Crystal Dynamics: Difference between revisions

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum

Content added Content deleted
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
 
(30 intermediate revisions by 15 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
===Background===
===Background===
'''Crystal Dynamics''' is an American video game developer that was founded in 1992 by Judy Lang, Madeline Canepa and Dave Morris. Its first title was ''Crash n' Burn'' for 3DO. In 1998, it was acquired by [[Eidos Interactive]] and became a subsidiary. After [[Square Enix]] started to acquire Eidos in 2009, the company would later march on as a subsidiary of the former company. The company is best known for games such as the ''Gex'' series and ''Legacy of Kain'' series, and is the current developer of the ''Tomb Raider'' series since ''Tomb Raider: Legend''. In May 2022, Embracer Group made a deal with Square Enix to acquire the assets of Square Enix Europe, which includes [[Eidos Montreal|Eidos-Montréal]], Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix Montreal.
'''Crystal Dynamics''' is an American video game developer that was founded in 1992 by Judy Lang, Madeline Canepa and Dave Morris. Its first title was ''Crash n' Burn'' for 3DO. In 1998, it was acquired by [[Eidos Interactive]] and became a subsidiary. After [[Square Enix]] started to acquire Eidos in 2009, the company would later march on as a subsidiary of the former company. The company is best known for games such as the ''Gex'' series and ''Legacy of Kain'' series, and is the current developer of the ''Tomb Raider'' series since ''Tomb Raider: Legend''. In May 2022, Embracer Group made a deal with Square Enix to acquire the assets of Square Enix Europe, which included Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix Montreal.

{{ImageTOC
|Crystal Dynamics (1992).png|1st Logo (October 4, 1993-March 24, 1994)
|Crystal Dynamics (1994, Source - Later print of Total Eclipse).png|2nd Logo (1994-1995)
|Crystal Dynamics (1995).png|3rd Logo (1994-November 1996)
|Crystal Dynamics (1996).png|4th Logo (1994-January 24, 2001)
|Crystal Violin (1999, Source - Playstation release of Gex 3- Deep Cover Gecko).png|5th Logo (Gex 3 variant) (March 23, 1999-July 24, 2000)
|Crystal Dynamics (2000).png|6th Logo (October 31, 2001-March 3, 2009)
||7th Logo (August 10, 2010-)
}}


===1st Logo (October 4, 1993-March 24, 1994)===
===1st Logo (October 4, 1993-March 24, 1994)===
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
[[File:Crystal Dynamics (1992).png|350px|center]]
Crystal Dynamics (1992).png
Crystal Dynamics (1993) (From Crash n Burn for 3DO).png|''Crash 'n Burn''
Crystal Dynamics (1993) (From Early print of Total Eclipse for 3DO).png|''Total Eclipse'' (early print)
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=jcQhJ-wjOOs}}
{{YouTube|id=jcQhJ-wjOOs}}
'''Nickname:''' "The Sign"


'''Logo:''' We see a starfield along with the Earth on the right and a glassy transparent surface below. Various CDs are seen flying around the Earth and we pan into the planet. The camera then suddenly moves away as the transparent surface is revealed to be the company's logomark, with the Earth seen in its middle and the stars shooting away. The logomark spins, turns purple, flashes and the name "{{color|purple|CRYSTAL DYNAMICS}}" zooms out below. The logo then collides with the screen, causing a flash that brings up the still logo. The logomark consists of two arcs, resembling a "{{color|purple|C}}" and a "{{color|purple|D}}". The C-shaped arc has four rods coming near the top, and the D-shaped arc has a comb-like jarred figure. The stars vanish away along with the Earth before the logo ends, and the name shines. After the logo gets done, a menu would appear with two selections which are the game's name and "PREVIEWS".
'''Visuals:''' There is a starfield along with the Earth on the right and a glassy transparent surface below. Various CDs are seen flying around the Earth and we pan into the planet. The camera then suddenly moves away as the transparent surface is revealed to be the company's logomark, with the Earth seen in its middle and the stars shooting away. The logomark spins, turns purple, flashes and the name "{{color|darkviolet|CRYSTAL DYNAMICS}}" zooms out below. The logo then collides with the screen, causing a flash that brings up the still logo. The logomark consists of two arcs, resembling a "{{color|darkviolet|C}}" and a "{{color|darkviolet|D}}". The C-shaped arc has four rods coming near the top, and the D-shaped arc has a comb-like jarred figure. The stars vanish away along with the Earth before the logo ends, and the name shines. After the logo gets done, a menu would appear with two selections which are the game's name and "PREVIEWS".


