|
|
(30 intermediate revisions by 12 users not shown) |
Line 1: |
Line 1: |
|
===Background=== |
|
===Background=== |
|
'''JoWooD Productions''' was a game company headquartered in Liezen, Austria. It was founded in 1995 by Andreas Tobler. In 2006, the company expanded into the North American market with the purchase of [[DreamCatcher Interactive (Canada)|DreamCatcher Interactive]]. In January 2011, JoWooD declared bankruptcy and after a short struggle, it was fully acquired by [[THQ Nordic (Sweden/Austria)|Nordic Games]] on 16th August 2011. It was announced that JoWooD and DreamCatcher would become publishing labels, but they weren't used in games yet. |
|
'''JoWooD Productions''' was a game company headquartered in Liezen, Austria. It was founded in 1995 by Andreas Tobler. In 2006, the company expanded into the North American market with the purchase of [[DreamCatcher Interactive]]. In January 2011, JoWooD declared bankruptcy and after a short struggle, it was fully acquired by [[THQ Nordic|Nordic Games]] on 16th August 2011. It was announced that JoWooD and DreamCatcher would become publishing labels, but they weren't used in games yet. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
{{ImageTOC |
|
===1st Logo (1995-Early 2000's)=== |
|
|
|
|JoWooD1995.jpg|1st Logo (April 14, 1998-February 28, 2001) |
|
|
|JoWooDPlanetsEnd.jpg|2nd Logo (May 11, 1999-October 21, 2002) |
|
|
|JoWooDMeteorsEnd.jpg|3rd Logo (June 7, 2002-May 14, 2007) |
|
|
|JoWooD2007.jpg|4th Logo (April 26, 2007-February 25, 2011) |
|
|
}} |
|
|
|
|
|
===1st Logo (April 14, 1998-February 28, 2001)=== |
|
|
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
|
|
JoWooD1995.jpg |
|
|
</gallery> |
|
{{YouTube|id=zREX_pbWW-Y}} |
|
{{YouTube|id=zREX_pbWW-Y}} |
|
'''Nickname:''' "Earth Zooming" |
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Logo:''' We see the Earth zooming towards the camera, and when it leaves, the JoWooD logo zooms out, which is a plate with a {{color|darkblue|deep blue}} right section, on which the white words "'''JoWooD'''" and "Productions" are written. On the {{color|cyan}}-colored left side, there is an image of a sun rising over the water, surrounded by seven dots. |
|
'''Visuals:''' There is the Earth zooming towards the camera, and when it leaves, the JoWooD logo zooms out, which is a plate with a {{color|darkblue|deep blue}} right section, on which the white words "'''JoWooD'''" and "Productions" are written. On the {{color|cyan}}-colored left side is an image of a sun rising over the water, surrounded by seven dots. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Technique:''' Computer animation. |
|
'''FX/SFX:''' Too rough and simple, even for the time. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Music/Sounds:''' An electronic jingle with a single beat. |
|
'''Audio:''' An electronic jingle with a single beat. |
|
|
|
|
|
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. It can be seen on early games. Appears on ''Mayday'', ''Traffic Giant'' and ''Industry Giant''. |
|
'''Availability:''' Appears on JoWooD's earliest PC titles, as such it appears on ''Industry Giant'', ''Traffic Giant'', ''Alien Nations'', and ''Mayday''. |
|
|
|
|
|
⚫ |
===2nd Logo ( May 11, 1999- October 21, 2002)=== |
|
'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
|
|
|
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
|
|
JoWooDPlanets.jpg|The planets |
|
|
JoWooDPlanetsEnd.jpg|The finished logo |
|
|
</gallery> |
|
⚫ |
{{YouTube|id= 13S7RTzwbtQ}} |
|
|
|
|
|
⚫ |
''' Visuals:''' There is a water surface with a vague reflection of "'''JoWooD'''" over it. Then the camera moves up to reveal an {{color|orange}} sun rising from the horizon. Seven various planets pass by and stop around the sun. Then it splashes and shows the original JoWooD logo, zooming out a bit. The logo then shines. |
