), and Brian's fiancé Katie, to hear them recount their earliest memories of owning the Dreamcast, and which games stood out to them the most. Also making an appearance on this episode is all-star Dreamcast hacker/translation patcher Derek Pascarella, who shares his story of pre-ordering the Dreamcast, and delves into what makes the console so special; while DCJY f...2024-09-081h 56The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 132: Grand Theft Autumn (Fall Dreamcast News Round-Up)As summer turns to fall, Dreamcast still remains the fairest console of them all. Not sure why we started this description with some weird fairy tale incantation, but magic is definitely in the air for our favourite SEGA console, and we have a lot of Dreamcast news to catch you up on! From new indies, to translations, to an abundance of homebrew ports - including the incredibly exciting news of a Grand Theft Auto 3 port - listen in as we get down to the nitty-gritty in as much nerdy detail as possible.Links to news items:2024-08-291h 16The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 131: Phantasy Star Online SpecialYou are now dialled in to a brand new DreamPod special on the Dreamcast's ultimate multiplayer killer app: Phantasy Star Online, or - in Lozz's words - "the greatest f***ing game in the world. Period." Back in 2001, PSO broke new ground by bringing an online RPG experience to console, but did you know that you can still play PSO online on your Dreamcast in 2024?Assembled in The Dreamcast Junkyard lobby this time round are Lozz, Mark (aka MazGamingUK), Brian and Harvey (aka Pizza Hotline) to talk all about what makes Phantasy Star Online's revolutionary console RPG...2024-06-261h 21The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 130: Miguel, My Belle (Spring Dreamcast News Round-Up)Lewis is joined by Harvey (aka Pizza Hotline), Mike Rogers (aka MikeRox) and Derek Pascarella to round-up all the Dreamcast hardware and software developments that have been happening in the last few months.  Listen in as 3/4s of the panel get handheld through technical discussions, and tales are told about smoking Hello Kitty Dreamcasts, fantasy creature uncles, and fresh-faced Beatles tribute acts.News discussed:Replacement VMU shellsFlea! 2 and Super CamburOrc Face GamesDream of the RebellionCyborg ForceDreamNeo EmulatorSpiral 3DNew Retro Sumus GameGladMortRainbow Cotton RemakeUSB4MAPLEThundertronicsMusic: Ever17 - "Tief Blau"Roommania #203...2024-05-101h 49The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 128: The Top 25 Dreamcast Indie GamesAt the beginning of the year, we put the call out to the community to vote for their favourite indie releases for the Sega Dreamcast, and, as always, you have all responded in a big way, with more than double the amount of participants than the last time we did this vote way back in 2016. Well, we've now counted up all your votes, and can finally reveal the results of the 2024 Top 25 Dreamcast Indie Games poll! Listen as Mike unveils the results in real time to a panel that includes Lozz and Lewis, along with special guests The Sega...2024-02-251h 51The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 126: Nick Thorpe, Features Editor for Retro Gamer MagazineOn this episode, Kev and Lewis are joined by Nick Thorpe - the features editor for the excellent Retro Gamer magazine - to chat all about his career and the brand new issue 254, a Dreamcast special of the mag that releases today on the 21st of December. They also dig deep into Nick's passion for the Dreamcast, meeting the likes of Yu Suzuki, Yuji Naka and Kenji Kanno, and take a trip down memory lane as he recalls his earlier days of writing for his own Dreamcast fan site!Retro Gamer magazine issue 254 is available to purchase...2023-12-211h 18The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 124: Celebrating 25 Years of Dreamcast - A RetrospectiveThe Dreamcast Junkyard's "The Top 200 Dreamcast Games... Voted by You! (2023 Edition)" is available now! Check it out now on the website: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/p/the-top-200-dreamcast-games-voted-by.htmlOn this day, 25 years ago, the Sega Dreamcast was launched in its home country of Japan - nearly an entire year before it released in the West. It was Sega's follow up to the much misunderstood Saturn, and sadly their last console before moving to being a third-party developer/publisher. In this podcast retrospective, Andrew, Brian, Mark and Mike cover everything to do with the...2023-11-271h 34The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 123: Halloween Special!If you’re superstitious, this episode’s number could possibly mean something spooky, especially seeing as this is our