References to Sega/Film and television

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The following is a list of references to Sega in film, television, and print.

For references specific to Sonic the Hedgehog, see References to Sonic in film, television, and printed media.

Film

Film Release date Description Screenshots
Carry On Spying 1964-07-29 A Diamond 3 Star slot machine is briefly seen in Hakim's Fun House. References CarryOnSpying slotmachine.jpg
Jaws 1975-06-20 Killer Shark is seen being played at a seaside arcade.[1] References Jaws KillerShark.jpg
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter 1984-04-13 A character is shown playing Zaxxon. 200px
Terminator 2: Judgment Day 1991-07-01 Protagonist John Conner plays After Burner in an arcade. References Terminator2 AfterBurner.png
Police Story 3: Supercop 1992-07-04 The criminal overlord Chaibat is seen playing the Mega Drive version of Tetris, but the scene strangely uses sound effects from the arcade version of Street Fighter II: The World Warrior. References PoliceStory3Supercop Film Tetris MegaDrive.png
Sliver 1993-05-21 An NTSC Model 1 Sega Genesis and Sega CD are seen in the background of one character's home.[2] References Sliver Film MegaDrive MegaCD.jpeg
Surf Ninjas 1993-08-20 Game Gear[3] References SurfNinjas GameGear.png
Airheads 1994-08-05 Multiple characters in the film are seen playing Game Gears, with one security guard playing Aerial Assault.[4] References Airheads Film GameGear AerialAssault.png
Rumble in the Bronx 1995-01-21 Keung gives a child a Sega Game Gear (calling it "his old video game"), which the child is happily able to play despite not having a game cartridge inserted.[5] References RumbleintheBronx GameGear.png
Billy Madison 1995-02-10 During lunchtime at an elementary school cafeteria, Madison argues with another student about which is the best video game ever: Donkey Kong, or the Mega Drive release of Mortal Kombat.[6] References BillyMadison Film MortalKombat.png
Clockers 1995-09-15 A character is shown wearing a Sega VR, and then later another character is shown cleaning a Virtua Fighter machine. SegaVR Clockers prop.png

References Film Clockers VirtuaFighter.png
Mallrats 1995-10-20 NHL All-Star Hockey and a Sega Saturn make an appearance in the film.[7] Allegedly, the film's producers originally wanted to use a Mega Drive and a 16-bit hockey game in said scenes, but Sega insisted that the film feature the company's newest technology, and a Saturn was used instead.[8] References Mallrats NHLAllStarHockey.png
Ghost in the Shell 1995-11-18 The film's famous "water fight" scene was significantly inspired by Virtua Fighter 2. Directors Kazuchika Kise and Mamoru Ishii played a great deal of the game during the movie's production, and per Oshii, “When people ask about Ghost, I actually think of VF2”. This led to the character Kusanagi using Lau’s Renkan Tenshinkyaku attack during the scene.[9] References GhostintheShell Film VirtuaFighter2 RenkanTenshinkyaku concept.jpg
The Juror 1996-02-02 The protagonist's son is seen playing a blue Sega Sports-version Game Gear, and earlier says to his mother, "Mom, it's not a Nintendo, it's a Sega!" References TheJuror Film GameGear.png
Generation X 1996-02-20 A character plays Virtua Fighter 2 so intensively it causes their mutant powers to activate. References Film GenerationX VirtuaFighter2.png
Goodbye South, Goodbye 1996-05-12 A character is seen playing Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle. References GoodbyeSouthGoodbye Film AlexKiddintheEnchantedCastle.png
First Kid 1996-08-30 A CD of Sega Worldwide Soccer 97 can be seen in the background. References Film FirstKid WorldwideSoccer97.png
Swingers 1996-10-18 A character is seen playing NHLPA Hockey '93. References Swingers Film NHLPAHockey93.png
Black Mask 1996-11-09 A number of popular Japanese Saturn titles are shown, such as Darius Gaiden and X-Men: Children of the Atom, in addition to a scene where a tied-up woman plays Virtua Fighter with her feet.[7] References BlackMask Saturn.png
Jerry Maguire 1996-12-13 While speaking to a client, Maguire says "I will not rest until I have you holding a Coke, wearing your own shoe, playing a Sega game featuring you, while singing your own song in a new commercial, starring you, broadcast during the Superbowl, in a game that you are winning, and I will not sleep until that happens. I'll give you fifteen minutes to call me back."[10] References JerryMaguire Film Segacommercial.png
Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy 1997-03-26 Goku Jr. is shown playing a video game console roughly similar to a Sega Saturn. References DragonBallGTHerosLegacy Saturn.png
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery 1997-05-02 Scott asks Dr. Evil, “Hey, I can bring my Sega, right?”[11] References AustinPowers Film MySega.png
The Lost World: Jurassic Park 1997-05-19 The daughter of Ian Malcolm doesn't want to stay with his friend because "She doesn't even have Sega! She's such a troglodyte.", to which Ian responds, "Cruel, but good word use."[12] References JurassicParkTheLostWorld Film DoesnthaveSega.png
Paws 1997-09-25 Protagonist Alex owns a poster of NiGHTS and Reala from NiGHTS into Dreams.[13] References Paws Film NiGHTS Reala.png
Task Force 1997-11-13 A character is shown diving and shooting in classic action film fashion, but instead of shooting someone, it turns out he is actually playing Virtua Cop on a Sega Saturn. References Film TaskForce VirtuaCop1.jpg

