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===Background===
===Background===
Metro3D, formerly Metropolis Digital, Inc. was a game publisher and developer based in San Jose, California. They also operated a European branch, which would get acquired by [[Data Design Interactive]].
Metro3D, formerly Metropolis Digital, Inc. was a game publisher and developer based in San Jose, California. They also operated a European branch, which would get acquired by [[Data Design Interactive]].


==={{Ordinal|1}} Logo (1999-2003)===
==={{Ordinal|1}} Logo (1999-March 26, 2004)===
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'''Visuals:''' The camera pans past a metal beam, revealing molten metal being poured into a mold shaped like a stylized "M". Two hanging chains are seen swaying throughout. It then crossfades to a white background, with the "M" in silver gradient and "Metro3D" appearing below.
'''Visuals:''' The camera pans past a metal beam, revealing molten metal being poured into a mold shaped like a stylized "M". Two hanging chains are seen swaying throughout. It then crossfades to a white background, with the "M" in silver gradient and "Metro3D" appearing below.
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=== 2nd Logo (2004-2012?) ===
=== 2nd Logo (2004-2012?) ===
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'''Visuals:''' An abstract metallic "D" materializes on a black background with moving red fog. A laser cuts out a number "3" as the "D" rotates around. The "3" separates from the "D" and moves to the left, while turning 90 degrees and becoming a lowercase "m". The laser also pulls out and moves along with the "m" forming the letters "etro". The laser disappears and forms a small explosion soon after.
'''Visuals:''' An abstract metallic "D" materializes on a black background with moving red fog. A laser cuts out a number "3" as the "D" rotates around. The "3" separates from the "D" and moves to the left, while turning 90 degrees and becoming a lowercase "m". The laser also pulls out and moves along with the "m" forming the letters "etro". The laser disappears and forms a small explosion soon after.


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'''Availability:''' Appeared on Data Design Interactive titles for the PlayStation 2 and PC, ''Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing'' and ''Anubis II'' being examples. Also appeared on the PS2 version of ''Ex Zeus''.
'''Availability:''' Appeared on Data Design Interactive titles for the PlayStation 2 and PC, ''Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing'' and ''Anubis II'' being examples. Also appeared on the PS2 version of ''Ex Zeus''.

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Latest revision as of 01:00, 18 October 2024


Background

Metro3D, formerly Metropolis Digital, Inc. was a game publisher and developer based in San Jose, California. They also operated a European branch, which would get acquired by Data Design Interactive.

1st Logo (1999-March 26, 2004)

Visuals: The camera pans past a metal beam, revealing molten metal being poured into a mold shaped like a stylized "M". Two hanging chains are seen swaying throughout. It then crossfades to a white background, with the "M" in silver gradient and "Metro3D" appearing below.

Variants:

  • A still version is used on handheld titles.
  • On Armada: FX Racers the logo is on a green background.
  • On The Three Stooges for the Game Boy Advance the logo is seen during the game's intro on a billboard, along with the logos for Cinemaware and Crawfish Interactive.
  • Some games feature a smaller "M" on a black background, with "Metro 3D, Inc." in front of it in white.

Technique: 3D animation.

Audio: A somber synth note, sustained throughout the logo, with a choir heard toward the end.

Availability: Appeared on titles such as Smash Cars and Stake: Fortune Fighters. Its last known appearance was on the European release of R-Type Final.

2nd Logo (2004-2012?)


Visuals: An abstract metallic "D" materializes on a black background with moving red fog. A laser cuts out a number "3" as the "D" rotates around. The "3" separates from the "D" and moves to the left, while turning 90 degrees and becoming a lowercase "m". The laser also pulls out and moves along with the "m" forming the letters "etro". The laser disappears and forms a small explosion soon after.

Variant: A still version exists, with the end product on a solid white background.

Technique: 3D animation.

Audio: A techno theme. When the company text is formed a snippet of "Heavy Duty Motors (With Circuit Breakers Closing)" by Audio Fidelity is heard.

Availability: Appeared on Data Design Interactive titles for the PlayStation 2 and PC, Billy the Wizard: Rocket Broomstick Racing and Anubis II being examples. Also appeared on the PS2 version of Ex Zeus.

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