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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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'''Pioneer Productions''' was the name of a developing group inside [[Electronic Arts Canada|EA Canada]]. |
'''Pioneer Productions''' was the name of a developing group inside [[Electronic Arts Canada|EA Canada]]. |
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{{YouTube|id=Cy9qfHeAvh0|t=16}} |
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'''Logo:''' On a black starry background, a {{color|gold}} smoky circle appears with a black shadow of a man's head over it. We also see the contour of his body below, as it overshadows the stars. Suddenly, the man's eyes flash and now there's a whole shadow of the man over the circle, with a sun blink behind. A {{color|red}} outline and the words "{{color|gold|PIONEER}}" and "{{color|red|PRODUCTIONS}}" below come zooming in. |
'''Logo:''' On a black starry background, a {{color|gold}} smoky circle appears with a black shadow of a man's head over it. We also see the contour of his body below, as it overshadows the stars. Suddenly, the man's eyes flash and now there's a whole shadow of the man over the circle, with a sun blink behind. A {{color|red}} outline and the words "{{color|gold|PIONEER}}" and "{{color|red|PRODUCTIONS}}" below come zooming in. |
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'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation. |
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'''Technique:''' The moving colors on the yellow circle, the flashing eyes, the moving outline and the words. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' |
'''Music/Sounds:''' An ominous background tune with the sound of eyes flashing. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The Need For Speed'' under all platforms. Also appeared on ''NHL '96'' for DOS as well. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The Need For Speed'' under all platforms. Also appeared on ''NHL '96'' for DOS as well. |
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===2nd Logo (September 21, 1994)=== |
===2nd Logo (September 21, 1994)=== |
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'''Logo:''' Similar to the previous logo, but the man's figure now shows ominous {{color|blue}} eyes, and the flash is quicker. This time, the word "PIONEER" is black with a {{color|red}} outline, and the {{color|gold}} color is not vivid. Plus, the light effect runs "PIONEER" near to the end. |
'''Logo:''' Similar to the previous logo, but the man's figure now shows ominous {{color|blue}} eyes, and the flash is quicker. This time, the word "PIONEER" is black with a {{color|red}} outline, and the {{color|gold}} color is not vivid. Plus, the light effect runs "PIONEER" near to the end. |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before, and a sword blade sound is heard as the light blink appears. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as before, and a sword blade sound is heard as the light blink appears. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''NHL '95''. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''NHL '95''. |
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[[Category:Canadian video game logos]] |
[[Category:Canadian video game logos]] |
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Revision as of 03:52, 28 April 2023
SuperMax124
Editions by
Chow Woon Gan
Video captures courtesy of
Broken Saw
Background
Pioneer Productions was the name of a developing group inside EA Canada.
1st Logo (August 31, 1994-June 28, 1996)
Logo: On a black starry background, a gold smoky circle appears with a black shadow of a man's head over it. We also see the contour of his body below, as it overshadows the stars. Suddenly, the man's eyes flash and now there's a whole shadow of the man over the circle, with a sun blink behind. A red outline and the words "PIONEER" and "PRODUCTIONS" below come zooming in.
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Music/Sounds: An ominous background tune with the sound of eyes flashing.
Availability: Seen on The Need For Speed under all platforms. Also appeared on NHL '96 for DOS as well.
2nd Logo (September 21, 1994)
Logo: Similar to the previous logo, but the man's figure now shows ominous blue eyes, and the flash is quicker. This time, the word "PIONEER" is black with a red outline, and the gold color is not vivid. Plus, the light effect runs "PIONEER" near to the end.
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Music/Sounds: Same as before, and a sword blade sound is heard as the light blink appears.
Availability: Seen on NHL '95.