References Film TaskForce VirtuaCop2.jpg
Home Alone 3 1997-12-12 Protagonist Alex Pruitt uses a number of small items and gadgets to defend his home from criminals; among these is a yellow Game Gear sporting black buttons[14] - an unreleased American prototype of the blue Sega Sports Game Gear.[15] While not appearing in the film itself, the Game Gear is shown on virtually all of Home Alone 3's promotional posters and flyers. References HomeAlone3 GameGear.jpeg
The Replacement Killers 1998-02-06 An Altered Beast arcade cabinet can be seen, around the half-way point of the movie, during a scene where protagonists John Lee (Chow Yun-fat) and Meg Coburn (Mira Sorvino) are chased down in a video arcade, by Carlos (Danny Trejo) and Ryker (Til Schweiger) two skilled out-of-town replacement killers hired by Terence Wei (Kenneth Tsang), the antagonist of the movie. References ReplacementKillers AlteredBeast.png
Cucciolo 1998-04-10 Protagonist Mimmo visits SegaWorld London, showing off various Sega arcade games and attractions. References Cucciolo SegaWorld London.jpg
Dead Man on Campus 1998-08-21 One scene features a character playing an off-screen game with a Saturn Control Pad.[16] References DeadManonCampus Film SaturnControlPad.png
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris 1999-03-06 A fictional Dreamcast game titled Nevenyrrl serves as one of the film's crucial plot points.[17] References Gamera3 Film Dreamcast.png

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The Other Me 2000-09-08 Protagonist Will Browning is seen playing Flag to Flag on a Dreamcast, albeit with the logo removed from the controller. References Film AnotherMe FlagToFlag.png
The Crimson Rivers 2000-09-27 Characters can be seen playing Virtua Fighter 3. References TheCrimsonRivers Movie VirtuaFighter3.png
Donnie Darko 2001-01-19 A character is shown playing Outrun. References Film DonnieDarko Outrun.jpg
Pulse 2001-02-03 A copy of Grandia, as well as a loose manual for Torico, are seen on one character's desk. References Pulse Film Grandia Torico.jpeg
See Spot Run 2001-03-02 A character is seen playing a Dreamcast.
Josie and the Pussycats 2001-04-11 The Dreamcast games Space Channel 5 and Crazy Taxi, alongside a Dreamcast Kiosk, can be seen in the background of a video store, with the titular band later performing a concert at the fictional Sega Megarena venue.[18] Sonic scene member biggestsonicfan asked the film's directors about said references, to which it was revealed that although the filmmakers had full permission to use everything that appears in the final film, none of them were actually paid product placements.[18] SpaceChannel 5 JosieandthePussycats productplacement.png
Baby Boy 2001-06-27 A character can be seen playing Ready 2 Rumble Boxing.[19] References BabyBoy Ready2RumbleBoxing.png
Training Day 2001-10-05 Protagonist Jake Hoyt's son uses a Dreamcast controller to play a video game off-screen, despite using 8-bit sound effects. References Film TrainingDay DreamcastController.png
The Wash 2001-11-16 Snoop Dogg can be seen playing NBA 2K2.[19][20] References TheWash NBA2K.png
Bazooka Tooth 2002-xx-xx In a background shot, several rappers are seen freestyling to beats played from a CD inserted into a Dreamcast.[21] References BazookaTooth Film Dreamcast.png
Bowling for Columbine 2002-05-16 Michael Moore discusses how the United States has higher violence than other countries, despite other countries also having violent media, including noting that violent games come from Japan with footage of people playing Virtua Fighter being shown. References BowlingForCoumbine Movie VirtuaFighter.png
Haker 2002-09-27 In the arcade hall, there are several machines from Sega such as Daytona USA and Crazy Taxi. References Haker DaytonaUSA CrazyTaxi.png
Hajime no Ippo: Champion Road 2003-04-18 Characters are shown playing a game heavily-reminiscent of Fighters Megamix. References Film HajimeNoIppo FightersMeagmix1.png

