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|''[[wikipedia:Carry On Spying|Carry On Spying]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Carry On Spying|Carry On Spying]]'' | ||
|1964-07-29 | |1964-07-29 | ||
|A ''[[Diamond 3 Star]]'' slot machine is briefly seen in Hakim's Fun House. | |A ''[[Diamond 3 Star]]'' slot machine is briefly seen in Hakim's Fun House. | ||
− | |[[File:References CarryOnSpying slotmachine.jpg| | + | |[[File:References CarryOnSpying slotmachine.jpg|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Jaws (film)|Jaws]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Jaws (film)|Jaws]]'' | ||
|1975-06-20 | |1975-06-20 | ||
|''[[Killer Shark]]'' is seen being played at a seaside arcade.{{ref|https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/03/jaws-movie-brought-video-games-films-together}} | |''[[Killer Shark]]'' is seen being played at a seaside arcade.{{ref|https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jun/03/jaws-movie-brought-video-games-films-together}} | ||
− | |[[File:References Jaws KillerShark.jpg| | + | |[[File:References Jaws KillerShark.jpg|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Terminator 2: Judgment Day|Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Terminator 2: Judgment Day|Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]'' | ||
|1991-07-01 | |1991-07-01 | ||
|Protagonist John Conner plays ''[[After Burner]]'' in an arcade. | |Protagonist John Conner plays ''[[After Burner]]'' in an arcade. | ||
− | |[[File:References Terminator2 AfterBurner.png| | + | |[[File:References Terminator2 AfterBurner.png|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Surf Ninjas|Surf Ninjas]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Surf Ninjas|Surf Ninjas]]'' | ||
|1993-08-20 | |1993-08-20 | ||
|[[Game Gear]]{{ref|https://www.technobuffalo.com/memorable-movie-tech-surf-ninjas-and-the-prophetic-sega-game-gear}} | |[[Game Gear]]{{ref|https://www.technobuffalo.com/memorable-movie-tech-surf-ninjas-and-the-prophetic-sega-game-gear}} | ||
− | |[[File:References SurfNinjas GameGear.png| | + | |[[File:References SurfNinjas GameGear.png|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ''[[wikipedia:Airheads|Airheads]]'' | ||
+ | | 1994-08-05 | ||
+ | | Multiple characters in the film are seen playing [[Game Gear]]s, with one security guard playing ''[[Aerial Assault (Game Gear)|Aerial Assault]]''.{{ref|https://www.reddit.com/r/retrogaming/comments/shsm33/sega_game_gear_in_airheads/}} | ||
+ | | [[File:References Airheads Film GameGear AerialAssault.png|200px]] | ||
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|''[[wikipedia:Rumble in the Bronx|Rumble in the Bronx]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Rumble in the Bronx|Rumble in the Bronx]]'' | ||
|1995-01-21 | |1995-01-21 | ||
|[[Game Gear]]{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/02/16/sega-in-the-media-game-gear-in-the-bronx/}} | |[[Game Gear]]{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/02/16/sega-in-the-media-game-gear-in-the-bronx/}} | ||
− | |[[File:References RumbleintheBronx GameGear.png| | + | |[[File:References RumbleintheBronx GameGear.png|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Clockers (film)|Clockers]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Clockers (film)|Clockers]]'' | ||
|1995-09-15 | |1995-09-15 | ||
|[[Sega VR]] (prop){{intref|Sega VR}}, ''[[Virtua Fighter]]''{{ref|https://www.playernature.com/2021/04/video-games-in-movies.html}} | |[[Sega VR]] (prop){{intref|Sega VR}}, ''[[Virtua Fighter]]''{{ref|https://www.playernature.com/2021/04/video-games-in-movies.html}} | ||
− | |[[File:SegaVR Clockers prop.png| | + | |[[File:SegaVR Clockers prop.png|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Mallrats|Mallrats]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Mallrats|Mallrats]]'' | ||
|1995-10-20 | |1995-10-20 | ||
− | |''[[NHL All-Star Hockey]]''{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/06/10/the-weekly-five-saturn-in-the-media/}} | + | |''[[NHL All-Star Hockey]]'' and a [[Sega Saturn]] make an appearance in the film.{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/06/10/the-weekly-five-saturn-in-the-media/}} 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.{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-8#post-935834}} |
− | |[[File:References Mallrats NHLAllStarHockey.png| | + | |[[File:References Mallrats NHLAllStarHockey.png|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Ghost in the Shell (1995 film)|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.{{ref|https://www.destructoid.com/--534711.phtml}} | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Goodbye South, Goodbye|Goodbye South, Goodbye]]'' | ||
+ | |1996-05-12 | ||
+ | |A character is seen playing ''[[Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle]]''. | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Swingers (1996 film)|Swingers]]'' | ||
+ | |1996-10-18 | ||
+ | |A character is seen playing ''[[NHLPA Hockey '93]]''. | ||
+ | | | ||
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|''[[wikipedia:Black Mask (film)|Black Mask]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Black Mask (film)|Black Mask]]'' | ||
|1996-11-09 | |1996-11-09 | ||
|''[[Virtua Fighter]]'', ''[[Darius Gaiden]]'', ''[[X-Men: Children of the Atom]]''{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/06/10/the-weekly-five-saturn-in-the-media/}} | |''[[Virtua Fighter]]'', ''[[Darius Gaiden]]'', ''[[X-Men: Children of the Atom]]''{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/06/10/the-weekly-five-saturn-in-the-media/}} | ||
− | | | + | |[[File:References BlackMask Saturn.png|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy|Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy|Dragon Ball GT: A Hero's Legacy]]'' | ||
|1997-03-26 | |1997-03-26 | ||
− | | | + | |Goku Jr. is shown playing a video game console roughly similar to a [[Sega Saturn]]. |
− | | | + | |[[File:References DragonBallGTHerosLegacy Saturn.png|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery|Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery|Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery]]'' | ||
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|''[[wikipedia:The Lost World: Jurassic Park|The Lost World: Jurassic Park]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:The Lost World: Jurassic Park|The Lost World: Jurassic Park]]'' | ||
|1997-05-19 | |1997-05-19 | ||
