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==Super NES==
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The success of [[Sega]]'s multiple video game franchises has resulted in the company becoming one of the world's most-recognizable video game developers, and established a legacy which continues to grow to this day. As a result, references to Sega have appeared in a number of video games, including those developed by other companies. Titles like ''[[Space Harrier]]'' resulted in a boom of rail-shooters for other platforms, such as ''Alantia'' for the [[PC-88]] and ''Jinmu Denshou'' for the [[PC Engine]], among many others. Additionally, the success of the company's [[Super Scaler]] arcade titles paved the way for titles like [[Taito]]'s ''Galactic Storm'' and ''Top Speed'', and served as loose inspiration for later titles like ''[[Night Striker]]''.
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Sega has also directly included its past franchises in titles like ''[[Sega Superstars]]'', ''[[Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing]]'', ''[[Sonic Pinball Party]]'', and others, while rhythm games like ''[[Samba de Amigo]]'' feature songs taken from past titles like ''[[After Burner]]'' and ''[[OutRun]]''. Other titles, like the cult favorite ''[[Segagaga]]'' and the ''[[Project X Zone]]'' series, build themselves around these inclusions, with later franchises like ''[[Sega Hard Girls]]'' taking this idea to a new level.
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For references specific to [[sonic:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]], see [[sonic:References to Sonic in video games|References to Sonic in video games]].
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==Video games==
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!Game
 
!Game
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!System
 
!Release date
 
!Release date
 
!Description
 
!Description
!Screenshots
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!width="200px"|Screenshots
 
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''Uniracers''/''Unirally''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Star Wars (1987 video game)|Star Wars]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Family Computer]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1987-12-04
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Namco]]'s 1987 [[Family Computer]] game ''[[wikipedia:Star Wars (1987 video game)|Star Wars]]'' is largely a clone of ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'', released one year prior. In particular, both games feature identical gameplay mechanics, enemy patterns, items, graphical effects, destructible block types, and even a motorcycle segment with identical controls. The games' project manager, Shinichiro Okamoto, had previously taken inspiration from the original film in his 1985 Family Computer game ''[[wikipedia:Star Luster|Star Luster]]'' (which features a cameo from the [[wikipedia:Death Star|Death Star]].{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20231019082613/https://upsilandre.over-blog.com/2020/06/quand-star-wars-mime-alex-kidd.html}}
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|{{bobscreen|References StarWars1987 FC gameplay.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''Attack Animal Gakuen''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Family Computer]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1987-12-26
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The 1987 [[Family Computer]] rail-shooter ''Attack Animal Gakuen'' takes significant inspiration from [[Sega]]'s 1985 arcade game ''[[Space Harrier]]'' in gameplay and character design, among other smaller details.
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|{{bobscreen|Notavailable.svg|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Kenseiden]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Master System]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1988-06-02
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The face of [[Alex Kidd]] makes a cameo appearance in the game's third round, Nagato, hidden near a pit of lava.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Altered Beast]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Arcade]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1988-06
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The names of both [[Alex Kidd]] and Stella (both from ''[[Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars]]'') appear on gravestones in the first round of ''[[Altered Beast]]''.
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|{{bobscreen|Notavailable.svg|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''Cosmic Epsilon''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Family Computer]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1989-11-24
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The 1989 [[Family Computer]] rail-shooter ''Cosmic Epsilon'' takes significant inspiration from [[Sega]]'s 1985 arcade game ''[[Space Harrier]]'' in gameplay and character design, among other smaller details.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Axel's Magic Hammer|Axel's Magic Hammer]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Amiga]], [[Atari ST]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1989
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The 1989 [[Core Design]] action-platform game ''Axel's Magic Hammer'' is largely a clone of the earlier ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'', even taking direct inspiration from Alex's name in the title.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019091221/https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads%2Fgeneral-questions-and-information-thread.26211%2Fpage-100#post-1006106}}
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|{{bobscreen|References AxelsMagicHammer AMI gameplay.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Mega Drive]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1991-06
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The bird Flicky, star of the [[Flicky|1984 arcade game of the same name]], makes a recurring appearance throughout the franchise as one of the [[sonic:Animals|Animals]] rescued from Dr. Eggman's [[sonic:Capsule|Capsule]]s.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Recca|Summer Carnival '92 Recca]]'' (サマーカーニバル'92 烈火)
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Family Computer]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1992-07-17
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|style="vertical-align:top"|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.
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To re-enable the sequence, use the Game Genie codes <tt>IEUSTGAA</tt>, <tt>AXUSYKGG</tt>, <tt>NKKIAGEI</tt> and <tt>KSKIPGUI</tt>. Then hold {{start}} before the [[Naxat Soft]] logo appears.
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|{{bobscreen|Recca Famicom Sega.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Tom and Jerry: The Movie]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Master System]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1992-10-01
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The [[Master System]] version of the game features posters of both [[sonic:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]] adorning a few walls besides a "Restaurant Sega" in the game's third level, while the [[Game Gear]] version features posters of Sonic and ''[[Fantasy Zone]]'''s Opa-Opa.
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|{{bobscreen|Notavailable.svg|width=200}}<br><br>{{bobscreen|References TomandJerryTheMovie SMS US Sonic OpaOpa.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Mega Drive]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1993-11-23
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Sega Technical Institute]] artist [[Tom Payne]] recycled assets from his unreleased [[Mega Drive]] title ''[[B-Bomb]]'' for use in the ''[[Sonic Spinball]]'' stage [[sonic:The Machine|The Machine]].
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Disney's Aladdin]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Mega Drive]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1993-11
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Sega Mega Drive]]s can be seen among the various objects in the background of the Inside the Lamp stage.
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|{{bobscreen|Aladdin MD InsidetheLamp.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Torarete Tamaruka!?]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Game Gear]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1994-06-03
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|style="vertical-align:top"|An in-game store features [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Dr. Eggman]] plushies, alongside boxed Japanese [[Mega Drive]] systems.
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|{{bobscreen|References TorareteTamaruka GG MegaDrive Sonic.jpeg|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Uniracers|Uniracers]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Super Famicom]]
 
|style="vertical-align:top"|1994-12
 
|style="vertical-align:top"|1994-12
 
|style="vertical-align:top"|If the user attempts to call themselves "SEGA" (or "SONIC"), a "NOT COOL ENOUGH" message appears.
 