References Film HajimeNoIppo FightersMeagmix2.png
Malibu's Most Wanted 2003-04-18 After Brad impresses Tec with skills he learned by playing Grand Theft Auto III on his PlayStation 2, Tec asks to borrow the game. When Brad asks if Tec owns a PlayStation 2, he replies by mentioning he owns a "Gamecast". A confused Brad explains "Well there's Gamecube and then there's Dreamcast", to which an agitated Tec admits that it was the only game system he could afford.[22] References MalibusMostWanted Film Gamecast.png
Akihabra Geeks 2005-12-27 Documentary on Japan's otaku community. One of the girls in the film mentions becoming addicted to Sakura Wars 2, as it was her only outlet for social interaction. References Film AkihabraGeeks SakuraWars2.png
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 2006-08-04 Around the half-way point of the movie, Will Ferrell's character Ricky Bobby plays and crashes his car in the arcade game NASCAR Arcade. He is then taunted on-screen by rival Jean Girard (Sacha Baron Cohen), whose success at NASCAR has allowed him to feature in video games. References TalladegaNights NASCARArcade.png
The Forbidden Kingdom 2008-04-18 Aside from featuring a Dreamcast, the character Jason mentions that the move Buddha Palm was used in the game Virtua Fighter 2 (despite the move being from Virtua Fighter 5.)[9][23] References TheForbiddenKingdom Film Dreamcast.jpg
.hack//Quantum 201x-xx-xx A Sega Saturn in seen in a character's bedroom.[24] References dothackQuantum Film Saturn.png
Wreck-It Ralph 2012-10-29 The film features numerous references to Sega, including: References WreckItRalph villainsanonymous.webp
A Fairly Odd Christmas 2012-11-29 An ad for Yakuza can be seen early on in the movie.[27] References Film FairlyOddParents Yakuza.jpg
Ready Player One 2018-03-11 A futuristic motorcycle reminiscent of those from Akira features a large sticker of the Sega logo.[28] References ReadyPlayerOne Sega.png
Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018-11-05 Like the first film, Ralph Breaks the Internet continues to feature references to Sega, such as a cameo from Sonic the Hedgehog and the brief appearance of a Virtua Cop cabinet.[29] References RalphBreaksTheInternet VirtuaCop.png
Richard Jewell 2019-12-13 One scene features a Sega Saturn.[30] References RichardJewell Film Saturn.png
Sonic the Hedgehog 2020-01-25 A brief shot of a baseball game between two local teams shows the name of their respective towns to be Green Hills (referencing Sonic the Hedgehog's Green Hill Zone) and Spring Valley (referencing the NiGHTS into Dreams... stage of the same name.) References Sonicfilm Film NiGHTSjersey.webp
Fear Street Part One: 1994 2021-07-02 A character is shown playing Castlevania: Bloodlines.[31] References FearStreetPartOne1994 Film CastlevaniaBloodlines.png