− | |The daughter of Ian Malcolm doesn't want to stay with his friend because | + | |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."{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/10/27/sega-in-the-media-the-lost-world-jurassic-park-doesnt-have-sega/}} |
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|''[[wikipedia:The Replacement Killers|The Replacement Killers]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:The Replacement Killers|The Replacement Killers]]'' | ||
|1998-02-06 | |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 ([[wikipedia:Chow Yun-fat|Chow Yun-fat]]) and Meg Coburn ([[wikipedia:Mira Sorvino|Mira Sorvino]]) are chased down in a video arcade, by Carlos ([[wikipedia:Danny Trejo|Danny Trejo]]) and Ryker ([[wikipedia:Til Schweiger|Til Schweiger]]) two skilled out-of-town replacement killers hired by Terence Wei ([[wikipedia:Kenneth Tsang|Kenneth Tsang]]), the antagonist of the movie. | |An ''[[Altered Beast]]'' arcade cabinet can be seen, around the half-way point of the movie, during a scene where protagonists John Lee ([[wikipedia:Chow Yun-fat|Chow Yun-fat]]) and Meg Coburn ([[wikipedia:Mira Sorvino|Mira Sorvino]]) are chased down in a video arcade, by Carlos ([[wikipedia:Danny Trejo|Danny Trejo]]) and Ryker ([[wikipedia:Til Schweiger|Til Schweiger]]) two skilled out-of-town replacement killers hired by Terence Wei ([[wikipedia:Kenneth Tsang|Kenneth Tsang]]), the antagonist of the movie. | ||
− | | | + | |[[File:References ReplacementKillers AlteredBeast.png|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Cucciolo (film)|Cucciolo]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Cucciolo (film)|Cucciolo]]'' | ||
|1998-04-10 | |1998-04-10 | ||
|Protagonist Mimmo visits [[SegaWorld London]], showing off various Sega arcade games and attractions. | |Protagonist Mimmo visits [[SegaWorld London]], showing off various Sega arcade games and attractions. | ||
− | |[[File:References Cucciolo SegaWorld London.jpg| | + | |[[File:References Cucciolo SegaWorld London.jpg|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Cheaters (2000 film)|Cheaters]]'' | ||
+ | |2000-05-20 | ||
+ | |A character is seen playing a [[Sega Dreamcast]]. | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:The Other Me|The Other Me]]'' | ||
+ | |2000-09-08 | ||
+ | |Protagonist Will Browning is seen playing a [[Dreamcast]], albeit with the logos removed or taped over. | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Ah! My Goddess: The Movie|Ah! My Goddess: The Movie]]'' | ||
+ | |2000-10-21 | ||
+ | |One scene features a [[Sega Dreamcast]].{{ref|https://www.reddit.com/r/dreamcast/comments/ft5whd/the_dreamcast_in_pop_culture/}} | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:See Spot Run|See Spot Run]]'' | ||
+ | |2001-03-02 | ||
+ | |A character is seen playing a [[Sega Dreamcast]]. | ||
+ | | | ||
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|''[[wikipedia:Josie and the Pussycats (film)|Josie and the Pussycats]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Josie and the Pussycats (film)|Josie and the Pussycats]]'' | ||
|2001-04-11 | |2001-04-11 | ||
− | |The | + | |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.{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-8#post-935831}} [[sonic:Sonic scene|Sonic scene]] member [https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?members/biggestsonicfan.1551/ 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.{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-8#post-935831}} |
− | |[[File:SpaceChannel 5 JosieandthePussycats productplacement.png| | + | |[[File:SpaceChannel 5 JosieandthePussycats productplacement.png|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Baby Boy (film)|Baby Boy]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Baby Boy (film)|Baby Boy]]'' | ||
|2001-06-27 | |2001-06-27 | ||
|''[[Ready 2 Rumble Boxing]]''{{ref|https://www.playernature.com/2021/04/video-games-in-movies.html}} | |''[[Ready 2 Rumble Boxing]]''{{ref|https://www.playernature.com/2021/04/video-games-in-movies.html}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References BabyBoy Ready2RumbleBoxing.png|200px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Training Day|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. | ||
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|2001-11-16 | |2001-11-16 | ||
|''[[NBA 2K2]]''{{ref|https://www.playernature.com/2021/04/video-games-in-movies.html}}{{ref|https://twitter.com/SEGADCAesthetic/status/1488573608272277512}} | |''[[NBA 2K2]]''{{ref|https://www.playernature.com/2021/04/video-games-in-movies.html}}{{ref|https://twitter.com/SEGADCAesthetic/status/1488573608272277512}} | ||
− | |[[File:References TheWash NBA2K.png| | + | |[[File:References TheWash NBA2K.png|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''Bazooka Tooth'' | ||
+ | |2002-xx-xx | ||
+ | |In a background shot, several rappers are seen freestyling to beats played from a CD inserted into a [[Sega Dreamcast]].{{ref|1=https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4261&start=80#p160518}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References BazookaTooth Film Dreamcast.png|200px]] | ||
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|''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338086/ Haker]'' | |''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338086/ Haker]'' | ||
|2002-09-27 | |2002-09-27 | ||
|In the arcade hall, there are several machines from Sega such as ''[[Daytona USA]]'' and ''[[Crazy Taxi]]''. | |In the arcade hall, there are several machines from Sega such as ''[[Daytona USA]]'' and ''[[Crazy Taxi]]''. | ||
− | | | + | |[[File:References_Haker_DaytonaUSA_CrazyTaxi.png|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby|Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby|Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby]]'' | ||
|2006-08-04 | |2006-08-04 | ||
|Around the half-way point of the movie, [[wikipedia:Will Ferrell|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 ([[wikipedia:Sacha Baron Cohen|Sacha Baron Cohen]]), whose success at NASCAR has allowed him to feature in video games. | |Around the half-way point of the movie, [[wikipedia:Will Ferrell|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 ([[wikipedia:Sacha Baron Cohen|Sacha Baron Cohen]]), whose success at NASCAR has allowed him to feature in video games. | ||
− | | | + | |[[File:References TalladegaNights NASCARArcade.png|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:The Forbidden Kingdom|The Forbidden Kingdom]]'' | ||
+ | |2008-04-18 | ||
