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===Background===
'''Ascaron''' was a game company headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany. It was founded in 1991 under the name '''Ascon''' by Holger Flöttmann. In August 2001, the company went into administration for the first time, but managed to survive and continued its operations. In April 2009, Ascaron Entertainment went bankrupt again, due to the financial losses on ''Sacred 2: Fallen Angel''. The company was closed. In June 2009, [[Kalypso Media]] acquired the majority of licenses and assets of company. On June 18, 2009, it was announced that fifteen former employees of Ascaron would be part of Kalypso's newly founded studio Gaming Minds.
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|Ascaron Entertainment (2004) (credit - EnormousRat).png|3rd Logo (July 16, 2004-2009)
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===1st Logo (1991-Late 90's)===
'''LogoVisuals:''' WeThere seeis a heraldic picture of the {{color|red}} dragon and the name "Ascon'''ASCON'''" or "Ascaron'''ASCARON'''" (in later years) over it. Details change between games.
'''Technique:''' NoneA still, except for thesprite-based variantsgraphic.
'''Audio:''' None.
Ascaron Entertainment (2002) (from the old CLG Wiki).jpeg
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'''LogoVisuals:''' WeThere seeis a heraldic {{color|red}} dragon is drawn by a white outline, which becomes {{color|red}} as it proceeds. The outline glows, making the picture white for a second, then explodes into a white background with the {{color|red}} dragon, and the name "'''ASCARON'''" in its corporate font over it.
'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Availability:''' Appeared on ''Ballerburg'', ''Patrician III'' and ''Port Royale 2''.
===3rd Logo (July 16, 2004-2009)===
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'''LogoVisuals:''' On a black background, wethere seeare three spikes slowly projecting, followed by other parts of the name, sending {{color|red}} light. When the name is complete, the {{color|red}} dragon flashes in a flame behind.
'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Arena Wars''. A still version can be seen on ''Darkstar One''.
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