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Logo descriptions and editions by CuriousGeorge60
Logo captures by CuriousGeorge60 and EnormousRat
Video capture courtesy of Corgrath


===Background===
Background: Blizzard North was the development division of [[Blizzard Entertainment]] that was founded in 1993 as Condor, Inc. It was best known for the Genesis version of Justice League: Task Force and the Game Boy and Game Gear versions of the NFL Quarterback Club series. In 1996, it was acquired by Blizzard Entertainment and was renamed to it's then-current name. By that time, it was best known for the Diablo series. In 2005, Blizzard closed the studio.
In 1996, San Mateo, California-based game developer [[Condor, Inc.]] was acquired by [[Blizzard Entertainment]] and renamed to '''Blizzard North'''. After making the first two ''Diablo'' games, Blizzard closed the studio in 2005.


===1st Logo (January 3, 1997-May 8, 1998)===
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'''Visuals:''' Same as the Blizzard logo, but in a {{color|silver|silvery}}-{{color|green}} tone, and "ENTERTAINMENT" is removed. Under the logo is "'''NORTH'''" with an outlined rectangle to the left of it.
Condor, Inc.


'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.
(1994-1996)


'''Audio:''' None.
Condor, Inc. (1994)Condor, Inc. (1995)


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'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Diablo'' for PC.
Logo: Against the turquoise background, we see a white sphere containing a black silhouette of a condor in it. Above it is "CONDOR". There are shadows behind the logo.


===2nd Logo (June 29, 2000-June 29, 2001)===
Variant: There is one variant where the logo is in CGI.
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'''Visuals:''' Against a snowy background, there is a big {{color|lightblue|light blue}} blur appearing. Then it turns into the Blizzard logo letter-by-letter, and then the rectangle part and "NORTH" complete the logo. The logo is in a frozen-crystalised style. The snow continues to fall.
FX/SFX: None.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
Music/Sounds: None.


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'''Audio:''' A low "whoosh" sound with different types of whooshes as the logo appears part-by-part.
Availability: The CGI variant appears on Justice League: Task Force for Genesis. The standard version appears on NFL Quarterback Club (known as NFL Quarterback Club II on Game Boy) and NFL Quarterback Club '96 for Game Boy and Game Gear.


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'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Diablo II'' and its expansion pack, ''Diablo II: Lord of Destruction''.
Editor's Note: None.


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1st Logo
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(1996-2000)Blizzard North (1996)

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Logo: Same as the Blizzard logo, but in the silvery-green tone, and "ENTERTAINMENT" is removed. Under the logo is "NORTH" with a outline rectangle on the left of "NORTH".

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

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Availability: Appears on Diablo for PC.

Editor's Note: None.



2nd Logo
(2000-2005)

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Logo: Against a snowy background, we see a big light-blue blur appearing. Then it turns into the Blizzard logo from letter-by-letter, and then the rectangle part and "NORTH", forming the logo. The logo is in the frozen-crystalised style. The snow continues to fall.

FX/SFX: The snowing, the logo forming part-by-part.

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Music/Sounds: A low "whoosh" sound with different types "whooshes" as the logo appears part-by-part.

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Availability: Appears on Diablo II and it's expansion pack, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction.

Editor's Note: None.

Latest revision as of 03:24, 28 January 2024

Credits
Descriptions by
CuriousGeorge60

Captures by
TVB

Editions by
CuriousGeorge60 & TVB

Video captures courtesy of
crimsonfartable

Background

In 1996, San Mateo, California-based game developer Condor, Inc. was acquired by Blizzard Entertainment and renamed to Blizzard North. After making the first two Diablo games, Blizzard closed the studio in 2005.

1st Logo (January 3, 1997-May 8, 1998)

Visuals: Same as the Blizzard logo, but in a silvery-green tone, and "ENTERTAINMENT" is removed. Under the logo is "NORTH" with an outlined rectangle to the left of it.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Appears on Diablo for PC.

2nd Logo (June 29, 2000-June 29, 2001)


Visuals: Against a snowy background, there is a big light blue blur appearing. Then it turns into the Blizzard logo letter-by-letter, and then the rectangle part and "NORTH" complete the logo. The logo is in a frozen-crystalised style. The snow continues to fall.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A low "whoosh" sound with different types of whooshes as the logo appears part-by-part.

Availability: Appears on Diablo II and its expansion pack, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction.

◄ Condor, Inc.
Blizzard North
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