+ | |Aside from featuring a [[Sega 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]]''.){{ref|https://www.destructoid.com/--534711.phtml}}{{ref|https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4261&start=20}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References TheForbiddenKingdom Film Dreamcast.jpg|200px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:.hack//Quantum|.hack//Quantum]]'' | ||
+ | |201x-xx-xx | ||
+ | |A [[Sega Saturn]] in seen in a character's bedroom.{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-9#post-965163}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References dothackQuantum Film Saturn.png|200px]] | ||
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|''[[wikipedia:Wreck-It Ralph|Wreck-It Ralph]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Wreck-It Ralph|Wreck-It Ralph]]'' | ||
|2012-10-29 | |2012-10-29 | ||
− | | | + | |The film features numerous references to Sega, including: |
− | | | + | *Neff (''[[Altered Beast]]'') appearing during a "villains anonymous" meeting.{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2012/06/06/disneys-wreck-it-ralph-trailer-hits-check-out-eggmans-cameo/}} |
+ | *Cyril (''[[The House of the Dead]]'') appearing during a "villains anonymous" meeting.{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2012/06/06/disneys-wreck-it-ralph-trailer-hits-check-out-eggmans-cameo/}} | ||
+ | *A ''[[Frogger]]'' cabinet appearing in the film's arcade.{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2012/10/09/spot-some-classic-sega-arcade-cabinets-in-the-latest-wreck-it-ralph-trailer/}} | ||
+ | *A ''[[The House of the Dead]]'' cabinet appearing in the film's arcade.{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2012/10/09/spot-some-classic-sega-arcade-cabinets-in-the-latest-wreck-it-ralph-trailer/}} | ||
+ | *A ''[[Virtua Cop]]'' cabinet appearing in the film's arcade.{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2012/10/09/spot-some-classic-sega-arcade-cabinets-in-the-latest-wreck-it-ralph-trailer/}} | ||
+ | *A ''[[Daytona USA]]''-inspired arcade game titled ''Finish Line''.{{ref|https://wreckitralph.fandom.com/wiki/Finish_Line}} | ||
+ | *An 8-bit homage to ''[[The House of the Dead]]'' during the credits.{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2012/10/09/spot-some-classic-sega-arcade-cabinets-in-the-latest-wreck-it-ralph-trailer/}} | ||
+ | *An [[wikipedia:All your base are belong to us|All your base are belong to us]] reference (from ''[[Zero Wing]]'') graffitied on a wall. | ||
+ | |[[File:References WreckItRalph villainsanonymous.webp|200px]] | ||
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|''[[wikipedia:Ready Player One (film)|Ready Player One]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Ready Player One (film)|Ready Player One]]'' | ||
|2018-03-11 | |2018-03-11 | ||
|A futuristic motorcycle reminiscent of those from ''[[wikipedia:Akira (1988 film)|Akira]]'' features a large sticker of the [[Sega logo]].{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2017/07/26/sega-in-the-media-ready-player-one-slaps-a-sega-sticker-on-a-futuristic-bike/}} | |A futuristic motorcycle reminiscent of those from ''[[wikipedia:Akira (1988 film)|Akira]]'' features a large sticker of the [[Sega logo]].{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2017/07/26/sega-in-the-media-ready-player-one-slaps-a-sega-sticker-on-a-futuristic-bike/}} | ||
− | |[[File:References ReadyPlayerOne Sega.png| | + | |[[File:References ReadyPlayerOne Sega.png|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Ralph Breaks the Internet|Ralph Breaks the Internet]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Ralph Breaks the Internet|Ralph Breaks the Internet]]'' | ||
|2018-11-05 | |2018-11-05 | ||
− | | | + | |Like the first film, ''Ralph Breaks the Internet'' continues to feature references to Sega, such as a cameo from [[sonic:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]] and the brief appearance of a ''[[Virtua Cop]]'' cabinet.{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2018/02/28/sega-manages-to-squeeze-into-the-ralph-breaks-the-internet-wreck-it-ralph-2-teaser-trailer/}} |
− | | | + | |[[File:References RalphBreaksTheInternet VirtuaCop.png|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Richard Jewell (film)|Richard Jewell]]'' | ||
+ | |2019-12-13 | ||
+ | |One scene features a [[Sega Saturn]].{{ref|https://twitter.com/jklax/status/1309911320297443332}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References RichardJewell Film Saturn.png|200px]] | ||
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!Air date | !Air date | ||
!Description | !Description | ||
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|''[[wikipedia:The Price Is Right (American game show)|The Price is Right (United States)]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:The Price Is Right (American game show)|The Price is Right (United States)]]'' | ||
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|1977 | |1977 | ||
|[[Sega-Vision]]{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2014/10/09/sega-in-the-media-the-price-is-right-for-a-sega-vision-in-1977/}} | |[[Sega-Vision]]{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2014/10/09/sega-in-the-media-the-price-is-right-for-a-sega-vision-in-1977/}} | ||
− | |[[File:References ThePriceisRight SegaVision.png| | + | |[[File:References ThePriceisRight SegaVision.png|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:Abunai Deka|Abunai Deka]]'' (あぶない刑事) | |''[[wikipedia:Abunai Deka|Abunai Deka]]'' (あぶない刑事) | ||
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|1987-05-17 | |1987-05-17 | ||
|At around the 8-minute mark, ''[[Shooting Master]]'' can be seen, followed by a scene in front of a [[Pasopiard]] venue. | |At around the 8-minute mark, ''[[Shooting Master]]'' can be seen, followed by a scene in front of a [[Pasopiard]] venue. | ||
− | |[[File:References AbunaiDeka ShootingMaster.png| | + | |[[File:References AbunaiDeka ShootingMaster.png|200px]] |
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|[[wikipedia:MTV|MTV]] (commercial) | |[[wikipedia:MTV|MTV]] (commercial) | ||
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|A commercial for [[wikipedia:MTV|MTV]]'s "Don't Drink and Drive" campaign, using footage of a player crashing their car in ''[[OutRun]]''. | |A commercial for [[wikipedia:MTV|MTV]]'s "Don't Drink and Drive" campaign, using footage of a player crashing their car in ''[[OutRun]]''. | ||
− | |[[File:References OutRun MTV InRealLifeYouDontGetAnotherQuarter commercial.png| | + | |[[File:References OutRun MTV InRealLifeYouDontGetAnotherQuarter commercial.png|200px]] |