Halloween Special!In this episode we have a bit of initial news to cover regarding the recently unveiled Retro-Bit Dreamcast controller prototypes, but after that we're straight into the scares as James, Brian, Lewis and Mike discuss their annual Halloween media traditions, great Halloween moments in Dreamcast games, and select their favourite spooky DC song, all topped off with another edition of James' 20 questions quiz. Relevant links:Prototypes of Retro-Bit's Upcoming Dreamcast Controllers Fina...2023-10-261h 05The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 122: Fall Dreamcast News Round-UpThe leaves are falling and the air is getting colder, but the Dreamcast scene shows no signs of slowing down! In this episode, your host James is joined by regular co-hosts Laurence, Mike and Lewis to round up and discuss the latest and greatest in Dreamcast news. Stick around until the end to hear the latest instalment of James' 20 questions quiz where he challenges his co-hosts to figure out the identity of a mystery Dreamcast game. Can Mike and Lozz bring it back with Lewis' help after their horrific performance in episode 117? This episode was recorded on...2023-10-161h 21The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 121: The Dreamcast Encyclopedia with Chris ScullionIn this special episode, Kev and Mike welcome long-time gaming journalist Chris Scullion. Chris was most notably the longest-running staff member of the Official Nintendo Magazine UK, but has also written for many other UK gaming magazines and online gaming media. On this episode we talk to Chris all about his brand new book “The Dreamcast Encyclopedia”, the latest in his series of books that review every game on specific systems. We chat to Chris about the writing process for the book, the games that stood out, and more! The Dreamcast Encylopedia is available to purchase now from...2023-09-051h 34The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 120: Dreamcast EnjoyerWe're going "cozy mode" for episode 120, as we are joined by Dreamcast Enjoyer! For the last year, Dreamcast Enjoyer (aka Dominic) has been creating excellent, upbeat YouTube videos about Dreamcast games and games from other systems, with a particular focus on nostalgia and good vibes, as well as an appreciation for creativity and potential in even the jankiest titles. In the episode, Andrew and Lewis chat to Dominic about his Dreamcast origin story, his time on YouTube so far, his love for Blue Stinger, obscure Japanese exclusives and more in this hour long episode.This podcast episode...2023-08-2559 minThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 119: Translating Nakoruru with Derek PascarellaRegular host Lewis catches up with Dreamcast community stalwart Derek Pascarella to discuss the fan translation of the Japanese-exclusive Dreamcast title Nakoruru: The Gift she Gave Me they worked on together. A spin-off visual novel from SNK's Samurai Shodown fighting series, Nakoruru took almost two years for Derek and the team to translate, and is the first official visual novel on the Dreamcast to receive an English fan translation.Derek also appeared on episode 93 of the DreamPod.Relevant Links:Download the Nakoruru fan translation patch (GitHub):https://github.com/DerekPascarella/NakoruruTheGiftSheGaveMe-EnglishPatchDreamcast2023-07-241h 14The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 118: Gaming Online with the Dreamcast in 2023Why don't we play together? This month's DreamPod is all about playing the Dreamcast online, which is something you can still do in 2023 thanks to the efforts of some very talented members of the Dreamcast community!In this episode, regulars Laurence, James and guests Harvey (aka Pizza Hotline) and Holsten talk about their love for playing Dreamcast online,  the best and worst games to play online, as well as the games they hope to see be made playable online again in the future. Finally, Laurence attempts to exact revenge on James for last month's quiz with one o...2023-07-011h 39The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 117: Summer SpecialThe good weather is here, so James, Laurence and Mike (with a small cameo from Brian) thought it would be fitting to sit down and talk about our favourite summer memories with the Dreamcast, along with recapping the DC games that were released during the 2000/2001 summer months.We also round-up recent Dreamcast news, briefly touch on the cancellation of E3, and Laurence and Mike get tested on their Dreamcast knowledge in a rip-off of the IGN 20 Questions quiz.Relevant links:Dreamcast News Round-Up for May: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2023/05...2023-06-051h 12The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 