Haydn Jones Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I'd like to start a list of classic game references in tv and movies, someone pm'd me about my avatar recently and gave to idea of getting a list. Here is one to get started i will add more in future. I sugest adding screenshots, or if you cant get one request it here. i did a web search for the atari Videodrome images (as i have it on vhs, and i dont have a capture card any more) and i found a link to atari times, but it is currently hacked by a braindead moron as some sort of lame april fools no doubt. Anyway, any one want to join in? Haydn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydn Jones Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 and another. Kang: our crowning achivement in amusement technology, an electronic version of what you call table tenis...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepesc Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 http://www.gotfuturama.com/Information/Cap...apsules/3ACV18/ Futurama where Fry and General Pac-Man have to fight the Space Invaders. Space Invader: "We have reached the end of the base" Space Invader Leader: "Then drop down one level, reverse direction and increase speed" Best 10 minutes of television ever, next to maybe "Cowbell" sketch from SNL or the Rick James episode of Chappelle's Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davepesc Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 http://www.gotfuturama.com/Multimedia/Fram...i?target=index4 Here's pics of the futurama episode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgler Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Groening loves vids... Remember this Tetris gag from Futurama? Once that piece falls into place of course, the blocks inexplicably dissappear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick Bill Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Don't forget that we had Pac Man do a guest spot on my show, "Drawn Together." In the episode we find out that he's a cross dresser. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydn Jones Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 What show is that? can i see a pic or clip? Haydn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 and i found a link to atari times, but it is currently hacked by a braindead moron as some sort of lame april fools no doubt. I'll have it fixed soon (hopefully!) The page I have is just for Atari TV/movie refrences though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dones Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Just to get this clear: You want references of videogames, not places that actually showed videogames in the footage (eg, a kid playing in an arcade)? I think The Beach had a scene with Leonardo Di Caprio imagining he was in a videogame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydn Jones Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 Just to get this clear: You want references of videogames, not places that actually showed videogames in the footage (eg, a kid playing in an arcade)? I think The Beach had a scene with Leonardo Di Caprio imagining he was in a videogame. Actual videogames or charectors or logos (bladerunner had atari logo and a carry on film had a old sega machine (i want pics of these too)). Arcade machines are cool, i sadly remember a old baywatch was centered around a kid who was plaing Streetfighter 2 in a tobaconist/liquer store. So leo imagineing he is in a game, only if you can name thew game. Haydn PS. How do i quote people by name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybastard Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 PS. How do i quote people by name? Just hit the quote button on their post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 There is an episode of Freaks and Geeks called "The Garage Door" that features an Atari 2600. The Atari was actually part of the plot. Freaks and Geeks was the best! I'll post some video grabs in a second. Here is a write up I found on http://epguides.com/FreaksandGeeks/guide.shtml # "The Garage Door" gs: Sam McMurray [ Dr. Schweiber ], Jessica Campbell [ Amy ], Amy Aquino [ Mrs. Schweiber ], David Bowe [ Salesman ], Tava Smiley [ Carol ], Jody Jones [ Cowboy ], Jane Morris [ Hygienist ], Ben Hecht [ Waiter ] rc: Kim Sam sees Neal's father embracing a woman in a department store. Dr. Schweiber claims that the woman is just a friend, but asks Sam to keep it a secret. He also buys Neal an Atari game system, apparently as a means of assuaging his guilt. Bill insists that they have to tell Neal the truth. Neal blows up at Sam and Bill and accuses them of jealousy. Dr. Schweiber tries to convince Sam that nothing is going on. Neal snoops in his dad's car and finds a mysterious garage door opener. He gets the guys to ride their bikes around town and help him search for his father's love nest. After several hours, Sam and Bill give up and head home. Harold and Jean surprise Sam with an Atari as a reward "for