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===Background===
===Background===
Eden Games was formed in January 1998 as a split-off of [[Infogrames Multimedia]]'s Lyon development studio. With the split, former parent [[Atari SA|Infogrames Entertainment SA]] acquired a stake in Eden, before fully acquiring the developer in May 2002.
'''Eden Games''' was formed on January 4, 1998 as a split-off of [[Infogrames Multimedia]]'s Lyon development studio. With the split, former parent [[Infogrames]] acquired a 19% stake in Eden, before fully acquiring the developer in April 2002. During 2012, the studio began separating from [[Atari SA]], and reopened as an independent developer the following year.


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===1st Logo (December 7, 1998-1999)===
|Eden Games (1998) (From - V-Rally Edition '99 for N64).png|1st Logo (December 11, 1998-September 15, 1999)
|Eden Games (1999) (From - V-Rally 2 for the PlayStation).png|2nd Logo (June 25, 1999-October 18, 2000)
|Eden Studios (2002) (From - V-Rally 3 for PS2).png|3rd Logo (June 21, 2002-November 14, 2003)
|Eden Games (2003) (From - Kya Dark Lineage).jpg|4th Logo (''Kya: Dark Lineage'' variant) (November 18, 2003-April 2, 2004)
|Eden Games (2004) (From - Titeuf Mega Compet for PS2).jpg|5th Logo (''Titeuf: Mega Compet'' variant) (September 24, 2004)
|Eden Games (2006) (From - Test Drive Unlimited for PC).png|6th Logo (September 5, 2006-February 8, 2011)
|Eden Games (2008) (From - Alone in the Dark).jpg|7th Logo (''Alone in the Dark'' variant) (June 20-November 20, 2008)
|Eden Games (2017) (From - Gear.Club Unlimited for Switch).png|8th Logo (November 21, 2017-)
}}

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===1st Logo (December 11, 1998-September 15, 1999)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Eden Games (1998) (From - V-Rally Edition '99 for N64).png|alt=
Eden Games (1998) (From - V-Rally Edition '99 for N64).png
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</gallery>'''Visuals:''' There is the Eden logo, consisting of a blue font with the last half of the logo missing on the bottom and a red triangle arrow on the "e". On the top is the white word "made in" and on the bottom is "studios" in a blue script font.

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'''Visuals:''' There is the Eden logo, consisting of a {{color|blue}} font with the last half of the logo missing on the bottom and a {{color|red}} triangle arrow on the "e". On the top is the white word "made in" and on the bottom is "{{color|blue|studios}}" in a script font.


'''Technique:''' A still printed graphic.
'''Technique:''' A still printed graphic.
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'''Availability:''' Appears on ''V-Rally Edition '99'' for the Nintendo 64.
'''Availability:''' Appears on ''V-Rally Edition '99'' for the Nintendo 64.


===2nd Logo (November 17, 1999-2000)===
===2nd Logo (June 25, 1999-October 18, 2000)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Eden Games (1999) (From - V-Rally 2 for the PlayStation).png|alt=
Eden Games (1999) (From - V-Rally 2 for the PlayStation).png
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</gallery>'''Visuals:''' There is the same Eden logo from before in-credit. However this time, the "studios" script is replaced with the same word in font on the bottom of the logo.

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'''Visuals:''' There is the same Eden logo from before in-credit. However this time, the "studios" script is replaced with the same word in font on the bottom of the logo.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* On the PlayStation version (known as ''V-Rally 2: Championship Edition'' worldwide and ''Need for Speed: V-Rally 2'' in North America), the logo appears inlined with a blue shadow behind it.
* On the PlayStation version (known as ''V-Rally 2: Championship Edition'' worldwide and ''Need for Speed: V-Rally 2'' in North America), the logo appears inlined with a {{color|blue}} shadow behind it.
* On the Dreamcast and PC versions (known as ''V-Rally 2: Expert Edition'' worldwide (PC is exclusive to Europe) and ''Test Drive: V-Rally'' in North America), the logo appears in a brown-gold color.
* On the Dreamcast and PC versions (known as ''V-Rally 2: Expert Edition'' worldwide (PC is exclusive to Europe) and ''Test Drive: V-Rally'' in North America), the logo appears in a {{color|peru|brown}}-{{color|gold}} color.


'''Technique:''' A still printed graphic.
'''Technique:''' A still printed graphic.
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'''Audio:''' The opening theme to the game.
'''Audio:''' The opening theme to the game.


'''Availability:''' Appears on ''V-Rally 2'' for the PlayStation, Dreamcast and Windows.
'''Availability:''' Appears on ''V-Rally 2'' for PS1, Dreamcast and PC.


