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'''Atod AB''' (also known as 42-Bit AB) was a video game developer located in Helsingborg, Sweden. It was established in 1987 and formally incorporated as company in 1992 by Christofer Nilsson and Thomas Liljetoft. Atod was active until 2003, when it was merged with British game developer [[Warthog Games]] and renamed to Warthog Sweden. In May 2006, after then-owner [[Gizmondo Games|Gizmondo]] went bankrupt, the company was acquired by British publisher and developer [[Eidos Interactive]] (later "Square Enix Europe"). |
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'''Atod''' is a company with a rich history of acquisitions. Formed in 1987, it merged with [[Warthog]] in 2003 to become '''Warthog Sweden''', later a subsidiary of [[Gizmondo Games]]. |
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|Atod Design (1992) (From - Troddlers for Amiga).png|1st Logo (1992) |
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|Atod Design (1998) (From - Jeremy McGrath Supercross '98 for PS1).png|2nd Logo (May 31, 1998-September 30, 2001) |
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===1st Logo (1992)=== |
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Atod Design (1992) (From - Troddlers for Amiga).png |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is the text "AtOD" in an abstract font (with a line running through the "A", the "I" (forming a lowercase "t") and through the "O", establishing a dot in the middle; the connection on the top of the "D" is missing) with a {{color|red}} claw/devil horn like symbol and a dot "O" underneath the "A". {{Color|red|Red}} striped lines run throughout the bottom half of the logo, with "DESIGN" in a blocky font below "tOD". |
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'''Technique:''' A still, sprite-based graphic. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' None. |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Troddlers''. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Troddlers''. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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Atod Design (1998) (From - Jeremy McGrath Supercross '98 for PS1).png |
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Atod AB logo (2000) (from Mobil 1 Rally Championship for the PS1).mp4 |
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| ⚫ | '''Visuals:''' The screen zooms out of a {{color|red}} swirl, glowing inside the outlined letter "<span style="font-size: 15px; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.0px darkviolet; -webkit-text-fill-color: white;>'''O'''</span>". The word "<span style="font-size: 15px; -webkit-text-stroke: 1.0px darkviolet; -webkit-text-fill-color: white;>'''atod'''</span>" becomes visible lying in perspective. The {{color|red}} dot remains inside the letter, but the swirl goes outside, sending sparks, and draws the uneven oval outside, which becomes solid {{color|red}} and shines. |
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'''Audio:''' Loud sparkling and humming sounds. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Loud sparkling and humming sounds. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Hot Wheels: Extreme Racing'', ''Jeremy Mcgrath Supercross '98'' and ''Mobil 1 British Rally Championship'' for PlayStation. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Hot Wheels: Extreme Racing'', ''Jeremy Mcgrath Supercross '98'' and ''Mobil 1 British Rally Championship'' for PlayStation. |
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===3rd Logo (2002-2004)=== |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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=== Final Note: === |
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[[Category:Swedish video game logos]] |
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When Gizmondo went bankrupt, the studio was purchased by [[Eidos Interactive|Eidos]]. |
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[[Category:Sweden]] |
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[[Category:Video game logos]] |
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[[Category:CDE Entertainment]] |
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Revision as of 10:06, 22 April 2024
Camenati
Background
Atod AB (also known as 42-Bit AB) was a video game developer located in Helsingborg, Sweden. It was established in 1987 and formally incorporated as company in 1992 by Christofer Nilsson and Thomas Liljetoft. Atod was active until 2003, when it was merged with British game developer Warthog Games and renamed to Warthog Sweden. In May 2006, after then-owner Gizmondo went bankrupt, the company was acquired by British publisher and developer Eidos Interactive (later "Square Enix Europe").
1st Logo (1992)
_(From_-_Troddlers_for_Amiga).png)
Visuals: On a black background, there is the text "AtOD" in an abstract font (with a line running through the "A", the "I" (forming a lowercase "t") and through the "O", establishing a dot in the middle; the connection on the top of the "D" is missing) with a red claw/devil horn like symbol and a dot "O" underneath the "A". Red striped lines run throughout the bottom half of the logo, with "DESIGN" in a blocky font below "tOD".
Technique: A still, sprite-based graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Troddlers.
2nd Logo (May 31, 1998-September 30, 2001)
_(From_-_Jeremy_McGrath_Supercross_%2798_for_PS1).png)
Visuals: The screen zooms out of a red swirl, glowing inside the outlined letter "O". The word "atod" becomes visible lying in perspective. The red dot remains inside the letter, but the swirl goes outside, sending sparks, and draws the uneven oval outside, which becomes solid red and shines.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: Loud sparkling and humming sounds.
Availability: Seen on Hot Wheels: Extreme Racing, Jeremy Mcgrath Supercross '98 and Mobil 1 British Rally Championship for PlayStation.
3rd Logo (2002-2004)
See the Warthog Games logo.