being a good kid." The realization of what Neal is going through suddenly hits Sam, as he bursts into tears and hugs his dad. Neal gets a garage to open and finds his father's car parked inside. Ken develops a crush on the tuba player in the school's marching band. Lindsay talks to her on his behalf and is surprised to learn that she likes Ken. Daniel frustrates Kim by refusing to argue with her. Kim encourages Lindsay to act bitchy around Nick to avoid leading him on. At the same time, Daniel suggests that Nick hide his true feelings by giving Lindsay the cold shoulder. Everyone goes to the planetarium to see a Laser Floyd show (or so they think). Nick and Lindsay apologize for their behavior, but become very uncomfortable as the other couples make out. Music: "25 or 6 to 4" (Chicago), "When the Saints Go Marching In" and ["Go, Fight, Win"], performed by McKinley High Marching Band; "Beautiful Loser" by Bob Seger; "Let the Good Times Roll" by the Cars; "Karn Evil #9" by Emerson, Lake and Palmer; "Devil Went Down to Georgia" by The Charlie Daniels Band; "Amie" by Pure Prairie League; "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd b: 13 Mar 00 pc: 111 w: Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah, Patty Lin d: Bryan Gordon[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 My favorite flick to feature video games was the Bishop Of Battle segment of the horror anthology Nightmares (1983). I found this AWESOME site giving summary and lots of pictures. If you like video games, you have to see this movie!! Warning! This site gives the total story including the ending so if you want to check it out for yourself on DVD or video don't click on page 2. http://www.i-mockery.com/minimocks/bishopofbattle/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Holy Crap, Ive never been to that site before but it's awesome! Check out all the great videogame related stuff under the games link! Sexual Moments In Videogame History Hawhaw!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy-sixer Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 There is an episode of Freaks and Geeks called "The Garage Door" that features an Atari 2600. The Atari was actually part of the plot. Freaks and Geeks was the best! I'll post some video grabs in a second. Here is a write up I found on http://epguides.com/FreaksandGeeks/guide.shtml Below are some of the stills I took from my DVDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydn Jones Posted April 2, 2005 Author Share Posted April 2, 2005 Just hit the quote button on their post Thanks for that. My favorite flick to feature video games was the Bishop Of Battle segment of the horror anthology Nightmares (1983). I must see that film. OH to get them out of the way.... i have included 2 more (they are a bit too obiouse thou, i want more in jokes and product placement). Haydn PS. tron and movies that had games made of the dont count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydn Jones Posted April 2, 2005 Author Share Posted April 2, 2005 Obviously not 2600 graphics & sounds weren't either Maybe this asteroids hack fell through a time warp?? Haydn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Don't forget the flick Arcade. http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&id=18001...cf=info&intl=us Not what you'd call a classic, but it did star an older Peter Billingsley (AKA Messy Marvin AKA Ralphy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcrowe Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Seinfeld: The Frogger EPISODE Recent Gwen Stefani video: plays PONG at the start South Park: When the gang visits Kenny's house, all he has is a black and white TV and a Colecovision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osbo Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Dave Chappel when he is playing GTA in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydn Jones Posted April 2, 2005 Author Share Posted April 2, 2005 Atari 2600 System Featured on TV Show CSI Miami, I'd like to see a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kemsted Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Atari 2600 on Threes Company and Pacman on Family Guy. -kemsted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haydn Jones Posted April 2, 2005 Author Share Posted April 2, 2005 Pice to get so far.. Atari 2600 on Threes Company Pacman on Family Guy Atari 2600 on CSI Miami Seinfeld: The Frogger EPISODE Recent Gwen Stefani video: plays PONG at the start South Park: When the gang visits Kenny's house, all he has is a black and white TV and a Colecovision (series 2 episode Chicking pox, realplayer isnt working for me right now) Drawn Together baywatch SF2 Bladerunner Videodrome (atari 2600 and 8 bits) Haydn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Haydn Jones Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 cool, what did you use to make your gif? Haydn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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