===3rd Logo (June 21, 2002-2003)===
===3rd Logo (June 21, 2002-November 14, 2003)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Eden Studios (2002) (From - V-Rally 3 for PS2).png|alt=
Eden Studios (2002) (From - V-Rally 3 for PS2).png
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</gallery>'''Visuals:''' There is the same Eden logo from before in an all-white color zoom out with a shadow effect.

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'''Visuals:''' The same Eden logo from before in an all-white color zooms out with a shadow effect.


'''Variant:''' On the Xbox version, the logo is reanimated. This time when it slams down, the shadow effect appears a millisecond later instead of appearing immediately when the logo slams down.
'''Variant:''' On the Xbox version, the logo is reanimated. This time when it slams down, the shadow effect appears a millisecond later instead of appearing immediately.


'''Technique:''' A still printed graphic.
'''Technique:''' A still printed graphic.
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'''Audio:''' The opening theme to the game.
'''Audio:''' The opening theme to the game.


'''Availability:''' Appears on ''V-Rally 3'' for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and PC (Europe only).
'''Availability:''' Appears on ''V-Rally 3'' for PS2, Xbox, GameCube and PC (Europe only).


===4th Logo (''Kya: Dark Lineage'' variant, November 18, 2003)===
===4th Logo (''Kya: Dark Lineage'' variant) (November 18, 2003-April 2, 2004)===
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Eden Games (2003) (From - Kya Dark Lineage).jpg
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a new Eden Games logo set on a red box with a thinner font, and a "e" logo on the top. In front of the logo are a Scrawny Wolfen and a Purple Woof, two enemies from the game. The Wolfen throws a bone for the Woof to catch, as it goes off screen to get it. It then returns and tackles the Wolfen to the ground and begins to chew its head.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a new Eden Games logo set on a {{color|red}} box with a thinner font, and an "e" logo on the top. In front of the logo are a Scrawny Wolfen and a Purple Woof, two enemies from the game. The Wolfen throws a bone for the Woof to catch, as it goes off screen to get it. It then returns and tackles the Wolfen to the ground and begins to chew its head.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.
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'''Audio:''' The sounds of the Wolfen and the Woof.
'''Audio:''' The sounds of the Wolfen and the Woof.


'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Kya: Dark Lineage'' for the PlayStation 2.
'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Kya: Dark Lineage'' for PS2.


===5th Logo (''Titeuf: Mega Compet'' variant, September 24, 2004)===
===5th Logo (''Titeuf: Mega Compet'' variant) (September 24, 2004)===
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Eden Games (2004) (From - Titeuf Mega Compet for PS2).jpg
Eden Games and Dream On Studio (2004) (From - Titeuf Mega Compet for GBA).jpg
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'''Visuals:''' Over a white background, the logo starts with Mr. Dubidet, who is about to ride a bike. He struggles to get it going, but it eventually goes off as it's seen that he is pulling Titeuf, Nadia, Valerie, François and Hugo on shopping carts, which hop as the rucsac that was dropped becomes a speed hump. Hugo loses control of his handheld video game, which flies towards the screen, with the Eden Games logo from before in {{color|red}} (without a box).


'''Variant:''' On the Game Boy Advance version, the logo appears still and shares the screen with the Dream On Studio logo.
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'''Visuals:''' Over a white background, the logo starts with Mr. Dubidet, who is about to ride a bike. He struggles to get it going, but it eventually goes off as we see that he is pulling Titeuf, Nadia, Valerie, François and Hugo on shopping carts, which hop as the rucsac that was dropped becomes a speed hump. Hugo loses control of his handheld video game, which flies towards the screen, with the Eden Games logo from before in red (without a box).


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


'''Audio:''' The Trolley sounds, Titeuf and his friends cheering, and it ends with Hugo saying "Tourjeurs nerveux du six pourquoi!"
'''Audio:''' The trolley sounds, Titeuf and his friends cheering, and it ends with Hugo saying "Tourjeurs nerveux du six pourquoi!"


'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Titeuf: Mega Compet'' for the PlayStation 2 and PC, which was only released in France. The remaster: ''Titeuf: Mega Party'', doesn't feature this sequence.
'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Titeuf: Mega Compet'' for PS2, PC and GBA, which was only released in France. The remaster: ''Titeuf: Mega Party'', doesn't feature this sequence.


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===6th Logo (September 5, 2006-February 8, 2011)===

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===6th Logo (2006-2007, 2011)===
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File:Eden Games (2006) (From - Test Drive Unlimited for PC).png|alt=
Eden Games (2006) (From - Test Drive Unlimited for PC).png
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</gallery>'''Visuals:''' There is various swirls create the "e" logo, which soon shines. It soon brightens as it zooms out to the top, as swirls form the "eden games" font.
{{YouTube|id=dM4Ybch2h7k|t=10}}

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'''Visuals:''' Various swirls create the "e" logo, which soon shines. It soon brightens as it zooms out to the top, as swirls form the "eden games" font.


