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===Background=== |
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===Background=== |
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'''Westwood Studios''' was founded in 1985 by Brett Sperry and Louis Castle. In 1992, it became part of [[Virgin Interactive]], but was acquired by [[Electronic Arts]] in 1997 for $122.5 million. EA closed the studio in 2003. Some of the staff were let to move into EA UK, while others went to create [[Petroglyph Studios]]. |
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'''Westwood Studios''' was founded in 1985 by Brett Sperry and Louis Castle. In 1992, it became part of [[Virgin Interactive]], but was acquired by [[Electronic Arts]] in 1997 for $122.5 million. EA closed the studio in 2003. Some of the staff were let to move into EA UK, while others went to create [[Petroglyph Studios]]. |
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|Westwood1.png|1st Logo (1988-1993) |
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|Westwood2.png|2nd Logo (1992-1994) |
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|WestwoodCommandConquerBeta.png|3rd Logo (1994) |
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|Westwood3.png|4th Logo (September 26, 1995-2002) |
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|Westwood4.png|5th Logo (August 27, 1999-February 27, 2002) |
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===1st Logo (1988-1993)=== |
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===1st Logo (1988-1993)=== |
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'''Logo:''' There are the words "{{color|yellow|{{Font|Times New Roman|Westwood ASSOCIATES}}}}" on a {{color|gray}} screen. The second word is much smaller than the first word. The words cast a shadow on the screen. |
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'''Visuals:''' There are the words "{{color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|Westwood ASSOCIATES}}}}" on a {{color|gray}} screen. The second word is much smaller than the first word. The words cast a shadow on the screen. |
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'''Variants:''' |
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'''Variants:''' |
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* On ''Eye of the Beholder'', the text is in {{color|red}}. |
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* On ''Eye of the Beholder'', the text is in red. |
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* On ''DragonStrike'', the text is in {{color|#00f5ff|turquoise}}. |
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* On ''DragonStrike'', the text is in {{color|#00f5ff|turquoise}}. |
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* Sometimes, the logo shares the screen with other logos. |
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* Sometimes, the logo shares the screen with other logos. |
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* Sometimes, the background is {{color|blue|blue}}. |
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* Sometimes, the background is blue. |
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* On some platforms, like C64 and Apple II, the background is black. |
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* On some platforms, like C64 and Apple II, the background is black. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, sprite-based graphic. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the opening theme of the game. On the DOS version of ''Eye of the Beholder'', an ascending synth theme that trails off into the SSI and Dungeons & Dragons'' logos. |
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'''Audio:''' None or the opening theme of the game. On the DOS version of ''Eye of the Beholder'', an ascending synth theme that trails off into the SSI and Dungeons & Dragons'' logos. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on early games like ''Circuit's Edge'', ''BattleTech: The Crescent's Hawk's Inception'', ''The Mars Saga'' (aka ''Mines of Titan''), the C64 and DOS versions of ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'', ''Ancient Glory'' and ''Dragonstrike'', as well as ''Eye of the Beholder''. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on early games like ''Circuit's Edge'', ''BattleTech: The Crescent's Hawk's Inception'', ''The Mars Saga'' (aka ''Mines of Titan''), the C64 and DOS versions of ''A Nightmare on Elm Street'', ''Ancient Glory'' and ''Dragonstrike'', as well as ''Eye of the Beholder''. |
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WestwoodKyrandia.png |
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Virgin Games + Westwood Studios (1993) (Taken from Young Merlin, SNES).png |
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Westwood Studios + Walt Disney Feature Animation (1994) (Taken from The Lion King, SNES).png |
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'''Logo:''' There is a black screen with the word "{{color|blue|Westwood}}" in a futuristic font. Below it is a {{color|blue}} bar with the word "{{color|brown|STUDIOS}}" spread out in bronze. Everything is covered in a border of bronze. A few pings appear on the logo. |
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'''Visuals:''' There is a black screen with the word "{{color|blue|Westwood}}" in a futuristic font. Below it is a blue bar with the word "{{color|saddlebrown|STUDIOS}}" spread out in bronze. Everything is covered in a border of bronze. A few pings appear on the logo. |
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'''Variants:''' |
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'''Variants:''' |
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* On ''The Legend of Kyrandia'', the logo wipes in over the landscape of Kyrandia, followed by the title screen. |
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* On ''The Legend of Kyrandia'', the logo wipes in over the landscape of Kyrandia, followed by the title screen. |
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* On ''Young Merlin'', the logo is on a black-{{color|blue}} gradient background, and the [[Virgin Interactive|Virgin Games]] logo is shown above the logo. |
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* On ''Young Merlin'', the logo is on a black-blue gradient background, and the [[Virgin Interactive|Virgin Games]] logo is shown above the logo. |
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* On the SNES version of ''The Lion King'', the logo is shifted to the top, and the Walt Disney Feature Animation logo is shown at the bottom. |
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* On the SNES version of ''The Lion King'', the logo is shifted to the top, and the Walt Disney Feature Animation logo is shown at the bottom. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' Only the shining. |
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'''Technique:''' Shining effects. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A choir theme with some sparkling sounds, composed by Frank Klepacki. On some games, the opening theme plays over. |
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'''Audio:''' A choir theme with some sparkling sounds, composed by Frank Klepacki. On some games, the opening theme plays over. |
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' |
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*For some reason, the SNES game ''Young Merlin'' used the logo's theme on the title screen, followed by the opening theme of the game when the logos appear. |
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*For some reason, the SNES game ''Young Merlin'' used the logo's theme on the title screen, followed by the opening theme of the game when the logos appear. |
