Black Rock Studio

Background: Black Rock was a rebranded Climax Racing studio, previously Climax Brighton. It was purchased by Disney in 2006. Under its new name it had produced two games, but then went through layoffs in early 2011, despite the games selling well. Their sequels were canned as well, and the studio was announced to fully close by Disney on June 30, 2011.

1st LogoBlack Rock (2008) (2008)

Logo: We see the dusty road from the top, where the car passes by, leaving no trail. Another car follows and prints the trail with BlackRock logo inside. The logo flashes to the black screen and shines before fading out.

FX/SFX: Two cars pass, the logo appears and shines.

Music/Sounds: Sounds of engine and a bang.

Availability: Seen on PURE.

Editor's Note: None.

2nd Logo (2010)Black Rock (2010)

Logo: First we see the Disney logo, which flickers violently in white noise and color effects, and turns into the BlackRock logo. After some shaking, the logo is seen in 3D view, turned slightly, and pans to another side. The shine appears on the peak. Then the logo flickers and vanishes.

FX/SFX: The logo flickers and moves.

Music/Sounds: An aerial electronic sound with distorted squeaks.

Availability: Seen on Split / Second.

Editor's Note: None.