Purple Moon
From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum
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Background
Purple Moon was a game developer specializing in girls' video games best known for the Rockett and Secret Paths games. It was founded by Brenda Laurel with backing from Interval Research in November 1996. Although they were successful, the company went into debt, forcing then-CEO Nancy Deyo to sell the company. Purple Moon filed for bankruptcy and was purchased by and absorbed into Mattel in the spring of 1999.
Logo (September 16, 1997-November 1999)
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Visuals: On a purple background, a weirdly shaped yellow polygon stretches from the left followed by the words "Purple Moon™" in a stylish font being written. Leaving a gap in the middle of the shape, an outline of a moon appears with two strands of hair popping out: the left in red and the other in purple. Next, a stylized face of a girl colored in red is pasted over the moon with her right hair strand stretching.
Variants:
- Occasionally, the logo may fade to black.
- Sometimes, the logo may wipe from the left, revealing "In collaboration with...". Not long after, the whole screen wipes to the next logo in the same direction.
- On Rockett's Tricky Decision, the screen wipes from the top rather than the left.
Technique: 2D animation.
Audio: When the words are being drawn, there is a couple of girls humming before giggling while there are writing sounds. Before the words are formed, the girls say "Purple Moon" and then a dreamy, ascending chime sting plays. Afterwards, the opening theme of the game plays.
Availability: It was seen on all of the Rockett and Secret Paths games as well as Starfire Soccer Challenge, all of which are for the PC. The "In collaboration with" variant was seen on some Rockett games such as Rockett's Tricky Decision, Rockett's Secret Invitation, and Rockett's First Dance. Said variant was also seen on Starfire Soccer Challenge.
