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===Background===
{{DISPLAYTITLE:Raven Software}}
'''Raven Software''' is a game development company founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel. In 1997, the company entered a venture with [[Activision Publishing|Activision]] and later became its subsidiary. After this, a few developers went on to form [[Human Head Studios]]. Activision laid off most of the staff in 2009-2010, as they expected more profit from Raven's products.


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'''Background</u>: Raven Software is a game development company founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel. In 1997 Raven Software entered a venture with [[Activision Publishing|Activision]] and later became its subsidiary. After this, the number of developers went to form Human Head Studios. Activision laid of most of the staff in 2009 and October 2010, because they expected more profit from Raven's products.
|Raven Software (1992).png|1st Logo (February 1992)
|Raven Software (1993).jpg|2nd Logo (September 1993-November 1994)
|Raven Software (1995).jpg|3rd Logo (October 30, 1995-June 30, 1997)
|Raven Software (1997) -2.jpg|4th Logo (September 24-October 14, 1997)
|Raven Software (2002).jpg|5th Logo (October 31, 1998-November 22, 2002)
|Raven Software (2000).jpg|6th Logo (March 28, 2000-July 5, 2002)
|Raven Software (2002, Soldier of Fortune II).jpg|7th Logo (May 20, 2002-July 3, 2003)
|Raven Software (2003).jpg|8th Logo (September 16, 2003-March 23, 2007)
|Raven Software (2009) 1.jpg|9th Logo (May 1, 2009-June 30, 2010)
|Raven Software (2016).png|10th Logo (November 4, 2016)
|Raven Software (2017).png|11th Logo (November 3, 2017)
}}


===1st Logo (February 1992)===
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'''Visuals:''' In the opening credits of ''Black Crypt'', there is a stone floppy disk with a lava {{color|orangered|red orange}} square frame with a raven inside, and the words "{{color|orangered|'''raven''' software}}" all in a custom font.


'''Technique:''' A still sprite-based graphic.
=== 1st Logo ===
(March 20, 1992)
[[File:Raven Software (1992).png|center|frameless]]


'''Audio:''' The opening of the game.
'''Nicknames</u>: "The Early Raven", "The Raven Floppy Disk"


'''Availability:''' Seen on Raven's first game, ''Black Crypt''.
'''Logo</u>: In the opening credits of ''Black Crypt'', we see a stone floppy disk with a lava red orange square frame with a raven inside and we see the words, "raven software" all in a custom font.


===2nd Logo (September 1993-November 1994)===
'''FX/SFX</u>: None.
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Raven Software (1993).jpg
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'''Visuals:''' On a gray surface, there is a new golden 3D logo with a raven profile inside a outlined rectangular shape and "{{color|gold|'''RAVEN'''}}" in its corporate font below, with "{{color|gold|'''SOFTWARE'''}}" underneath. Even below, "{{color|gold|'''GAME'''}}" is written.
'''Music/Sounds</u>: The opening of the game.


'''Technique:''' A still digital graphic.
'''Availability</u>: Seen on their first game ''Black Crypt''.


'''Editor's Note</u>: None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''CyClones'' and ''Shadowcaster''.
=== 2nd Logo ===
[[File:Raven Software (1993).jpg|right|frameless]]
(1993-1994)
(1993-1994)


===3rd Logo (October 30, 1995-June 30, 1997)===
'''Nicknames</u>: "The Raven", "The Raven Profile"
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'''Visuals:''' There is the Raven logo from before, which is gold this time and with "{{color|gold|'''S.O.F.T.W.A.R.E'''}}" below.
'''Logo</u>: On a gray surface, we see new golden 3D logo with a raven profile inside a outlined rectangular shape and "'''RAVEN'''" in a corporate font below, with "'''SOFTWARE'''" underneath. Even below, "'''GAME'''" is written.


'''Variants:'''
'''FX/SFX</u>: None.
* On ''Necrodome'', the logo is encapsulated. Plus, the logo zooms in and emits light and the word "{{color|gold|'''S.O.F.T.W.A.R.E'''}}" appears below.
* On the Nintendo 64 version of ''Hexen'', the logo (without "{{color|gold|'''S.O.F.T.W.A.R.E'''}}") is seen on the bottom right with the game's title logo on the top-left.


'''Technique:''' A still digital graphic. CGI for the animated variant.
'''Music/Sounds</u>: None.


'''Audio:''' None. A deep synth note for the animated variant.
'''Availability</u>: Seen on ''CyClones'' and ''Shadowcaster''.