Television

Television show Episode Air date Description Screenshots
The Price is Right 1977 Sega-Vision[32] References ThePriceisRight SegaVision.png
Abunai Deka 32 1987-05-17 At around the 8-minute mark, Shooting Master can be seen, followed by a scene in front of a Pasopiard venue. References AbunaiDeka ShootingMaster.png
MTV "In real life, you don't get another quarter." A commercial for MTV's "Don't Drink and Drive" campaign, using footage of a player crashing their car in OutRun. References OutRun MTV InRealLifeYouDontGetAnotherQuarter commercial.png
Muppet Babies S07E01 1989-12-02 In the episode "It's Only Pretendo," the characters can be seen riding Opa-Opa from Fantasy Zone, referencing Tengen's unlicensed NES version. References TV MuppetBabies OpaOpa.jpg
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S01E08 1993-09-14 In the episode "I, Eye Guy", a promotional photograph of an early Sega VR headset design is in a series of background posters.[33] References PowerRangers TV SegaVR.png
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air S04E16 1994-01-10 In the episode "I Know Why the Caged Bird Screams," a police officer is describing a scene of brutal violence to Mr. Banks. When asked where the officer saw such violence, he responds, "Mortal Kombat by Sega".[34] References FreshPrinceofBelAir TV MortalKombat.png
Baywatch S04E19 1994-04-30 In the episode "Western Exposure", a child is seen playing The Majors: Pro Baseball on a Sega Game Gear.[10] References Baywatch TV TheMajorsProBaseball GameGear.png
ER S01E25 1995-05-18 In the episode "Everything Old Is New Again," a doctor gives a patient a Game Gear with Mortal Kombat to play with. References TV ER GameGearMK.png
The X-Files S03E03 1995-06-10 In the episode "D.P.O.", one character is seen playing Virtua Fighter 2.[10] References XFiles TV VirtuaFighter2.png
The Drew Carey Show Various 199x Midway throughout Season 2, a Sega Saturn becomes visible. It is later replaced by a Dreamcast (later replaced by a PlayStation 2), but the Saturn returns in Season 9. References DrewCareyShow Saturn.webp
Various 199x In one episode, after Drew Carey's friend suggests Carey was stuck in bed the day prior because he bought a Sega Saturn, he instead responds, "No, I didn't get Sega, but there was a lot of scoring going on."[35][7] References TV DrewCarey SegaScore.png
Neon Genesis Evangelion S01E23 1996-03-06 In the episode "Tears", Asuka is shown to play a title similarly named to Virtua Fighter on her Sega Saturn, alongside a Sega-branded television set.[36] References Evangelion Saturn.jpeg

References Evangelion TV Saturnpad.png

References Evangelion TV Saturngames.png
EastEnders S12E94 1996-08-01 Joe Wicks is seen playing Panzer Dragoon Zwei. References Eastenders TV PanzerDragoonA.png