'''Later Variant:''' On ''Test Drive Unlimited 2'', there is the inside of a wheel as it speeds along on a car. The footage then fades to the Eden "e" from before and the logo continues on as above.
'''Later Variant:''' On ''Test Drive Unlimited 2'', there is the inside of a wheel as it speeds along on a car. The footage then fades to the Eden "e" from before and the logo continues on as above.
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:'''
'''Audio:''' Unknown.


'''Availability:'''
'''Availability:'''
* Appears on ''Test Drive Unlimited'' for the Xbox 360 and PC. The PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable version, developed by [[Melbourne House]], uses their logo instead.
* Appears on ''Test Drive Unlimited'' for Xbox 360 and PC. The PS2 and PSP versions, developed by [[Melbourne House]], uses their logo instead.
* The later variant appears on ''Test Drive Unlimited 2'' for Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3.
* The later variant appears on ''Test Drive Unlimited 2'' for Xbox 360, PC and PS3.


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===7th Logo (''Alone in the Dark'' variant) (June 20-November 20, 2008)===
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Eden Games (2008) (From - Alone in the Dark).jpg
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{{YouTube|id=zwJvVzp9D2M|t=14}}


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'''Visuals:''' Various streams of steam surround a black background. The steam forms the "eden" typeface and then vanishes. Suddenly, an explosion of flames creates the "e" logo like a fireball. The footage then blurs out as the text "EDEN GAMES" and "An Atari Studio" (with "Atari" in its logo typeface) on the bottom right are seen.
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===7th Logo (''Alone in the Dark'' variant, 2008)===
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'''Visuals:''' There is various streams of steam surround a black background. The steam then forms the "eden" typeface and then vanishes. Suddenly, there is an explosion of flames creates the "e" logo like a fireball. The footage then blurs out as we see the text "EDEN GAMES" and "An Atari Studio" (with "Atari" in it's logo typeface) on the bottom right.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.
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'''Audio:''' Calm wind sounds, then an explosion and the flames.
'''Audio:''' Calm wind sounds, then an explosion and the flames.


'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Alone in the Dark'' for the Xbox 360 and PC, alongside its enhanced version ''Alone in the Dark: Inferno'' for the PlayStation 3. The PS2/Wii version, developed by Hydravision Entertainment, doesn't use this logo.
'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Alone in the Dark'' for Xbox 360 and PC, alongside its enhanced version ''Alone in the Dark: Inferno'' for PS3. The PS2/Wii version, developed by Hydravision Entertainment, doesn't use this logo.


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===8th Logo (November 21, 2017-)===

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===8th Logo (2017-)===
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File:Eden Games (2017) (From - Gear.Club Unlimited for Switch).png
Eden Games (2017) (From - Gear.Club Unlimited for Switch).png
</gallery>
</gallery>

'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a car rushing forward, as it creates skidmarks that form the "e" logo as seen before. The Eden Games typeface appears below, both in white.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a car rushing forward, as it creates skidmarks that form the "e" logo as seen before. The Eden Games typeface appears below, both in white.


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'''Audio:''' Car driving sounds.
'''Audio:''' Car driving sounds.


'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Gear.Club Unlimited'' and ''Gear.Club Unlimited 2'' for the Nintendo Switch, alongside the Enhanced edition of the latter for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch.
'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Gear.Club Unlimited'' and ''Gear.Club Unlimited 2'' for the Nintendo Switch, alongside the Ultimate edition of the latter for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch.


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[[Category:French video game logos]]
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[[Category:France]]
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:Video game logos]]
[[Category:Atari]]

Revision as of 15:06, 23 May 2024

Background

Eden Games was formed on January 4, 1998 as a split-off of Infogrames Multimedia's Lyon development studio. With the split, former parent Infogrames acquired a 19% stake in Eden, before fully acquiring the developer in April 2002. During 2012, the studio began separating from Atari SA, and reopened as an independent developer the following year.


Contents

1st Logo (December 11, 1998-September 15, 1999) 2nd Logo (June 25, 1999-October 18, 2000) 3rd Logo (June 21, 2002-November 14, 2003) 4th Logo (Kya: Dark Lineage variant) (November 18, 2003-April 2, 2004)
1st Logo (December 11, 1998-September 15, 1999) 2nd Logo (June 25, 1999-October 18, 2000) 3rd Logo (June 21, 2002-November 14, 2003) 4th Logo (Kya: Dark Lineage variant) (November 18, 2003-April 2, 2004)
 
5th Logo (Titeuf: Mega Compet variant) (September 24, 2004) 6th Logo (September 5, 2006-February 8, 2011) 7th Logo (Alone in the Dark variant) (June 20-November 20, 2008) 8th Logo (November 21, 2017-)
5th Logo (Titeuf: Mega Compet variant) (September 24, 2004) 6th Logo (September 5, 2006-February 8, 2011) 7th Logo (Alone in the Dark variant) (June 20-November 20, 2008) 8th Logo (November 21, 2017-)


1st Logo (December 11, 1998-September 15, 1999)

Visuals: There is the Eden logo, consisting of a blue font with the last half of the logo missing on the bottom and a red triangle arrow on the "e". On the top is the white word "made in" and on the bottom is "studios" in a script font.