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+ | |''[[wikipedia:Mighty Morphin Power Rangers|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.{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-9#post-979186}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References_PowerRangers_TV_SegaVR.png|200px]] | ||
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|''[[wikipedia:The Drew Carey Show|The Drew Carey Show]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:The Drew Carey Show|The Drew Carey Show]]'' | ||
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|[[Saturn]], [[Dreamcast]]{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/06/10/the-weekly-five-saturn-in-the-media/}} | |[[Saturn]], [[Dreamcast]]{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/06/10/the-weekly-five-saturn-in-the-media/}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References_DrewCareyShow_Saturn.webp|200px]] | ||
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+ | |''[[wikipedia:The Drew Carey Show|The Drew Carey Show]]'' | ||
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− | + | |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."{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojF802Xafoc}} | |
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|''[[wikipedia:Neon Genesis Evangelion|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Neon Genesis Evangelion|Neon Genesis Evangelion]]'' | ||
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|Asuka owns and plays a [[Sega Saturn]] alongside a Sega-branded television set.{{ref|https://twitter.com/raphycuomoalone/status/1470229088086417410}} | |Asuka owns and plays a [[Sega Saturn]] alongside a Sega-branded television set.{{ref|https://twitter.com/raphycuomoalone/status/1470229088086417410}} | ||
− | |[[File:References Evangelion Saturn.jpeg| | + | |[[File:References Evangelion Saturn.jpeg|200px]] |
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|''[[wikipedia:You're Under Arrest (manga)|You’re Under Arrest]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:You're Under Arrest (manga)|You’re Under Arrest]]'' | ||
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|199x-xx-xx | |199x-xx-xx | ||
|[[Saturn]]{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/06/10/the-weekly-five-saturn-in-the-media/}} | |[[Saturn]]{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/06/10/the-weekly-five-saturn-in-the-media/}} | ||
− | |[[File:References YoureUnderArrest Saturn.jpg| | + | |[[File:References YoureUnderArrest Saturn.jpg|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Sailor Moon Sailor Stars|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]]''.{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-857155}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References SailorMoonSailorStars TV FightingVipers.png|200px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:Seinfeld|Seinfeld]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Seinfeld|Seinfeld]]'' | ||
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|1997-01-30 | |1997-01-30 | ||
|A number of American [[Mega Drive]] titles are seen in a video store.{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2016/02/26/sega-in-the-media-seinfelds-the-comeback-has-a-great-selection-of-genesis-games-at-champagne-video/}} | |A number of American [[Mega Drive]] titles are seen in a video store.{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2016/02/26/sega-in-the-media-seinfelds-the-comeback-has-a-great-selection-of-genesis-games-at-champagne-video/}} | ||
− | |[[File:References Seinfeld | + | |[[File:References Seinfeld TV videostore2.jpg|200px]] |
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:Connections (British documentary)|Connections3]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Connections (British documentary)|Connections3]]'' | ||
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|1997-12-30 | |1997-12-30 | ||
|''[[Dennou Senki Net Merc]]'' is demonstrated as an example of new and evolving technology. | |''[[Dennou Senki Net Merc]]'' is demonstrated as an example of new and evolving technology. | ||
− | |[[File:References Connections3 DennouSenkiNetMerc.png| | + | |[[File:References Connections3 DennouSenkiNetMerc.png|200px]] |
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:The Sopranos|The Sopranos]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:The Sopranos|The Sopranos]]'' | ||
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|2000-03-19 | |2000-03-19 | ||
|''[[Flag to Flag]]''{{ref|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}} | |''[[Flag to Flag]]''{{ref|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}} | ||
− | |[[File:References TheSopranos FlagtoFlag.png| | + | |[[File:References TheSopranos FlagtoFlag.png|200px]] |
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:South Park|South Park]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:South Park|South Park]]'' | ||
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|2000-04-05 | |2000-04-05 | ||
|When 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]].{{ref|https://southpark.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tooth_Fairy_Tats_2000}} | |When 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]].{{ref|https://southpark.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tooth_Fairy_Tats_2000}} | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Bits (TV series)|Bits]]'' | ||
+ | |S04E02 | ||
+ | |2000-xx-xx | ||
+ | |Unknown reference.{{ref|https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4261&start=70}} | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Will & Grace|Will & Grace]]'' | ||
+ | |S03E10 | ||
+ | |2000-12-14 | ||
+ | |In the episode "Three's a Crowd, Six is a Freak Show", a [[Sega Dreamcast]] is seen in a toy store.{{ref|https://www.reddit.com/r/dreamcast/comments/ft5whd/the_dreamcast_in_pop_culture/}} | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:My Wife and Kids|My Wife and Kids]]'' | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |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.{{ref|https://sega.fandom.com/wiki/Dreamcast#In_popular_culture}}{{ref|1=https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4261}}{{ref|https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2010/09/elusive-my-wife-and-kids-dreamcast.html}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References MyWifeandKids Dreamcast.jpeg|200px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:The Shield|The Shield]]'' | ||
