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===Background===
1st Logo
'''Midas Interactive Entertainment''' (formerly '''Midas Games''') was a British video game publisher founded in February 1999. Originally formed as a subsidiary of Dutch publisher Midas Interactive Entertainment BV, it became the headquarters for the group in 2001. The company was well known as the UK distributor of numerous [[Koei]] and [[Tecmo]] games, and for releasing unlicensed PlayStation games based on the infamous Dingo Pictures films.
(2000-2003?)
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|Midas Games (2000) (From - California Watersports for PS1).png|1st Logo (2000)
|Midas Games (2000) (From - Dynasty Warriors 2 for PS2).png|2nd Logo (November 24, 2000-February 7, 2003)
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|Midas Interactive Entertainment (2006) (From - Realm of the Dead for PS2).png|Logo (November 2003-2006)
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==Midas Games==
FX/SFX: None.
===1st Logo (2000)===
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Midas Games (2000) (From - California Watersports for PS1).png
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a purple diamond with two red/yellow curves inside of it and a lens flare on the top right of it. The yellow word "MiDAS" is in the centre of the diamond with a globe dotting the "I". "www.midasinteractive.com" is below.
Music/Sounds: None.


'''Technique:''' A still, digital graphic with cross-dissolve transitions.
Availability: Rare.


'''Audio:''' None.
Editor's Note: None, it's just boring.


'''Availability:''' It is known to have appeared on ''California Watersports'' for the PlayStation and several unofficial ports of Dingo Pictures movies on said console.


===2nd Logo (November 24, 2000-February 7, 2003)===
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the embossed word "{{Color|gold|MiDAS}}" fades in, with the "i" tipped with a spinning Earth. A {{Color|purple}} rounded box appears behind it as the Earth glows. Once the box is formed, a white flare forms the word "GAMES".
2nd Logo
(2002-2003?)


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
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'''Audio:''' A sparkly synthesised jingle.
Logo: TBA


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Centre Court: Hardhitter'', the European version of ''Dynasty Warriors 2'', ''Lake Masters EX'' and the European version of ''Operation Winback'' for the PlayStation 2. It also appeared on the European version of ''Runabout 2'' on the PlayStation.
FX/SFX: TBA


==Midas Interactive Entertainment==
Music/Sounds: TBA
===Logo (November 2003-2006)===
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Midas Interactive Entertainment (2006) (From - Realm of the Dead for PS2).png
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'''Visuals:''' On a white background, there are four orange triangles pointing towards each other, with "midas" in an outlined tube font next to it. "interactive entertainment" in the same font, except solid, is below.
Availability: Rare. Seen on Centre Court: Hardhitter.


'''Technique:''' A still digital graphic, sometimes with cross-dissolve transitions.
Editor's Note: None.
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'''Audio:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' It is known to have appeared on ''Realm of the Dead'', ''Pacific Warriors II: Dogfight'' and ''Rollercoaster World'', all for the PlayStation 2.
(2003?-200?)


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Latest revision as of 19:19, 13 August 2024


Background

Midas Interactive Entertainment (formerly Midas Games) was a British video game publisher founded in February 1999. Originally formed as a subsidiary of Dutch publisher Midas Interactive Entertainment BV, it became the headquarters for the group in 2001. The company was well known as the UK distributor of numerous Koei and Tecmo games, and for releasing unlicensed PlayStation games based on the infamous Dingo Pictures films.


Midas Games

1st Logo (2000)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a purple diamond with two red/yellow curves inside of it and a lens flare on the top right of it. The yellow word "MiDAS" is in the centre of the diamond with a globe dotting the "I". "www.midasinteractive.com" is below.

Technique: A still, digital graphic with cross-dissolve transitions.

Audio: None.

Availability: It is known to have appeared on California Watersports for the PlayStation and several unofficial ports of Dingo Pictures movies on said console.

2nd Logo (November 24, 2000-February 7, 2003)


Visuals: On a black background, the embossed word "MiDAS" fades in, with the "i" tipped with a spinning Earth. A purple rounded box appears behind it as the Earth glows. Once the box is formed, a white flare forms the word "GAMES".

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: A sparkly synthesised jingle.

Availability: Seen on Centre Court: Hardhitter, the European version of Dynasty Warriors 2, Lake Masters EX and the European version of Operation Winback for the PlayStation 2. It also appeared on the European version of Runabout 2 on the PlayStation.

Midas Interactive Entertainment

Logo (November 2003-2006)

Visuals: On a white background, there are four orange triangles pointing towards each other, with "midas" in an outlined tube font next to it. "interactive entertainment" in the same font, except solid, is below.

Technique: A still digital graphic, sometimes with cross-dissolve transitions.

Audio: None.

Availability: It is known to have appeared on Realm of the Dead, Pacific Warriors II: Dogfight and Rollercoaster World, all for the PlayStation 2.

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