A special series dedicated to the Phantasy Star series from the Master System onwards, including select spin-offs, showcasing its music library and accompanying remixes.
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This is a podcast for all things Phantasy Star games. This podcast will cover all news, events and all things that are happening in Phantasy Star. We are not affiliated with Sega. This is a fan made podcast. Please subscribe and follow so when I post a new podcast. You will be the first to know.
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Want to go on an adventure? Sword of SEGA celebrates all SEGA based Role Playing Games, past and present. Join Tru Skies' party to hear music ranging from Phantasy Star to Yakuza!
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This is the DreamPod - a podcast produced by The Dreamcast Junkyard focusing on all aspects of Sega Dreamcast culture, collecting and the community. Join your hosts as they discuss varied topics surrounding Sega's final console, and inevitably get side-tracked by other gaming news.
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Episode 131: Phantasy Star Online Special
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You are now dialled in to a brand new DreamPod special on the Dreamcast's ultimate online killer app: Phantasy Star Online, or - in Lozz's words - "the greatest f***ing game in the world. Period." A staple of online console gaming back in the early 2000s, did you know that you can play PSO online on your Dreamcast in 2024? Assembled in The Dreamcas…
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Episode 130: Miguel, My Belle (Spring Dreamcast News Round-Up)
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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 cr…
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In the most exciting crossover since Jay-Z and Linkin Park did Collision Course, Brian and Lewis are joined by two stalwarts of both the Sega Saturn and Dreamcast community: SaturnDave and Patrick (TraynoCo) of SEGA SATURN, SHIRO! SHIRO! originally started in 2017 as a podcast dedicated to the Saturn, but has since grown into a website, YouTube cha…
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Episode 128: The Top 25 Dreamcast Indie Games
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At 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 r…
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Episode 127: Dream News with Extra Pizza
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In the first DreamPod episode of 2024, James, Lozz and Lewis are joined by brand new Junkyarder Harvey (aka Pizza Hotline) to bring you a roundup of the most exciting things coming out of the Dreamcast scene! News discussed: New Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi games Octopus Dreamcast Compatible Arcade Fight Stick Retro Fighters StrikerDC wireless cont…
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Episode 126: Nick Thorpe, Features Editor for Retro Gamer Magazine
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On 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 N…
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Episode 125: We're Dreaming of a SEGA Christmas (RadioSEGA WinterFest '23)
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Put on your favourite ugly Christmas sweater, grab a glass of mulled wine, and join us for this year's festive DreamPod episode! On this one we are joined by our pal Patrick Traynor of the awesome Sega Saturn, SHIRO! to talk all about Dreamcast Christmas memories and traditions. We also share your excellent submissions for our request to send in Dr…
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Episode 124: Celebrating 25 Years of Dreamcast - A Retrospective
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The 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.html On this day, 25 years ago, the Sega Dreamcast was launched in its home country of Japan - nearly an entire year before it release…
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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 discu…
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Episode 122: Fall Dreamcast News Round-Up
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The 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 …
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Episode 121: The Dreamcast Encyclopedia with Chris Scullion
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In 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 Encyclop…
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We'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…
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Episode 119: Translating Nakoruru with Derek Pascarella
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Regular 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 …
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Episode 118: Gaming Online with the Dreamcast in 2023
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Why 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 Dreamca…
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The 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 cancellat…
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Episode 116: Non-Dreamcast Games That Embody the Dreamcast Spirit
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In 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,…
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Episode 115: Talking HarleQuest! with developer Ross Kilgariff
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On today's episode of the DreamPod, Lewis and Lozz are joined by Ross Kilgariff to talk about his upcoming Dreamcast indie title HarleQuest!, a 3D dungeon crawler that has just hit Kickstarter! Links: HarleQuest! Kickstarter HarleQuest! Website Ross' Website Our article on the Junkyard Website covering HarleQuest! OLL Gaming Convention Looking for …
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We're back with another Dreamcast news roundup, join Andrew, Tom, Lewis and James as we discuss everything going on in the constantly bustling world of Dreamcast. We will be back with more themed episodes soon. More info on some of the things discussed in this episode: Hands on with C-Smash VRS Teaser for Archipel's Kenji Eno Documentary HarleQuest…
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It'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 Tur…
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Episode 112: Former SEGA Europe Marketing Director Giles Thomas
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In 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 visi…
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This 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! Lin…
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Episode 110: Dreamcast Newsageddon!
