Posts tagged with SEGA

What kind of animal is Tails in "Sonic the Hedgehog"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 23, 2024

When SEGA needed a sidekick for Sonic in 1992, they created Tails, a character who could keep up with the blue blur's incredible speed. What kind of animal is this high-flying companion?

What was the first handheld console to use cartridges?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 28, 2024

Test your gaming history knowledge with our witty trivia intro about the first cartridge-based handheld console. Relive the 80s tech revolution that changed portable gaming forever. Can you name this groundbreaking device?

What was Sega's first home video game system?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 17, 2024

Before the epic console wars, Sega had already made its mark in home gaming. Discover the first console that set Sega on its path to gaming fame.

What does SEGA mean?

By Nerdy Trivia | February 28, 2024

Go ahead, do that extremely-90s voice in your head from the commercials shouting "SEGA." It's really pretty incredible that SEGA was able to make its way to America and put even a tiny dent in Nintendo's video-game dominance — by 1992 owning 65% of the 16-bit market over the Super Nintendo. If you're like me, you've never really stopped to think what "SEGA" actually means. Surely they didn't just come up with it because it sounds funny with an obnoxious sound clip. Any guesses as to the origin

What type of animal is Knuckles?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 25, 2023

The world of Sonic is a strange, fantastical place that will break your mind if you think about it for too long. Luckily, the live-action movies cleared most stuff up. Right? But there’s still one thing tugging at our minds: What is Knuckles, anyway? Click below to submit your answer. Video Game Mascots What type of animal is Knuckles? Your knowledge of obscure spiny animals is lacking. Shame! You are a strong echidna warrior ... that also lays eggs.

When was the Sega CD released?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 15, 2022

I wanted the Sega CD so bad that I essentially bullied my parents (er, I mean, Santa) into giving me one. My memory is pretty hazy in terms of what year that was—but maybe you remember. Classic Video Games: Sega What year was the Sega CD released in North America? Your memory is imperfect. Unacceptable. You have an astute knowledge of obscure video game facts. Congrats!

Games that Time Forgot: Ground Zero Texas

By Classic Nerd | August 8, 2022

There was an age when people like Cory Haim, Tia Carerre, and Mark Hamill were starring in video games: The Golden Age of Live-Action Video Games, or simply GALAVG as some call it (no one calls it either of those). Of course. today we're not talking about Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom, which at the time was developed for a then-unheard-of-in-video-games $12 million, and starred the likes of Mark Hamill, Jonathan Rhys-Davies, and Malcolm McDowell. Hell, we're not even talking about Co

Name the release date of this Sega Genesis game

By Nerdy Trivia | June 14, 2022

What do you remember about this home console? Click Start to play Classic Nerd Trivia. Classic Video Games Trivia: Sega Genesis The Console Wars represented a golden age for home video games. What year was Sonic the Hedgehog released for Sega Genesis? You lost all your coins. Try again. You freed all the animals! Well, until Dr. Robotnik captures them again.

Games That Time Forgot: Road Avenger

By Classic Nerd | April 10, 2019

I don't know that I begged my parents for anything more than I did the Sega CD. It was the Christmas of 1992 when they apparently caved, likely putting themselves back into credit card debt at the time, and I screamed in joy as I unwrapped the insanely unreasonably-sized Sega Genesis appendage. Just snaps right in! Of course, once the 32x came out (32 bits!!!!!) it was an even more fun game of ensuring everything was not only hooked up correctly, but had a dedicated plug — which wasn't easy w

5 video games I still find time to play as a dad

By Classic Nerd | April 4, 2019

One of the most annoying parts of being a parent is the amount of time it takes away from playing video games. That and being pooped on. But there are those hallowed games that are just too good, too alluring, too its-better-than-being-pooped on to NOT find time to play. As a dad to a rambunctious child, these are the games that I still find myself squeezing in whenever I get the chance. Super Mario Bros. 3 At least twice a year, I have to sit down and play Super Mario Bros. 3 until I beat

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