116: Non-Dreamcast Games That Embody the Dreamcast SpiritIn this bumper episode, Andrew, Brian, Lewis and Mike talk about games released after the Dreamcast's demise that embody the spirit of everything Sega's final console stood for!Games discussed in this episode:Blur (Bizarre Creations, 2010)Umurangi Generation (Origame Digital, 2020)Bully (Rockstar Vancouver, 2006)Yakuza 0 (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, 2015)Every Extend Extra Extreme (Q Entertainment, 2007)VR Games!Sunset Overdrive (Insomniac, 2014)ONRUSH (Codemasters Evo, 2018)While editing this episode, we discovered a YouTuber called "Dreamcast Enjoyer" who made a great video about this exact same topic. See his picks here: https://youtu.be/CUXqfOEw8Us2023-05-061h 56The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 113: News Jack CityIt's 2023 and Tom, Lozz and Lewis from The Dreamcast Junkyard are back to chat all things Dreamcast news! Christmas 2022 is but a distant memory, and so we have binned the rotting remnants of the turkey and thrown the empty sherry bottles in the bin with extreme force, and we're back to business discussing such delights as:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection from Ian MichealDCdigital (DCHDMI) version 2 from PixelFX is available nowAndro Dunos and Andro Dunos II from PixelHeart and JoshProd are upon usThe DeeDee Planet website is back online thanks to Xiden from Dreamcast-TalkGemaboy Zero from...2023-01-161h 06The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 112: Former SEGA Europe Marketing Director Giles ThomasIn this episode of the DreamPod, regular hosts Tom and Andrew are joined by former SEGA Europe Marketing Director Giles Thomas. During his time at SEGA Europe, Giles oversaw the European launch of the Dreamcast after effectively being headhunted by SEGA from his role at MTV. In this episode Giles explains how he was pursuaded to join SEGA, his vision for the European TV advertising campaigns, meeting the SEGA Japan hierarchy, being grilled by Anne 'Weakest Link' Robinson on the BBC's consumer affairs show Watchdog, the European Dreamcast launch event, the influence of Sony's PlayStation, Robbie Williams, b...2022-12-121h 02The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 111: The SEGAGuysThis time, regular hosts Tom and Jaz welcome James 'The SEGAHolic' and Dan 'The Mega' Driver to the DreamPod. Together, James and Dan form The SEGAGuys and in this episode we discuss our guests' histories with SEGA, some favourite systems from the past, football games, Dreamcast sequels that never were, and of course there's a SEGA-themed quiz! Links to The SEGAGuys and content discussed in this episode are:The SEGAGuys on TwitterThe SEGAGuys on YouTubeThe SEGAGuys website The SEGAHolicDan 'The Mega' DriverPremier Eleven article at The Dreamcast JunkyardVirtua Striker 2 article at The Dreamcast Junkyard90 Minutes article at The D...2022-12-011h 47The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 110: Dreamcast Newsageddon!The DreamPod crew assemble once again to run through the latest news and developments coming out of the incredibly active Sega Dreamcast community. Tom, Lewis, Lozz and Kev convene to chat about new games, old games, unreleased games, translations, music CDs, upcoming events and Kev's amazing bootleg t-shirts. The ridiculous number of topics covered in this episode includes:RUN=DIM as Black SoulPuyo Puyo~nVM2 IndiegogoRemute GenerationsDashy no BlastRuinsUnfungused GameDriving StikersWAVE Game StudiosNotts Game ExpoNettou GolfAll About Dreamcast VCDBrave Little AbacusGauntlet Legends pewter miniaturesLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog...2022-11-171h 11The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 109: Dreamcast in 2002 (and a Farewell to Dreamcast Years)The long awaited fourth and final instalment of our crossover with Dreamcast Years is here. Join Andrew, Rich, Jason, Tom and Lewis as they return to 2002 to talk the best of Dreamcast in 2002 (including the last official DC games to be released in Europe), as well as movies, music and news from the year. Sadly, this crossover episode also serves as a farewell to the Dreamcast Years podcast, as their FINAL episode will only be released on physical media. A limited edition MiniDisc was created for Kickstarter backers of Andrew Dickinson's Dreamcast: Year Two book, along with...2022-11-022h 01The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 107: NewstopiaTom and Lewis welcome new co-host Lozz, as they discuss the latest news from the Dreamcast online and indie scenes. A Dreamcast port of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, the next-gen VMU 'VM2' from Chris Diaoglou, Final