'''FX/SFX:''' Great animation for the time, considering this was one of the first high-quality FMV video game logos.
'''Technique:''' CGI; this was one of the first high-quality FMV video game logos.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A rock fanfare with drums and whooshing sound effects.
'''Audio:''' A rock fanfare with drums and whooshing sound effects.


'''Availability:''' Rare. It was seen on the 3DO game ''Crash 'n Burn'' (1993). A still version is shown on earlier copies of the 3DO game ''Total Eclipse'' (1993).
'''Availability:''' It was seen on the 3DO game ''Crash 'n Burn'' (1993). A still version is shown on earlier copies of the 3DO game ''Total Eclipse'' (1993).

'''Legacy:''' A really good logo to kickstart the company.


===2nd Logo (1994-1995)===
===2nd Logo (1994-1995)===
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
Crystal Dynamics (1994, Source - Later print of Total Eclipse).png
</gallery>


'''Visuals:''' Essentially just text on a black background reading "'''CRYSTAL DYNAMICS'''" in an Eras-like font with "'''CRYSTAL'''" in black outlined in white, and "'''DYNAMICS'''" in white.
'''Nickname:''' "The Text"


'''Technique:''' A still, sprite-based graphic.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see just text reading "'''CRYSTAL DYNAMICS'''" in an Eras-like font with "'''CRYSTAL'''" in black outlined in white, and "'''DYNAMICS'''" in white.


'''Audio:''' The beginning of the game's intro theme.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


'''Availability:''' It was seen on later prints of ''Total Eclipse''. It was also seen on the Crystal Dynamics line-up promo from 1995 on a ''Gex'' disc if one waits for the title card.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The beginning of the game's intro theme.


===3rd Logo (1994-November 1996)===
'''Availability:''' Rare. It was seen on later prints of the 3DO game ''Total Eclipse''. It was also seen on the Crystal Dynamics line-up promo from 1995 on a ''Gex'' disc if you wait for the title card.
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
Crystal Dynamics (1995).png
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=AfTc0R1qWVw}}


'''Visuals:''' Against a {{color|blue}} metal background with black and white CGI lines is some clips from previous Crystal Dynamics games near the bottom edge of the screen. Then the crystal word "'''CRYSTAL'''" appears moving near the right edge of the screen, and the camera pans to move it. The clips transform into the word "{{color|orangered|'''DYNAMICS'''}}" below "'''CRYSTAL'''", also in the same font as above.


'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' Nine drumbeats followed with a proud 17-note tune, then a sound of glass taps.
===3rd Logo (1994-1995)===


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Gex'' for all platforms, ''Blazing Dragons'', and other games through the era for PlayStation, Saturn, and PC. This logo can be usually seen still when playing ''Gex'' on the PSP.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, a laser writes the word "CRYSTAL" in the same font as before. When the laser finishes writing "CRYSTAL", the word "DYNAMICS" appears also in the same font formed in orange using fire. Then the logo flashes and forms the logo. The text looks similar to the previous logos.


===4th Logo (1994-January 24, 2001)===
'''FX/SFX:''' The laser effects.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A [[THX]]-like sound with laser sounds, closing out with a piano theme.

'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on earlier Crystal Dynamics 3DO games like ''Off-World Interceptor''.



===4th Logo (1994-November 1996)===
[[File:Crystal Dynamics (1995).png|350px|center]]
{{YouTube|id=0N9lbAp7WVQ}}
'''Nickname:''' "Metal Crystal Dynamics"

'''Logo:''' Against a {{color|blue}} metal background with black and white CGI lines, we see some clips from previous Crystal Dynamics games near the bottom edge of the screen. Then the crystal word "'''CRYSTAL'''" appears moving near the right edge of the screen, and the camera pans to move it. The clips transform into the word "{{color|orangered|'''DYNAMICS'''}}" below "'''CRYSTAL'''", also in the same font as above.

'''FX/SFX:''' The clips, and the CGI text effects.

'''Music/Sounds:''' Nine drumbeats followed with a proud 17-note tune, then a sound of glass taps.

'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on ''Gex'' for all platforms, ''Blazing Dragons'', and other games through the era for PlayStation, Saturn, and PC. This logo can be usually seen still when you're playing ''Gex'' on the PSP.



