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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''Sega''' was originally founded in 1940 as "Standard Games" in Honolulu, Hawaii. The company was then moved to Tokyo, Japan by Raymond Lemaire and Richard Stewart as a means of distributing coin-operated games and was renamed "Service Games". In later years the company would become "Sega" (an abbreviation for "'''Se'''rvice '''Ga'''mes"), its current identity. Sega would soon become an immediate competitor to [[Nintendo]] right after they started manufacturing video game consoles (such as the Genesis, Sega Master System, etc.) and came up with their own iconic mascot Sonic the Hedgehog. As of today, Sega is still active. | '''Sega''' was originally founded in 1940 as "Standard Games" in Honolulu, Hawaii to provide amusement games to US military facilities across Hawaii. The company was then moved to Tokyo, Japan by Raymond Lemaire and Richard Stewart as a means of distributing coin-operated games and was renamed "Service Games". In later years the company would become "Sega" (an abbreviation for "'''Se'''rvice '''Ga'''mes"), its current identity. Sega would soon become an immediate competitor to [[Nintendo]] right after they started manufacturing video game consoles (such as the Genesis, Sega Master System, etc.) and came up with their own iconic mascot Sonic the Hedgehog. As of today, Sega is still active. | ||
'''Note:''' There are over | '''Note:''' There are over hundreds different variants of this logo, all of which are covered by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtsc2N6FKzc The Ultimate Sega Logo Compilation], but it has always retained the same basic design. This page focuses on Sega's main logos. | ||
===1st Logo (1980s-1989)=== | ===1st Logo (1980s-1989)=== | ||
[[File:Sega (1989).png|center|350px]] | [[File:Sega (1989).png|center|350px]] | ||
'''Logo:''' On a black background we see a prototypical version of the Sega logo (thinner than the current one in white with Sega, a {{color|blue}} outline and with still shines on the "S" and "A"). COMPUTER SOFTWARE is beneath in the same color with "© 1989" in {{color|red}} and {{color|gold|yellow}} below. "PROGRAM LOADING..." is on the bottom of the logo in the same color as the first two texts. | '''Logo:''' On a black background we see a prototypical version of the Sega logo (thinner than the current one in white with Sega, a {{color|blue}} outline and with still shines on the "S" and "A"). COMPUTER SOFTWARE is beneath in the same color with "© 1989" in {{color|red}} and {{color|gold|yellow}} below. "PROGRAM LOADING..." is on the bottom of the logo in the same color as the first two texts. | ||
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Sega (2017) (From - Comix Zone for mobile phones).png | Sega (2017) (From - Comix Zone for mobile phones).png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{YouTube|id=EVsV73Mwr8U}} | {{YouTube|id=5Y1J5E-Tv5k|id2=EVsV73Mwr8U}} | ||
'''Logo:''' We see the Sega logo in its futuristic font (which is in {{color | '''Logo:''' We see the Sega logo in its futuristic font (which is in {{color|blue|blue}} and contains many white stripes around it) on a black background. On most games, the color changes in shades of {{color|blue}}. | ||
|blue|blue}} and contains many white stripes around it) on a black background. On most games, the color changes in shades of {{color|blue}}. | |||
'''Variants:''' This logo has a lot of variations, but below are some variants for the regular logo: | '''Variants:''' This logo has a lot of variations, but below are some variants for the regular logo: | ||
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* It is generally left intact in most re-releases of Sega games of the time period like on Wii Virtual Console re-releases of Genesis games. | * It is generally left intact in most re-releases of Sega games of the time period like on Wii Virtual Console re-releases of Genesis games. | ||
===3rd Logo (1990-1997, 2010-2012, 2017, 2022)=== | ===3rd Logo (Still variants) (1990-1997, 2010-2012, 2017, 2022)=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | ||
File:Sega 1990.jpeg | File:Sega 1990.jpeg | ||
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File:Sega (Sonic Mania Pre-order trailer).jpeg | File:Sega (Sonic Mania Pre-order trailer).jpeg | ||
File:Sega (Sonic the Hedgehog 4ː Episode II (16ː10 trail stripes)).png | File:Sega (Sonic the Hedgehog 4ː Episode II (16ː10 trail stripes)).png | ||
</gallery>{{YouTube|id= | </gallery>{{YouTube|id=rh5eis0sMHI|id2=kLVelULW1zE|id3=wbbxrDuv2Dw}} | ||
'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the Sega logo in | '''Logo:''' On a white background, we see the {{color|blue|blue}} Sega logo in its futuristic striped font. The animation varies depending on the game. Starting in 2010, the "TM" symbol is changed into the registered trademark symbol. | ||
'''Variant:''' Like before, this has a plethora of variations, but below are some variants: | '''Variant:''' Like before, this has a plethora of variations, but below are some variants: | ||
