SEGA Spirit Show ep 4: Happy 65th birthday SEGA! ... maybe? Join Graham and Scotty on the latest episode of the SEGA Spirit Show as they dive into one of gaming’s most puzzling questions: exactly how old is SEGA, really? In this episode, we explore SEGA's tangled history, from its humble beginnings in the 1940s as a coin-op machine distributor to its evolution into the iconic video game powerhouse of today. Is it 85, 74, 65, or even just 41 years young? We break down the clues, tease apart conflicting timelines, and examine the milestones that have defined SEGA through the decades. Alongside a spirited debate on SEGA’s true birthday, we celebrate all things retro, sharing classic game shoutouts, community news, and more. Whether you’re a die-hard retro gamer, a history buff, or simply curious about the myths behind the legend, this episode is a nostalgic joyride packed with fun facts, lively opinions, and plenty of that infectious SEGA spirit. Tell us in the comments: When do you think SEGA was born? And which origin story of SEGA speaks to you? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss another deep dive into gaming history and culture! Looking for more behind-the-scenes stories, trivia, and debates from the world of gaming? Stay tuned - we’ve got plenty more to explore in future episodes! Episode chapters: - 00:00 Intro & what we've been up to - 37:13 🎮 SEGA Shuffle Quiz – Can Scotty beat last week’s score? Play along at home! - 41:36 🤠 New Mega Drive/Genesis game Death & Lead available for preorder - 45:51 🧟‍♀️ Time to Escape the House in this new Zombies Ate My Neighbors hack - 50:50 🎮 Mario Kart 64 being ported to the Dreamcast. Say what?! - 56:19 🎂 SEGA celebrated its 65th birthday - but how old is it really?! We go down the rabbit hole of SEGA's beginnings - 1:46:05 Show wrap up Super SEGA sources: - Preorder Death & Lead: https://kai-magazine-software.fwscart.com/ - Time Extension: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/06/zombies-ate-my-neighbors-gets-a-new-survival-mode-thanks-to-this-unofficial-patch - BillyTime! Games: https://romhackplaza.org/romhacks/escape-the-house-genesis/ - FalcoGiris Twitter: https://x.com/falco_girgis/status/1931231380903436312 - SEGA Twitter: https://x.com/SEGA/status/1929931081723117589/photo/1 - SEGA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKhw0JHsA-g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link SEGA History research: - SEGA Go 60: https://www.sega.jp/special/60th/en/gosega/ - https://www.zippia.com/sega-careers-62207/history/ - https://sonicretro.org/2012/09/02/sega-doesnt-know-their-own-heritage-film-at-11/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lT02KHfS0Q - https://logos.fandom.com/wiki/Sega - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Sega#Company_origins_and_arcade_success_(1940%E2%80%931982) - https://sega-thegoldenyears.blogspot.com/2009/11/brief-history.html - https://www.foundersof.com/the-origin-of-sega/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNT0LgvtEEs