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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 covere…
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SPECIAL: A conversation with Chris Metzen
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SPECIAL: A conversation with Chris Metzen: I really think you’ll all enjoy this interview. A lot has happened since we last had this opportunity, and we talk about it all. And yes, even the Blizzard stuff you have questions about. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson
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Episode 109: Dreamcast in 2002 (and a Farewell to Dreamcast Years)
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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 a…
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Regular hosts Tom and Lewis welcome James and Matt of Shenmue Dojo - the longest running Shenmue fan site on the internet. In this Shenmue heavy episode, topics of discussion include: the origins of the Dojo, our guests' introduction to Shenmue, the reception of Shenmue III, the cancellation of Shenmue: The Animation, Shenmue World magazine, former…
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Tom 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, …
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Episode 106: WAVE Game Studios & SEGA Powered
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Tom & Andrew welcome SEGA Powered editor Dean Mortlock and WAVE Games Studios' Daniel Crocker to talk all things indie, magazines of yore, and the future of the Dreamcast scene. There's also the small matter of the first magazine cover mounted Dreamcast demo disc in over 20 years...but we won't spoil things here! Mentioned in this episode are: SEGA…
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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…
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Episode 104: Dreamcast News Round-Up For Spring 2022
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Join 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 everythin…
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Episode 103: An interview with Jörg Tittel
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In this episode, Andrew, Brian and Mike chat with writer, producer and director Jörg Tittel, who previously wrote for the US Official Dreamcast Magazine. We discuss Jörg's time at the magazine, his love for the Dreamcast, and his experience working on his own game (The Last Worker). He also shares some fascinating stories, detailing his friendships…
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Episode 102: New Games and Fan Projects from the Dreamcast Scene!
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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.thedreamcas…
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For episode 101, we're doing room 101! Ripping off the formula of the classic British game show (which ripped its concept from Geroge Orwell), James, Tom, Brian, Lewis and newcomer Rich (welcome Rich!) each must convince host Andrew to consign one of their biggest pet hates about the Dreamcast to oblivion in Room 101, theoretically banishing them f…
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PLAY RETRO 03: The Donkey Kong Arcade Series
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Today, it's all about a monkey named Donkey, and a little guy named Jump Man, and how the biggest shift in character-based gaming was about take a HUGE leap right under our noses. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson
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Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium is a role-playing video game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. It was released in Japan in 1993 and Europe and North America in 1995. It is the fourth and final game in the original Phantasy Star series, concluding the story of the Algol Star System. And we are here for it! Learn more …
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The first episode is here! And there's a lot in here, including a deep loving look at Joust, and why it might be the greatest arcade game of all time. We also talk about playing retro games in VR, how Scott grew up with arcades in his basement, Guess Our Game remains, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 100: An interview with former SEGA of America President Peter Moore & Listener Special
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Let's get this party started! To celebrate the 100th episode of the DreamPod, it's only right that we'd go big or go home. That's why we got the one and only Peter Moore, former SEGA of America president, on the pod to reminisce about his time heading the company during the Dreamcast's lifespan. We are incredibly grateful to Peter for agreeing to d…
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Episode 99: Desert Island Discs Fantasy Draft Round Up
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This 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…
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Episode 98: Everything New in the World of Dreamcast
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Join 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, …
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Halo and drugs are quite the combo. What is Ridley Scott thinking? This week's release news! Scott reviews Cyber Shadow. Brian reviews Undungeon. Guess My Game, emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson
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Lots of stuff to talk about today, including getting into driving games again, and playing Stranger Things puzzle games. Scott reviews Dungeons of Edera. Brian reviews Recipe for Disaster. Guess My Game, emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson
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We look at this week's releases, plus a few more indie stories! Scott reviewed Unpacking. Brian reviewed Despot's Game. Guess Our Game, emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson
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Episode 97: Left in Japan, Vol. 2 (featuring Dreamcast Hub)
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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 #203 Nakoruru: Anohito ka…
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Quick stuff about the state of Rogue Legacy 2, and Brian trying to find the real Bucky O'Hare. This week's new games include Unpacking, To The Rescue, and Giant's Uprising. Scott reviews Let's Make a Zoo, and Brian reviews They Always Run. Guess My Game, new emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Lots of stuff today! New games this week and next! Scott reviews Inscryption. Brian reviews Into The Pit. Guess My Game, and your emails too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson
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Games coming this week: Lumione, Into The Pit, and They Always Run. Today Scott reviewed Big Farm Story. Brian reviewed The Riftbreaker. Guess My Game, emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson
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Dusting off the Saints and Imagine Earth. Messing with the Vanias. New games this week. Scott played Mind Scanners. Brian played Arcade Tycoon. Guess My Game, emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson
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Hey! It's October and time to talk about the scary games we wanna play. Not only that, but we go through new releases and upcoming indies! Also, Scott reviews Aragami 2, while Brian reviews Potion Craft! Emails, Guess My Game, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson
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Episode 96: Dreamcast in 2001 (featuring the Dreamcast Years crew)
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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! Lookin…
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Streaming when you don't wanna. PS Now for Brian? New releases and upcoming games! Gas Station Sim is Scott's game. Brian plays Flynn: Son of Crimson. Guess My Game. Emails and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Scott Johnson
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