Vendetta for Dreamcast probably not happening, the Dreamcast version of Andro Dunos 2 definitely happening, KDDI 'matching service' Capcom games being playable online once again (hopefully), and weird air fresheners in taxis. All this and more are discussed in this jam packed episode of the DreamPod! Stuff discussed this episode:August 2022 news round-up article: https://w...2022-09-1658 minThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod - Episode 107: Top 200 Dreamcast Games 2022 - 200 to 101In the first of a two-parter, your hosts James, Mike and Tom run through the results of the 2022 Dreamcast Junkyard 'Top 200' games poll results. We asked you to give us your favourite Dreamcast games and you did in droves...now the counting has been completed and so we discuss the games that make up spots 200 to 101; but also discuss the games that didn't make the cut.The full results will be published on our updated 'Top 200' section on the main blog after part two is released, but while you wait for that feel free to...2022-07-011h 57The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 105: Dream News!Join Tom and Lewis for this whirlwind trip around the bazaars as they discuss the hottest news coming out of the Dreamcast community! In this episode we discuss the new Dreamcast port of Postal; the re-issue of The Textorcist; unreleased Dreamcast game Fortris; the definitive list of rumoured Dreamcast betas; a fan translation of Sakura Wars 3; and the ultimate niche, niche, niche re-translation and un-dub of Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage.Postal review: The Dreamcast Junkyard: Review: PostalWAVE Games Studios: https://www.wavegamestudios.com/  The Textorcist: https://gamefairy.io/product/textorcist-dreamcast-limited-to-666/  Fortris: https://twitter.com/pcwzrd13/status/1527402118419730437Dr...2022-05-2940 minThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 104: Dreamcast News Round-Up For Spring 2022Join Tom, Lewis, James and Rich as they round-up the latest and greatest in news from our beloved scene. We're talking potential new Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi releases, how we feel about yet another  Sonic collection, the Sega Powered WAVE Demo Disc, Mega Duck on the Dreamcast, Dreamcast-themed bedding and a whole lot more! For links to everything mentioned in the episode, check out our accompanying news round-up article on the blog: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2022/04/demo-discs-indie-releases-translations.htmlLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join o...2022-05-021h 09The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 102: New Games and Fan Projects from the Dreamcast Scene!The Dreamcast scene never seems to slow down so here we are again, rounding up all the news! Will you be able to wrap your head around the amount of new Dreamcast games and projects getting released? And what did we think of the Shenmue anime?Relevant Links:Dreamcast indie games - developer, publisher & retailer directory: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/p/dreamcast-indie-games-publisher.htmlLow Score Boy's video on the History of the A'Can: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycy861t9m_AReview: Ghoul Grind...2022-02-1957 minThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 99: Desert Island Discs Fantasy Draft Round UpThis episode is a follow up to episode 95, where we discussed the first round picks for our Desert Island Discs Fantasy Draft. The game consists of us and some guests each building a roster of 4 Dreamcast games that are the only games we can take to a Desert Island. In this episode, Kev, Lewis and Brian take a look at each person's four picks. This will soon be followed by a vote to decide who has created the most desirable Desert Island!Special thanks to PcWzrd13 & Retro Faith for taking part, along with the team f...2021-12-201h 08The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 98: Everything New in the World of DreamcastJoin Andrew, Tom, Lewis and Mark for another one of those Dreamcast news round-up DreamPods! This time it's new games galore with new releases and upcoming Kickstarters discussed, as well as an incredibly fascinating unused Dreamcast logo that was recently discovered.We’ve had many people asking us how they can support everything we do (articles, videos, streams, podcast, etc.) with donations. Well now you can donate to the Dreamcast Junkyard on Buy Me a Coffee. If you donate and want us to read out a message or answer a question we will! Donate using the following li...2021-11-241h 05The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 97: Left in Japan, Vol. 2 (featuring Dreamcast Hub)The sequel to