+ | |"[[wikipedia:Pilot (The Shield)|Pilot]]" | ||
+ | |2002-03-12 | ||
+ | |''[[Crazy Taxi]]''{{ref|1=https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4261}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References TheShield CrazyTaxi.png|200px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Futurama|Futurama]]'' | ||
+ | |S04E17 | ||
+ | |2003-07-13 | ||
+ | |In the episode "Spanish Fry", Professor Farnsworth exclaims to Fry, "What in the Sega Genesis happened to you?" | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Gin Tama|Gin Tama]]'' | ||
+ | |SxxExx | ||
+ | |20xx | ||
+ | |In one episode, 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.{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-858940}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References Gintama TV VirtuaFighter Tama.png|200px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:Weeds (TV series)|Weeds]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Weeds (TV series)|Weeds]]'' | ||
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| | | | ||
|''[[Madworld]]'' poster{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2010/08/24/madworld-poster-spotted-in-new-weeds-episode/}} | |''[[Madworld]]'' poster{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2010/08/24/madworld-poster-spotted-in-new-weeds-episode/}} | ||
− | |[[File:References Weeds MadWorld.jpg| | + | |[[File:References Weeds MadWorld.jpg|200px]] |
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:The Inbetweeners|The Inbetweeners]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:The Inbetweeners|The Inbetweeners]]'' | ||
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| | | | ||
|''[[Virtua Tennis 2009]]''{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/02/16/sega-in-the-media-game-gear-in-the-bronx/}} | |''[[Virtua Tennis 2009]]''{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2011/02/16/sega-in-the-media-game-gear-in-the-bronx/}} | ||
− | |[[File:References TheInbetweeners VirtuaTennis2009.jpeg| | + | |[[File:References TheInbetweeners VirtuaTennis2009.jpeg|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Midnight Diner (Japanese TV series)|Midnight Diner]]'' | ||
+ | |S01E07 | ||
+ | |2009-11-20 | ||
+ | |The episode "Tamago sando" features a [[Sega Dreamcast]].{{ref|https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4261&start=70}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References MidnightDiner TV Dreamcast.jpg|200px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:Regular Show|Regular Show]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Regular Show|Regular Show]]'' | ||
|"Death Punchies" | |"Death Punchies" | ||
|2010-09-27{{ref|https://regularshow.fandom.com/wiki/Death_Punchies}} | |2010-09-27{{ref|https://regularshow.fandom.com/wiki/Death_Punchies}} | ||
− | |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- | + | |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.{{ref|https://www.destructoid.com/oooooohh-regular-shows-j-g-quintel-and-i-talk-games/}} Additionally, when the show makes official convention appearances, a Master System is often brought along as a prop frequently associated with the pair.{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2012/07/12/mordecai-and-rigby-bring-their-master-system-to-comic-con/}} |
− | |[[File:References RegularShow MasterSystem.png| | + | |[[File:References RegularShow MasterSystem.png|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Yo-kai Watch|Yo-kai Watch]]'' | ||
+ | |SxxExx | ||
+ | |201x | ||
+ | |In one episode, a character takes on a polygonal appearance similar to ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'''s Akira.{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-858938}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References YokaiWatch TV VirtuaFighter.jpg|200px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Squid Girl|Squid Girl]]'' | ||
+ | |SxxExx | ||
+ | |201x | ||
+ | |In one episode, two characters are playing ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'' on a white Model 1 [[Mega Drive]] and [[Super 32X]].{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-6#post-643361}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References SquidGirl TV MegaDrive 32X VirtuaFighter32X.jpg|200px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:Peep Show (British TV series)|Peep Show]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Peep Show (British TV series)|Peep Show]]'' | ||
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|2012-12-23 | |2012-12-23 | ||
|''[[Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition]]''{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2013/05/14/sega-in-the-media-parks-and-recreation-peeks-inside-andy-and-aprils-toolbox/}} | |''[[Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition]]''{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2013/05/14/sega-in-the-media-parks-and-recreation-peeks-inside-andy-and-aprils-toolbox/}} | ||
− | |[[File:References PeepShow StreetFighterII.png| | + | |[[File:References PeepShow StreetFighterII.png|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Inferno Cop|Inferno Cop]]'' | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |201x-xx-xx | ||
+ | |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 [[Sega Dreamcast]].{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-8#post-868889}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References InfernoCop TV SaturnCPU.jpg|200px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:Dads (2013 TV series)|Dads]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Dads (2013 TV series)|Dads]]'' | ||
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|2013-09-17 | |2013-09-17 | ||
|[[Sega Dreamcast]]{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2013/09/18/sega-in-the-media-foxs-dads-takes-the-dreamcast-hostage/}} | |[[Sega Dreamcast]]{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2013/09/18/sega-in-the-media-foxs-dads-takes-the-dreamcast-hostage/}} | ||
− | |[[File:References Dads Dreamcast.png| | + | |[[File:References Dads Dreamcast.png|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Storage Wars: Texas|Storage Wars: Texas]]'' | ||
+ | |S03E27 | ||
+ | |2014-01-07 | ||
+ | |In the episode "For the Benefit of Mr. Charles", a [[Sega Dreamcast]] is found inside a storage locker.{{ref|1=https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4261&start=60}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References StorageWarsTexas TV Dreamcast.jpg|200px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Silver Spoon (manga)|Silver Spoon]]'' | ||