References Eastenders TV PanzerDragoonB.png
Suddenly Susan S01E07 1996-11-07 In the episode "Golden Girl Friday," two characters can be seen playing on a Sega Saturn. When Brooke Shields character loses the game, she asks if she can play as Princess Kitana next, implying they are playing either Mortal Kombat 2 or Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. References TV SuddenlySusan SegaSaturn.png
Sailor Moon Sailor Stars S05E25 1996-11-09 In the episode "Butterflies of Light: A New Chapter On the Horizon", one of the Sailor Scouts plays a game heavily-reminiscent of Fighting Vipers.[37] References SailorMoonSailorStars TV FightingVipers.png
Seinfeld S08E13 1997-01-30 In the episode "The Comeback," a number of American Mega Drive titles are seen in a video store.[38] References Seinfeld TV videostore2.jpg
You’re Under Arrest S01E48 1997-09-06 In the episode "The End of Summer," a Sega Saturn can be seen being repaired.[7] References YoureUnderArrest Saturn.jpg
Connections3 "A Special Place" 1997-12-30 Dennou Senki Net Merc is demonstrated as an example of new and evolving technology. References Connections3 DennouSenkiNetMerc.png
Oha Suta 1998-11-06 Hidekazu Yukawa appeared on the show to promote the launch of the Dreamcast in the Japan. References TV OhaSuta HidekazuYukawa.jpg
The Sopranos S02E10 2000-03-19 In the episode "Bust Out," a character can be seen playing Flag to Flag.[39] References TheSopranos FlagtoFlag.png
South Park S04E01 2000-04-05 In the episode "The Tooth Fairy's Tats 2000," Cartman discovers the Tooth Fairy is paying a premium price for his lost teeth, he and the boys seize the opportunity to make some cash - with Cartman's ultimate goal being to purchase a Dreamcast. References SouthPark TV Dreamcast.png
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation S01E01 2000-10-06 In the episode "Pilot", a character mentions NFL 2K on the Dreamcast being his favourite game. References TV CSI NFL2k.png
Malcolm in the Middle S02E01 2000-11-05 In the episode "Traffic Jam (Part 2)", Dewey is playing a Dreamcast with a group of other people.[2] References MalcolmintheMiddle TV Dreamcast.png
S02E08 2000-11-29 In the episode "Therapy", a Dreamcast box can be seen. References MalcolmintheMiddle TV Dreamcastbox.png
Will & Grace S03E10 2000-12-14 In the episode "Three's a Crowd, Six is a Freak Show", a stack of Dreamcasts can be seen in a toy store.[40] References TV WillGrace SegaDreamcast2.png
MTV Cribs 2001 In one episode, American rapper and producer Redman shows off his house. Early into the tour, Redman shows off his video games, including a Dreamcast.[6][41] References MTVCribs TV Dreamcast.png
200x In one episode, American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan shows off one of their houses, where they are seen playing both NBA 2K and Dead or Alive 2 on a Dreamcast. References MTVCribs WuTang TV DoA2 NBA2K.png
My Wife and Kids Various 2001 A Dreamcast can be seen played by Michael and Junior in various episodes. The console was replaced with a PlayStation 2 in later episodes.[42][43] References MyWifeandKids Dreamcast.jpeg
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius S01E13B 2003-02-17 The titlecard for the episode "Ultra Sheen" uses the Sega logo font.[2] References JimmyNeutron TV Segafont.png
The Shield S01E01 2002-03-12 In the episode "Pilot," a character can bee seen playing Crazy Taxi.[42] References TheShield CrazyTaxi.png
Futurama S04E17 2003-07-13 In the episode "Spanish Fry", Professor Farnsworth exclaims to Fry, "What in Sega Genesis happened to you?" References Futurama TV WhatinSegaGenesis.png
Air Master S01E17 2003-07-23 In the episode "Gather! Street Fighters," one of the characters is a homage to Virtua Fighter's Akira. References TV AirMaster Akira.png
GameCenter CX Various 2003-11-04 The show uses a number of licensed tracks from the 2001 Dreamcast game Headhunter as part of its official soundtrack.
Lucky Star S01E03 2007-04-22 In the episode "Various People," two characters play Virtua Fighter 4 on a PlayStation 2. References TV LuckyStar VirtuaFighter4.png
Bamboo Blade S01E16 2008-01-23 In the episode "Kirino's Absence and the Preliminary Tournament", a Sega Saturn can be seen. References TV BambooBlade SegaSaturn.png
Gin Tama S04E17 2009-07-23 In the episode "Smooth Polygons Smooth Men's Hearts Too," the robot Tama is infected with a virus, and changes her appearance to that of older video game characters numerous times. One of her transformations is a polygonal, Virtua Fighter-esque design.[44] References Gintama TV VirtuaFighter Tama.png
Midnight Diner S01E07 2009-11-20 The episode "Tamago Sando" features a Dreamcast.[23] References MidnightDiner TV Dreamcast.jpg
Durarara!! S01E022 2010-06-11 In the episode "Declaration of Disbandment", Celty and Shinra are seen playing a Sega Saturn (equipped with a Extended RAM Cartridge) alongside the jewel cases for NiGHTS into Dreams and a second game. References Durarara TV Saturn NiGHTS.png
Weeds S06E02 2010-08-23 In the episode "Felling and Swamping," a Madworld poster can be seen.[45] References Weeds MadWorld.jpg
Regular Show "Death Punchies" 2010-09-27 Protagonists Mordecai and Rigby own a Sega Master System which they play regularly. Other than being mirrored horizontally, its appearance is incredibly faithful to its real-life counterpart. Series co-creator J.G. Quintel was interviewed as saying that his family was the only one he knew growing up who owned a Master System.[46] Additionally, when the show makes official convention appearances, a Master System is often brought along as a prop frequently associated with the pair.[47] References RegularShow MasterSystem.png
The Inbetweeners S03E05 2010-10-11 In the episode "Home Alone", Virtua Tennis 2009 is seen being played.[5] References TheInbetweeners VirtuaTennis2009.jpeg
Squid Girl 2011 The anime Squid Girl recreated one of the Mega Drive's original Japanese announcement brochures[48] to commemorate the real-life creation of the custom white Mega Drive system featured in the show.[49] References SquidGirl Print MegaDrivead.jpg
S02E04 2011-10-18 In the episode "Squidn't That English?!; Ink You Can Stop It?!; Get My Drift?!," Squid Girl and Eiko Aizawa are playing Virtua Fighter on a white Model 1 Mega Drive and Super 32X.[34] References SquidGirl TV MegaDrive 32X VirtuaFighter32X.jpg
Ben-To S01E04 2011-10-30 The protagonist is a big Sega fan and Sega is constantly referenced. Here he and his cousin can be seen playing Virtua Fighter 2 on the Sega Saturn with a Fantasy Zone poster in the background. References Ben-To TV Saturn.png
Sonic Drive-In advert "OutRun" 2012-05-07 A commercial for Sonic Drive-In is heavily-inspired by OutRun, even using some of the original game's HUD graphics.[6] References SonicDriveIn TV OutRun.png
Peep Show S08E05 2012-12-23 In the episode "Chairman Mark," two characters can be seen playing Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition.[50] References PeepShow StreetFighterII.png
Inferno Cop S01E05 2013-01-21 In the episode "The Apocalyptic World," a "Data Files" segment on Mecha Cop describes him as being constructed with the CPU of a used Sega Saturn. Additionally, a later episode mentions the Dreamcast.[51] References InfernoCop TV SaturnCPU.jpg
Dads S01E01 2013-09-17 In the episode "Pilot," a Dreamcast can be seen.[11] References Dads Dreamcast.png
Storage Wars: Texas S03E27 2014-01-07 In the episode "For the Benefit of Mr. Charles", a Dreamcast is found inside a storage locker.[52] References StorageWarsTexas TV Dreamcast.jpg
Steven Universe S01E12 2014-02-24 In the episode "Giant Woman", a Mega Drive can be seen. References TV StevenUniverse MegaDrive.png
Moone Boy S02E04 2014-03-10 In the episode "Hand Ball", the protagonist wants to own a Mega Drive after seeing an advert for one. MooneBoy.png
The Goldbergs S01S21 2014-04-29 In the episode "The Age of Darkness," a character can be seen playing Zaxxon at an arcade. References TheGoldbergs Zaxxon.png
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend 201x During a performance of the song "Ping Pong Girl", one of the mentioned topics is "Sega!" (sung like the Sega Scream). References CrazyExGirlfriend TV Segalyrics.png
Assassination Classroom S02E01 2016-01-07 Karma Akabane threatens to expose the Summer Festival worker for ripping people off if he doesn't give him the game console, which is the biggest prize. The game console itself is a Wii-like device that has Sega Saturn aesthetics, called the GAES Jupiter. AssassinationClassroomS2E1GaesJupiter.png
Adventure Time S07E25 2016-03-12 In the episode "Flute Spell," the characters play a game called Age of Grinders, which is a spoof of Phantasy Star IV. References TV AdventureTime PhantasyStarIV.png
Yo-kai Watch S02E43 2016-05-06 In the episode "Start Your Engines! The Yo-1 Grand Prix!," a character takes on a polygonal appearance similar to Virtua Fighter's Akira.[53] References YokaiWatch TV VirtuaFighter.jpg
Narcos S02E02 2016-09-02 In the episode "Cambalache," Streets of Rage can be seen.[54] References Narcos StreetsOfRage.jpg
Sneaky Pete S01E07 2017-01-13 In the episode "Lieutenant Bernhardt," a character declares the Sega Saturn to be the best console of all time. References TV SneakyPete SegaSaturn1.png