===5th Logo (October 31, 1996-January 24, 2001)===
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
Crystal Dynamics (1994) (From Off-World Interceptor for 3DO).png|Early version
Crystal Dynamics (1996).png
Crystal Dynamics (1996).png
Crystal Dynamics (Gex 64 variant).jpeg
Crystal Dynamics (Gex 64 variant).jpeg
Crystal Dynamics (1999) (From Gex 3 Deep Pocket Gecko for Game Boy Color).png|''Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko'' (GBC)
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=YqWajKM2WtM}}
{{YouTube|id=tSsXtOvDd4U|t=145|id2=qoECM-9NJFk}}
'''Nicknames:''' "The Laser Logo", "The Laserwriter"


'''Logo:''' On a black background, the same animation from the third logo proceeds with the laser writing the word "'''CRYSTAL'''" in the same font as before. When the laser finishes writing "'''CRYSTAL'''", the word "{{color|orange|'''DYNAMICS'''}}" appears, also in the same font, formed using fire. The logo then flashes and turns white. The text looks similar to the 2nd and 3rd logos.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a laser writes the word "CRYSTAL" in the same font as before. When the laser finishes writing "CRYSTAL", the word "DYNAMICS" appears also in the same font and formed with fire. Then the text flashes and forms. The text reads "'''CRYSTAL''' {{color|orange|'''DYNAMICS'''}}" and looks similar to the 2nd and 3rd logos.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* Beginning in 1996, the logo turns completely white after the flashing.
*There is a still version of this logo (the text on an oval-like shape with "'''CRYSTAL'''" in white on black and "'''DYNAMICS'''" in black on white), with Gex (the mascot of the company until 2000) behind the logo. It was seen on ''Gex 64: Enter the Gecko'' for Nintendo 64.
* There is a still version of this logo (the text on an oval-like shape with "'''CRYSTAL'''" in white on black and "'''DYNAMICS'''" in black on white), with Gex (the mascot of the company until 2000) behind the logo. It was seen on ''Gex 64: Enter the Gecko'' for Nintendo 64.
*A second still variant without Gex was seen on ''Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko'' (the GBC version of ''Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko'') for Game Boy Color.
* A second still variant without Gex was seen on ''Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko'' (the GBC version of ''Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko'') for Game Boy Color.


'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the third logo.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:'''
'''Music/Sounds:''' Synth sounds of a laser drawing, then a humming.
* 1994-1995: A [[THX]]-like sound with laser sounds, closing out with a piano theme
* October 31, 1996- 2001: Synth sounds of a laser drawing, then a humming.


'''Availability:'''
'''Availability:''' Common, can be seen on Crystal Dynamics games including ''Gex 2: Enter the Gecko'' and others. On publicity for ''Gex 2: Enter the Gecko'' and some games, the gecko Gex wearing his sunglasses was seen as in the Gex cover accompanied by the "CRYSTAL DYNAMICS" text. This logo can be still seen on the PSP.
* The original version is found on early 3DO games like ''Off-World Interceptor'', as well as the end of a promo video for those titles (featured on the game disc of ''Total Eclipse'').
* The later variant is more common and can be seen on Crystal Dynamics games including ''Gex 2: Enter the Gecko'' and others.
* On publicity for ''Gex 2: Enter the Gecko'' and some games, the gecko Gex wearing his sunglasses was seen as in the Gex cover accompanied by the "CRYSTAL DYNAMICS" text.
* This logo can be still seen on the PSP. The logo was also available on VHSs about their catalogue.


===5th Logo (''Gex 3'' variant) (March 23, 1999-July 24, 2000)===
'''Legacy:''' A certain favorite for Gex fans.
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>

Crystal Violin (1999, Source - Playstation release of Gex 3- Deep Cover Gecko).png
===6th Logo (''Gex 3'' variant) (March 23, 1999-July 24, 2000)===
</gallery>

'''Logo:''' We start with a circle outline on a black background growing to reveal a shot of a blimp promoting ''Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko'', with Gex kids on a blimp. Then, as the blimp flies off, we look straight to a model ship on water, with the Crystal Dynamics logo on the model ship as seen on some covers of some Crystal Dynamics games. The camera slowly pans to reveal it, with birds flying over the ship. The Crystal Dynamics logo accompanies the gecko Gex with sunglasses.

