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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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'''Warner Interactive''' was a secondary video game division of Time Warner Entertainment, formed in 1995 after it purchased [[Renegade Software]] and merged it with CD-ROM subsidiary [[WarnerActive]]. The European division of [[Time Warner Interactive]] was soon merged into the company after it was sold to [[Midway Games]] that year. When Time Warner decided to get out of the video game business in 1997, Warner Interactive was sold to [[GT Interactive Software]]. |
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==WarnerActive== |
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===(September 1995)=== |
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Warnerinteractive1.png |
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'''Logo:''' We see two 3D circles swirling a {{color|gray}} one with a {{color|gold|golden}} one inside it. The letters "{{color|gray|W}}" and "{{color|gray|A}}" fall from the top and bottom sides, merge themselves inside the circles and become white. The letter "{{color|gray|A}}" misses the horizontal bar. The {{color|gold|golden}} circle then becomes an arc, posed over the letters, and the {{color|gray}} circle remains around and shines. Then, the name "WarnerActive TM" fades in and "Active" turns italics. |
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'''Variant:''' On ''Virocop'', the logo shares the screen with the Renegade logo. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, sprite-based graphic. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' An original musical score with metallic entries. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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==Warner Interactive== |
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Big W", "(\\')" |
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'''Variant:''' On ''Virocop'', the logo shares the screen with Renegade's logo. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Pitball'' and ''Virocop'', among others. Many titles were actually released under the name of Time Warner or Renegade Software. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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===2nd Logo (1996-1997)=== |
===2nd Logo (1996-1997)=== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Big W II", "(\\') II" |
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Warnerinteractive2.png |
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'''Visuals:''' Similar to the previous logo, but now the background is black and the text reads "WARNER INTERACTIVE" on one line. Also, the custom Warner font is used, like in its movie counterpart. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, sprite-based graphic. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' None. |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''3 Skulls of the Toltecs'' and ''International Moto X''. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''3 Skulls of the Toltecs'' and ''International Moto X''. |
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{{Chronology|[[Renegade Software]]<br>[[WarnerActive]]|}} |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. |
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[[Category:British video game logos]] |
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[[Category:Warner Bros. Discovery]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:49, 22 April 2024
Background
Warner Interactive was a secondary video game division of Time Warner Entertainment, formed in 1995 after it purchased Renegade Software and merged it with CD-ROM subsidiary WarnerActive. The European division of Time Warner Interactive was soon merged into the company after it was sold to Midway Games that year. When Time Warner decided to get out of the video game business in 1997, Warner Interactive was sold to GT Interactive Software.
1st Logo (July 14, 1995-November 11, 1996)
Visuals: Over a white background is the famous "\\'" on a navy blue circle, based on the 1972-1984 theatrical logo. The company name is stacked and below it.
Variant: On Virocop, the logo shares the screen with the Renegade logo.
Technique: A still, sprite-based graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Pitball and Virocop, among others. Many titles were actually released under the Time Warner or Renegade Software name.
2nd Logo (1996-1997)
Visuals: Similar to the previous logo, but now the background is black and the text reads "WARNER INTERACTIVE" on one line. Also, the custom Warner font is used, like in its movie counterpart.
Technique: A still, sprite-based graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on 3 Skulls of the Toltecs and International Moto X.
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