Technique: A still printed graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Appears on V-Rally Edition '99 for the Nintendo 64.

2nd Logo (June 25, 1999-October 18, 2000)

Visuals: There is the same Eden logo from before in-credit. However this time, the "studios" script is replaced with the same word in font on the bottom of the logo.

Variants:

  • On the PlayStation version (known as V-Rally 2: Championship Edition worldwide and Need for Speed: V-Rally 2 in North America), the logo appears inlined with a blue shadow behind it.
  • On the Dreamcast and PC versions (known as V-Rally 2: Expert Edition worldwide (PC is exclusive to Europe) and Test Drive: V-Rally in North America), the logo appears in a brown-gold color.

Technique: A still printed graphic.

Audio: The opening theme to the game.

Availability: Appears on V-Rally 2 for PS1, Dreamcast and PC.

3rd Logo (June 21, 2002-November 14, 2003)

Visuals: The same Eden logo from before in an all-white color zooms out with a shadow effect.

Variant: On the Xbox version, the logo is reanimated. This time when it slams down, the shadow effect appears a millisecond later instead of appearing immediately.

Technique: A still printed graphic.

Audio: The opening theme to the game.

Availability: Appears on V-Rally 3 for PS2, Xbox, GameCube and PC (Europe only).

4th Logo (Kya: Dark Lineage variant) (November 18, 2003-April 2, 2004)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a new Eden Games logo set on a red box with a thinner font, and an "e" logo on the top. In front of the logo are a Scrawny Wolfen and a Purple Woof, two enemies from the game. The Wolfen throws a bone for the Woof to catch, as it goes off screen to get it. It then returns and tackles the Wolfen to the ground and begins to chew its head.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The sounds of the Wolfen and the Woof.

Availability: Appears on Kya: Dark Lineage for PS2.

5th Logo (Titeuf: Mega Compet variant) (September 24, 2004)

Visuals: Over a white background, the logo starts with Mr. Dubidet, who is about to ride a bike. He struggles to get it going, but it eventually goes off as it's seen that he is pulling Titeuf, Nadia, Valerie, François and Hugo on shopping carts, which hop as the rucsac that was dropped becomes a speed hump. Hugo loses control of his handheld video game, which flies towards the screen, with the Eden Games logo from before in red (without a box).

Variant: On the Game Boy Advance version, the logo appears still and shares the screen with the Dream On Studio logo.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The trolley sounds, Titeuf and his friends cheering, and it ends with Hugo saying "Tourjeurs nerveux du six pourquoi!"

Availability: Appears on Titeuf: Mega Compet for PS2, PC and GBA, which was only released in France. The remaster: Titeuf: Mega Party, doesn't feature this sequence.

6th Logo (September 5, 2006-February 8, 2011)


Visuals: Various swirls create the "e" logo, which soon shines. It soon brightens as it zooms out to the top, as swirls form the "eden games" font.

Later Variant: On Test Drive Unlimited 2, there is the inside of a wheel as it speeds along on a car. The footage then fades to the Eden "e" from before and the logo continues on as above.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Unknown.

Availability:

  • Appears on Test Drive Unlimited for Xbox 360 and PC. The PS2 and PSP versions, developed by Melbourne House, uses their logo instead.
  • The later variant appears on Test Drive Unlimited 2 for Xbox 360, PC and PS3.

7th Logo (Alone in the Dark variant) (June 20-November 20, 2008)


Visuals: Various streams of steam surround a black background. The steam forms the "eden" typeface and then vanishes. Suddenly, an explosion of flames creates the "e" logo like a fireball. The footage then blurs out as the text "EDEN GAMES" and "An Atari Studio" (with "Atari" in its logo typeface) on the bottom right are seen.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Calm wind sounds, then an explosion and the flames.

Availability: Appears on Alone in the Dark for Xbox 360 and PC, alongside its enhanced version Alone in the Dark: Inferno for PS3. The PS2/Wii version, developed by Hydravision Entertainment, doesn't use this logo.

8th Logo (November 21, 2017-)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a car rushing forward, as it creates skidmarks that form the "e" logo as seen before. The Eden Games typeface appears below, both in white.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Car driving sounds.

Availability: Appears on Gear.Club Unlimited and Gear.Club Unlimited 2 for the Nintendo Switch, alongside the Ultimate edition of the latter for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch.

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