'''FX/SFX:''' It's all CGI animation.


'''Visuals:''' The logo starts with a circle outline on a black background growing to reveal a shot of a blimp promoting ''Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko'', with Gex kids on a blimp. Then, as the blimp flies off, the camera moves straight to a model ship on water, with the Crystal Dynamics logo on the model ship as seen on some covers of some Crystal Dynamics games. The camera slowly pans to reveal it, with birds flying over the ship. The Crystal Dynamics logo accompanies the gecko Gex with sunglasses.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the game.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Availability:''' Can be only seen on the PlayStation version of ''Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko'', the last game in the ''Gex'' franchise. Also appeared on the Nintendo 64 version.


'''Audio:''' The opening theme of the game.


'''Availability:''' It can be seen on the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 versions of ''Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko'', the last game in the ''Gex'' franchise.


===7th Logo (October 31, 2001-March 3, 2009)===
===6th Logo (October 31, 2001-March 3, 2009)===
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
Crystal Dynamics (2000).png
Crystal Dynamics (2000).png
Crystal Dynamics (2001).png
Crystal Dynamics (2001).png|''Legacy of Kain'' games
Crystal Dynamics (2005) (From Project Snowblind for PC).png|''Project Snowblind''
Crystal Dynamics (2003) (From Legacy of Kain - Defiance for PC).png|''Legacy of Kain: Defiance'' (PC)
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=lnPKDnGErsA}}
{{YouTube|id=lnPKDnGErsA|id2=SNZTHRNaZ9k|t2=11}}


'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a large metal device comes in via 3 parts on hydraulic tubes, coming from off-screen from the bottom, top, and right in that order. The screen visibly shakes after each part comes in, along with {{color|darkviolet|purple}} electricity running through it and dust coming off from the impacts. A tube connects to the left side, twisting the nozzle as a {{color|blue}} liquid runs through the clear section of the tube, and white light runs through the cracks. The camera, which was zooming back before, zooms in instead as the machine pieces reveal a "'''D'''" shape in a rippling solid and steam runs off it briefly. A final machine comes from off-camera to stamp a tilted "'''C'''" inside the bottom left corner of the shape, steam coming off it as well, and a spark creates a white outline around the logo. "'''CRYSTAL DYNAMICS'''" slides in below from both sides and waves a bit as the "CD" combo shines with purple electricity.
'''Nicknames:''' "CD", "Molding Apparatus"

'''Logo:''' We see three metallic apparatus coming in and coming into contact with each other. Electric charges run over them. A {{color|blue}} tube connects the structure and the shine begins to appear through the cracks. When the apparates go off, we see a {{color|blue}} solid letter "'''D'''", surrounded by steam. Then a press pushes the letter, making it ripple, and creates a small tilted "'''C'''" in the corner. The spark runs over the logo and the name appears below.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*On ''Soul Reaver 2'' and other series, the logo turns {{color|red}} at the end.
* Games in the ''Legacy of Kain'' series have the logo turn {{color|red}} at the end.
*On ''Project Snowblind'', a static field crosses the logo.
* On ''Project Snowblind'', a static field crosses the logo.
* On the PC port of ''Legacy of Kain: Defiance'', the logo is still on a white background, with "CRYSTAL" in {{color|blue}}.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''FX/SFX:''' The whole animation of apparatus, shining light and sparks.


'''Audio:''' The sounds of machinery slamming and the other actions. A heavenly chorus plays during the light shining from the cracks and a "woah" sound plays when the text slides in below.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Sounds of machines.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Mad Dash Racing'' and ''Project Snowblind''. The red version was used on ''Legacy of Kain'' games during the era.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Mad Dash Racing'' and ''Project Snowblind''. The red version was used on ''Legacy of Kain'' games of the era: ''Soul Reaver 2'', ''Blood Omen 2'' and ''Defiance''.


===7th Logo (August 10, 2010-)===


'''Visuals:''' Essentially just "CRYSTAL DYNAMICS" in the same font as the sixth logo.


'''Variant:''' On ''Tomb Raider'' games (including ''Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris'' (except for the Nintendo Switch version)) and ''Marvel's The Avengers'', the establishment date and headquarter location is shown below the logo as "ESTABLISHED 1992 REDWOOD CITY, CA, USA".
===8th Logo (August 10, 2010-)===


'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic.
'''Logo:''' We see the text "CRYSTAL DYNAMICS" in the same font as the seventh logo appear still.