+ | |S02E09 | ||
+ | |2013-03-13 | ||
+ | |The episode "The Last Milk" contains a ''[[Puyo Puyo]]''-series reference. | ||
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:The Goldbergs (2013 TV series)|The Goldbergs]]'' ([[wikipedia:The Goldbergs (season 1)|season 1]]) | |''[[wikipedia:The Goldbergs (2013 TV series)|The Goldbergs]]'' ([[wikipedia:The Goldbergs (season 1)|season 1]]) | ||
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|2014-04-29 | |2014-04-29 | ||
|[[wikipedia:Adam F. Goldberg|Adam F. Goldberg]] the protagonist of the series (played in the series by American actor and voice actor [[wikipedia:Sean Giambrone|Sean Giambrone]]), can be seen playing ''[[Zaxxon]]'' at an arcade. | |[[wikipedia:Adam F. Goldberg|Adam F. Goldberg]] the protagonist of the series (played in the series by American actor and voice actor [[wikipedia:Sean Giambrone|Sean Giambrone]]), can be seen playing ''[[Zaxxon]]'' at an arcade. | ||
− | |[[File:References TheGoldbergs Zaxxon.png| | + | |[[File:References TheGoldbergs Zaxxon.png|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Crazy Ex-Girlfriend|Crazy Ex-Girlfriend]'' | ||
+ | |SxxExx | ||
+ | |201x | ||
+ | |During a performance of the song "Ping Pong Girl", one of the mentioned topics is "Sega!" (sung like the [[Sega Scream]].) | ||
+ | |[[File:References CrazyExGirlfriend TV Segalyrics.png|200px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:Assassination Classroom|Assassination Classroom]]'' (Season 2) | |''[[wikipedia:Assassination Classroom|Assassination Classroom]]'' (Season 2) | ||
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|2016-01-07 | |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'''. | |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'''. | ||
− | |[[File:AssassinationClassroomS2E1GaesJupiter.png| | + | |[[File:AssassinationClassroomS2E1GaesJupiter.png|200px]] |
|- | |- | ||
|''[[wikipedia:Narcos|Narcos]]'' | |''[[wikipedia:Narcos|Narcos]]'' | ||
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|2016-09-02 | |2016-09-02 | ||
|''[[Streets of Rage]]''{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2016/09/06/sega-in-the-media-pablo-escobar-plays-streets-of-rage-on-narcos/}} | |''[[Streets of Rage]]''{{ref|https://segabits.com/blog/2016/09/06/sega-in-the-media-pablo-escobar-plays-streets-of-rage-on-narcos/}} | ||
− | |[[File:References Narcos StreetsOfRage.jpg| | + | |[[File:References Narcos StreetsOfRage.jpg|200px]] |
|- | |- | ||
|Shell advert | |Shell advert | ||
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|2020 | |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.{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj3CkW8qGz8}} | |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.{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj3CkW8qGz8}} | ||
− | |[[File:References Shelladvert SegaMasterSystemII.png| | + | |[[File:References Shelladvert SegaMasterSystemII.png|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Rick & Morty|Rick & Morty]]'' | ||
+ | |S04E09 | ||
+ | |2020-05-04 | ||
+ | |In the episode "Childrick of Mort", Jerry asks if Rick's clay people have a [[Sega Dreamcast]].{{ref|https://sega.fandom.com/wiki/Dreamcast#In_popular_culture}} | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Quiz show questions=== | ||
+ | {| class="prettytable sortable" | ||
+ | !Television show | ||
+ | !Episode | ||
+ | !Air date | ||
+ | !Description | ||
+ | !width="200px"|Screenshots | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:The Chase (British game show)|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 [[Viz print advertisements|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. | ||
+ | |[[File:TheChaseCelebritySpecial UK S10E04 Sega.png|200px]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Print== | ==Print== | ||
+ | ===Books=== | ||
+ | {| class="prettytable sortable" | ||
+ | !Book | ||
+ | !Author | ||
+ | !Release date | ||
+ | !Description | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Animorphs|Animorphs]]'' | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |199x | ||
+ | |Unknown Sega references. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:The Recruit (novel)|The Recruit]]'' | ||
+ | |[[wikipedia:Robert Muchamore|Robert Muchamore]] | ||
+ | |2004 | ||
+ | |The protagonist destroys a [[Sega Dreamcast]] so that it doesn't get stolen later. | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Comics and manga=== | ||
{| class="prettytable sortable" | {| class="prettytable sortable" | ||
!Publication | !Publication | ||
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|1993-01 | |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]].) | |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|page=221| | + | |[[File:EGM US 042.pdf|page=221|200px]] |
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Komi Can't Communicate|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"''.{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-9#post-969604}} | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Promotional material=== | ||
+ | {| class="prettytable sortable" | ||
+ | !Product | ||
+ | !Release date | ||
+ | !Description | ||
+ | !Scans | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Home Alone 3|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{{ref|https://www.reddit.com/r/game_gear/comments/r02q9w/on_the_promo_pictures_of_home_alone_3_you_can_see/}} - an unreleased American prototype of the blue [[Sega Sports]] Game Gear.{{ref|https://mobile.twitter.com/nvmusa/status/1270518048265515009}} While not appearing in the film itself, the Game Gear is shown on virtually all of ''Home Alone 3'''s promotional posters and flyers. | ||
+ | |[[File:References HomeAlone3 GameGear.jpeg|200px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |''[[wikipedia:Squid Girl|Squid Girl]]'' | ||
+ | |2011 | ||
+ | |The anime ''Squid Girl'' recreated one of the [[Mega Drive]]'s original [https://segaretro.org/File:MD_JP_brochure.pdf Japanese announcement brochures]{{fileref|MD JP brochure.pdf}} to commemorate the real-life creation of the custom white Mega Drive system featured in the show.{{ref|http://segabits.com/blog/2011/07/28/check-out-the-awesome-custom-squid-girl-sega-genesis/}} | ||
+ | |[[File:References SquidGirl Print MegaDrivead.jpg|200px]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
Revision as of 21:33, 13 May 2022
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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.