one of our favourite episodes of last year. Join Andrew, Mike, Lewis and special guest Stephen from Dreamcast Hub as they take another deep dive into the depths of the Japanese-exclusive Dreamcast release library. We also manage to mention GDEMU many times.Dreamcast games mentioned in this episode:Roommania #203Nakoruru: Anohito kara no OkurimonoLet’s Make J-League Professional Soccer ClubNeo Golden LogresBaldr Force EXEFrame GrideMobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs. Zeon & DXZusar VasarLinks:Dreamcast HubNakoruru translation Gameplay PreviewPodcasts can be patched too:...2021-11-021h 13The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 96: Dreamcast in 2001 (featuring the Dreamcast Years crew)It's been a minute, but we are back for the third time with our good buddies at the Dreamcast Years podcast, letting them put their spin on proceedings again as we dive into the year the Dreamcast died in the West: 2001. We talk world events, crap movies, and of course games in this beefy two hour + episode. Take a trip back in time with us!Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel...2021-09-252h 16The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 95: Desert Island Discs Fantasy Draft Round 1 RecapJoin Kev, Andrew, Brian, Lewis & Mike as they break down the first 12 games taken in the Dreamcast Junkyard Desert Islands Discs - Fantasy draft! That we are running via our Twitter account.On it, each person is building a roster of 4 Dreamcast games, that are the only games they can take to a Desert Island. Then we will be running a vote to decide who has created the most desirable Desert Island!Special thanks to PcWzrd & Retro Faith for taking part, along with the team from the Dreamcast Years Pod....2021-09-0446 minThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 94: Gun Golf and Melting Dreamcasts (News Round-Up)The Junkyard team are getting heated in this extra crazy episode of the DreamPod, and not just due to the heatwave that was occurring at the time of recording. We rage about broken games, engage about upcoming indies and discuss the logistics of how golf would work with guns.Links:The Dreamcast Junkyard Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ptxUvYFxMBIndie Dreamcast platformer Intrepid Izzy is up for pre-order!: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2021/06/indie-dreamcast-platformer-intrepid.htmlAnother Dreamcast Evangelion typing tutor is now playable in English!: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2021/06/another-dreamcast-evangelion-typing.htmlSengoku Turb: Fanfan I love...2021-07-301h 28The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 93: Sakura Wars Columns 2 and the Dreamcast Translation Scene - featuring Derek Pascarella & BurntendsDreamcast fan translation fever is at an all time high! Well, it is amongst our staff members at least. Derek Pascarella and Burntends join us for a lengthy chat about fan translations for the Dreamcast and the wider community of talents that make these projects happen. They also give us a fascinating peak behind the curtain at their process for hacking and translating the recently translated Hanagumi Taisen Columns 2 (aka Sakura Wars Columns 2).Links:The Dreamcast Junkyard Discord: https://discord.com/invite/ptxUvYFxMBJunkyard article about the Sakura Wars Columns 2 translation: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co...2021-06-181h 01DreamcastDreamcastHerika Magalhães - Dreamcast Podcast #13O Dreamcast é um podcast que busca ter conversas amigáveis e interessantes para quem está assistindo, ao mesmo tempo que traz reflexões e críticas de situações que merecem um pouco mais de atenção.2021-06-021h 17DreamcastDreamcastRafael - Dreamcast Podcast #15O Dreamcast é um podcast que busca ter conversas amigáveis e interessantes para quem está assistindo, ao mesmo tempo que traz reflexões e críticas de situações que merecem um pouco mais de atenção.2021-06-023h 21DreamcastDreamcastGabs Oliveira - Dreamcast Podcast #10O Dreamcast é um podcast que busca ter conversas amigáveis e interessantes para quem está assistindo, ao mesmo tempo que traz reflexões e críticas de situações que merecem um pouco mais de atenção.2021-06-021h 50The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 92: "Erotic Fiction For Dreamcast Owners"L@@K! RARE! A two person DreamPod! Rated R for Resurrection... Listen in on a chat between Andrew and Tom as they discuss what they've been playing, VMU vs PocketStation, the latest Dreamcast news, the DC community at large and more. Make sure to check out and support places like pixelheart.eu and find out more about amazing translation projects by people in the wider community by joining our Discord