|style="vertical-align:top"|If the user attempts to call themselves "SEGA" (or "SONIC"), a "NOT COOL ENOUGH" message appears.
|{{bobscreen|Uniracers SNES Sega.png|width=160}}
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|{{bobscreen|Uniracers SNES Sega.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Alien Soldier]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Mega Drive]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1995-02-24
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|style="vertical-align:top"|As the spiritual successor to ''[[Gunstar Heroes]]'', ''[[Alien Soldier]]'' features a number of homages to said game, including a return from a transforming Seven Force-styled boss, and an arrangement of the ''Gunstar Heroes'' song "Dice-Dance-Days".
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki Gokuraku CD-ROM for Sega Saturn]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Saturn]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1995-09-29
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|style="vertical-align:top"|One scene presents the character Washuu in ''[[Virtua Fighter]]''-esque polygons, doing Pai's crane stance win pose against the background of Jacky's stage, and quoting Akira by saying "Juu Nen Hayaindayo."{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210123104840/https://virtuafighter.com/threads/virtua-fighter-references-in-pop-culture.15419/}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[sonic:Sonic Dragon|Sonic Dragon]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[wikipedia:Super A'Can|Super A'Can]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1995
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The 1995 ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' clone ''[[sonic:Sonic Dragon|Sonic Dragon]]'' features a [[sonic:Special Stage|Special Stage]] heavily inspired by ''[[Space Harrier]]''.
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|{{bobscreen|Speedy Dragon - Special Stage.jpg|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Super Mario RPG|Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Super Famicom]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1996-03-09
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|style="vertical-align:top"|In the first battle against the enemy Jackie (known as Jinx in the North American version), the Japanese enemy message is a direct quote from ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'', a popular game in Japanese arcades at the time of ''Super Mario RPG'''s development. One of Akira's victory quotes, "10年, 早いんだよ!" (juunen hayainda yo!, literally "you're 10 years too early!"), isn't entirely rare in Japanese entertainment, but its appearance here is written exactly as Akira uses it.{{ref|1=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707040110/https://legendsoflocalization.com/the-pop-culture-obsessed-monsters-in-japanese-super-mario-rpg/#jackie-jinx-1st-fight}}
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|{{bobscreen|References SuperMarioRPG SNES VirtuaFighter.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Season of the Sakura|Season of the Sakura]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[IBM PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1996
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|style="vertical-align:top"|An electronics store sells parodies of popular video game consoles, including a "[[Sega Saturn|Sage Seturn]]".
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|{{bobscreen|References SeasonoftheSakura PC SageSeturn.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Burning Rangers]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Saturn]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1998-02-26
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The game features a number of references to [[Sonic Team]]'s previous titles, including ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]''. The characters Elliot and Claris appear as rescuable characters, and in-game locations are named after Twin Seeds, Spring Valley, Frozen Bell, and a "Pian Alley" (named after the Nightopians).
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Sega Model 3 Step 2.1]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1998-05
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|style="vertical-align:top"|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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|{{bobscreen|DaytonaUSA2 Advanced.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Adventure]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Dreamcast]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1998-12-23
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The stage Casinopolis features a ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' pinball table, complete with an Ideya capture mechanic. Additionally, the game introduces [[sonic:Chao|Chao]] (a concept taken from ''NiGHTS''' [[A-Life]] system) which players can raise to resemble the characters NiGHTS and Reala.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[ChuChu Rocket!]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Dreamcast]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1999-11-11
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The Nightopians from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' are an unlockable skin for the Chuchus, acquired by completing all 50 courses.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Shenmue]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Dreamcast]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1999-12-29
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The in-game gachapon machines award collectible figurines from various [[Sega]] franchises. Included are Akira, Jacky, Sarah, Lau, Pai, Wolf, Jeffry, Kage, Wooden Man, and Dural from ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'' (alongside chibi versions taken from ''[[Virtua Fighter Kids]]'', Shun Di and Lion from ''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]'', Robo and Mobo from ''[[Bonanza Bros.]]'', Rent-A-Hero from ''[[Rent-A-Hero]]'', Harrier and a B.B Ultra from ''[[Space Harrier]]'', Myao from ''[[Phantasy Star]]'', a Chicken Leg from ''[[Golden Axe]]'', Ristar from ''[[Ristar]]'', [[Alex Kidd]] from ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]'', the Try-Z from ''[[Galaxy Force]]'', the Solo Wing from ''[[Panzer Dragoon]]'', NiGHTS and a Ruber from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'', the Hornet from ''[[Daytona USA]]'', the unofficial [[Dreamcast]] mascot [[Dreamcasko]] and her fellow console-themed friends Gear-O, Megadra Brothers, and Sataro-O, an [[R360]], the [[Saturn]] games ''[[Sega Ages Vol. 2 Space Harrier]]'' and a fictional [[Saturn]] port of ''[[Hang-On]]'', and [[Sega of Japan]]'s managing director [[Hidekazu Yukawa]].
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Eldorado Gate Vol. 1]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Dreamcast]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2000-10-10
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The ''[[:Category:Eldorado Gate|Eldorado Gate]]'' series features a recurring cameo from [[Dreamcasko]].{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210413045213/https://selectbutton.net/t/dreamcasko/2215}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Shuffle]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Dreamcast]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2000-11-14
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|style="vertical-align:top"|By playing the game on December 24, NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'') will replace {{SonicLink|Lumina Flowlight}} as the in-game guide.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Dreamcast]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2001-06-23
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The stage {{SonicLink|City Escape}} features ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' posters, and {{SonicLink|Radical Highway}} contains a hotel named after the titular character. Radical Highway's cameos were later replaced for the stage's inclusion in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. Like the previous game, the player can also raise Chao which resemble the characters NiGHTS and Reala.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Shenmue II]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Dreamcast]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2001-09-06
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|style="vertical-align:top"|In addition to allowing the transfer of most of the [[Shenmue|first game]]'s gachapon collectibles, ''[[Shenmue II]]'' adds a number of new [[Sega]]-themed figurines. These include the Asphalt Cowboy, Highway Cat, Long Horn, Nihonmaru, Stream Line, Mad Bull, Moon Light, Texas Hawk, and Wild Rose from ''[[18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker]]'', a Ruber and Binsbein from ''[[Space Harrier]]'', Opa-opa, Poppors, Coba Beach, Aida II, Heavy Bomb, and the Shop from ''[[Fantasy Zone]]'', Alain, Jay, Lina, Talon, and Tereshkova from ''[[Outtrigger]]'', Kate, Mat, Max, Ryan, Spike, and Yuki from ''[[Sega Water Ski]]'', Tangram, Bradtos, Ajim, Temjin, 10/80, Grys-vok, Stein-vok, Bal-Bados, Angelan, Ajim, Apharmd, Bradtos, Cypher, Dordray, Fei-yen, Raiden, Specianeff, and Tangram from ''[[Cyber Troopers Virtual-On]]'', the F14-XX from ''[[After Burner]]'', miniature deluxe ''[[OutRun]]'', ''[[Hang On]]'', ''[[After Burner]]'', and ''[[Space Harrier]]'' cabinets, and the [[Dreamcast Controller]]'s {{A}}, {{B}}, {{X}}, and {{Y}} buttons.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos|Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2002-07-03
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Two in-game cheat codes, <tt>allyourbasearebelongtous</tt> and <tt>somebodysetupusthebomb</tt>, both reference the popular meme [[wikipedia:All Your Base Are Belong To Us|All Your Base Are Belong To Us]] from the infamous English translation of ''[[Zero Wing]]''.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[GameCube]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2002-09-12
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The character of NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'') makes a cameo appearance in an Episode 2 quest, alongside the Nightopians (known in-game as Pians) and a Spring Valley-themed ''NiGHTS'' minigame.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Futurama (video game)|Futurama]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation 2]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2003-08-01
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|style="vertical-align:top"|By unlocking a very obscure easter egg{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtxphpWcvaQ}}, players are able to display ''[[Zero Wing]]'''s famous [[wikipedia:All Your Base Are Belong To Us|All Your Base Are Belong To Us]], complete with accompanying speech.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[GameCube]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2003-10-09
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|style="vertical-align:top"|A number of [[Sega]]-themed Egg Animals can be hatched from the game's special Sonic Team Egg, including a Kapu Kapu from ''[[ChuChu Rocket!]]'', NiGHTS from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'', Amigo from ''[[Samba de Amigo]]'', and a Rappy from ''[[Phantasy Star]]''. Additionally, the final boss attacks with an orb which resembles ''NiGHTS'''s White Ideya, and players can even acquire the ''NiGHTS''-themed Circus Hat item.
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|[[File:References BillyHatcher GC KapuKapu.png|200px]]<br><br>[[File:References BillyHatcher GC NiGHTS.png|200px]]<br><br>[[File:References BillyHatcher GC Amigo.png|200px]]<br><br>[[File:References BillyHatcher GC Rappy.png|200px]]<br><br>[[File:References BillyHatcher GC NiGHTShat.png|200px]]<br><br>[[File:References BillyHatcher GC WhiteIdeya.png|200px]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[GameCube]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2003-11-27