'''Audio Variant:''' On the N64 version of ''Hexen'', the game's opening theme is heard.
'''Editor's Note</u>: None.


'''Availability:''' It appears on ''Hexen'' and ''Necrodome''. It's preserved on the Nintendo 64, PlayStation and Saturn versions of the former title.
=== 3rd Logo ===
(1995-1997)


===4th Logo (September 24-October 14, 1997)===
'''Nicknames</u>: "The Raven II", "The Raven Profile II"
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[[File:Raven Software (1995).jpg|center|frameless]]
[[File:Raven Software (1997).png|center|frameless]]
Raven Software (1997) -2.jpg
</gallery>


'''Visuals:''' The golden Raven logo is wiped from the center out with a light ripple effect.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Logo</u>: The Raven logo from before, which now this time is in the gold shield and "'''SOFTWARE'''" below, all letters are separated by dots.


'''Audio:''' Same as the previous logo.
Variants:


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''MageSlayer'' and ''Take No Prisoners''.
* On ''Necrodome'', the logo is encapsulated. Plus, the logo zooms in and emitting light and the words "'''SOFTWARE'''" appears below.
* On Nintendo 64 version of ''Hexen'', the logo (minus "'''SOFTWARE'''") is seen on the bottom right with the game's title logo on the top-left.


===5th Logo (October 31, 1998-November 22, 2002)===
'''FX/SFX</u>: None. The light and zooming for the animated variant.
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Raven Software (2002).jpg
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'''Visuals:''' There is a metallic environment with doors, which open. The apparatus brings the Raven frame around the doorway, and the red logo zooms from there. Four mechanical arms project from the ceiling and weld the banner with red sparks. Then the lamp light switches above the logo.
'''Music/Sounds</u>: None. Deep synth note for the animated variant.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Music/Sounds Variant</u>: On the N64 version of ''Hexen'', the game's opening theme is heard.


'''Audio:''' Metallic sounds of the doors and welding machines.
'''Availability</u>: It appears on ''Hexen'' and ''Necrodome''. However, it's preserved on Nintendo 64, PlayStation and Saturn versions of former title.


'''Availability:''' Appeared on ''Heretic II'', ''Star Trek Voyager - Elite Force'', and ''Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast''.
'''Editor's Note</u>: None.


=== 4th Logo ===
===6th Logo (March 28, 2000-July 5, 2002)===
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[[File:Raven Software (1997) -2.jpg|right|frameless]]
Raven Software (2000).jpg
(September 30, 1997)
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'''Visuals:''' The Raven logo appears in a red tint, and there is a bright shining light on the raven's eye. Then the logo fades into the game's title.
'''Nicknames</u>: "The Raven III", "The Raven Profile III"


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Logo</u>: The golden Raven logo is wiped from the center out, with a light ripple effect.


'''FX/SFX</u>: The simple wiping.
'''Audio:''' The game's opening theme.


'''Availability:''' Only appears on ''Soldier of Fortune''. It's intact on the Dreamcast version.
'''Music/Sounds</u>: Same as the previous logo.


===7th Logo (May 20, 2002-July 3, 2003)===
'''Availability</u>: Seen on ''MageSlayer'' and ''Take No Prisoners''.
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Raven Software (2002, Soldier of Fortune II).jpg
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'''Visuals:''' Through oval windows, night vision switches on and the screen zooms to a {{color|green|greenish}} forest environment, where the Raven logo stands. The raven croaks and a gunshot instantly ends the logo.
'''Editor's Note</u>: None.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
=== 5th Logo ===
(1998-2002)
[[File:Raven Software (2002).jpg|center|frameless]]


'''Audio:''' Night forest sounds with an owl and cicadas, then the raven voice immediately followed with the gunshot.
'''Nicknames</u>: "The Raven IV", "The Raven Profile IV", "The Mechanical Logo"


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix''.
'''Logo</u>: We see the metallic environment with doors, which open. The apparatus brings the frame around the doorway, and the red logo zooms from there. Four mechanical arms project from the ceiling and weld the banner with red sparks. Then the lamp light switches above the logo.