References TV SneakyPete SegaSaturn2.png
Pop Team Epic S01E12 2018-03-25 The episode "The Age of Pop Team Epic" begins with a direct parody of the infamous wireframe introduction sequence from Death Crimson, and is credited for increasing awareness of the game's existence.[55] References PopTeamEpic TV DeathCrimson.png
Citrus S01Exx 2018-xx-xx In one episode, two characters play The House of the Dead 4 in an arcade which also houses the fictional game The Hands of the Dead VI.[56] References Citrus TV HotD4.jpeg
Hi Score Girl S01E10 2018-09-15 In the episode "Round 10", Protagonist Haruo buys a Sega Saturn and a number of games early into the anime, which is shown and played as a recurring plot point.[10] References HiScoreGirl TV Saturn.png
S01E11 2018-09-22 In the episode "Round 11", the two female leads play Virtua Cop together. References HiScoreGirl TV VirtuaCop.png
S02E02 2019-11-02 In the episode "Round 17", the two female leads are fighting over the protagonist and settle their differences by playing Virtua Fighter 2 on the Sega Saturn. References HiScoreGirl TV VirtuaFighter2.png
S02E03 2019-11-09 In the episode "Round 18", Fighting Vipers has become the latest craze at the arcade and is shown being played. References HiScoreGirl TV FightingVipers.png
S02E04 2019-11-16 In the episode "Round 19", the protagonist turns on his Sega Saturn to play Panzer Dragoon II Zwei. References HiScoreGirl TV PDZwei.png
S02E05 2019-11-23 In the episode "Round 20", a scene in the second season depicts Sonic the Fighters running on a Megalo 50 as one of the many arcade games visible in the background. References HiScoreGirlII TV SonictheFighters.png
Dead Pixels S01E01 2019-03-28 In the episode "Bears", a character mentions the game OutRun.[34] References DeadPixels TV OutRun.png
S01E02 2019-04-04 In the episode "Tanadaal", a character mentions the game Shogun: Total War.[34] References DeadPixels TV ShogunTotalWar.png
The Blacklist S07E04 2019-10-25 In the episode "Kuwait," an Arcade Racer is seen inside of a video game store.[57] References TheBlacklist TV ArcadeRacer.png
Family Guy S18E06 2019-11-10 In the episode "Peter & Lois Wedding," Peter asks Lois what the Mortal Kombat blood code is.[58] References Family Guy TV Mortal Kombat Code.png
The Chase: Celebrity Special Coronation Street Special (S10E04) 2020 Jack P. Shepherd (who plays David Platt in Coronation Street) is asked the question:

In the 1990s, which of these used the advertising slogan 'The more you play with it, the harder it gets'?

  • A) Sega
  • B) Play-Doh
  • C) Twister

He (incorrectly) answers Twister, while the Chaser chooses Sega.

This is referring to a specific advertisement in UK magazine comic Viz which made its rounds on the internet in the 2000s. This was a one-off comedic advert, not a nationwide advertising slogan.

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Shell advert "Mfon's Driving Change" 2020 A Sega Master System II is implied as one of the inspirations behind Mfon's passion for engineering, and a reason he began working for Shell.[59] References Shelladvert SegaMasterSystemII.png
Rick & Morty S04E09 2020-05-04 In the episode "Childrick of Mort", Jerry asks if Rick's clay people have a Dreamcast. References Rick Morty TV Dreamcast.png
Amphibia S01E01 2019-06-17 In the episode "Best Fronds", a Dreamcast and Crazy Taxi are seen under the counter in a thrift store. References Amphibia TV Dreamcast SonicAdventure CrazyTaxi.png
S03E04 2021-10-23 In the episode "Fight at the Museum", NiGHTS into Dreams... and a 3D Saturn controller can be seen. References Amphibia TV NiGHTS Sonic 3DControlPad.jpeg
Uncle from Another World Season 1 2022-07-06 Anime where the protagonist is a big Sega fan. The opening itself is a montage of Sega homages; including Shinrei Jusatsushi Taroumaru, NiGHTS into Dreams..., Guardian Heroes, a Sega Saturn commercial, Saint Sword, Nonomura Byouin no Hitobito, Golden Axe, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Sonic the Hedgehog, Digital Dance Mix Vol. 1 Namie Amuro, Street Fighter 2, Magic Knight Rayearth and Shinobi.[60] References TV Uncle From Another World Sega Montage.png
Season 1 2022-07-06 The eyecatch plays homage to the title screen of Panzer Dragoon II Zwei. References TV UncleFromAnotherWorld PDZwei.png
S01E02 2022-07-13 In the episode "Guardian Heroes Shoulda Been Number One!", the protagonist helps his uncle buy a Sega Saturn with 20 games, including NiGHTS into Dreams... and Guardian Heroes. Later on, they are seen playing Guardian Heroes. References TV MyUncleFromAnotherWorld SegaSaturn1.jpg

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Print

Books

Book Author Release date Description
Animorphs 199x Unknown Sega references.
The Recruit Robert Muchamore 2004 The protagonist destroys a Sega Dreamcast so that it doesn't get stolen later.

Comics and manga

Publication Issue Release date Description Scans
Johnny Turbo #43 1993-01 Johnny Turbo and his partner Tony are pitted against villainous androids and monsters from a company called "FEKA" (a thinly veiled parody of SEGA), which misleads children into wasting their money on their CD add-on system (the Sega CD.) File:EGM US 042.pdf
Komi Can't Communicate 201x The manga features a role-playing game with the acronym "PGO" - an homage to Phantasy Star Online's acronym "PSO".[61]

Magazines

Publication Issue Release date Description Scans
Playboy December 1996 1996-xx-xx The December 1996 issue of Playboy contains a "Virtual Vixens" blurb accompanied with artwork of popular female video game characters, most notably including the Fighting Vipers character Grace redrawn as Caucasian.[62] References Playboy Print Grace.png