Contents
Film
Film | Release date | Description | Screenshots |
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Carry On Spying | 1964-07-29 | A Diamond 3 Star slot machine is briefly seen in Hakim's Fun House. | |
Jaws | 1975-06-20 | Killer Shark is seen being played at a seaside arcade.[1] | |
Terminator 2: Judgment Day | 1991-07-01 | Protagonist John Conner plays After Burner in an arcade. | |
Surf Ninjas | 1993-08-20 | Game Gear[2] | |
Airheads | 1994-08-05 | Multiple characters in the film are seen playing Game Gears, with one security guard playing Aerial Assault.[3] | |
Rumble in the Bronx | 1995-01-21 | Game Gear[4] | |
Clockers | 1995-09-15 | Sega VR (prop)[5], Virtua Fighter[6] | |
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] | |
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] | |
Goodbye South, Goodbye | 1996-05-12 | A character is seen playing Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle. | |
Swingers | 1996-10-18 | A character is seen playing NHLPA Hockey '93. | |
Black Mask | 1996-11-09 | Virtua Fighter, Darius Gaiden, X-Men: Children of the Atom[7] | |
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. | |
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | 1997-05-02 | Scott asks Dr. Evil, “Hey, I can bring my Sega, right?”[10] | |
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."[11] | |
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. | |
Cucciolo | 1998-04-10 | Protagonist Mimmo visits SegaWorld London, showing off various Sega arcade games and attractions. | |
Cheaters | 2000-05-20 | A character is seen playing a Sega Dreamcast. | |
The Other Me | 2000-09-08 | Protagonist Will Browning is seen playing a Dreamcast, albeit with the logos removed or taped over. | |
Ah! My Goddess: The Movie | 2000-10-21 | One scene features a Sega Dreamcast.[12] | |
See Spot Run | 2001-03-02 | A character is seen playing a Sega 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.[13] 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.[13] | |
Baby Boy | 2001-06-27 | Ready 2 Rumble Boxing[6] | |
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. | |
The Wash | 2001-11-16 | NBA 2K2[6][14] | |
Bazooka Tooth | 2002-xx-xx | In a background shot, several rappers are seen freestyling to beats played from a CD inserted into a Sega Dreamcast.[15] | |
Haker | 2002-09-27 | In the arcade hall, there are several machines from Sega such as Daytona USA and Crazy Taxi. | |
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. | |
The Forbidden Kingdom | 2008-04-18 | Aside from featuring a Sega 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][16] | |
.hack//Quantum | 201x-xx-xx | A Sega Saturn in seen in a character's bedroom.[17] | |
Wreck-It Ralph | 2012-10-29 | The film features numerous references to Sega, including:
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Ready Player One | 2018-03-11 | A futuristic motorcycle reminiscent of those from Akira features a large sticker of the Sega logo.[21] | |
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.[22] | |
Richard Jewell | 2019-12-13 | One scene features a Sega Saturn.[23] |
Television
Television show | Episode | Air date | Description | Screenshots |
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The Price is Right (United States) | 1977 | Sega-Vision[24] | ||
Abunai Deka (あぶない刑事) | 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. | |
MTV (commercial) | "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. | ||
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.[25] | |
The Drew Carey Show | Saturn, Dreamcast[7] | |||
The Drew Carey Show | 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."[26] | |||
Neon Genesis Evangelion | Asuka owns and plays a Sega Saturn alongside a Sega-branded television set.[27] | |||
You’re Under Arrest | 199x-xx-xx | Saturn[7] | ||
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.[28] | |
Seinfeld | "The Comeback" | 1997-01-30 | A number of American Mega Drive titles are seen in a video store.[29] | |
Connections3 | "A Special Place" | 1997-12-30 | Dennou Senki Net Merc is demonstrated as an example of new and evolving technology. | |
The Sopranos | "Bust Out" | 2000-03-19 | Flag to Flag[30] | |
South Park | "The Tooth Fairy's Tats 2000" | 2000-04-05 | When 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.[31] | |
Bits | S04E02 | 2000-xx-xx | Unknown reference.[16] | |
Will & Grace | S03E10 | 2000-12-14 | In the episode "Three's a Crowd, Six is a Freak Show", a Sega Dreamcast is seen in a toy store.[12] | |
My Wife and Kids | 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.[32][33][34] | ||
The Shield | "Pilot" | 2002-03-12 | Crazy Taxi[33] | |
Futurama | S04E17 | 2003-07-13 | In the episode "Spanish Fry", Professor Farnsworth exclaims to Fry, "What in the Sega Genesis happened to you?" | |
Gin Tama | SxxExx | 20xx | In one episode, 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.[35] | |
Weeds | Madworld poster[36] | |||
The Inbetweeners | Virtua Tennis 2009[4] | |||
Midnight Diner | S01E07 | 2009-11-20 | The episode "Tamago sando" features a Sega Dreamcast.[16] | |
Regular Show | "Death Punchies" | 2010-09-27[37] | 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.[38] Additionally, when the show makes official convention appearances, a Master System is often brought along as a prop frequently associated with the pair.[39] | |
Yo-kai Watch | SxxExx | 201x | In one episode, a character takes on a polygonal appearance similar to Virtua Fighter's Akira.[40] | |
Squid Girl | SxxExx | 201x | In one episode, two characters are playing Virtua Fighter on a white Model 1 Mega Drive and Super 32X.[41] | |
Peep Show | "Chairman Mark" | 2012-12-23 | Street Fighter II': Special Champion Edition[42] | |
Inferno Cop | 201x-xx-xx | 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 Sega Dreamcast.[43] | ||
Dads | "Pilot" | 2013-09-17 | Sega Dreamcast[10] | |
Storage Wars: Texas | S03E27 | 2014-01-07 | In the episode "For the Benefit of Mr. Charles", a Sega Dreamcast is found inside a storage locker.[44] | |
Silver Spoon | S02E09 | 2013-03-13 | The episode "The Last Milk" contains a Puyo Puyo-series reference. | |
The Goldbergs (season 1) | 21 The Age of Darkness | 2014-04-29 | Adam F. Goldberg the protagonist of the series (played in the series by American actor and voice actor Sean Giambrone), can be seen playing Zaxxon at an arcade. | |
[[wikipedia:Crazy Ex-Girlfriend|Crazy Ex-Girlfriend] | SxxExx | 201x | During a performance of the song "Ping Pong Girl", one of the mentioned topics is "Sega!" (sung like the Sega Scream.) | |
Assassination Classroom (Season 2) | 1 | 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. | |
Narcos | "Cambalache" | 2016-09-02 | Streets of Rage[45] | |
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.[46] | |
Rick & Morty | S04E09 | 2020-05-04 | In the episode "Childrick of Mort", Jerry asks if Rick's clay people have a Sega Dreamcast.[32] |
Quiz show questions
Television show | Episode | Air date | Description | Screenshots |
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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'?