server: https://discord.gg/ptxUvYFxMBCorrection: Andrew wasn't correct about Halifax (possibly mixing it up with something else!) - Halifax were an Italian distributor who...2021-05-011h 05DreamcastDreamcastDR ÍTALO - Dreamcast Podcast #04O Dreamcast é um podcast que busca ter conversas amigáveis e interessantes para quem está assistindo, ao mesmo tempo que traz reflexões e críticas de situações que merecem um pouco mais de atenção.2021-04-282h 34DreamcastDreamcastLUANA MARCHESE - Dreamcast Podcast #03O Dreamcast é um podcast que busca ter conversas amigáveis e interessantes para quem está assistindo, ao mesmo tempo que traz reflexões e críticas de situações que merecem um pouco mais de atenção.2021-04-282h 15DreamcastDreamcastLILIAN BRAZIL - Dreamcast Podcast #02O Dreamcast é um podcast que busca ter conversas amigáveis e interessantes para quem está assistindo, ao mesmo tempo que traz reflexões e críticas de situações que merecem um pouco mais de atenção.2021-04-2857 minThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 91: Dreamcast in 2000 (featuring the Dreamcast Years crew)In the second part of a series of crossovers with the Dreamcast Years podcast, we talk all about what is arguably the golden year for the Dreamcast: 2000. Our host Andrew is joined by DreamPod regulars Lewis and Mike, as well as Rich and Steve from Dreamcast Years. The best games of 2000 are discussed, and many debates are had, all wrapped up nicely by a cool IMDB keyword quiz.Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to...2021-04-241h 49DreamcastDreamcastCACAU MILA - DreamCast #01O Dreamcast é um podcast que busca ter conversas amigáveis e interessantes para quem está assistindo, ao mesmo tempo que traz reflexões e críticas de situações que merecem um pouco mais de atenção. ANFITRIÃO DANIEL - @dani_boydc CONVIDADA CACAU - @cacaumiila2021-04-161h 08The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 90: Dreamcast in 1999 (featuring the Dreamcast Years crew)The Dreamcast Junkyard comes together in a crossover with our pals at Dreamcast Years to serve you up a retrospective on everything Dreamcast in its launch year of 1999. Andrew, who hosts both the DreamPod and Dreamcast Years podcasts, is joined by DreamPod regulars James and Brian, as well as Rich and Steve from Dreamcast Years, who all pitch their favourite games of 1999 and face off to the death in a quiz at the end.Links:Dreamcastyears.co.ukDreamcast Years PodcastLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog...2021-03-242h 17The Dreamcast PodcastThe Dreamcast PodcastEpisode 10: The Dreamcast DICEcastMega star Outlandish Zicky Dice drops by to talk Dreamcast and cigarettes. Moses talks about poop while Budd breathes too hard into the mic. Hosted by Moses Goldfarb and Budd Anthony Diaz.2021-03-221h 21The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 89: More News From the Dreamcast Scene!In the first Dreamcast news round-up DreamPod of 2021, James, Tom, Mike and Lewis discuss what's going on in the ever-busy Dreamcast scene. Spiritual successors to forgotten Sega franchises, sealed games being sold, new indie titles, fan translations and GDEMU are all discussed in this loaded episode!Links to things mentioned in the podcast:The Texorcist for Dreamcast: https://gamefairy.io/product/textorcist-dreamcast-limited-to-666/Everything else: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our...2021-03-161h 19The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 88: D2, M2 & Assorted Dreamcast Oddities with Anthony of Video Game EsotericaTom, Lewis and Martin are joined by Anthony Bacon of the excellent Video Game Esoterica YouTube channel to discuss his YouTube journey thus far, as well as everything odd to do with the Dreamcast, legendary developer Kenji Eno, and his game D2. They even squeeze in some chat about the 3DO's failed follow-up; the Panasonic M2, and even the Apple Pippin. You don't want to miss this one!Links to things discussed in the Podcast:Video Game Esoterica YouTube channelJunkyard article going over the Dreamcast PHS / Dreamwire service, and the official Dreamcast wireless adapterDreamcast...2021-02-161h 04The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 86: What We Would Like to See From the Dreamcast in 2021As we leave the grim year of 2020 behind us, Andrew, Mike and Lewis thought it'd be a good time to talk about what we'd like to see from the Dreamcast community in 2021. Along the way we managed to also discuss what job the Dreamcast would do, debunk some common Dreamcast myths, and stan Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Look back at The Dreamcast Junkyard's best 2020 moments: thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2020/12/the-dreamcast-junkyards-choicest-cuts.htmlLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like...2020-12-291h 07The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 85: RadioSEGA WinterFest 20202020 was a pretty rubbish year overall, but somehow the Dreamcast community has thrived more than ever before! In this year's RadioSEGA Winterfest episode, Tom, Andrew, Mike, James and Lewis discuss Christmas Dreamcast games, the things we're thankful for this year from the Dreamcast community, and we share some of our favourite Dreamcast music tracks!This episode originally premiered on the 20th of December 2020 as part of RadioSEGA's WinterFest 2020. Thanks again for letting us take part!Songs featured in the podcast (spoiler alert!):"Jack's Theme" from Headhunter Some menu song from Spirit of S...2020-12-201h 47The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodBonus Episode - 'DreamPod Mini about the Dreamcast Mini'Another big bit of Dreamcast news setting the internet wild means another DreamPod mini, this time being our discussion on the potential mini, teased by Sega staffer Yosuke Okunari, who said in a recent Famitsu interview: “Next, we’re considering concepts similar to the Mega Drive [Genesis] Mini. If I had to name some ideas, something like an SG1000 Mini or a Dreamcast Mini.”Andrew, Lewis and Rob discuss the likeliness of a Dreamcast Mini becoming reality, and what we'd want to see from one.More info: https://twitter.com/TheDCJunkyard/status/1314182954587836416Lookin...2020-10-1447 minThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 82: Another Dreamcast News Round-UpIn this Dreamcast news round-up episode of the DreamPod: Tom, Martin, Mike and Lewis discuss what's going on in the ever-busy Dreamcast indie scene. They discuss new and upcoming indie game releases, new hardware, and a fan mod to the much beloved Shenmue.Links to things mentioned in the podcast:A Dreamcast Launch Retrospectacle: Celebrating/Ranking the Games of 9.9.99 (DCJY Article): http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2020/09/dreamcast-launch-game-retrospective.htmlBrook Gaming Website: https://www.brookaccessory.comJoshProd announce 5th wave of Dreamcast releases - 8 games incoming! (DCJY Article): http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2020/09/joshprod-announce-5th-wave-of-dreamcast.htmlShenmue Undub...2020-09-241h 10The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 81: Heaven and Hell, Part 2More hot takes. More upset. More betrayal. More #DreamPod. This is Heaven and Hell, part 2, where more members of the DCJY podcast team (Andrew, Kev, Mike and James) reveal what games they consider to be heaven and hell on the #Dreamcast, as moderator Tom tries to keep them under control. Will #Shenmue be thrown into the flames? You'll just have to listen and find out...Dreamcast: Year Two - Unofficial Book Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dreamcastyearone/dreamcast-year-two-unofficial-bookLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on...2020-07-311h 13The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 80: Luke Benstead on DreamPi and SimulantLuke Benstead, creator of DreamPi and brand new Dreamcast game engine Simulant joins Tom and James to discuss the continued success of the online gaming scene on Dreamcast, Dreamcast Live, Rush 2049, and his plans for the future with Simulant. Luke last appeared on the DreamPod back in January 2016 so in this episode we recap and catch up after 4 long years!Find Simulant online here: https://simulant.devFollow Luke here: https://twitter.com/kazadeFind Dreamcast Live here: https://www.dreamcastlive.netLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out...2020-06-2949 minThe DreamcastThe DreamcastThe Dreamcast Episode 12 - Bodyslamming White Children 4 SmokingIt's a classic episode of The Dreamcast. We disect a handful of dreams and put the smokers in their place. Is there a dream you are dying to have interpreted? Want to tell the hosts how miserable they make you feel?  Send an email with any and all requests to therealdreamcast@gmail.com  Follow us on social medias, slide in our DMs, DO SOMETHING.   TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DreamcastPod INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dreamcastpod/ 2020-06-0855 minThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 77: An interview with Headhunter producer Stefan HolmqvistThe Dreamcast Junkyard's Andrew Dickinson speaks to Headhunter producer Stefan Holmqvist about the history and development of one of the Dreamcast's greatest action adventure games. Topics range from the origins of Amuze, to the recording of the orchestral Headhunter soundtrack to the reasons behind the game only receiving a PAL release on Dreamcast. It's a fascinating interview and one any fan of Headhunter shouldn't miss!Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe to our YouTube channel...2020-05-021h 29The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 74: 'What if the Dreamcast Won?'In episode 74 of the DreamPod, Andrew, Tom, Lewis and newcomer Martin speculate about a future where Sega's trusty swirl-embossed box of wonder could have succeeded in the war against big bad Sony and their mighty PlayStation 2. What could Sega have to have done to attract consumers over to the Dreamcast? What might we have seen if the Dreamcast hadn't been discontinued when it did? What games would've been released?Looking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join our community on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like our Facebook page, and subscribe...2020-04-011h 26The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 73: 'Understanding Visual Novels and Wacky Collector's Editions on the Dreamcast'In DreamPod 73, Lewis and Mike deep dive into one of the most obscure and niché corners of the Dreamcast's game library: visual novels. You've heard of them, you've probably seen them. It's those games with all the anime characters on the front that have tonnes of text. Some people even call them "dating simulators". Well, the Dreamcast has some of the best. In this episode, Lewis and Mike explain what these games actually are and clear up many of the misconceptions surrounding them. They also discuss the best of this genre that the Dreamcast has to offer - there's b...2020-03-251h 06The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 72: 'A Mysterious Case of Dreamcast'In this Dreamcast news round-up episode of the DreamPod: Tom, James, Mike and Lewis discuss what's been going on in the last month surrounding the Dreamcast. Many questions are asked. Mysteries are delved into. Kev makes a split second guest appearance.Links to things mentioned in the podcast:For Funk’s Sake: A Space Channel 5 VR (Kinda) Review: https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2020/02/space-channel-5-vr-kinda-review.htmlTR Fight Stick Opens 'Dreamcase' Metal Shell Pre-Orders: http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2020/02/tr-fight-stick-opens-dreamcase-metal.htmlReaperi Cycle Reappears With A Playable Demo: http://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2020/02/reaperi-cycle-reappears-with-brand-new.htmlReal Racer IX...2020-03-0350 minThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 71: Capcom on the DreamcastIt's all about Capcom on this episode of The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod! Being one of the biggest supporters of the Dreamcast, there are a tonne of Capcom games on the system, and Andrew, Mike, James and Lewis discuss all of them!Links to things mentioned in the podcast:Dreamcast: Year One book pre-order: https://app.crowdox.com/projects/dreamcastyearone/dreamcast-year-one-unofficial-bookDreamcast Years: https://dreamcastyears.co.ukSeries X Cast: http://seriesxcast.comPower Drifting: The Rally Game Podcast: https://powerdrifting.buzzsprout.comLooking for more Dreamcast Junkyard goodness? You can check out our blog, join...2020-02-111h 38The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 68: 'Your Favourite Dreamcast Horror Games'On this very spooky episode of The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPod; Lewis, Mike and Mark (MAZ Gaming) are joined by returning guest Andrew Dickinson (the author of the upcoming 'Dreamcast: Year One' book) to discuss the best (and as a bonus, some of the worst) horror and horror-themed Dreamcast games, as voted for by DreamPod listeners.Links to things mentioned in the podcast:Dreamcast: Year One book Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dreamcastyearone/dreamcast-year-one-unofficial-bookDreamcast Years: https://dreamcastyears.co.uk/MAZ Gaming UK YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7o_4Rc5PdulefBfApGuk6gGamasutra...2019-11-221h 34The Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodThe Dreamcast Junkyard DreamPodEpisode 67 w/ Special Guest Tom CharnockEpisode 67 is here! Where we are joined by the creator of the Dreamcast Junkyard, Tom Charnock, who returns as a guest to the show he created to help us celebrate and discuss the Dreamcasts' UK 20th Aniversary.We discuss what the guys have been up to, talk about the Bleemcast article, that Dreamcast indie Strumwind is being released on the Switch, that Xeno Crisis is out soon on other platforms and that the team are then going to complete the Dreamcast edition.As well as have a bit of a session laying into Sonic Adventure...2019-10-271h 27