References

  1. ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/03/jaws-movie-brought-video-games-films-together
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-11#post-1007853
  3. ↑ https://www.technobuffalo.com/memorable-movie-tech-surf-ninjas-and-the-prophetic-sega-game-gear
  4. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/retrogaming/comments/shsm33/sega_game_gear_in_airheads/
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://segabits.com/blog/2011/02/16/sega-in-the-media-game-gear-in-the-bronx/
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-11#post-1008841
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 https://segabits.com/blog/2011/06/10/the-weekly-five-saturn-in-the-media/
  8. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-8#post-935834
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://www.destructoid.com/--534711.phtml
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-11#post-1007626
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 http://segabits.com/blog/2013/09/18/sega-in-the-media-foxs-dads-takes-the-dreamcast-hostage/
  12. ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2011/10/27/sega-in-the-media-the-lost-world-jurassic-park-doesnt-have-sega/
  13. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-11#post-1005656
  14. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/game_gear/comments/r02q9w/on_the_promo_pictures_of_home_alone_3_you_can_see/
  15. ↑ @nvmusa on Twitter
  16. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-11#post-1007632
  17. ↑ https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2016/02/dreamcast-cameo-in-gamera-3-revenge-of.html
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-8#post-935831
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 https://www.playernature.com/2021/04/video-games-in-movies.html
  20. ↑ @SEGADCAesthetic on Twitter
  21. ↑ https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4261&start=80#p160518
  22. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-11#post-1010409
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 [ ]
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  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 http://segabits.com/blog/2012/06/06/disneys-wreck-it-ralph-trailer-hits-check-out-eggmans-cameo/
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 26.3 http://segabits.com/blog/2012/10/09/spot-some-classic-sega-arcade-cabinets-in-the-latest-wreck-it-ralph-trailer/
  27. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/yakuzagames/comments/89be9z/kiryu_and_haruka_in_the_fairly_odd_parents/
  28. ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2017/07/26/sega-in-the-media-ready-player-one-slaps-a-sega-sticker-on-a-futuristic-bike/
  29. ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2018/02/28/sega-manages-to-squeeze-into-the-ralph-breaks-the-internet-wreck-it-ralph-2-teaser-trailer/
  30. ↑ @jklax on Twitter
  31. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-11
  32. ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2014/10/09/sega-in-the-media-the-price-is-right-for-a-sega-vision-in-1977/
  33. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-9#post-979186
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-11#post-1004839
  35. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojF802Xafoc
  36. ↑ @raphycuomoalone on Twitter
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  39. ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2014/05/21/sega-in-the-media-dont-you-got-school-tomorrow-tony-soprano-wants-you-to-turn-off-the-sega-dreamcast/#more-37645
  40. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/dreamcast/comments/ft5whd/the_dreamcast_in_pop_culture/
  41. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/dreamcast/comments/9xpmxu/dreamcast_in_the_meida/
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4261
  43. ↑ https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2010/09/elusive-my-wife-and-kids-dreamcast.html
  44. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-858940
  45. ↑ http://segabits.com/blog/2010/08/24/madworld-poster-spotted-in-new-weeds-episode/
  46. ↑ https://www.destructoid.com/oooooohh-regular-shows-j-g-quintel-and-i-talk-games/
  47. ↑ http://segabits.com/blog/2012/07/12/mordecai-and-rigby-bring-their-master-system-to-comic-con/
  48. ↑ File:MD JP brochure.pdf
  49. ↑ http://segabits.com/blog/2011/07/28/check-out-the-awesome-custom-squid-girl-sega-genesis/
  50. ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2013/05/14/sega-in-the-media-parks-and-recreation-peeks-inside-andy-and-aprils-toolbox/
  51. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-8#post-868889
  52. ↑ https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4261&start=60
  53. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-858938
  54. ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2016/09/06/sega-in-the-media-pablo-escobar-plays-streets-of-rage-on-narcos/
  55. ↑ https://www.badgamehalloffame.com/death-crimson/
  56. ↑ @8284_freedom3 on Twitter
  57. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-11#post-1007255
  58. ↑ https://www.mortalkombatonline.com/t/classic/family-guy-drops-klassic-mortal-kombat-reference/AlLRkC8RAkgP
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  60. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57FcZBYXMac
  61. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-9#post-969604
  62. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/general-questions-and-information-thread.26211/page-100#post-1005874
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