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. |
Books
Book | Author | Release date | Description |
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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 |
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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".[47] |
Promotional material
Product | Release date | Description | Scans |
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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[48] - an unreleased American prototype of the blue Sega Sports Game Gear.[49] While not appearing in the film itself, the Game Gear is shown on virtually all of Home Alone 3's promotional posters and flyers. | |
Squid Girl | 2011 | The anime Squid Girl recreated one of the Mega Drive's original Japanese announcement brochures[50] to commemorate the real-life creation of the custom white Mega Drive system featured in the show.[51] |
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- ↑ https://www.technobuffalo.com/memorable-movie-tech-surf-ninjas-and-the-prophetic-sega-game-gear
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/retrogaming/comments/shsm33/sega_game_gear_in_airheads/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://segabits.com/blog/2011/02/16/sega-in-the-media-game-gear-in-the-bronx/
- ↑ Sega VR
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 https://www.playernature.com/2021/04/video-games-in-movies.html
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 https://segabits.com/blog/2011/06/10/the-weekly-five-saturn-in-the-media/
- ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-8#post-935834
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://www.destructoid.com/--534711.phtml
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 http://segabits.com/blog/2013/09/18/sega-in-the-media-foxs-dads-takes-the-dreamcast-hostage/
- ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2011/10/27/sega-in-the-media-the-lost-world-jurassic-park-doesnt-have-sega/
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 https://www.reddit.com/r/dreamcast/comments/ft5whd/the_dreamcast_in_pop_culture/
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-8#post-935831
- ↑ @SEGADCAesthetic on Twitter
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- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 [ ]
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- ↑ 18.0 18.1 http://segabits.com/blog/2012/06/06/disneys-wreck-it-ralph-trailer-hits-check-out-eggmans-cameo/
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 http://segabits.com/blog/2012/10/09/spot-some-classic-sega-arcade-cabinets-in-the-latest-wreck-it-ralph-trailer/
- ↑ https://wreckitralph.fandom.com/wiki/Finish_Line
- ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2017/07/26/sega-in-the-media-ready-player-one-slaps-a-sega-sticker-on-a-futuristic-bike/
- ↑ @jklax on Twitter
- ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2014/10/09/sega-in-the-media-the-price-is-right-for-a-sega-vision-in-1977/
- ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-9#post-979186
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojF802Xafoc
- ↑ @raphycuomoalone on Twitter
- ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-857155
- ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2016/02/26/sega-in-the-media-seinfelds-the-comeback-has-a-great-selection-of-genesis-games-at-champagne-video/
- ↑ 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
- ↑ https://southpark.fandom.com/wiki/The_Tooth_Fairy_Tats_2000
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 https://sega.fandom.com/wiki/Dreamcast#In_popular_culture
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4261
- ↑ https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2010/09/elusive-my-wife-and-kids-dreamcast.html
- ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-858940
- ↑ http://segabits.com/blog/2010/08/24/madworld-poster-spotted-in-new-weeds-episode/
- ↑ https://regularshow.fandom.com/wiki/Death_Punchies
- ↑ https://www.destructoid.com/oooooohh-regular-shows-j-g-quintel-and-i-talk-games/
- ↑ http://segabits.com/blog/2012/07/12/mordecai-and-rigby-bring-their-master-system-to-comic-con/
- ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-858938
- ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-6#post-643361
- ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2013/05/14/sega-in-the-media-parks-and-recreation-peeks-inside-andy-and-aprils-toolbox/
- ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-8#post-868889
- ↑ https://dreamcast-talk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4261&start=60
- ↑ https://segabits.com/blog/2016/09/06/sega-in-the-media-pablo-escobar-plays-streets-of-rage-on-narcos/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj3CkW8qGz8
- ↑ https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-9#post-969604
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/game_gear/comments/r02q9w/on_the_promo_pictures_of_home_alone_3_you_can_see/
- ↑ @nvmusa on Twitter
- ↑ File:MD JP brochure.pdf
- ↑ http://segabits.com/blog/2011/07/28/check-out-the-awesome-custom-squid-girl-sega-genesis/