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'''Legacy:''' This logo is a favorite among gamers. The jingle might, oddly enough, become stuck in your head. | '''Legacy:''' This logo is a favorite among gamers. The jingle might, oddly enough, become stuck in your head. | ||
===4th Logo (1994-)=== | ===4th Logo ("Presented by" variants) (1994-)=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | ||
File:Sega (1994) Open Matte.jpeg | File:Sega (1994) Open Matte.jpeg | ||
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File:SegaOpening2021SuperMonkeyBallBananaMania.png | File:SegaOpening2021SuperMonkeyBallBananaMania.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
'''Logo:''' On a white or black background, we have the Sega logo with the words "PRESENTED BY" in small lettering above. | '''Logo:''' On a white or black background, we have the {{color|blue|blue}} Sega logo with the words "PRESENTED BY" in small lettering above. | ||
'''Variants:''' Not as much variants as the previous logo: | '''Variants:''' Not as much variants as the previous logo: | ||
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*On ''Rhythm Tengoku'' for the Sega NAOMI, "Presented by" is in a different font, and is colored light blue. | *On ''Rhythm Tengoku'' for the Sega NAOMI, "Presented by" is in a different font, and is colored light blue. | ||
*Sometimes, "Presented by" isn't shown. | *Sometimes, "Presented by" isn't shown. | ||
'''Technique:''' Depends on the variant. | |||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Usually none. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Usually none. | ||
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*This also appears on the cancelled ''Sonic DS'' demo. | *This also appears on the cancelled ''Sonic DS'' demo. | ||
===5th Logo (1994-1995)=== | ===5th Logo (''Ecco'' series variant) (1994-1995)=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | ||
File:Sega (1994) (ECCOː The Tides of Time).gif | File:Sega (1994) (ECCOː The Tides of Time).gif | ||
File:Sega (1995).jpeg | File:Sega (1995).jpeg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{YouTube|id=n0m7LdTfH88|id2=IIFnanvaepk}} | |||
'''Logo:''' We see the Sega logo in a grayish-blue underwater background with bubbles floating toward the surface. | '''Logo:''' We see the Sega logo in a grayish-blue underwater background with bubbles floating toward the surface. | ||
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'''Technique:''' The underwater background. | '''Technique:''' The underwater background. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Seen on ''Ecco: The Tides of Time'' for the Mega Drive/Genesis, as well as ''Ecco the Dolphin'' for the PC. | ||
===6th Logo (1994-1995)=== | ===6th Logo (''Knuckles' Chaotix'' variant) (1994-1995)=== | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> | ||
File:SEGA (Knuckle's Chaotix).png | File:SEGA (Knuckle's Chaotix).png | ||
File:Sega Logo (Chaotix prototype 1227).png | File:Sega Logo (Chaotix prototype 1227).png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{YouTube|id=J8BLA1JBJRE|id2=V6J1R4WPTN0}} | |||
'''Logo:''' On a purple space background, the Sega logo zooms into the screen, then goes back while "wiggling" like Jell-O. The logo then zooms into the screen again while going black. | '''Logo:''' On a purple space background, the Sega logo zooms into the screen, then goes back while "wiggling" like Jell-O. The logo then zooms into the screen again while going black. | ||
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*The later prototype had what sounded like a synth rendition of the SEGA chant, sounding suspiciously like the NBC chimes. | *The later prototype had what sounded like a synth rendition of the SEGA chant, sounding suspiciously like the NBC chimes. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Only seen on ''Knuckles' Chaotix'' for the 32X add-on. It hasn't been ported or re-released since its release in April 1995. | ||
===7th Logo (1996)=== | ===7th Logo (''Sonic's Schoolhouse'' variant) (1996)=== | ||
[[File:Sega_Entertainment_(1996).png|center| | [[File:Sega_Entertainment_(1996).png|center|350px]] | ||
{{YouTube|id=w9i5CHlwQr4}} | {{YouTube|id=w9i5CHlwQr4}} | ||
'''Logo:''' On a gradient {{color|blue}}/{{color|#B57EDC|lavender}} background, we see the Sega logo in a {{color|gray|dark gray}} being written out by a trail consisting of four stars. Just as the "G" is being written, the word "Entertainment" (in {{color|red}} and a cursive font, sporting an underline) wipes in using the same trail. The logo fades after a few seconds. | '''Logo:''' On a gradient {{color|blue}}/{{color|#B57EDC|lavender}} background, we see the Sega logo in a {{color|gray|dark gray}} being written out by a trail consisting of four stars. Just as the "G" is being written, the word "Entertainment" (in {{color|red}} and a cursive font, sporting an underline) wipes in using the same trail. The logo fades after a few seconds. | ||
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File:Sega (2006).jpeg | File:Sega (2006).jpeg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{YouTube|id=D8GIm6AVppc}} | |||
