'''Sherston Software''' (also known as '''Sherston Publishing Group'''), was a British software publisher, producing educational games and learning resources. Two teachers, Bill and Lou Bonham, started making games for the BBC Micro in 1983 and set up a limited company in 1991. In 2003, Bill and Lou sold Sherston to a four-man management team, which led to the company being called Sherston Publishing Group. Sherston Software didn't used a proper logo until 1996.
'''Sherston Software''' (also known as '''Sherston Publishing Group'''), was a British software publisher, producing educational games and learning resources. Two teachers, Bill and Lou Bonham, started making games for the BBC Micro in 1983 and set up a limited company in 1991. In 2003, Bill and Lou sold Sherston to a four-man management team, which led to the company being called Sherston Publishing Group. Sherston Software didn't used a proper logo until 1996.
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|Sherston Software (1994).png|1st Logo (1993)
|Sherston_Software_(1996).png|2nd Logo (1996-1998?)
|Sherston_Software_(1999).png|3rd Logo (1999-2002)
|Sherston_Software_(2003).png|4th Logo (2001-2003)
|Sherston_Software_(2005).png|5th Logo (2004-2007)
'''Visuals:''' There is the Sherston logo in gold with a diagonal oval behind it. Next to it are the [[Chatsworth Television]] and Digital Jellyfish Design logos.
'''Technique:''' A still, sprite-based graphic.
'''Audio:''' The opening theme of the game.
'''Availability:''' Seen only on the video game adaptation of ''The Crystal Maze''.
'''Visuals:''' A navy blue rectangle with the text "Sherston" with four circles in yellow, red, green and blue next to it fading onto a white background, then fading out later.
'''Variant:''' A few other variants exist.
'''Technique:''' Depends on the variant, but usually none.
'''Audio:''' None.
'''Availability:''' Seen on games they published from the era.{{AvailabilityExamples}}
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Sherston Software (also known as Sherston Publishing Group), was a British software publisher, producing educational games and learning resources. Two teachers, Bill and Lou Bonham, started making games for the BBC Micro in 1983 and set up a limited company in 1991. In 2003, Bill and Lou sold Sherston to a four-man management team, which led to the company being called Sherston Publishing Group. Sherston Software didn't used a proper logo until 1996.
Visuals: There is the Sherston logo in gold with a diagonal oval behind it. Next to it are the Chatsworth Television and Digital Jellyfish Design logos.
Technique: A still, sprite-based graphic.
Audio: The opening theme of the game.
Availability: Seen only on the video game adaptation of The Crystal Maze.
2nd Logo (1996-1998?)
Visuals: Unknown.
Technique: Flash animation.
Audio: Unknown.
Availability: Seen on games they published from the era. [Examples?]
3rd Logo (1999-2002)
Visuals: Unknown.
Technique: Flash animation
Audio: The second music from before.
Availability: Seen on games they published from the era. [Examples?]
4th Logo (2001-2003)
Visuals: The abstract "S" symbol with the text "Sherston" next to it fading onto a black background.
Technique: A still, digital graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on games they published from the era. [Examples?]
5th Logo (2004-2007)
Visuals: A navy blue rectangle with the text "Sherston" with four circles in yellow, red, green and blue next to it fading onto a white background, then fading out later.
Variant: A few other variants exist.
Technique: Depends on the variant, but usually none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on games they published from the era. [Examples?]
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