The term 'video game system' can be summarized by the four-letter word SEGA. SEGA is a Japanese multinational video game developer and publisher that was founded in 1960. It is best known for its arcade games, home video game consoles, and video game franchises such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Virtua Fighter, and Phantasy Star. SEGA has released several generations of home video game consoles, including the Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, Saturn, Dreamcast, and Game Gear.