The video game movie is a dime a dozen these days, but what about films and shows that contain a glimpse of a game that never gets to cross the threshold into the real world? Ones that feature games that can control real missiles or even control your mind, scenes that had you wishing you could play these games IRL or thanking the game lords that you never will. Those little geek treats are rare indeed and so to honour these games, from arcade and virtual reality to table tops and consoles, we’ve compiled a list of our ten favourites.

We know there are more out there so make sure you holler at your favourite in the comments!

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10.
The movie: Wargames
The game: Global Thermonuclear War
Who knew a game of naughts and crosses could avert a world war?



9.
The show: South Park
The game: Heroin Hero
Matt and Trey make a different type of first person shooter.



8.
The show: Nightmares
The game: Bishop of Battle
This game is worthy of eighth place for its name let alone the stunning visual effects (behold said SFX in the trailer below – YOWZA).



7.
The movie: ExistenZ
The game: ExistenZ
When hi-tech and organic collide to create the weirdest gaming console you’ve ever seen.



6.
The show: Simpsons
The game: Bonestorm
A classic commercial from a classic show – if a muscle-bound Santa tells you to buy it, who are you to say no?



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