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===Background===
'''Neo Software Produktions''' was an Austrian PC game development studio based in Vienna. ItFounded wasin acquired1993 by [[Take-TwoPeter InteractiveBaustädter, Software]]Niki inLaber, 2001and Hannes Seifert, whilethe workingcompany onwas abest known for its two best-sellers, ''MaxThe PayneClue!'' port.(1994) Thisand game''Alien wasNations'' the(1999). lastAfter onea tosuccession haveof theacquisitions oldby logo.Computec InMedia 2003and Gameplay.com, Neoit was acquired by [[Take-Two Interactive Software]] wasin renamed2001 Rockstarfor Vienna€18.1 million, butwhile closedworking abruptly duringon the developmentXbox port of ''ManhuntMax 2Payne'' in 2006.
In 2003, Neo Software was brought under Take-Two's [[Rockstar Games|Rockstar]] brand as "Rockstar Vienna", and continued making Xbox ports of their games. They also began development on a sequel to ''Manhunt'', however in 2006, Rockstar closed the studio abruptly during development (when the game was completed by [[Rockstar London]], all Vienna studio credits were removed).
===1st Logo (1993, 2001)=== ▼
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'''Logo:''' A simple {{color|yellow}} and black banner is seen, with "'''neo'''" inside. ▼|Neo Software (1st logo).png|1st Logo (February 1993; December 12, 2001)
|Neo Software (2nd logo).png|2nd Logo (1994-1996)
|Neo Software (1998).png|3rd Logo (November 1998-July 19, 2001)
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▲===1st Logo ( February 1993 ; December 12, 2001)===
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▲''' LogoVisuals:''' A simple {{color|yellow}}gold and black banner is seen, with "'''neo'''" inside.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.
'''Availability:''' Originally used on the Amiga version of ''Whale's Voyage''. Strangely, the black BG version appeared on a ''Max Payne'' port for Xbox, this being the logo's last appearance before the studio was renamed. ▼
'''Editor's NoteAudio:''' None.
▲'''Availability:''' Originally used on the Amiga version of ''Whale's Voyage'' . Strangely,for the Amiga CD32. The black BGbackground version appeared on athe Xbox port of ''Max Payne'' port for Xbox, this being the logo's last appearance before the studio was renamed.
===2nd Logo (1993-1996)=== ▼
▲===2nd Logo ( 19931994-1996)===
'''Logo:''' The {{color|yellow}}-black "'''neo'''" shield is seen, crossed with light stripes. ▼<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
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▲''' LogoVisuals:''' The {{color|yellow}}gold-black "'''neo'''" shield is seen, crossed with light stripes.
'''Variant:''' In 1995, the logo was redone with more accurate 3D effects. ▼
▲'''Variant:''' In 1995, the logo was <u>redone </u> with more accurate 3D effects.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still, sprite-based graphic.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
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Availability:''' Seen on a lot of games published and developed by Neo Software. ▼
'''Editor's NoteAudio:''' None.
▲'''Availability:''' Seen on a lothandful of games published and developed by Neo Software , such as ''The Clue!'' (also known as ''Der Clou'' in Europe).
===3rd Logo (1998-2001)=== ▼
▲===3rd Logo ( November 1998- July 19, 2001)===
'''Logo:''' We see the shield from before redone in 3D, lit from below and with a byline reading "'''...online with the future...'''". ▼<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
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▲''' LogoVisuals:''' WeThere seeis the shield from before redone in 3D, lit from below and with a byline reading " {{Font|Arial|'''...online with the future...''' }}".
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''Music/SoundsTechnique:''' NoneA still, CGI graphic.
▲''' FX/SFXAudio:''' None.
'''Availability:''' Appeared on ''Alien Nations'' and ''The Sting!'' (also known as ''Der Clou 2'' in Europe).
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'''Editor's Note:''' None.
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