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===Background===
===Background===
In 1991, the game subsidiary of ASCII Corporation, [[Nexoft]] was renamed to '''ASCII Entertainment Software, Inc.'''. As time goes on, the company begins separating from the main company in 1998, with all operations being renamed to '''Agetec'''. During the early 90s, many games were published under the '''Asciiware''' software label.
In 1991, the game subsidiary of [[ASCII Corporation]], [[Nexoft]] was renamed to '''ASCII Entertainment Software, Inc.'''. As time went on, the company began separating from the main company, with all operations being renamed to [[Agetec]] in 1998. During the early 90s, many games were published under the '''ASCIIWare''' software label.

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===1st Logo (1992-1993)===
{{SeparateTOC
|ASCIIWare|
{{ImageTOC
|ASCIIWare (1993) (Taken from Pro Moves Soccer, GEN).png|Logo (1992-1993)
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|ASCII Entertainment|
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|ASCII Entertainment.png|1st Logo (December 31, 1995-October 31, 1996)
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|ASCII 1997 Logo (From Clock Tower USA).png|2nd Logo (August 31, 1997-August 31, 1998)
}}}}

==ASCIIWare==
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===Logo (1992-1993)===
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
ASCIIWare_(1993)_(Taken_from_Pro_Moves_Soccer,_GEN).png
ASCIIWare (1993) (Taken from Pro Moves Soccer, GEN).png
ASCIIWare_(1993)_(Taken_from_Spindizzy_Worlds,_SNES).png
ASCIIWare (1993) (Taken from Spindizzy Worlds, SNES).png
</gallery>
</gallery>

'''Visuals:''' On a space background, there is a {{color|#add8e6|light blue}} gradient rectangle. The text "ASCiiWARE" types in over the rectangle.
'''Visuals:''' On a space background, there is a {{color|lightblue|light blue}} gradient rectangle. The text "ASCiiWARE" types in over the rectangle.


'''Variant:''' A still version exists.
'''Variant:''' A still version exists.
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'''Audio:''' None, or the opening theme of the game.
'''Audio:''' None, or the opening theme of the game.


'''Availability:''' Seen on the PC and the unreleased SNES game of ''Spellcraft'', the SNES game of ''Spindizzy Worlds'' and the Genesis game of ''Pro Moves Soccer''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Spellcraft'' for PC and SNES (unreleased), ''Spindizzy Worlds'' for SNES, and ''Pro Moves Soccer'' for Genesis.


==ASCII Entertainment==
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===2nd Logo (December 31, 1995-October 31, 1996)===
===1st Logo (December 31, 1995-October 31, 1996)===
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[[File:ASCII Entertainment.png|300px|center]]
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a blue flash that consists of falling letters. The falling letters morph to the ASCII logo, while pieces form the text "{{color|blue|{{font|Arial Narrow|ENTERTAINMENT}}}}". Then the light shines and the logo flashes.
ASCII Entertainment.png
</gallery>

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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a {{color|blue}} flash that consists of falling letters. The falling letters morph to the ASCII logo, while pieces form the text "{{color|blue|{{font|Arial Narrow|ENTERTAINMENT}}}}". Then the light shines and the logo flashes.


'''Technique:''' Early CGI.
'''Technique:''' Early CGI.


'''Audio:''' None, until the end, when we hear a male voice saying the company name.
'''Audio:''' None, until the end, when a male voice is heard saying the company name.


'''Availability:''' Seen on the American and European release of PlayStation games of ''King's Field'' (or ''King's Field II'' in Japan, plastering 1st [[FromSoftware]] logo) and ''King's Field II'' (or ''King's Field III'' in Japan).
'''Availability:''' Seen on the American and European release of ''King's Field'' (''King's Field II'' in Japan, plastering the 1st [[FromSoftware]] logo) and ''King's Field II'' (''King's Field III'' in Japan) for PS1.

===2nd Logo (August 31, 1997-August 31, 1998)===
<gallery mode=packed heights=200>
ASCII 1997 Logo (From Clock Tower USA).png
</gallery>


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===3rd Logo (August 31, 1997-August 31, 1998)===
[[file:ASCII_1997_Logo_(From_Clock_Tower_USA).png|300px|center]]
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a huge fire that forms the ASCII Entertainment logo from the previous logo in 2D.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a huge fire that forms the ASCII Entertainment logo from the previous logo in 2D.


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'''Audio:''' A sound of a fire. The still version is silent, or has the opening theme of the game.
'''Audio:''' A sound of a fire. The still version is silent, or has the opening theme of the game.


'''Availability:''' Seen on several ASCII Entertainment games from the era, like ''Clock Tower'', ''R-Types'', ''Felony 11-79'' and the Nintendo 64 game of ''AeroGauge''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on several ASCII Entertainment games from the era, like ''Clock Tower'', ''R-Types'', ''Felony 11-79'', and ''AeroGauge'' for N64.


{{Chronology|[[Nexoft]]|[[Agetec]]}}
{{Chronology|[[Nexoft]]|[[Agetec]]}}
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[[Category:American video game logos]]
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:Video game logos]]
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[[Category:American video game logos]]

Latest revision as of 16:44, 7 May 2024

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RSX-798


Background

In 1991, the game subsidiary of ASCII Corporation, Nexoft was renamed to ASCII Entertainment Software, Inc.. As time went on, the company began separating from the main company, with all operations being renamed to Agetec in 1998. During the early 90s, many games were published under the ASCIIWare software label.


ASCIIWare

Contents

Logo (1992-1993)  
Logo (1992-1993)


ASCII Entertainment

Contents

1st Logo (December 31, 1995-October 31, 1996) 2nd Logo (August 31, 1997-August 31, 1998)
1st Logo (December 31, 1995-October 31, 1996) 2nd Logo (August 31, 1997-August 31, 1998)

ASCIIWare

Logo (1992-1993)

Visuals: On a space background, there is a light blue gradient rectangle. The text "ASCiiWARE" types in over the rectangle.

Variant: A still version exists.

Technique: 2D sprite animation.

Audio: None, or the opening theme of the game.

Availability: Seen on Spellcraft for PC and SNES (unreleased), Spindizzy Worlds for SNES, and Pro Moves Soccer for Genesis.

ASCII Entertainment

1st Logo (December 31, 1995-October 31, 1996)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a blue flash that consists of falling letters. The falling letters morph to the ASCII logo, while pieces form the text "ENTERTAINMENT". Then the light shines and the logo flashes.

Technique: Early CGI.

Audio: None, until the end, when a male voice is heard saying the company name.

Availability: Seen on the American and European release of King's Field (King's Field II in Japan, plastering the 1st FromSoftware logo) and King's Field II (King's Field III in Japan) for PS1.

2nd Logo (August 31, 1997-August 31, 1998)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a huge fire that forms the ASCII Entertainment logo from the previous logo in 2D.

Variant: A still version exists on a white or black background.

Technique: Live-action.

Audio: A sound of a fire. The still version is silent, or has the opening theme of the game.

Availability: Seen on several ASCII Entertainment games from the era, like Clock Tower, R-Types, Felony 11-79, and AeroGauge for N64.

◄ Nexoft
ASCII Entertainment
Agetec ►
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