'''Logo:''' On a black background, several trails of different colored lights move across the screen at a rapid pace, which come together and form the Sega logo. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, several trails of different colored lights move across the screen at a rapid pace, which come together and form the Sega logo. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* A light blue variation also exists on Japanese and Asian versions of Sega titles. However, this variant had a much brighter Sega logo than their print logo in Asia. | * A light blue variation also exists on Japanese and Asian versions of Sega titles. However, this variant had a much brighter Sega logo than their print logo in Asia. | ||
* On ''Alpha Protocol'', a {{color | * On ''Alpha Protocol'', a {{color|red|red}} streak runs through the formed logo, coloring it golden. The classic SEGA choir is heard. | ||
|red|red}} streak runs through the formed logo, coloring it golden. The classic SEGA choir is heard. | |||
* On ''The Conduit'', we see several circles adjusting around the pyramid with the Eye of Providence above. They match and form "SEGA", which shines and reveals as a regular logo. The whoosh and the announcer are heard as well. | * On ''The Conduit'', we see several circles adjusting around the pyramid with the Eye of Providence above. They match and form "SEGA", which shines and reveals as a regular logo. The whoosh and the announcer are heard as well. | ||
* On ''Iron Man 2'' for the PSP, a {{color | * On ''Iron Man 2'' for the PSP, a {{color|blue|blue}} spot lights on and creates blocks which form the computerized Sega logo. | ||
|blue|blue}} spot lights on and creates blocks which form the computerized Sega logo. | |||
* There's an early variation of the logo after it's fully formed the words "Presented by" appears on top of the logo. | * There's an early variation of the logo after it's fully formed the words "Presented by" appears on top of the logo. | ||
* A still variant exists, but in the remake of ''Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse'', the whoosh and the announcer is heard as well. | * A still variant exists, but in the remake of ''Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse'', the whoosh and the announcer is heard as well. | ||
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* Seen on several games such as Sonic games like ''Sonic The Hedgehog'' (2006), ''Sonic and the Secret Rings'', ''Sonic Unleashed'', ''Sonic and the Black Knight'', ''Sonic Colors'', ''Sonic Generations'', ''Sonic Lost World'', and ''Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric'', as well as other games such as ''The Incredible Hulk'', ''Alpha Protocol'', ''The Club'', ''Iron Man'', ''Valkyria Chronicles'' and its sequel, and ''The House of Dead 4''. | * Seen on several games such as Sonic games like ''Sonic The Hedgehog'' (2006), ''Sonic and the Secret Rings'', ''Sonic Unleashed'', ''Sonic and the Black Knight'', ''Sonic Colors'', ''Sonic Generations'', ''Sonic Lost World'', and ''Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric'', as well as other games such as ''The Incredible Hulk'', ''Alpha Protocol'', ''The Club'', ''Iron Man'', ''Valkyria Chronicles'' and its sequel, and ''The House of Dead 4''. | ||
===9th Logo (May 18, 2017- )=== | ===9th Logo (Amazing Sega) (May 18, 2017- )=== | ||
[[File:AmazingSega2017.jpeg|center|350px]] | [[File:AmazingSega2017.jpeg|center|350px]] | ||
{{YouTube|id=4paY6hg1yh4}} | |||
'''Logo:''' We see a close zoom-in of a person's {{color | '''Logo:''' We see a close zoom-in of a person's {{color|blue|blue}} eye at an angle in front of a white background. We can see the North American & European Sega logo reflected inside of the eye, upon which the logo rotates to the right. As the Sega logo gradually comes to a stop, the eye widens in size and the pupil grows larger. In the static version, used for its games, the static Sega logo appears (see 4th logo). | ||
|blue|blue}} eye at an angle in front of a white background. We can see the North American & European Sega logo reflected inside of the eye, upon which the logo rotates to the right. As the Sega logo gradually comes to a stop, the eye widens in size and the pupil grows larger. In the static version, used for its games, the static Sega logo appears (see 4th logo). | |||
'''Trivia:''' This logo was introduced as part of a new "''Amazing Sega''" corporate identity introduced by the company. The concept for this identity (and by extension, the logo) is based on studies based on the eye being the first part of the body to respond to an "amazing" experience. However, a static Sega logo is used in games instead. | '''Trivia:''' This logo was introduced as part of a new "''Amazing Sega''" corporate identity introduced by the company. The concept for this identity (and by extension, the logo) is based on studies based on the eye being the first part of the body to respond to an "amazing" experience. However, a static Sega logo is used in games instead. | ||