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|style="vertical-align:top"|A number of the game's Cards feature direct cameos from [[Sega]] characters and products, such as a Chu Chu and Kapu Kapu from ''[[Chu Chu Rocket]]'', Opa-Opa from ''[[Fantasy Zone]]'', and a Nightopian from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' (known in-game as a Pian), alongside a [[Mega Drive]], [[Saturn]], and [[Dreamcast]].
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|{{bobscreen|References PhantasyStarOnlineEpIII GC ChuChu.png|width=200}}<br><br>{{bobscreen|References PhantasyStarOnlineEpIII GC KapuKapu.png|width=200}}<br><br>{{bobscreen|References PhantasyStarOnlineEpIII GC OpaOpa.png|width=200}}<br><br>{{bobscreen|References PhantasyStarOnlineEpIII GC Pian.png|width=200}}<br><br>{{bobscreen|References PhantasyStarOnlineEpIII GC MegaDrive.png|width=200}}<br><br>{{bobscreen|References PhantasyStarOnlineEpIII GC Saturn.png|width=200}}<br><br>{{bobscreen|References PhantasyStarOnlineEpIII GC Dreamcast.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Battle]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Game Boy Advance]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2003-12-04
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|style="vertical-align:top"|NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'') makes a cameo appearance in the [[sonic:Shadow's Speed Demon|Speed Demon]] minigame, seen flying in the background.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Feel the Magic: XY/XX]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Nintendo DS]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2004-12-02
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|style="vertical-align:top"|A number of unlockable accessories are available, such as one based on NiGHTS from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'', Amitie from ''[[Puyo Puyo]]'', Sonic the Hedgehog and a Chao from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', and Ulala from ''[[Space Channel 5]]''.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''Master Burner''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2005-02
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The 2005 ''[[wikipedia:Touhou Project|Touhou Project]]'' fangame ''Master Burner'' is directly inspired by ''[[After Burner]]'' in presentation and gameplay, and was released in a box mimicking the [[Sega Ages 2500]] series.
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|{{bobscreen|References MasterBurner PC JP AfterBurner.png|width=200}}<br><br>[[File:References MasterBurner PC JP box AfterBurner.jpg|200px]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the Galaxy|3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the Galaxy]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation 2]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2005-07-28
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Ryuusei Date, member of the SRX Team and pilot of the Real Personal Trooper Type-1 mech, has adapted some of ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'''s Akira's lines in his battle phrases - in fact, the two share the same voice actor.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210123104840/https://virtuafighter.com/threads/virtua-fighter-references-in-pop-culture.15419/}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Shadow the Hedgehog]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2005-11-15
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|style="vertical-align:top"|NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'') makes a cameo appearance on a billboard in the stage [[sonic:Lethal Highway|Lethal Highway]].
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''Project Gotham Racing 3''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Xbox 360]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2005-11-22
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|style="vertical-align:top"|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).
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Riders]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2006-02-21
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|style="vertical-align:top"|NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]''), AiAi (from ''[[Monkey Ball]]''), and Ulala (from ''[[Space Channel 5]]'') make cameo appearances as playable characters. Additionally, NiGHTS' Extreme Gear is named after the stage Night Sky, and the Twin Seeds tower appears in both the Sega Carnival and Sega Illusion circuits.
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| ''Kid Speedy''
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| 2006-07-10
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| [[Flash]]
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| In the ''[[wikipedia:Homestar Runner|Homestar Runner]]'' [[Flash]] game ''Kid Speedy'', the ending scene with Marzipan and Homestar Runner driving into the sunset pays homage to ''[[OutRun]]''.
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[High Voltage Software]] games
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation 2]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2006
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The introductory cutscene which accompanies the developer's logo features a child playing a [[Dreamcast]].{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-7#post-819467}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade|World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2007-01-16
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The quest Setting Up the Bomb references the popular meme [[wikipedia:All Your Base Are Belong To Us|All Your Base Are Belong To Us]] from the infamous English translation of ''[[Zero Wing]]''.
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Super Robot Wars: Original Generations|Super Robot Wars: Original Generations]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation 2]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2007-07-28
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Ryuusei Date, member of the SRX Team and pilot of the Real Personal Trooper Type-1 mech, has adapted some of ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'''s Akira's lines in his battle phrases - in fact, the two share the same voice actor.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210123104840/https://virtuafighter.com/threads/virtua-fighter-references-in-pop-culture.15419/}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Project Gotham Racing 4|Project Gotham Racing 4]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Xbox 360]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2007-10-02
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Las Vegas returns from ''Project Gotham Racing 3'', along with [[GameWorks Las Vegas]].
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|{{bobscreen|References_360_ProjectGothamRacing4_GameWorksLasVegas.png|width=200}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:The Simpsons Game|The Simpsons Game]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Xbox 360]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2007-10-30
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|style="vertical-align:top"|One challenge features Lisa Simpson platforming through a reference to the classic arcade game ''[[Frogger]]''.
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|{{bobscreen|References TheSimpsonsGame 360 US Frogger.png|width=200}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation 2]], [[Wii]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2008-01-08
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|style="vertical-align:top"|NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]''), alongside Billy Hatcher from ''[[Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg]]'' and Amigo from ''[[Samba de Amigo]]'', make cameo appearances as playable characters.
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sega Splash! Golf]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2008-04-23
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The game features a number of golf caddies from popular [[Sega]] franchises, such as Sonic and Tails from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', NiGHTS from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'', Ulala from ''[[Space Channel 5]]'', Opa-Opa from ''[[Fantasy Zone]]'', and a Puyo from ''[[Puyo Puyo]]''.
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King|World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2008-11-13
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The sewers of the city of Dalaran are home to a shark named Segacedi with the title <tt>Sewer Shark</tt>, a reference to both the [[Sega CD]] and the infamous FMV rail shooter ''[[Sewer Shark]]''.
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Additionally, two of the game's achievements are titled Set Up Us the Bomb (10 player) and Set Up Us the Bomb (25 player), references to the popular meme [[wikipedia:All Your Base Are Belong To Us|All Your Base Are Belong To Us]] from the infamous English translation of ''[[Zero Wing]]''.
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Xbox 360]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2008-11-20
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Both a [[Dreamcast]] and a copy of ''[[NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams]]'' are briefly seen within Dr. Eggman's [[sonic:Egg Mobile|Egg Mobile]].
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|{{bobscreen|References SonicUnleashed 360 Dreamcast.png|width=200}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation Portable]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2009-07-02
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|style="vertical-align:top"|One of Megurine Luka's available costumes is the "VF Suit" - Sarah's original outfit from ''[[Virtua Fighter]]''.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210123104840/https://virtuafighter.com/threads/virtua-fighter-references-in-pop-culture.15419/}}
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|[[File:References HatsuneMikuProjectDIVA PSP VFSuit.png|160px]]
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Bayonetta]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Xbox 360]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2009-10-29
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|style="vertical-align:top"|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!"{{ref|https://www.destructoid.com/--534711.phtml}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Phantasy Star Portable 2]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation Portable]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2009-12-03
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The game includes two costumes based on both the character of NiGHTS and the Nightopians (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]''), and also features an appearance from [[Dreamcasko]] as a grenade launcher.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210413045213/https://selectbutton.net/t/dreamcasko/2215}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise|No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation 3]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2010-04-15
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|style="vertical-align:top"|In the [[PlayStation 3]] port of ''[[wikipedia:No More Heroes (video game)|No More Heroes]]'', the [[Nintendo 64]] in Travis' apartment has been replaced with a [[Mega Drive]] [[Mega-CD|CD]] [[Sega 32X|32X]] combo, with accompanying control pad.{{ref|https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/sega-references-in-pop-culture.22988/page-6#post-810936}}
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|[[File:References NoMoreHeroesParadise PS3 MegaDriveCD32X.png|200px]]
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Alpha Protocol]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2010-05-27
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Located in both the Saudi Arabia and Rome safehouses is a fictional video game console based on the [[Saturn]], but curiously boasting a mismatched black frontplate with four [[Dreamcast]] controller ports.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230614042646/https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads%2Fsega-references-in-pop-culture.22988%2Fpage-14#post-1043769}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230617011412/https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads%2Fsega-references-in-pop-culture.22988%2Fpage-14#post-1044244}}