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

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


'''Availability:''' Seen on recent Crystal Dynamics games such as current ''Tomb Raider'' games and the game ''Marvel's Avengers''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on recent Crystal Dynamics games such as current ''Tomb Raider'' games and the game ''Marvel's Avengers''.




{{Video Game-Navbox}}
{{Video Game-Navbox}}
Line 132: Line 135:
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:Embracer Group]]
[[Category:Embracer Group]]
[[Category:CDE Entertainment]]

Latest revision as of 17:48, 24 April 2024

Background

Crystal Dynamics is an American video game developer that was founded in 1992 by Judy Lang, Madeline Canepa and Dave Morris. Its first title was Crash n' Burn for 3DO. In 1998, it was acquired by Eidos Interactive and became a subsidiary. After Square Enix started to acquire Eidos in 2009, the company would later march on as a subsidiary of the former company. The company is best known for games such as the Gex series and Legacy of Kain series, and is the current developer of the Tomb Raider series since Tomb Raider: Legend. In May 2022, Embracer Group made a deal with Square Enix to acquire the assets of Square Enix Europe, which included Eidos-Montréal, Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix Montreal.


Contents

1st Logo (October 4, 1993-March 24, 1994) 2nd Logo (1994-1995) 3rd Logo (1994-November 1996) 4th Logo (1994-January 24, 2001) 5th Logo (Gex 3 variant) (March 23, 1999-July 24, 2000) 6th Logo (October 31, 2001-March 3, 2009) 7th Logo (August 10, 2010-)
1st Logo (October 4, 1993-March 24, 1994) 2nd Logo (1994-1995) 3rd Logo (1994-November 1996) 4th Logo (1994-January 24, 2001) 5th Logo (Gex 3 variant) (March 23, 1999-July 24, 2000) 6th Logo (October 31, 2001-March 3, 2009) 7th Logo (August 10, 2010-)


1st Logo (October 4, 1993-March 24, 1994)

  • Crash 'n Burn

    Crash 'n Burn

  • Total Eclipse (early print)

    Total Eclipse (early print)


Visuals: There is a starfield along with the Earth on the right and a glassy transparent surface below. Various CDs are seen flying around the Earth and we pan into the planet. The camera then suddenly moves away as the transparent surface is revealed to be the company's logomark, with the Earth seen in its middle and the stars shooting away. The logomark spins, turns purple, flashes and the name "CRYSTAL DYNAMICS" zooms out below. The logo then collides with the screen, causing a flash that brings up the still logo. The logomark consists of two arcs, resembling a "C" and a "D". The C-shaped arc has four rods coming near the top, and the D-shaped arc has a comb-like jarred figure. The stars vanish away along with the Earth before the logo ends, and the name shines. After the logo gets done, a menu would appear with two selections which are the game's name and "PREVIEWS".

Technique: CGI; this was one of the first high-quality FMV video game logos.

Audio: A rock fanfare with drums and whooshing sound effects.

Availability: It was seen on the 3DO game Crash 'n Burn (1993). A still version is shown on earlier copies of the 3DO game Total Eclipse (1993).

2nd Logo (1994-1995)

Visuals: Essentially just text on a black background reading "CRYSTAL DYNAMICS" in an Eras-like font with "CRYSTAL" in black outlined in white, and "DYNAMICS" in white.

Technique: A still, sprite-based graphic.

Audio: The beginning of the game's intro theme.

Availability: It was seen on later prints of Total Eclipse. It was also seen on the Crystal Dynamics line-up promo from 1995 on a Gex disc if one waits for the title card.

3rd Logo (1994-November 1996)


Visuals: Against a blue metal background with black and white CGI lines is some clips from previous Crystal Dynamics games near the bottom edge of the screen. Then the crystal word "CRYSTAL" appears moving near the right edge of the screen, and the camera pans to move it. The clips transform into the word "DYNAMICS" below "CRYSTAL", also in the same font as above.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Nine drumbeats followed with a proud 17-note tune, then a sound of glass taps.

Availability: Seen on Gex for all platforms, Blazing Dragons, and other games through the era for PlayStation, Saturn, and PC. This logo can be usually seen still when playing Gex on the PSP.

