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===Background===
===Background===
'''Pitbull Syndicate Ltd.''' was founded in 1996 in Newcastle, England. In 2005, it was purchased by [[Midway Games]] and was renamed to "'''Midway Studios Newcastle'''". After the parent company went bankrupt in 2009, the studio in Newcastle was dismissed. Several of its employees then created Pitbull Studio, preserving the name.
'''Midway Studios Newcastle''' was formed in 1996 when [[Pitbull Syndicate]] was purchased by [[Midway Games]]. After the parent company went bankrupt in 2009, the studio in Newcastle was dismissed. Several of its employees then created Pitbull Studio, preserving the name.


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===Logo (2008-24 March 2009)===
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==Pitbull Syndicate==
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===1st Logo (November 3, 1997-October 23, 2000)===
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'''Logo:''' We see a circle divided into black and white sections, with the word "'''pitbull'''" attached to the right side. "SYNDICATE" is seen underneath. The head of a pitbull takes place inside the circle. The logo zooms in and flickers twice.

'''FX/SFX:''' The logo flickering.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A pitbull's growling and barking sounds when the logo flickers. On ''Test Drive 4'' (The first game to have this logo), it's silent.

'''Availability:''' Appeared on ''Demolition Racer'', ''Blast Radius'', ''Big Air'' and ''Test Drive 4-6''. Even though Pitbull Syndicate developed it, this logo doesn't appear on ''Test Drive Off-Road 2''/''Test Drive 4X4'', as it instead only has the [[Accolade]] logo.

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

===2nd Logo (May 28-December 10, 2002)===
[[File:Pitbull Syndicate (2002).jpg|center|350px]]
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'''Logo:''' We see a rectangle with an angry pitbull's muzzle inside and "PSL" written in a compressed font. The logo zooms out, and the name is already written below, reading "PITBULL SYNDICATE LIMITED".

'''FX/SFX:''' The logo zooming out.

'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before.

'''Availability:''' Only seen on ''TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed'' (or simply ''Test Drive'' in North America), following the [[Atari (France)|Atari]] logo.

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

===3rd Logo (October 10, 2005-November 17, 2006)===
[[File:Pitbull Syndicate (2005).jpg|center|350px]]
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'''Logo:''' TBA.

'''FX/SFX:''' TBA.

'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA.

'''Availability:''' Seen on ''L.A. Rush''.

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

==Midway Studios Newcastle==
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===(2008-March 24, 2009)===
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[[File:Midway (2009).png|center|350px]]
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'''Visuals:''' The camera moves near a two-layered holographic wall consisting of Midway-licensed franchises. The Midway logo appears over it, with "''NEWCASTLE''" written below. It then flashes into the High Definition Gaming icon on a black background, which zooms out quickly and shines.
'''Nicknames:''' "Holo Glow", "The Circle M"


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'''Technique:''' CGI.
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'''Logo:''' We move near a two-layered holographic wall consisting of Midway-licensed franchises. The Midway logo appears over it, with "''NEWCASTLE''" written below.


'''Audio:''' A fast-paced action-packed tune followed by car engine sounds, police sirens, car revving noises. A car crashing sound is heard when the logo transitions into the High Definition Gaming icon, before another car revving sound is heard.
'''FX/SFX:''' The holographic wall moving.

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


'''Availability:''' Appears only on ''The Wheelman'' and its trailers.
'''Availability:''' Appears only on ''The Wheelman'' and its trailers.


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

Midway Studios Newcastle was formed in 1996 when Pitbull Syndicate was purchased by Midway Games. After the parent company went bankrupt in 2009, the studio in Newcastle was dismissed. Several of its employees then created Pitbull Studio, preserving the name.

Logo (2008-24 March 2009)

Visuals: The camera moves near a two-layered holographic wall consisting of Midway-licensed franchises. The Midway logo appears over it, with "NEWCASTLE" written below. It then flashes into the High Definition Gaming icon on a black background, which zooms out quickly and shines.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A fast-paced action-packed tune followed by car engine sounds, police sirens, car revving noises. A car crashing sound is heard when the logo transitions into the High Definition Gaming icon, before another car revving sound is heard.

Availability: Appears only on The Wheelman and its trailers.

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