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|{{bobscreen|References AlphaProtocol PC US Saturn.png|width=200}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''Master Burner Climax''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2010-12-31
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The 2010 follow-up to ''Master Burner'' features much less inspiration from ''[[After Burner]]'', but does directly take its name from 2006's ''[[After Burner Climax]]''.
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Generations (Nintendo 3DS)]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2011-12-01
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]''-themed hotel (from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'''s [[sonic:Radical Highway|Radical Highway]] reappears in the same stage.
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''Game Type''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Xbox Live Arcade]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2011-12
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|style="vertical-align:top"|One of the stage backgrounds features a video game system similar to a [[Dreamcast]].
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|{{bobscreen|References GameType XBLA Dreamcast.jpg|width=200|noresize=yes}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2012-01-19
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|style="vertical-align:top"|One of the game's secret overworld sounds is titled "Merry-Go Round", which plays a brief section of the ''[[NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams]]'' song "Merry Memory Go Round". Additionally, minigames themed around ''[[Space Channel 5]]'' and ''[[Samba de Amigo]]'' are able to be played.
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Samurai & Dragons]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation Vita]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2012-03-29
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|style="vertical-align:top"|A number of characters from past [[Sega]] franchises make cameos, including NiGHTS from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'', Beat from ''[[Jet Set Radio]]'', Ulala from ''[[Space Channel 5]]'', AiAi from ''[[Monkey Ball]]'', Akira Yuki from ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'', Ryo Hazuki from ''[[Shenmue]]'', Bayonetta from ''[[Bayonetta]]'', Kazuma Kiryu from ''[[Yakuza]]'', and Sakura Shinguji from ''[[Sakura Wars]]'', among others.
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Skullgirls|Skullgirls]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2012-04-10
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|style="vertical-align:top"|A 2021 update introduced an easter egg in which Umbrella's living umbrella Hungern turns into the boss Gillwing (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' for a single frame while attacking. This cameo seemingly went unnoticed until revealed by the artist responsible on April 5, 2022.
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Phantasy Star Online 2]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2012-07-04
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The game features a statue of NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'').
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Saints Row IV|Saints Row IV]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2013-08-20
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|style="vertical-align:top"|A virtual reality simulation created by the enemy, ''Saints of Rage'', serves as a fairly-developed minigame later throughout the story, and takes obvious inspiration in name, gameplay, and style from the popular ''[[Streets of Rage]]'' series.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230410010910/https://segabits.com/blog/2014/03/20/sega-in-the-media-saints-row-ivs-homage-to-streets-of-rage/}}
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|{{bobscreen|References SaintsRowIV PC SaintsofRage.png|width=200}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Lost World]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Wii U]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2013-10-24
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|style="vertical-align:top"|A  ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]''-themed DLC stage titled {{SonicLink|Nightmare Zone}} features Sonic fighting the {{SonicLink|Deadly Six}}, all of whom ride bosses from the game. Additionally, Wizeman, Reala, and the Nightopians make cameos appearances in the same stage. Nightmare Zone is the only DLC Zone to reappear in the game's 2015 [[Windows PC]] port, likely due to it not being based on a [[Nintendo]]-owned franchise.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Gran Turismo 6|Gran Turismo 6]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation 3]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2013-12-06
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|style="vertical-align:top"|On the modern Fuji Speedway tracks (F, GT), there are advertisements for [[sonic:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Sega Sammy]] on the billboard bridge directly following the finish line.
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|[[File:References GranTurismo6 PS3 Sonic SegaSammy.png|200px]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[sonic:Sonic Robo Blast 2|Sonic Robo Blast 2]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2014-03-15
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Version 2.1 of the popular [[Windows PC]] fangame ''[[sonic:Sonic Robo Blast 2|Sonic Robo Blast 2]]'' (released March 15, 2014) introduced [[sonic:Special Stage|Special Stages]] directly based on ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' in both gameplay and appearance.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20231019105526/https://wiki.srb2.org/wiki/Version_2.1}}
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|{{bobscreen|References SonicRoboBlast2 PC NiGHTS.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Arcade]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2014-03-18
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Alongside various [[sonic:References to Sonic in video games|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' references]], the 2014 fighting game ''[[Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax]]'' features cameo appearances from [[NiGHTS]], [[Opa-Opa]], a [[Space Channel 5|Morolian]], and a bevy of [[Sega]]-produced hardware.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[sonic:Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2014-09-13
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Bayonetta can perform the attack Tetsuzankou (performed by ''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]'''s Akira), which uses the same attack quote of “Juunen Hayaindayo!"{{ref|https://www.destructoid.com/--534711.phtml}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Bayonetta 2]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Wii U]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2014-09-20
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|style="vertical-align:top"|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 [[After Burner|Sega series of the same name]].
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[sonic:Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Wii U]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2014-11-21
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Bayonetta can perform the attack Tetsuzankou (performed by ''[[Virtua Fighter 2]]'''s Akira), which uses the same attack quote of “Juunen Hayaindayo!"{{ref|https://www.destructoid.com/--534711.phtml}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Runners]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Android]], [[iOS]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2015-02-26
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|style="vertical-align:top"|NiGHTS, Reala, Nightopians, the Red Ideya, and a ''[[Christmas NiGHTS]]'' theme (all taken from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'') appear as limited-time Buddies.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Rodea the Sky Soldier|Rodea the Sky Soldier]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Wii]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2015-04-02
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The 2015 [[Wii]] title ''[[wikipedia:Rodea the Sky Soldier|Rodea the Sky Soldier]]'', developed by [[Yuji Naka]] of [[Prope]], features a gameplay style loosely inspired by his earlier game ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]''.
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|[[File:References RodeatheSkySoldier Wii NiGHTSintoDreams.png|200px]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Duck Game|Duck Game]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2015-06-04
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|style="vertical-align:top"|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]]''.
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|{{bobscreen|DuckGame PC TMSS.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Arcade]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2015-07-28
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Like the [[Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax|previous game]], various [[Sega]] characters and products make cameo appearances in stage backgrounds.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:The Lab (video game)|The Lab]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2016-04-05
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|style="vertical-align:top"|One of the game's "relics" is the arcade game ''Xortex 26XX'', which boasts a name and cabinet design inspired by ''[[Zaxxon]]''.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230617011519/https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads%2Fsega-references-in-pop-culture.22988%2Fpage-7#post-857157}}
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|[[File:References TheLab PC Xortex26XX Zaxxon.png|200px]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Wii U]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2017-03-03
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The pedestals which update Link's Sheikah Slate are covered with runes reading "[[wikipedia:All Your Base Are Belong To Us|All Your Base Are Belong To Us]]" in the in-game language - a reference to the infamous English translation of ''[[Zero Wing]]''.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200928183538/https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/legend-of-zelda/a798219/legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wilds-ancient-language-has-been-translated-already/}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[sonic:Sonic Mania|Sonic Mania]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2017-08-15
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Mania]]'' features a number of references to both [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Sega]]. Among these is a neon sign reading Pink Bot (in the style of ''[[Streets of Rage]]'''s Pine Pot diner), a television broadcast truck bearing the livery of ''[[Daytona USA]]'''s Hornet car, a boss which utilizes attacks and sound effects from ''[[The Secret of Shinobi]]'', and a direct reference to the famous ad campaign ''[[Genesis Does]]''.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Cuphead|Cuphead]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2017-09-29
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|style="vertical-align:top"|While ''[[wikipedia:Cuphead|Cuphead]]'' as a whole takes notable inspiration from classic run and guns (particularly ''[[Gunstar Heroes]]''), several of the game's bosses are inspired by fights from [[Mega Drive]] titles, such as the encounter with Katzenwagen recreating a similar fight from 1995's ''[[The Adventures of Batman & Robin (Mega Drive)|The Adventures of Batman & Robin]]''.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Forces]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2017-11-09