4th Logo (1994-January 24, 2001)

  • Early version

    Early version

  • Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko (GBC)

    Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko (GBC)


Visuals: On a black background, a laser writes the word "CRYSTAL" in the same font as before. When the laser finishes writing "CRYSTAL", the word "DYNAMICS" appears also in the same font and formed with fire. Then the text flashes and forms. The text reads "CRYSTAL DYNAMICS" and looks similar to the 2nd and 3rd logos.

Variants:

  • Beginning in 1996, the logo turns completely white after the flashing.
  • There is a still version of this logo (the text on an oval-like shape with "CRYSTAL" in white on black and "DYNAMICS" in black on white), with Gex (the mascot of the company until 2000) behind the logo. It was seen on Gex 64: Enter the Gecko for Nintendo 64.
  • A second still variant without Gex was seen on Gex 3: Deep Pocket Gecko (the GBC version of Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko) for Game Boy Color.

Technique: CGI.

Audio:

  • 1994-1995: A THX-like sound with laser sounds, closing out with a piano theme
  • October 31, 1996- 2001: Synth sounds of a laser drawing, then a humming.

Availability:

  • The original version is found on early 3DO games like Off-World Interceptor, as well as the end of a promo video for those titles (featured on the game disc of Total Eclipse).
  • The later variant is more common and can be seen on Crystal Dynamics games including Gex 2: Enter the Gecko and others.
  • On publicity for Gex 2: Enter the Gecko and some games, the gecko Gex wearing his sunglasses was seen as in the Gex cover accompanied by the "CRYSTAL DYNAMICS" text.
  • This logo can be still seen on the PSP. The logo was also available on VHSs about their catalogue.

5th Logo (Gex 3 variant) (March 23, 1999-July 24, 2000)

Visuals: The logo starts with a circle outline on a black background growing to reveal a shot of a blimp promoting Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko, with Gex kids on a blimp. Then, as the blimp flies off, the camera moves straight to a model ship on water, with the Crystal Dynamics logo on the model ship as seen on some covers of some Crystal Dynamics games. The camera slowly pans to reveal it, with birds flying over the ship. The Crystal Dynamics logo accompanies the gecko Gex with sunglasses.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The opening theme of the game.

Availability: It can be seen on the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 versions of Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko, the last game in the Gex franchise.

6th Logo (October 31, 2001-March 3, 2009)

  • Legacy of Kain games

    Legacy of Kain games

  • Project Snowblind

    Project Snowblind

  • Legacy of Kain: Defiance (PC)

    Legacy of Kain: Defiance (PC)


Visuals: On a black background, a large metal device comes in via 3 parts on hydraulic tubes, coming from off-screen from the bottom, top, and right in that order. The screen visibly shakes after each part comes in, along with purple electricity running through it and dust coming off from the impacts. A tube connects to the left side, twisting the nozzle as a blue liquid runs through the clear section of the tube, and white light runs through the cracks. The camera, which was zooming back before, zooms in instead as the machine pieces reveal a "D" shape in a rippling solid and steam runs off it briefly. A final machine comes from off-camera to stamp a tilted "C" inside the bottom left corner of the shape, steam coming off it as well, and a spark creates a white outline around the logo. "CRYSTAL DYNAMICS" slides in below from both sides and waves a bit as the "CD" combo shines with purple electricity.

Variants:

  • Games in the Legacy of Kain series have the logo turn red at the end.
  • On Project Snowblind, a static field crosses the logo.
  • On the PC port of Legacy of Kain: Defiance, the logo is still on a white background, with "CRYSTAL" in blue.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The sounds of machinery slamming and the other actions. A heavenly chorus plays during the light shining from the cracks and a "woah" sound plays when the text slides in below.

Availability: Seen on Mad Dash Racing and Project Snowblind. The red version was used on Legacy of Kain games of the era: Soul Reaver 2, Blood Omen 2 and Defiance.

7th Logo (August 10, 2010-)

Visuals: Essentially just "CRYSTAL DYNAMICS" in the same font as the sixth logo.

Variant: On Tomb Raider games (including Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris (except for the Nintendo Switch version)) and Marvel's The Avengers, the establishment date and headquarter location is shown below the logo as "ESTABLISHED 1992 REDWOOD CITY, CA, USA".

Technique: A still, digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on recent Crystal Dynamics games such as current Tomb Raider games and the game Marvel's Avengers.

Retrieved from "https://www.avid.wiki/Crystal_Dynamics?oldid=854050"
Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.
More information