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===Background===
===Background===
'''Blizzard North''' was the development division of [[Blizzard Entertainment|'''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 its 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.


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===1st Logo (January 3, 1997-May 8, 1998)===
==Condor, Inc.==
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===(November 1993-October 27, 1995)===
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Blizzard North (1996).png
[[File:Condor, Inc. (1993).png|center|frameless]]
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'''Logo:''' Against a {{color|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.


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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.
'''Variant:''' There is one variant where the logo is in CGI.


'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.
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'''FX/SFX:''' None.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.

'''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.

'''Editor's Note:''' None.

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==Blizzard North==
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===1st Logo (January 3, 1997-May 8, 1998)===
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[[File:Blizzard North (1996).png|center|frameless]]
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'''Logo:''' 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.

'''FX/SFX:''' None.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Diablo'' for PC.
'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Diablo'' for PC.

'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===2nd Logo (June 29, 2000-June 29, 2001)===
===2nd Logo (June 29, 2000-June 29, 2001)===
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[[File:Blizzard North (2000).png|center|frameless]]
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Blizzard North (2000).png
{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy5ZeD72gWw}}
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'''Logo:''' Against a snowy background, we see 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.
{{YouTube|id=yy5ZeD72gWw}}


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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:''' The snowing, the logo forming part-by-part.


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

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


{{Chronology|[[Condor, Inc.]]|}}
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
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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.

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