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Players can purchase costumes based on NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'') AiAi (from ''[[Monkey Ball]]'', Amitie (from ''[[Puyo Puyo]]''), Beat (from ''[[Jet Set Radio]]''), and Joker from ''[[Persona 5]]'' as DLC.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Shenmue I & II]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation 4]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2018-11-22
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The majority of the gachapon collectibles from the first two games are included in the 2018 remaster ''[[Shenmue I & II]]''. However, the four [[Dreamcasko]]-related figurines have been replaced with generic representations of a [[Mega Drive]], [[Game Gear]], [[Saturn]], and [[Dreamcast]].{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210414211000/https://selectbutton.net/t/dreamcasko/2215/17}}
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|{{bobscreen|References ShenmueI&II PC Dreamcast.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:The Last of Us Part II|The Last of Us Part II]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[PlayStation 4]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2020-06-19
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|style="vertical-align:top"|One of the more memorable locations visited throughout the course of the game is the decaying [[GameWorks Seattle]].{{ref|https://www.escapistmagazine.com/the-last-of-us-part-ii-arcade-the-turning-is-a-monument-to-moving-on/}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Balan Wonderworld|Balan Wonderworld]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2021-03-26
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Yuji Naka]]'s 2021 action platform game ''[[wikipedia:Balan Wonderworld|Balan Wonderworld]]'' takes thematic inspiration from [[Sonic Team]]'s 1996 [[Sega Saturn]] title ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'', particularly in regards to its character designs and overall story.
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|{{bobscreen|References BalanWonderworld PC SonicAdventurepose.jpeg|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''Security Breach: Fury's Rage''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2021-04-28
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The ''[[wikipedia:Five Nights at Freddy's|Five Nights at Freddy's]]'' spin-off game ''Security Breach: Fury's Rage'' drawn thematic inspiration from the ''[[Streets of Rage]]'' series, featuring similar story scenes, character appearances, and an emphasis on neon-lit streetscapes, among others. 
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Colours: Ultimate]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2021-09-09
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|style="vertical-align:top"|NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'') makes a cameo appearance in two profile icons: one of NiGHTS wearing their normal outfit, and another wearing their ''[[Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' outfit.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Deltarune|Deltarune: Chapter 2]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2021-09-17
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|style="vertical-align:top"|One of the game's areas features multiple ''[[Chu Chu Rocket]]''-inspired puzzles.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230617011553/https://twitter.com/digi_valentine/status/1439344954510282756}}
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|{{bobscreen|References DeltaruneChapter2 PC ChuChuRocket.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Shin Megami Tensei V|Shin Megami Tensei V]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Nintendo Switch]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2021-11-11
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The game features a number of fictional in-universe video game consoles, such as the Segata III and CX-1000 II.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Air Twister|Air Twister]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[iOS]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2022-06-24
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Yu Suzuki]]'s spiritual follow-up to ''[[Space Harrier]]'' features a number of direct homages to the original franchise, such as a protagonist who flies through the air while holding their weapon, highly-abstract scenery, familiar enemies, and remarkably similar gameplay.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Pizza Tower|Pizza Tower]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2023-01-26
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The game's soundtrack features a number of references to the music of the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' franchise, particularly by building its own soundtrack with similar motifs and utilizing the same samples used by [[Sega]]'s composers. Among these allusions is the reuse of the "I don't understand what's going on here" sample (taken from the 1953 film ''[[wikipedia:Donovan's Brain (film)|Donovan's Brain]]'') used by the ''[[Jet Set Radio]]'' song "Sneakman" in the ''Pizza Tower'' song "Yeehaw Deliveryboy", and a compiled medley of ''Jet Set'' samples featured in "The Noise's Jam-Packed Radical Anthem".
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|{{bobscreen|References PizzaTower PC YeehawDeliveryboy.jpg|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2023-03-31
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|style="vertical-align:top"|A ''[[Super Monkey Ball]]'' arcade cabinet is found broken in the train's saloon, and serves as one of the investigation's minor plot points. Additionally, the character NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'') makes an appearance on the ceiling of the game room, seemingly advertising the game ''NiGHTS Pinball''.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic Superstars]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2023-10-17
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|style="vertical-align:top"|A robotic version of NiGHTS (from ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'') appears as an unlockable bonus.
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Bomb Rush Cyberfunk|Bomb Rush Cyberfunk]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2023-08-18
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The 2023 game ''[[wikipedia:Bomb Rush Cyberfunk|Bomb Rush Cyberfunk]]'' takes significant inspiration from the ''[[Jet Set Radio]]'' series, and notably features a soundtrack including songs from ''Jet Set'''s original composer [[Hideki Naganuma]]. Additionally, in-game fast travel is achieved by calling a reckless, fast-driving taxi cab similar to ''[[Crazy Taxi]]''.
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|{{bobscreen|References BombRushCyberfunk PC JetSetRadio.jpeg|width=200}}<br><br>{{bobscreen|References BombRushCyberfunk PC CrazyTaxi.jpeg|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''Strike Blazinger''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|In development
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Created by [[Chris Tang]], ''Strike Blazinger'' is an in-development rail shooter which takes direct inspiration from ''[[Space Harrier]]'' in appearance and gameplay.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20231116110542/https://hitsparksgames.com/strikeblazinger/}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Hyenas]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Unreleased
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The cancelled game ''Hyenas'' would have featured a character cosplaying as [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], boasting a sticker of the [[Sega logo]] on their helmet.
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|{{bobscreen|References Hyenas PC Soniccosplay.png|width=200}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[Sonic X-treme]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Saturn]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Unreleased
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|style="vertical-align:top"|During the latter half of ''[[Sonic X-treme]]'''s troubled development, the game contained circularly-oriented boss fights directly inspired by the Core Guard System fight from the 1993 [[Mega Drive]] title ''[[Gunstar Heroes]]''.{{ref|1=https://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?threads/presenting.7325/page-3#post-128745}}
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|}
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===Hidden and deleted references===
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{| class="prettytable sortable" style="width:100%"
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Captain America and The Avengers|Captain America and the Avengers]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Game Boy]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1994-02
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Stored with the copyright text at {{hex|xC0D1}} is the following string{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230910012542/https://tcrf.net/Captain_America_and_The_Avengers_%28Game_Boy%29}}:
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<pre>
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LICENSED BY SEGA ENTERPRISES, LTD.
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</pre>
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Similar text can be found in the [[Captain America and the Avengers (Game Gear)|Game Gear port]], but instead referencing [[Nintendo]], seemingly used a catch-all for both versions.{{intref|Captain America and the Avengers (Game Gear)/Hidden content}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow|Pocket Monsters: Red / Pocket Monsters: Green]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Game Boy]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|1996-02-27
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Development material for the released game reveals the first generation of ''[[wikipedia:Pokémon Red and Blue|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 [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Porygon_(Pokémon) Porygon].{{ref|https://twitter.com/tracker_td/status/1097491801731223553}}{{ref|https://tcrf.net/Development:Pokémon_Red_and_Blue/Sprites}}
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|{{Sprite|References PokemonRGBY GB Jacky.png|2}}
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|-
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[sonic:Sonic Mania|Sonic Mania]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2017-08-15
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|style="vertical-align:top"|Alongside the slew of [[Sega]] references in the released game, even more are hidden within ''[[Sonic Mania]]'''s code. Notably, the game features an unused graphic referencing the Model 1 [[Mega Drive]] "[[Tower of Power]]", an unused boss which challenges the player to rock-paper-scissors (like ''[[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]''), an unused "Love Tester" item taking its name from the [[Love Tester|1972 arcade machine of the same name]], and an unused printer mechanic whose product code (SP-500) is intended to reference the [[4 Color Plotter Printer]] (despite accidentally using the product code for the [[Sports Pad]]).{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20231113194319/https://tcrf.net/Sonic_Mania/Unused_Graphics}}
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|style="vertical-align:top"|''[[wikipedia:Pizza Tower|Pizza Tower]]''
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|style="vertical-align:top"|[[Windows PC]]
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|style="vertical-align:top"|2023-01-26
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|style="vertical-align:top"|The unused stage ''Kung Fu'' takes thematic inspiration from [[Sega]]'s popular ''[[Streets of Rage]]'' series, including gameplay staples common to beat-'em'up games - like requiring the defeat of oncoming waves of enemies before being able to progress.
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|{{bobscreen|References PizzaTower PC KungFu.gif|width=200}}
 
