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===Background===
===Background===
'''DC Studios''' was originally formed in 1999 by Mark Greenshields that was originally located in Glasgow after leaving Steel Monkeys. The company expanded with a second outfit in Montreal. The company bought out its rights of ''State of Emergency 2''. The game underperformed and DC Studios ceased on June 4, 2006, with all operations moved to Firebrand Games, and the Montreal office remained open, eventually shutting down for Firebrand Games on September 25, 2007.
'''DC Studios''' was originally formed in 1999 by Mark Greenshields that was originally located in Glasgow after leaving Steel Monkeys. The company expanded with a second outfit in Montreal. The company bought out its rights of ''State of Emergency 2''. The game underperformed and DC Studios ceased on June 4, 2006, with all operations moved to Firebrand Games, and the Montreal office remained open, eventually shutting down for Firebrand Games on September 25, 2007.

{{ImageTOC
|Digital Creations Studios (2000) (Taken from Re-Volt for GBC).png|1st Logo (February 2000)
|DC Studios (1).jpg|2nd Logo (November 9, 2000-June 5, 2001)
|DC Studios (2002) (Taken from NBA Jam 2002, GBA).png|3rd Logo (January 18, 2002-2004)
|DC Studios (2005) (Taken from Cinderella - Magical Dreams, GBA).png|4th Logo (2004-2007)
}}

===1st Logo (February 2000)===
===1st Logo (February 2000)===
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'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on the unreleased Game Boy Color prototype for ''Re-Volt''.
'''Availability:''' Rare. Can be seen on the unreleased Game Boy Color prototype for ''Re-Volt''.


===2nd Logo (November 9, 2000-June 5, 2001)===
===2nd Logo (November 9, 2000-June 5, 2001) ===
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File:DC Studios (1).jpg
File:DC Studios (1).jpg
DC Studios (2001) (Taken from Army Men Advance, GBA).png
DC Studios (2001) (Taken from Army Men Advance, GBA).png
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* On ''Army Men Advance'', the logo is on white background, but the company website address is seen underneath.
*On ''<u>Army Men Advance</u>'', the logo is on white background, but the company website address is seen underneath.
* On ''NBA Jam 2001'', Same as before, but "{{color|blue|developed by}}" is on top-left.
*On ''<u>NBA Jam 2001</u>'', Same as before, but "{{color|blue|developed by}}" is on top-left.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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===3rd Logo (January 18, 2002-2004)===
===3rd Logo (January 18, 2002-2004)===
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DC Studios (2002) (Taken from Salt Lake 2002, GBA).png
DC Studios (2002) (Taken from Salt Lake 2002, GBA).png
DC Studios (2002) (Taken from NBA Jam 2002, GBA).png
DC Studios (2002) (Taken from NBA Jam 2002, GBA).png
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'''Logo:''' On a blue background, the words "{{color|silver|DC}}" is on top, the words "{{color|orange|studios}} in the bottom is seen below.
'''Logo:''' On a blue background, the words "{{color|silver|DC}}" is on top, the words "{{color|orange|studios}} in the bottom is seen below.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* On ''Salt Lake 2002'' for Game Boy Advance, the words "Developed by" is seen on top.
*On ''<u>Salt Lake 2002</u>'' for Game Boy Advance, the words "Developed by" is seen on top.
* This version with website company name exists.
*A version with the <u>website company</u> name exists.
* On ''Bratz'' for PlayStation, The logo is placed on {{color|darkviolet|purple}} background.
*On <u>''Bratz'' for PlayStation</u>, The logo is placed on {{color|darkviolet|purple}} background.
* On ''Taxi 2'', The background is more {{color|blue}} and logo is white drop shadow.
*On ''<u>Taxi 2</u>'', The background is more {{color|blue}} and the logo has a white drop shadow.
* The white background version exists.
*A <u>white background</u> version exists.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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===4th Logo (2004-2007)===
===4th Logo (2004-2007)===
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DC Studios (2005) (Taken from Cinderella - Magical Dreams, GBA).png
DC Studios (2005) (Taken from Cinderella - Magical Dreams, GBA).png
DC Studios (2007) (Taken from Crayola Treasure Adventures, NDS).png
DC Studios (2007) (Taken from Crayola Treasure Adventures, NDS).png
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* Sometimes, it shares the screen with other logos.
*Sometimes, it shares the screen with <u>other logos</u>.
* Sometimes, the text is behind the symbol.
*Sometimes, the text is <u>behind the symbol</u>.
* Sometimes, the background is {{color|blue}} and the text is white.
*Sometimes, the background is <u>{{color|blue}}</u> and the text is <u>white</u>.
* A 3D version exists.
*A <u>3D version</u> exists.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.

Revision as of 04:45, 27 May 2023


Background

DC Studios was originally formed in 1999 by Mark Greenshields that was originally located in Glasgow after leaving Steel Monkeys. The company expanded with a second outfit in Montreal. The company bought out its rights of State of Emergency 2. The game underperformed and DC Studios ceased on June 4, 2006, with all operations moved to Firebrand Games, and the Montreal office remained open, eventually shutting down for Firebrand Games on September 25, 2007.



1st Logo (February 2000)

Logo: On a white background, we see a picture of an arcade joystick. Behind it was the text "DIGITAL CREATIONS STUDIOS" in 3D, with a metallic outline.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: The opening theme of the game.

Availability: Rare. Can be seen on the unreleased Game Boy Color prototype for Re-Volt.

2nd Logo (November 9, 2000-June 5, 2001)

Logo: On a black background we see the blue oval two lines in behind the blue eggs with the name "dc" and "studios" in the right side.

Variants:

  • On Army Men Advance, the logo is on white background, but the company website address is seen underneath.
  • On NBA Jam 2001, Same as before, but "developed by" is on top-left.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on Mia Hamm Soccer 64, It also appears on NBA Jam 2001 and Army Men Advance.

3rd Logo (January 18, 2002-2004)

Logo: On a blue background, the words "DC" is on top, the words "studios in the bottom is seen below.

Variants:

  • On Salt Lake 2002 for Game Boy Advance, the words "Developed by" is seen on top.
  • A version with the website company name exists.
  • On Bratz for PlayStation, The logo is placed on purple background.
  • On Taxi 2, The background is more blue and the logo has a white drop shadow.
  • A white background version exists.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Music/Sounds Variants: On Cartoon Network Speedway, it's have opening theme of the game.

Availability: Seen on Salt Lake 2002, NBA Jam 2002, Bratz, Taxi 2, Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House, Le Tour de France: 1903-2003 – Centenary Edition, Cartoon Network Speedway and XS Moto.

4th Logo (2004-2007)

Logo: Against on white background, the tinted orange-blue in the behind with "V" in the front. The words "DC" and "Studios" in right side.

Variants:

  • Sometimes, it shares the screen with other logos.
  • Sometimes, the text is behind the symbol.
  • Sometimes, the background is blue and the text is white.
  • A 3D version exists.

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Seen on later DC Studios games from the period, namely Fear Factor: Unleashed, Rayman DS, State of Emergency 2, Hannah Montana and Winx Club.

Digital Creations Studios
Firebrand Games Limited
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