⚫ |
===2nd Logo ( 1998-2002)=== |
|
⚫ |
{{YouTube|id= ru1qV8kCj3I}} |
|
|
'''Nicknames:''' "Planet Parade", "Wonderful Planets", "JoWooD Sunrise" |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Variant:''' On <u>''Zak: The Alien Hunter''</u>, the logo is sped up. |
⚫ |
''' Logo:''' We see a water surface with a vague reflection of "'''JoWooD'''" over it. Then we move up to see an {{color|orange}} sun rising from the horizon. Seven various planets pass by and stop around the sun. Then it splashes and shows the original JoWooD logo, zooming out a bit. The logo then shines. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
|
'''FX/SFX:''' Very good concept, but made poorly, though this was normal among 90's video game logos. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Music/Sounds:''' An original fanfare soundtrack with some wind sounds of the planets. |
|
'''Audio:''' A bombastic orchestra fanfare with some wind sounds of the planets. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Audio Variants:''' |
⚫ |
'''Availability:''' Seen exclusively on PC games like ''Rally Trophy'', '' Alien Nations'' , ''Zax: The Alien Hunter'', ''Beam Breakers'' and ''Panzer Elite'' , among other games. |
|
|
|
* On <u>''Zak: The Alien Hunter''</u>, the music is recomposed to become more powerful. |
|
|
* On <u>''Gorasul: Legacy of the Dragon''</u>, the music is compressed, and so is lower quality. |
|
|
|
|
|
⚫ |
'''Availability:''' It was seen exclusively on JoWooD's PC titles from the time period, appearing on ''Rally Trophy'', '' Gorasul: Legacy of the Dragon'' ''Zax: The Alien Hunter'', ''Beam Breakers '', ''Cultures 2: The Gates of Asgard'' and ''Panzer Elite'' . Last appeared on ''Beam Breakers''. |
|
'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
===3rd Logo (1999?-2007)=== |
|
===3rd Logo (June 7, 2002-May 14, 2007)=== |
|
|
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
|
|
JoWooDMeteors.jpg|The meteors |
|
|
JoWooDMeteorsEnd.jpg|The finished logo |
|
|
JoWood Productions (2004) (From - Söldner- Secret Wars).png|''Söldner: Secret Wars'' |
|
|
JoWooDSantaClausJrAdvance.jpg|''Santa Claus Jr. Advance'' |
|
|
JoWooDKeepTheBalance.jpg|''Keep The Balance'' |
|
|
JoWooD Productions (2005) (from Legend of Kay for PS2).png|''Legend of Kay'' |
|
|
</gallery> |
|
{{YouTube|id=1vG8THm4vrY|id2=nIh5n2b7q2c|id3=y1uBsP6oGgo}} |
|
{{YouTube|id=1vG8THm4vrY|id2=nIh5n2b7q2c|id3=y1uBsP6oGgo}} |
|
'''Nicknames:''' "Meteors", "JoWooD Sunrise II", "Planet Parade II", "Wonderful Planets II", "Enhanced JoWooD Sunrise" |
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Logo:''' The basic concept is similar to the previous logo. We see a water surface once again, but with improved visuals and without a word reflection, then rise up through the clouds. The screen trembles and a fire meteor passes really close, followed by other meteors to the rising sun. The sun splashes and turns into the complete logo. |
|
'''Visuals:''' The basic concept is similar to the previous logo. There is a water surface once again, but with improved visuals and without a word reflection, then rise up through the clouds. The screen trembles and a fire meteor passes really close, followed by other meteors to the rising sun. The sun splashes and turns into the complete logo. |
|
|
|
|
|
'''Variants:''' |
|
'''Variants:''' |
|
*On ''Soldner'', the meteors are replaced with helicopters, and the music contains war drums. |
|
* On <u>''Söldner: Secret Wars''</u>, the meteors are replaced with helicopters, and the music contains war drums. |
|
*On various games like ''YetiSports'', ''Neighbors from Hell'' and its sequel, and on the European versions of ''Future Tactics'' and ''Kao the Kangaroo Round 2'', the logo is still. |
|