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Back to: References to Sega.

The success of Sega's multiple video game franchises has resulted in the company becoming one of the world's most-recognizable video game developers, and established a legacy which continues to grow to this day. As a result, references to Sega have appeared in a number of video games, including those developed by other companies. Titles like Space Harrier resulted in a boom of rail-shooters for other platforms, such as Alantia for the PC-88 and Jinmu Denshou for the PC Engine, among many others. Additionally, the success of the company's Super Scaler arcade titles paved the way for titles like Taito's Galactic Storm and Top Speed, and served as loose inspiration for later titles like Night Striker.

Sega has also directly included its past franchises in titles like Sega Superstars, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, Sonic Pinball Party, and others, while rhythm games like Samba de Amigo feature songs taken from past titles like After Burner and OutRun. Other titles, like the cult favorite Segagaga and the Project X Zone series, build themselves around these inclusions, with later franchises like Sega Hard Girls taking this idea to a new level.

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

Video games

Game System Release date Description Screenshots
Star Wars Family Computer 1987-12-04 Namco's 1987 Family Computer game Star Wars is largely a clone of Alex Kidd in Miracle World, released one year prior. In particular, both games feature identical gameplay mechanics, enemy patterns, items, graphical effects, destructible block types, and even a motorcycle segment with identical controls. The games' project manager, Shinichiro Okamoto, had previously taken inspiration from the original film in his 1985 Family Computer game Star Luster (which features a cameo from the Death Star.[1]

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Attack Animal Gakuen Family Computer 1987-12-26 The 1987 Family Computer rail-shooter Attack Animal Gakuen takes significant inspiration from Sega's 1985 arcade game Space Harrier in gameplay and character design, among other smaller details.

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Kenseiden Master System 1988-06-02 The face of Alex Kidd makes a cameo appearance in the game's third round, Nagato, hidden near a pit of lava.

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Altered Beast Arcade 1988-06 The names of both Alex Kidd and Stella (both from Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars) appear on gravestones in the first round of Altered Beast.

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Cosmic Epsilon Family Computer 1989-11-24 The 1989 Family Computer rail-shooter Cosmic Epsilon takes significant inspiration from Sega's 1985 arcade game Space Harrier in gameplay and character design, among other smaller details.

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Axel's Magic Hammer Amiga, Atari ST 1989 The 1989 Core Design action-platform game Axel's Magic Hammer is largely a clone of the earlier Alex Kidd in Miracle World, even taking direct inspiration from Alex's name in the title.[2]

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Sonic the Hedgehog Mega Drive 1991-06 The bird Flicky, star of the 1984 arcade game of the same name, makes a recurring appearance throughout the franchise as one of the Animals rescued from Dr. Eggman's Capsules.

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Summer Carnival '92 Recca (サマーカーニバル'92 烈火) Family Computer 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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Tom and Jerry: The Movie Master System 1992-10-01 The Master System version of the game features posters of both Sonic the Hedgehog adorning a few walls besides a "Restaurant Sega" in the game's third level, while the Game Gear version features posters of Sonic and Fantasy Zone's Opa-Opa.

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Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball Mega Drive 1993-11-23 Sega Technical Institute artist Tom Payne recycled assets from his unreleased Mega Drive title B-Bomb for use in the Sonic Spinball stage The Machine.

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Disney's Aladdin Mega Drive 1993-11 Sega Mega Drives can be seen among the various objects in the background of the Inside the Lamp stage.

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Torarete Tamaruka!? Game Gear 1994-06-03 An in-game store features Sonic the Hedgehog and Dr. Eggman plushies, alongside boxed Japanese Mega Drive systems.

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Uniracers Super Famicom 1994-12 If the user attempts to call themselves "SEGA" (or "SONIC"), a "NOT COOL ENOUGH" message appears.

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Alien Soldier Mega Drive 1995-02-24 As the spiritual successor to Gunstar Heroes, Alien Soldier features a number of homages to said game, including a return from a transforming Seven Force-styled boss, and an arrangement of the Gunstar Heroes song "Dice-Dance-Days".

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Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki Gokuraku CD-ROM for Sega Saturn Saturn 1995-09-29 One scene presents the character Washuu in Virtua Fighter-esque polygons, doing Pai's crane stance win pose against the background of Jacky's stage, and quoting Akira by saying "Juu Nen Hayaindayo."[3]

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Sonic Dragon Super A'Can 1995 The 1995 Sonic the Hedgehog clone Sonic Dragon features a Special Stage heavily inspired by Space Harrier.

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Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Super Famicom 1996-03-09 In the first battle against the enemy Jackie (known as Jinx in the North American version), the Japanese enemy message is a direct quote from Virtua Fighter, a popular game in Japanese arcades at the time of Super Mario RPG's development. One of Akira's victory quotes, "10年, 早いんだよ!" (juunen hayainda yo!, literally "you're 10 years too early!"), isn't entirely rare in Japanese entertainment, but its appearance here is written exactly as Akira uses it.[4]

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Season of the Sakura IBM PC 1996 An electronics store sells parodies of popular video game consoles, including a "Sage Seturn".

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Burning Rangers Saturn 1998-02-26 The game features a number of references to Sonic Team's previous titles, including NiGHTS into Dreams. The characters Elliot and Claris appear as rescuable characters, and in-game locations are named after Twin Seeds, Spring Valley, Frozen Bell, and a "Pian Alley" (named after the Nightopians).

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Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge Sega Model 3 Step 2.1 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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Sonic Adventure Dreamcast 1998-12-23 The stage Casinopolis features a NiGHTS into Dreams pinball table, complete with an Ideya capture mechanic. Additionally, the game introduces Chao (a concept taken from NiGHTS' A-Life system) which players can raise to resemble the characters NiGHTS and Reala.

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ChuChu Rocket! Dreamcast 1999-11-11 The Nightopians from NiGHTS into Dreams are an unlockable skin for the Chuchus, acquired by completing all 50 courses.

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Shenmue Dreamcast 1999-12-29 The in-game gachapon machines award collectible figurines from various Sega franchises. Included are Akira, Jacky, Sarah, Lau, Pai, Wolf, Jeffry, Kage, Wooden Man, and Dural from Virtua Fighter (alongside chibi versions taken from Virtua Fighter Kids, Shun Di and Lion from Virtua Fighter 2, Robo and Mobo from Bonanza Bros., Rent-A-Hero from Rent-A-Hero, Harrier and a B.B Ultra from Space Harrier, Myao from Phantasy Star, a Chicken Leg from Golden Axe, Ristar from Ristar, Alex Kidd from Alex Kidd in Miracle World, the Try-Z from Galaxy Force, the Solo Wing from Panzer Dragoon, NiGHTS and a Ruber from NiGHTS into Dreams, the Hornet from Daytona USA, the unofficial Dreamcast mascot Dreamcasko and her fellow console-themed friends Gear-O, Megadra Brothers, and Sataro-O, an R360, the Saturn games Sega Ages Vol. 2 Space Harrier and a fictional Saturn port of Hang-On, and Sega of Japan's managing director Hidekazu Yukawa.

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Eldorado Gate Vol. 1 Dreamcast 2000-10-10 The Eldorado Gate series features a recurring cameo from Dreamcasko.[5]

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Sonic Shuffle Dreamcast 2000-11-14 By playing the game on December 24, NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams) will replace Lumina Flowlight as the in-game guide.

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Sonic Adventure 2 Dreamcast 2001-06-23 The stage City Escape features NiGHTS into Dreams posters, and Radical Highway contains a hotel named after the titular character. Radical Highway's cameos were later replaced for the stage's inclusion in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. Like the previous game, the player can also raise Chao which resemble the characters NiGHTS and Reala.

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Shenmue II Dreamcast 2001-09-06 In addition to allowing the transfer of most of the first game's gachapon collectibles, Shenmue II adds a number of new Sega-themed figurines. These include the Asphalt Cowboy, Highway Cat, Long Horn, Nihonmaru, Stream Line, Mad Bull, Moon Light, Texas Hawk, and Wild Rose from 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker, a Ruber and Binsbein from Space Harrier, Opa-opa, Poppors, Coba Beach, Aida II, Heavy Bomb, and the Shop from Fantasy Zone, Alain, Jay, Lina, Talon, and Tereshkova from Outtrigger, Kate, Mat, Max, Ryan, Spike, and Yuki from Sega Water Ski, Tangram, Bradtos, Ajim, Temjin, 10/80, Grys-vok, Stein-vok, Bal-Bados, Angelan, Ajim, Apharmd, Bradtos, Cypher, Dordray, Fei-yen, Raiden, Specianeff, and Tangram from Cyber Troopers Virtual-On, the F14-XX from After Burner, miniature deluxe OutRun, Hang On, After Burner, and Space Harrier cabinets, and the Dreamcast Controller's A, B, X, and Y buttons.