===8th Logo (September 16, 2003-March 23, 2007)===
'''FX/SFX</u>: The logo zooms in and being served.
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Raven Software (2003).jpg
Raven Software (Quake 4).jpg
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=BkxhCH0v8-A}}


'''Visuals:''' There is a close-up of a raven eye. The raven lands onto a grass surface under a stormy sky, where many other ravens wait, and make echoed cawing. The picture rapidly pans and zooms out turning into the print version of the Raven logo. Then the logo dissolves into myriads of flying ravens, which later causes the screen to turn black. A text logo appears; "'''RAVEN'''" in its corporate font, then the word "S.O.F.T.W.A.R.E" in a box underneath.
'''Music/Sounds</u>: Metallic sounds of the doors and welding machines.


'''Variant:''' A shortened version appears on trailers. On the trailer for ''Quake 4'', the logo is covered with red mist.
'''Availability</u>: Appeared on ''Heretic II'',''Star Trek Voyager - Elite Force'', and ''Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast''.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Editor's Note</u>: None.


'''Audio:''' Sounds of thunder, cawing, ravens flight and two bumps as the final logo fades in.
=== 6th Logo ===
(2000)
[[File:Raven Software (2000).jpg|center|frameless]]


'''Availability:''' Appeared on ''Star Wars Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy'', ''Quake 4'', ''Marvel: Ultimate Alliance'', ''X-Men Legends'' and its sequel.
'''Nicknames</u>: "The Raven V", "The Raven Profile V"


===9th Logo (May 1, 2009-June 30, 2010)===
Logo: The Raven logo appears in a red tint, and there's a bright shining light on the raven's eye. Then the logo fades into the game's title.
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Raven Software (2009) 1.jpg
Raven Software (2009) 2.jpg
Raven Software (2010).jpg
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{{YouTube|id=xwe7hlFJskk|id2=UaPpXBhQDJs|id3=4lJqYQMKsaI}}


'''Visuals:''' In a dark cloudy sky, there is an enhanced gray Raven logo. A large flock of ravens fly over and pass the logo. The further animation depends on the game:
'''FX/SFX</u>: The shine on raven's eye.
* ''X-Men Origins: Wolverine'': The logo becomes metallic with a blue tint, and the background darkens. Then Wolverine cuts it with his claws.

* ''Wolfenstein'': The logo becomes rough green, and the skies turn into a green space. Then the logo cracks and loses its shell, and becomes metallic green with a red background under the raven image.
'''Music/Sounds</u>: The game's opening theme.

'''Availability</u>: Only appears on ''Soldier of Fortune''. However, it's intact on the Dreamcast version.

'''Editor's Note</u>: None.

=== 7th Logo ===
(May 20, 2002)
[[File:Raven Software (2002, Soldier of Fortune II).jpg|center|frameless]]

'''Nicknames</u>: "The Raven VI", "The Raven Profile VI"

'''Logo</u>: Through the oval windows, the night vision switches on and we zoom to the greenish forest environment, where the Raven logo stands. The raven croaks and instantly the gunshot ends the logo.

'''FX/SFX</u>: The night vision effects.

'''Music/Sounds</u>: Night forest sounds with owl and cicadas, then the raven voice immediately followed with gunshot.

'''Availability</u>: Only seen on ''Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix''.

'''Editor's Note</u>: None.

=== 8th Logo ===
(2003-2006)
[[File:Raven Software (2003).jpg|center|frameless]]
[[File:Raven Software (Quake 4).jpg|center|frameless]]

'''Nicknames</u>: "The Raven VII", "The Raven Profile VII", "The Flock"



'''Logo</u>: We see a close-up of a raven eye. The raven lands onto a grass surface under stormy sky, where many other ravens wait, and makes echoed cawing. The picture rapidly pans and zooms out turning into the print version of Raven logo. Then the logo dissolves into myriads of flying ravens which later causes a screen to turn black. A text logo appears, first word "'''RAVEN'''" in corporate font, then the word, "SOFTWARE" with each dot in each space of the letter, in a box underneath.

'''Variant</u>: The intermediate Raven logo appears on the trailers. On the trailer for ''Quake 4'', it was covered with red mist.

'''FX/SFX</u>: Everything in perfect animation.

Music/Sounds: Sounds of thunder, cawing, ravens flight and two bumps as the final logo fades in.

'''Availability</u>: Appeared on ''Star Wars Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy'', ''Quake 4'', ''Marvel: Ultimate Alliance'', ''X-Men Legends'' and its sequel''.''

'''Editor's Note</u>: None.

