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===Background===
'''Black Box Games''' was a studio founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1998 by former employees of [[Radical Entertainment]]. In June 2002, it was purchased by [[Electronic Arts]] and became a subsidiary of their [[Electronic Arts Canada|Canadian division]] known as "'''EA Black Box'''". The studio was primarily known for the ''Need of Speed'' and ''Skate'' game series. In July 2012, it was renamed to "Quicklime Games" during the development of ''Need for Speed World'', and shortly thereafter closed for good in April 2013.
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'''Visuals:''' We zoomThe camera zooms through giant 0's and 1's (like binary code) to the words "'''BLACK B X GaMeS'''" on the screen, with the B's lower end extending to the right. A {{color|gold|yellow}} box comes and takes its place as the letter "'''O'''". There are {{color|blue}} rays beaming from the box, and many dots and the background flicker.
'''Variant:''' There is a <u>still variant</u> where the rays are {{color|gray}} instead of {{color|blue}}. Plus, the text is black and "'''GAMES'''" is smaller.
'''Technique:''' CGI.
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'''Visuals:''' The EA logo from the variant flashes into the zooming logo, which consists of the white text "'''BLACK BOX'''" with the byline "An Electronic Arts Studio" below. The "O" letter is replaced with an orange box. When shown for a few seconds, the logo transitions into a speedometer with the box converting into its arrow as the ''Need for Speed'' emblem is briefly seen with lights moving in front, and the orange text "'''''NEED FOR SPEED'''''" appears above as the speedometer zooms out and the emblem turns orange, forming the orange ''Need for Speed'' logo. It then flashes out.
'''Variant:''' On the <u>PS2 and Wii versions</u>, the logo is recreated in a quicker speed. After the EA logo is shown for a shorter period of time, it flashes to the Black Box logo, with the byline being smaller, as the logo shines rapidly from left to right. It then flashes out as the ''Need for Speed'' emblem appears while shining, as "'''''NEED FOR SPEED'''''" appears above it, forming the logo. A light then moves to the right quickly, causing the text to disappear, as the emblem fades out while shining briefly.
'''Visuals:''' The EA logo appears first and the Black Box logo after, with the byline "An Electronic Arts Studio" below. The "O" letter is replaced with an {{color|orange}} box. When shown, the logo transitions into a speedometer with the box converting into its arrow, and further into the intro.
'''Technique:''' 2D digital animation.
'''Audio:''' Various whooshes and car screeches. On the <u>PS2 and Wii versions</u>, the screeching sounds are replaced with a car vrooming sound, which fades out quickly, and the audio is shortened.
'''Audio:''' Various noises and screeches.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Need for Speed: Undercover'' and its trailers. It doesn't appear on the Nintendo DS version.
===2nd Logo (September 19, 2008-January 23, 2009)===
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'''Visuals:''' WeThere seeis a grainy background with a reflection of some room. There is a crumpled {{color|gray}} box with "'''BLACK BOX'''" (in the same font as the previous logo) written below. The sides of the box randomly rotate.
'''Technique:''' CGI.
===3rd Logo (November 13, 2009-May 13, 2010)===
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'''Visuals:''' FlashingWiping in from the EA game variant, there are the chipped white words "'''BLACK BOX'''", where "'''BOX'''" is below and the "'''O'''" is replaced with a box.
'''Technique:''' NoneCGI.
'''Audio:''' A swoosh and a ding when the logo is revealed, before heading into silence.
'''Audio:''' None.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Skate 3'' and its trailers.
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'''Visuals:''' A stone cube pulsates with {{color|an orange}} stuffmaterial inside, then zooms out as the letters for "'''BLACK BOX'''" appear together. The cube overlaps the right side of the "'''X'''".
'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Audio:''' Rumbling sounds heard over the opening theme.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Need for Speed: The Run'' and its trailers. It doesn't appear on the Wii and Nintendo 3DS versions.
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