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Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Windows PC 2002-07-03 Two in-game cheat codes, allyourbasearebelongtous and somebodysetupusthebomb, both reference the popular meme All Your Base Are Belong To Us from the infamous English translation of Zero Wing.

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Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II GameCube 2002-09-12 The character of NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams) makes a cameo appearance in an Episode 2 quest, alongside the Nightopians (known in-game as Pians) and a Spring Valley-themed NiGHTS minigame.

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Futurama PlayStation 2 2003-08-01 By unlocking a very obscure easter egg[6], players are able to display Zero Wing's famous All Your Base Are Belong To Us, complete with accompanying speech.

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Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg GameCube 2003-10-09 A number of Sega-themed Egg Animals can be hatched from the game's special Sonic Team Egg, including a Kapu Kapu from ChuChu Rocket!, NiGHTS from NiGHTS into Dreams, Amigo from Samba de Amigo, and a Rappy from Phantasy Star. Additionally, the final boss attacks with an orb which resembles NiGHTS's White Ideya, and players can even acquire the NiGHTS-themed Circus Hat item. References BillyHatcher GC KapuKapu.png

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Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution GameCube 2003-11-27 A number of the game's Cards feature direct cameos from Sega characters and products, such as a Chu Chu and Kapu Kapu from Chu Chu Rocket, Opa-Opa from Fantasy Zone, and a Nightopian from NiGHTS into Dreams (known in-game as a Pian), alongside a Mega Drive, Saturn, and Dreamcast.

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Sonic Battle Game Boy Advance 2003-12-04 NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams) makes a cameo appearance in the Speed Demon minigame, seen flying in the background.

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Feel the Magic: XY/XX Nintendo DS 2004-12-02 A number of unlockable accessories are available, such as one based on NiGHTS from NiGHTS into Dreams, Amitie from Puyo Puyo, Sonic the Hedgehog and a Chao from Sonic the Hedgehog, and Ulala from Space Channel 5.

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Master Burner Windows PC 2005-02 The 2005 Touhou Project fangame Master Burner is directly inspired by After Burner in presentation and gameplay, and was released in a box mimicking the Sega Ages 2500 series.

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3rd Super Robot Wars Alpha: To the End of the Galaxy PlayStation 2 2005-07-28 Ryuusei Date, member of the SRX Team and pilot of the Real Personal Trooper Type-1 mech, has adapted some of Virtua Fighter's Akira's lines in his battle phrases - in fact, the two share the same voice actor.[3]

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Shadow the Hedgehog GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox 2005-11-15 NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams) makes a cameo appearance on a billboard in the stage Lethal Highway.

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Project Gotham Racing 3 Xbox 360 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).

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Sonic Riders GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox 2006-02-21 NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams), AiAi (from Monkey Ball), and Ulala (from Space Channel 5) make cameo appearances as playable characters. Additionally, NiGHTS' Extreme Gear is named after the stage Night Sky, and the Twin Seeds tower appears in both the Sega Carnival and Sega Illusion circuits.

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Kid Speedy 2006-07-10 Flash In the Homestar Runner Flash game Kid Speedy, the ending scene with Marzipan and Homestar Runner driving into the sunset pays homage to OutRun. px
High Voltage Software games PlayStation 2 2006 The introductory cutscene which accompanies the developer's logo features a child playing a Dreamcast.[7]

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World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Windows PC 2007-01-16 The quest Setting Up the Bomb references the popular meme All Your Base Are Belong To Us from the infamous English translation of Zero Wing.

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Super Robot Wars: Original Generations PlayStation 2 2007-07-28 Ryuusei Date, member of the SRX Team and pilot of the Real Personal Trooper Type-1 mech, has adapted some of Virtua Fighter's Akira's lines in his battle phrases - in fact, the two share the same voice actor.[3]

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Project Gotham Racing 4 Xbox 360 2007-10-02 Las Vegas returns from Project Gotham Racing 3, along with GameWorks Las Vegas.

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The Simpsons Game Xbox 360 2007-10-30 One challenge features Lisa Simpson platforming through a reference to the classic arcade game Frogger.

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Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity PlayStation 2, Wii 2008-01-08 NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams), alongside Billy Hatcher from Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg and Amigo from Samba de Amigo, make cameo appearances as playable characters.

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Sega Splash! Golf Windows PC 2008-04-23 The game features a number of golf caddies from popular Sega franchises, such as Sonic and Tails from Sonic the Hedgehog, NiGHTS from NiGHTS into Dreams, Ulala from Space Channel 5, Opa-Opa from Fantasy Zone, and a Puyo from Puyo Puyo.

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World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King Windows PC 2008-11-13 The sewers of the city of Dalaran are home to a shark named Segacedi with the title Sewer Shark, a reference to both the Sega CD and the infamous FMV rail shooter Sewer Shark.

Additionally, two of the game's achievements are titled Set Up Us the Bomb (10 player) and Set Up Us the Bomb (25 player), references to the popular meme All Your Base Are Belong To Us from the infamous English translation of Zero Wing.

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Sonic Unleashed Xbox 360 2008-11-20 Both a Dreamcast and a copy of NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams are briefly seen within Dr. Eggman's Egg Mobile.

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Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA PlayStation Portable 2009-07-02 One of Megurine Luka's available costumes is the "VF Suit" - Sarah's original outfit from Virtua Fighter.[3] References HatsuneMikuProjectDIVA PSP VFSuit.png
Bayonetta Xbox 360 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!"[8]

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Phantasy Star Portable 2 PlayStation Portable 2009-12-03 The game includes two costumes based on both the character of NiGHTS and the Nightopians (from NiGHTS into Dreams), and also features an appearance from Dreamcasko as a grenade launcher.[5]

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No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise PlayStation 3 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.[9] References NoMoreHeroesParadise PS3 MegaDriveCD32X.png
Alpha Protocol Windows PC 2010-05-27 Located in both the Saudi Arabia and Rome safehouses is a fictional video game console based on the Saturn, but curiously boasting a mismatched black frontplate with four Dreamcast controller ports.[10][11]

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Master Burner Climax Windows PC 2010-12-31 The 2010 follow-up to Master Burner features much less inspiration from After Burner, but does directly take its name from 2006's After Burner Climax.

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Sonic Generations (Nintendo 3DS) Nintendo 3DS 2011-12-01 The NiGHTS into Dreams-themed hotel (from Sonic Adventure 2's Radical Highway reappears in the same stage.

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Game Type Xbox Live Arcade 2011-12 One of the stage backgrounds features a video game system similar to a Dreamcast. References GameType XBLA Dreamcast.jpg
Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure Nintendo 3DS 2012-01-19 One of the game's secret overworld sounds is titled "Merry-Go Round", which plays a brief section of the NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams song "Merry Memory Go Round". Additionally, minigames themed around Space Channel 5 and Samba de Amigo are able to be played.

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Samurai & Dragons PlayStation Vita 2012-03-29 A number of characters from past Sega franchises make cameos, including NiGHTS from NiGHTS into Dreams, Beat from Jet Set Radio, Ulala from Space Channel 5, AiAi from Monkey Ball, Akira Yuki from Virtua Fighter, Ryo Hazuki from Shenmue, Bayonetta from Bayonetta, Kazuma Kiryu from Yakuza, and Sakura Shinguji from Sakura Wars, among others.

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Skullgirls Windows PC 2012-04-10 A 2021 update introduced an easter egg in which Umbrella's living umbrella Hungern turns into the boss Gillwing (from NiGHTS into Dreams for a single frame while attacking. This cameo seemingly went unnoticed until revealed by the artist responsible on April 5, 2022.

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Phantasy Star Online 2 Windows PC 2012-07-04 The game features a statue of NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams).