=== 9th Logo ===
(May 1, 2009- )
[[File:Raven Software (2009) 1.jpg|center|frameless]]
<br />
[[File:Raven Software (2009) 2.jpg|center|frameless]]
[[File:Raven Software (2010).jpg|center|frameless]]


'''Nicknames</u>: "The Raven VIII", "The Raven Profile VIII"

'''Logo</u>: In a dark cloudy sky, we see enhanced gray Raven logo. A large flock of ravens fly over and pass the logo. Further animation depends on the game:

* ''X-Men Origins: Wolverine'': The logo becomes metallic with blue tint, and background darkens. Then Wolverine cuts it with his claws.
* ''Wolfenstein'': The logo becomes rough green, and skies turn into green space. Then the logo cracks and loses shell, and becomes metallic green with red background under the raven image.
* ''Singularity'': The logo becomes rusty with enhancements on the outline, then a temporal wave passes and makes it completely free of rust and perfectly metallic. Several lamps on the logo outline begin to flicker.
* ''Singularity'': The logo becomes rusty with enhancements on the outline, then a temporal wave passes and makes it completely free of rust and perfectly metallic. Several lamps on the logo outline begin to flicker.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''FX/SFX</u>: Animation in the logo.

Music/Sounds: Metallic creak followed by loud cawing and later background sounds depending on the variant. For ''Wolverine'' version, there is raging shout.

'''Availability</u>: Seen on three games listed above.

'''Editor's Note</u>: None.

=== 10th Logo ===
(November 4, 2016)

'''Logo</u>: The logo forms entirely with computer like graphics on a space background. It then pans down for the Activision logo.


'''Audio:''' Metallic creaks followed by loud cawing and later background sounds depending on the variant. For the ''Wolverine'' version, there is a raging shout.
'''FX/SFX</u>: Everything.


'''Availability:''' Seen on the three games listed above.
'''Music</u>: The opening theme and some technological sounds.


===10th Logo (November 4, 2016)===
'''Availability</u>: Only seen on ''Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare''.
[[File:Raven Software (2016).png|center|frameless|350x350px]]
'''Visuals:''' There is the logo form entirely with computer-like graphics on a space background. It then pans down to the Activision logo.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Editor's Note</u>: None.


'''Audio:''' The opening theme and some technological sounds.
=== 11th Logo ===
(November 3, 2017)


'''Availability:''' Only seen on ''Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare''.
'''Logo</u>: The "RAVEN" from the company name fades in and out, zooming in.


===11th Logo (November 3, 2017)===
'''FX/SFX</u>: The fade and zoom.
[[File:Raven Software (2017).png|center|frameless|350x350px]]
'''Visuals:''' There is the text "'''RAVEN'''" from the company name zooming in while fading in and out.


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
'''Music/Sounds</u>: The opening theme.


'''Audio:''' The opening theme.
'''Availability</u>: Only seen on ''Call of Duty: WWII.''


'''Availability:''' Only seen on ''Call of Duty: WWII''.
'''Editor's Note</u>: None.


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Latest revision as of 00:08, 4 September 2024

Background

Raven Software is a game development company founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel. In 1997, the company entered a venture with Activision and later became its subsidiary. After this, a few developers went on to form Human Head Studios. Activision laid off most of the staff in 2009-2010, as they expected more profit from Raven's products.


Contents

1st Logo (February 1992) 2nd Logo (September 1993-November 1994) 3rd Logo (October 30, 1995-June 30, 1997) 4th Logo (September 24-October 14, 1997) 5th Logo (October 31, 1998-November 22, 2002) 6th Logo (March 28, 2000-July 5, 2002)
1st Logo (February 1992) 2nd Logo (September 1993-November 1994) 3rd Logo (October 30, 1995-June 30, 1997) 4th Logo (September 24-October 14, 1997) 5th Logo (October 31, 1998-November 22, 2002) 6th Logo (March 28, 2000-July 5, 2002)
 
7th Logo (May 20, 2002-July 3, 2003) 8th Logo (September 16, 2003-March 23, 2007) 9th Logo (May 1, 2009-June 30, 2010) 10th Logo (November 4, 2016) 11th Logo (November 3, 2017)  
7th Logo (May 20, 2002-July 3, 2003) 8th Logo (September 16, 2003-March 23, 2007) 9th Logo (May 1, 2009-June 30, 2010) 10th Logo (November 4, 2016) 11th Logo (November 3, 2017)


1st Logo (February 1992)

Visuals: In the opening credits of Black Crypt, there is a stone floppy disk with a lava red orange square frame with a raven inside, and the words "raven software" all in a custom font.

Technique: A still sprite-based graphic.

Audio: The opening of the game.

