References to Sega/Video games

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The following is a list of references to Sega in video games.

For references specific to Sonic the Hedgehog, see References to Sonic in video games.

Arcade

Model 3 Step 2.1

Game Release date Description Screenshots
Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge 1998-05 The game's second track, Joypolis 2020 Amusement Park, is a direct reference to the Joypolis chain of Sega amusement arcades. The Daytona USA 2 Official Guide curiously identifies the track as being GameWorks Studio-themed instead.

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Family Computer

Game Release date Description Screenshots
Summer Carnival '92 Recca (サマーカーニバル'92 烈火) 1992-07-17 An unused introduction sequence with a familiar "S?GA" logo and jingle exists in the game. It comes onto the screen, explodes and is replaced with a "Nint?ndo" one.

To re-enable the sequence, use the Game Genie codes IEUSTGAA, AXUSYKGG, NKKIAGEI and KSKIPGUI. Then hold  START  before the Naxat Soft logo appears.

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Game Boy

Game Release date Description Screenshots
Pocket Monsters: Red / Pocket Monsters: Green 1996-02-27 Development material for the released game reveals the first generation of Pokémon games was originally intended to include a trainer by the name of Jack - a reference both in name and design to the popular Virtua Fighter character Jacky. Said trainer was likely intended to be the trainer counterpart to the virtual polygon Pokémon Porygon.[1][2]
References PokemonRGBY GB Jacky.png

Nintendo 3DS

Game Release date Description Screenshots
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS 2014-09-13 Bayonetta can perform the attack Tetsuzankou (performed by Virtua Fighter 2's Akira), which uses the same attack quote of “Juunen Hayaindayo!"[3]

PlayStation 2

Game Release date Description Screenshots
Multiple High Voltage Software games 2006 The introductory cutscene which accompanies the developer's logo features a child playing a Dreamcast.[4]

References HighVoltageSoftware logo2006 Dreamcast.png

PlayStation 3

Game Release date Description Screenshots
No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise 2010-04-15 In the PlayStation 3 port of No More Heroes, the Nintendo 64 in Travis' apartment has been replaced with a Mega Drive CD 32X combo, with accompanying control pad.[5] References NoMoreHeroesParadise PS3 MegaDriveCD32X.png
Gran Turismo 6 2013-12-06 On the modern Fuji Speedway tracks (F, GT), there are advertisements for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sega Sammy on the billboard bridge directly following the finish line. References GranTurismo6 PS3 Sonic SegaSammy.png

PlayStation 4

Game Release date Description Screenshots
The Last of Us Part II 2020-06-19 One of the more memorable locations visited throughout the course of the game is the decaying GameWorks Seattle.[6] References PS4 LastofUsII GameWorksSeattle.jpeg

Super Famicom

Game Release date Description Screenshots
Uniracers/Unirally 1994-12 If the user attempts to call themselves "SEGA" (or "SONIC"), a "NOT COOL ENOUGH" message appears.

Uniracers SNES Sega.png

Wii U

Game Release date Description Screenshots
Bayonetta 2 2014-09-20 Bayonetta can perform the attack Tetsuzankou (performed by Virtua Fighter 2's Akira), which uses the same attack quote of “Juunen Hayaindayo!", and the After Burner Kick, a reference to the Sega series of the same name.

References WiiU Bayonetta2 Tetsuzanko.jpeg

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 2014-11-21 Bayonetta can perform the attack Tetsuzankou (performed by Virtua Fighter 2's Akira), which uses the same attack quote of “Juunen Hayaindayo!"[3]

Windows PC

Game Release date Description Screenshots
Duck Game 2015-06-04 The game draws heavy influence from the Sega Mega Drive in its presentation, even displaying a parody of the TradeMark Security System screen at startup while using a font based on the screen for its menus. Its soundtrack heavily uses instruments and samples from a variety of Mega Drive games, including Comix Zone, ToeJam & Earl, Earthworm Jim and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

DuckGame PC TMSS.png

The Lab 2016-04-05 One of the game's "relics" is the arcade game Xortex 26XX, which boasts a name and cabinet design inspired by Zaxxon.[7] References TheLab PC Xortex26XX Zaxxon.png
Deltarune: Chapter 2 2021-09-17 One of the game's areas features multiple Chu Chu Rocket-inspired puzzles.[8]

References DeltaruneChapter2 PC ChuChuRocket.png

Xbox 360

Game Release date Description Screenshots
Project Gotham Racing 3 2005-11-22 As the game attempts to recreate real-world locations, GameWorks Las Vegas (then owned by Sega) is fully modelled. GameWorks is also advertised throughout the game (including in London and Tokyo, despite GameWorks not trading in the UK or Japan).

References X360 ProjectGothamRacing3 GameWorksLasVegas.png

Project Gotham Racing 4 2007-10-02 Las Vegas returns from Project Gotham Racing 3, along with GameWorks Las Vegas.

References 360 ProjectGothamRacing4 GameWorksLasVegas.png

Sonic Unleashed 2008-11-20 During the game's introductory cutscene, a Dreamcast in briefly seen within Dr. Eggman's Egg Mobile.

References SonicUnleashed 360 Dreamcast.png

Bayonetta 2009-10-29 Bayonetta can perform the attack Tetsuzankou (performed by Virtua Fighter 2's Akira), which uses the same button combination and attack quote of “Juunen Hayaindayo!"[3]

Xbox Live Arcade

Game Release date Description Screenshots
Game Type 2011 One of the stage backgrounds features a video game system similar to a Dreamcast. References GameType XBLA Dreamcast.jpg

References

  1. ↑ @tracker_td on Twitter
  2. ↑ The Cutting Room Floor: Development:Pokémon Red and Blue
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 https://www.destructoid.com/--534711.phtml
  4. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-819467
  5. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-6#post-810936
  6. ↑ https://www.escapistmagazine.com/the-last-of-us-part-ii-arcade-the-turning-is-a-monument-to-moving-on/
  7. ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-857157
  8. ↑ @digi_valentine on Twitter
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