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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 whileHannes working onSeifert, the Xboxcompany portwas ofbest known for its two best-sellers, ''MaxThe PayneClue!'' (1994) and ''Alien Nations'' (1999). InAfter 2003a succession of acquisitions by Computec Media and 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).
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|Neo Software (1st logo).png|1st Logo (February 1993,; December 12, 2001)
|Neo Software (2nd logo).png|2nd Logo (19931994-1996)
|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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'''Logo:''' A simple {{color|gold}} and black banner is seen, with "'''neo'''" inside. ▼
▲''' LogoVisuals:''' A simple {{color|gold }} and black banner is seen, with "'''neo'''" inside.
'''Technique:''' A still, computerized graphic.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
▲''' TechniqueAudio:''' None.
'''Availability:''' Originally used on the Amiga version of ''Whale's Voyage''. Strangely, the black BG version appeared on the Xbox port of ''Max Payne'', this being the logo's last appearance before the studio was renamed. ▼
▲'''Availability:''' Originally used on the Amiga version of ''Whale's Voyage'' . Strangely,for the Amiga CD32. The black BGbackground version appeared on the Xbox port of ''Max Payne'', this being the logo's last appearance before the studio was renamed.
===2nd Logo (1993-1996)=== ▼
▲===2nd Logo ( 19931994-1996)===
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'''LogoVisuals:''' The {{color|gold}}-black "'''neo'''" shield is seen, crossed with light stripes.
'''Variant:''' In 1995, the logo was <u>redone</u> with more accurate 3D effects.
'''Technique:''' NoneA still, sprite-based graphic.
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' 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 (November 1998-July 19, 2001)===
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'''Logo:''' We see the shield from before redone in 3D, lit from below and with a byline reading "'''...online with the future...'''". ▼
▲''' LogoVisuals:''' WeThere seeis the shield from before redone in 3D, lit from below and with a byline reading " {{Font|Arial|'''...online with the future...''' }}".
▲'''Technique:''' NoneA still, CGI graphic.
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' None.
'''Availability:''' Appeared on ''Alien Nations'' and ''The Sting!'' (also known as ''Der Clou 2'' in Europe).
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