Availability: Seen on Raven's first game, Black Crypt.

2nd Logo (September 1993-November 1994)

Visuals: On a gray surface, there is a new golden 3D logo with a raven profile inside a outlined rectangular shape and "RAVEN" in its corporate font below, with "SOFTWARE" underneath. Even below, "GAME" is written.

Technique: A still digital graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on CyClones and Shadowcaster.

3rd Logo (October 30, 1995-June 30, 1997)

Visuals: There is the Raven logo from before, which is gold this time and with "S.O.F.T.W.A.R.E" below.

Variants:

  • On Necrodome, the logo is encapsulated. Plus, the logo zooms in and emits light and the word "S.O.F.T.W.A.R.E" appears below.
  • On the Nintendo 64 version of Hexen, the logo (without "S.O.F.T.W.A.R.E") is seen on the bottom right with the game's title logo on the top-left.

Technique: A still digital graphic. CGI for the animated variant.

Audio: None. A deep synth note for the animated variant.

Audio Variant: On the N64 version of Hexen, the game's opening theme is heard.

Availability: It appears on Hexen and Necrodome. It's preserved on the Nintendo 64, PlayStation and Saturn versions of the former title.

4th Logo (September 24-October 14, 1997)

Visuals: The golden Raven logo is wiped from the center out with a light ripple effect.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Same as the previous logo.

Availability: Seen on MageSlayer and Take No Prisoners.

5th Logo (October 31, 1998-November 22, 2002)

Visuals: There is a metallic environment with doors, which open. The apparatus brings the Raven frame around the doorway, and the red logo zooms from there. Four mechanical arms project from the ceiling and weld the banner with red sparks. Then the lamp light switches above the logo.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Metallic sounds of the doors and welding machines.

Availability: Appeared on Heretic II, Star Trek Voyager - Elite Force, and Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast.

6th Logo (March 28, 2000-July 5, 2002)

Visuals: The Raven logo appears in a red tint, and there is a bright shining light on the raven's eye. Then the logo fades into the game's title.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The game's opening theme.

Availability: Only appears on Soldier of Fortune. It's intact on the Dreamcast version.

7th Logo (May 20, 2002-July 3, 2003)

Visuals: Through oval windows, night vision switches on and the screen zooms to a greenish forest environment, where the Raven logo stands. The raven croaks and a gunshot instantly ends the logo.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Night forest sounds with an owl and cicadas, then the raven voice immediately followed with the gunshot.

Availability: Seen on Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix.

8th Logo (September 16, 2003-March 23, 2007)


Visuals: There is a close-up of a raven eye. The raven lands onto a grass surface under a stormy sky, where many other ravens wait, and make echoed cawing. The picture rapidly pans and zooms out turning into the print version of the Raven logo. Then the logo dissolves into myriads of flying ravens, which later causes the screen to turn black. A text logo appears; "RAVEN" in its corporate font, then the word "S.O.F.T.W.A.R.E" in a box underneath.

Variant: A shortened version appears on trailers. On the trailer for Quake 4, the logo is covered with red mist.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Sounds of thunder, cawing, ravens flight and two bumps as the final logo fades in.

Availability: Appeared on Star Wars Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy, Quake 4, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, X-Men Legends and its sequel.

9th Logo (May 1, 2009-June 30, 2010)


Visuals: In a dark cloudy sky, there is an enhanced gray Raven logo. A large flock of ravens fly over and pass the logo. The further animation depends on the game:

  • X-Men Origins: Wolverine: The logo becomes metallic with a blue tint, and the background darkens. Then Wolverine cuts it with his claws.
  • Wolfenstein: The logo becomes rough green, and the skies turn into a green space. Then the logo cracks and loses its shell, and becomes metallic green with a red background under the raven image.
  • Singularity: The logo becomes rusty with enhancements on the outline, then a temporal wave passes and makes it completely free of rust and perfectly metallic. Several lamps on the logo outline begin to flicker.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Metallic creaks followed by loud cawing and later background sounds depending on the variant. For the Wolverine version, there is a raging shout.

Availability: Seen on the three games listed above.

10th Logo (November 4, 2016)

Visuals: There is the logo form entirely with computer-like graphics on a space background. It then pans down to the Activision logo.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The opening theme and some technological sounds.

Availability: Only seen on Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.

11th Logo (November 3, 2017)

Visuals: There is the text "RAVEN" from the company name zooming in while fading in and out.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: The opening theme.

Availability: Only seen on Call of Duty: WWII.

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