* On various games like <u>''YetiSports''</u>, <u>''Neighbors from Hell'' and its sequel</u>, and on the <u>European versions of ''Future Tactics'' and ''Kao the Kangaroo Round 2''</u>, the logo is still. |
|
*On ''Legend of Kay'', the still logo has some glow behind. |
|
* On <u>''Santa Claus Jr. Advance''</u>, the logo is in an iceberg with the mountains and trees seen above. |
|
|
* On <u>''Keep the Balance''</u>, the logo is seen without the box and superimposed on a half-vertical background with the sun from the logo over it. |
|
|
* On <u>''Legend of Kay''</u>, the still logo has some glow behind. A trademark symbol is also seen on the top-right of the logo. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
|
'''FX/SFX:''' Much better animation than before, all made in amazing CGI. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before, but with added loud whooshing sounds from the meteors. Sometimes, the end part of the fanfare is shortened. |
|
'''Audio:''' Same as before, but with added loud whooshing sounds from the meteors. Sometimes, the end part of the fanfare is shortened. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Availability:''' |
|
'''Availability:''' Common. The animated version appears on games such as ''Spellforce'', ''Arx Fatalis'', ''Ski Racing 2005'', ''Ski Racing 2006'', ''Freak Out: Extreme Freeride'' (even though the next logo appears on the packaging) and ''Michael Schumacher World Tour Kart 2002'', among others. |
|
|
|
* First appeared on ''King of the Road'', and appears on other PC titles such as ''Spellforce'', among others. |
|
|
* The shorter ending version appears on ''Michael Schumacher World Tour Kart 2002'' (PS1/PC), ''Arx Fatalis'', ''Europa 1400: The Guild'', among others. |
|
|
* Appears on a few console titles as well, including ''Ski Racing 2005'', ''Ski Racing 2006'', ''Freak Out: Extreme Freeride.'' |
|
|
|
|
|
⚫ |
===4th Logo ( April 26, 2007- February 25, 2011)=== |
|
'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
|
|
|
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
|
|
|
|
|
JoWooD2007.jpg |
⚫ |
===4th Logo (2007-2011)=== |
|
|
|
</gallery> |
|
{{YouTube|id=3DN4fV-_6Cg}} |
|
{{YouTube|id=3DN4fV-_6Cg}} |
|
'''Nickname:''' "Merging Plates" |
|
|
|
|
⚫ |
''' Logo:''' On a crystallized {{color|blue}} background, two plates join each other. One contains "JoWooD" now in a slightly different font, and the other has the sun also made differently. There are eight dots above the curve line. The logo shines. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
⚫ |
''' Visuals:''' On a crystallized {{color|blue}} background, two plates join each other. One contains "JoWooD" now in a slightly different font, and the other has the sun also made differently. There are eight dots above the curve line. The logo shines. |
|
'''FX/SFX:''' Two parts of the plate joining each other with a splash. After the previous logo, this is a big step back. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
⚫ |
''' Music/Sounds:''' Background rustling and a loud junction sound. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
⚫ |
''' Audio:''' Background rustling and a loud junction sound. |
|
'''Availability:''' Seen on the last games. It was spotted on ''Spaceforce Captains''. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
'''Availability:''' Seen on the last games from them, such as ''Space Force: Rogue Universe'' and the multiple expansions for the 2004 game ''Painkiller''. |
|
'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
{{Video Game-Navbox}} |
|
[[Category:Austrian video game logos]] |
|
[[Category:Austrian video game logos]] |
|
[[Category:Austrian logos]] |
|
[[Category:Austria]] |
|
[[Category:Video game logos]] |
|
[[Category:Video game logos]] |
|
[[Category:Embracer Group (Sweden)]] |
|
[[Category:Embracer Group]] |
|
|
[[Category:THQ Nordic]] |