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Saints Row IV Windows PC 2013-08-20 A virtual reality simulation created by the enemy, Saints of Rage, serves as a fairly-developed minigame later throughout the story, and takes obvious inspiration in name, gameplay, and style from the popular Streets of Rage series.[12]

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Sonic Lost World Wii U 2013-10-24 A NiGHTS into Dreams-themed DLC stage titled Nightmare Zone features Sonic fighting the Deadly Six, all of whom ride bosses from the game. Additionally, Wizeman, Reala, and the Nightopians make cameos appearances in the same stage. Nightmare Zone is the only DLC Zone to reappear in the game's 2015 Windows PC port, likely due to it not being based on a Nintendo-owned franchise.

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Gran Turismo 6 PlayStation 3 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
Sonic Robo Blast 2 Windows PC 2014-03-15 Version 2.1 of the popular Windows PC fangame Sonic Robo Blast 2 (released March 15, 2014) introduced Special Stages directly based on NiGHTS into Dreams in both gameplay and appearance.[13]

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Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Arcade 2014-03-18 Alongside various Sonic the Hedgehog references, the 2014 fighting game Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax features cameo appearances from NiGHTS, Opa-Opa, a Morolian, and a bevy of Sega-produced hardware.

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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS 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!"[8]

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Bayonetta 2 Wii U 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.

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Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 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!"[8]

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Sonic Runners Android, iOS 2015-02-26 NiGHTS, Reala, Nightopians, the Red Ideya, and a Christmas NiGHTS theme (all taken from NiGHTS into Dreams) appear as limited-time Buddies.

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Rodea the Sky Soldier Wii 2015-04-02 The 2015 Wii title Rodea the Sky Soldier, developed by Yuji Naka of Prope, features a gameplay style loosely inspired by his earlier game NiGHTS into Dreams. References RodeatheSkySoldier Wii NiGHTSintoDreams.png
Duck Game Windows PC 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.

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Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax Ignition Arcade 2015-07-28 Like the previous game, various Sega characters and products make cameo appearances in stage backgrounds.

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The Lab Windows PC 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.[14] References TheLab PC Xortex26XX Zaxxon.png
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Wii U 2017-03-03 The pedestals which update Link's Sheikah Slate are covered with runes reading "All Your Base Are Belong To Us" in the in-game language - a reference to the infamous English translation of Zero Wing.[15]

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Sonic Mania Windows PC 2017-08-15 Sonic Mania features a number of references to both Sonic the Hedgehog and Sega. Among these is a neon sign reading Pink Bot (in the style of Streets of Rages Pine Pot diner), a television broadcast truck bearing the livery of Daytona USAs Hornet car, a boss which utilizes attacks and sound effects from The Secret of Shinobi, and a direct reference to the famous ad campaign Genesis Does.

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Cuphead Windows PC 2017-09-29 While Cuphead as a whole takes notable inspiration from classic run and guns (particularly Gunstar Heroes), several of the game's bosses are inspired by fights from Mega Drive titles, such as the encounter with Katzenwagen recreating a similar fight from 1995's The Adventures of Batman & Robin.

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Sonic Forces Windows PC 2017-11-09 Players can purchase costumes based on NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams) AiAi (from Monkey Ball, Amitie (from Puyo Puyo), Beat (from Jet Set Radio), and Joker from Persona 5 as DLC.

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Shenmue I & II PlayStation 4 2018-11-22 The majority of the gachapon collectibles from the first two games are included in the 2018 remaster Shenmue I & II. However, the four Dreamcasko-related figurines have been replaced with generic representations of a Mega Drive, Game Gear, Saturn, and Dreamcast.[16]

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The Last of Us Part II PlayStation 4 2020-06-19 One of the more memorable locations visited throughout the course of the game is the decaying GameWorks Seattle.[17] References PS4 LastofUsII GameWorksSeattle.jpeg
Balan Wonderworld Windows PC 2021-03-26 Yuji Naka's 2021 action platform game Balan Wonderworld takes thematic inspiration from Sonic Team's 1996 Sega Saturn title NiGHTS into Dreams, particularly in regards to its character designs and overall story.

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Security Breach: Fury's Rage Windows PC 2021-04-28 The Five Nights at Freddy's spin-off game Security Breach: Fury's Rage drawn thematic inspiration from the Streets of Rage series, featuring similar story scenes, character appearances, and an emphasis on neon-lit streetscapes, among others.

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Sonic Colours: Ultimate Windows PC 2021-09-09 NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams) makes a cameo appearance in two profile icons: one of NiGHTS wearing their normal outfit, and another wearing their Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams outfit.

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Deltarune: Chapter 2 Windows PC 2021-09-17 One of the game's areas features multiple Chu Chu Rocket-inspired puzzles.[18]

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Shin Megami Tensei V Nintendo Switch 2021-11-11 The game features a number of fictional in-universe video game consoles, such as the Segata III and CX-1000 II.

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Air Twister iOS 2022-06-24 Yu Suzuki's spiritual follow-up to Space Harrier features a number of direct homages to the original franchise, such as a protagonist who flies through the air while holding their weapon, highly-abstract scenery, familiar enemies, and remarkably similar gameplay.

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Pizza Tower Windows PC 2023-01-26 The game's soundtrack features a number of references to the music of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, particularly by building its own soundtrack with similar motifs and utilizing the same samples used by Sega's composers. Among these allusions is the reuse of the "I don't understand what's going on here" sample (taken from the 1953 film Donovan's Brain) used by the Jet Set Radio song "Sneakman" in the Pizza Tower song "Yeehaw Deliveryboy", and a compiled medley of Jet Set samples featured in "The Noise's Jam-Packed Radical Anthem".

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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog Windows PC 2023-03-31 A Super Monkey Ball arcade cabinet is found broken in the train's saloon, and serves as one of the investigation's minor plot points. Additionally, the character NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams) makes an appearance on the ceiling of the game room, seemingly advertising the game NiGHTS Pinball.

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Sonic Superstars Windows PC 2023-10-17 A robotic version of NiGHTS (from NiGHTS into Dreams) appears as an unlockable bonus.

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Bomb Rush Cyberfunk Windows PC 2023-08-18 The 2023 game Bomb Rush Cyberfunk takes significant inspiration from the Jet Set Radio series, and notably features a soundtrack including songs from Jet Set's original composer Hideki Naganuma. Additionally, in-game fast travel is achieved by calling a reckless, fast-driving taxi cab similar to Crazy Taxi.

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Strike Blazinger Windows PC In development Created by Chris Tang, Strike Blazinger is an in-development rail shooter which takes direct inspiration from Space Harrier in appearance and gameplay.[19]

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Hyenas Windows PC Unreleased The cancelled game Hyenas would have featured a character cosplaying as Sonic the Hedgehog, boasting a sticker of the Sega logo on their helmet.

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Sonic X-treme Saturn Unreleased During the latter half of Sonic X-treme's troubled development, the game contained circularly-oriented boss fights directly inspired by the Core Guard System fight from the 1993 Mega Drive title Gunstar Heroes.[20]

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Hidden and deleted references

Game System Release date Description Screenshots
Captain America and the Avengers Game Boy 1994-02 Stored with the copyright text at 000XC0D1 is the following string[21]:
LICENSED BY SEGA ENTERPRISES, LTD.

Similar text can be found in the Game Gear port, but instead referencing Nintendo, seemingly used a catch-all for both versions.[22]

Pocket Monsters: Red / Pocket Monsters: Green Game Boy 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.[23][24]
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Sonic Mania Windows PC 2017-08-15 Alongside the slew of Sega references in the released game, even more are hidden within Sonic Mania's code. Notably, the game features an unused graphic referencing the Model 1 Mega Drive "Tower of Power", an unused boss which challenges the player to rock-paper-scissors (like Alex Kidd in Miracle World), an unused "Love Tester" item taking its name from the 1972 arcade machine of the same name, and an unused printer mechanic whose product code (SP-500) is intended to reference the 4 Color Plotter Printer (despite accidentally using the product code for the Sports Pad).[25]

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Pizza Tower Windows PC 2023-01-26 The unused stage Kung Fu takes thematic inspiration from Sega's popular Streets of Rage series, including gameplay staples common to beat-'em'up games - like requiring the defeat of oncoming waves of enemies before being able to progress.

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