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*On the CD-ROM version of ''Lands of Lore'', the male announcer says "The Westwood Studios production of..." when the logo appears instead of the theme. |
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*On the CD-ROM version of ''Lands of Lore'', the male announcer says "The Westwood Studios production of..." when the logo appears instead of the theme. |
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'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on ''Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos'', ''Dune II'', the first two ''The Legend of Kyrandia'' games, ''Young Merlin'' and ''The Lion King''. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos'', ''Dune II'', the first two ''The Legend of Kyrandia'' games, ''Young Merlin'' and ''The Lion King''. |
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===3rd Logo (1994)=== |
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===3rd Logo (1994)=== |
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, a {{color|blue|blue}} flash appears, revealing the same Westwood logo from before, in 3D with "STUDIOS" in black, without a bronze outline, and a light shines over the logo. |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a blue flash appears, revealing the same Westwood logo from before, in 3D with "STUDIOS" in black, without a bronze outline, and a light shines over the logo. |
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'''Variants:''' |
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* On ''The Legend of Kyrandia 3: Malcolm's Revenge'', the logo is on a marble background. |
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* On ''The Legend of Kyrandia 3: Malcolm's Revenge'', the logo is on a marble background. |
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* On the Genesis version of ''Dune II'', the logo is on a {{color|blue}} box, with the logo in white, and the [[Virgin Interactive]] logo hangs above. |
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* On the Genesis version of ''Dune II'', the logo is on a blue box, with the logo in white, and the [[Virgin Interactive]] logo hangs above. |
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'''Technique:''' Sprite-based animation. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The light flashing, the logo shining. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A whoosh, followed by a chime theme. |
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'''Audio:''' A whoosh, followed by a chime theme. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The Legend of Kyrandia 3: Malcolm's Revenge'' and the Alpha version of ''Command & Conquer''. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''The Legend of Kyrandia 3: Malcolm's Revenge'' and the Alpha version of ''Command & Conquer''. |
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'''Logo:''' The {{color|green}} Westwood logo from before, but with "STUDIOS" in the same font as "Westwood" and without a bronze outline, is wiped by light. |
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'''Visuals:''' The green Westwood logo from before, but with "STUDIOS" in the same font as "Westwood" and without a bronze outline, is wiped by light. |
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** On ''Command & Conquer: Red Alert'', the logo flashes and turns white and disappears into the word "proudly presents", which also disappears. |
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** On ''Command & Conquer: Red Alert'', the logo flashes and turns white and disappears into the word "proudly presents", which also disappears. |
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** On ''Dune 2000'', the logo rises from the sand. |
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** On ''Dune 2000'', the logo rises from the sand. |
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** On ''Lands of Lore II'', the logo is in black, wipes in on a {{color|orange}} map-like background, with "presents" below the logo. |
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** On ''Lands of Lore II'', the logo is in black, wipes in on a orange map-like background, with "presents" below the logo. |
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** On the Nintendo 64 version of ''Command & Conquer'', the logo fades in on a grid background, with two camera pieces on the top left and bottom right. |
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** On the Nintendo 64 version of ''Command & Conquer'', the logo fades in on a grid background, with two camera pieces on the top left and bottom right. |
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** On ''The Pirates: The Legend of Black Kat'', the logo lies on a pirate ship. |
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** On ''The Pirates: The Legend of Black Kat'', the logo lies on a pirate ship. |
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** On ''Command & Conquer 2: Red Alert'', the logo appears, but disappears into a blue flash, and the word "PROUDLY PRESENTS" fades in. |
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** On ''Command & Conquer 2: Red Alert'', the logo appears, but disappears into a blue flash, and the word "PROUDLY PRESENTS" fades in. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The wiping. |
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'''Technique:''' Sprite-based animation. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A humming choir. |
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'''Audio:''' A humming choir. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Command & Conquer'' and its sequels, on ''Monopoly'' from 1995, ''Lands of Lore II and III'' and ''Dune 2000''. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Command & Conquer'' and its sequels, on ''Monopoly'' from 1995, ''Lands of Lore II and III'' and ''Dune 2000''. |
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'''Logo:''' A {{color|blue}} ball with electricity flowing through it comes down, along with the "W" from the 3rd logo and a sharp-edged "{{color|yellow|S}}" coming down and landing on the ball. In the bottom right corner appears the byline "{{color|lime|Westwood Studios is an Electronic Arts Company}}". The ball also has 8 curves spinning around it. The ball and letters fly towards the screen and disappear via a switch-off effect. |
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'''Visuals:''' A blue ball with electricity flowing through it comes down, along with the "W" from the 3rd logo and a sharp-edged "{{color|gold|S}}" coming down and landing on the ball. In the bottom right corner appears the byline "{{color|lime|Westwood Studios is an Electronic Arts Company}}". The ball also has 8 curves spinning around it. The ball and letters fly towards the screen and disappear via a switch-off effect. |
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'''Variant:''' On ''Emperor: Battle for Dune'', the byline instead reads "{{color|lime|Westwood Studios is an Electronic Arts brand}}". |
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'''Variant:''' On ''Emperor: Battle for Dune'', the byline instead reads "{{color|lime|Westwood Studios is an Electronic Arts brand}}". |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The logo coming and rippling. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Humming sounds. |
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'''Audio:''' Humming sounds. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Nox'', ''Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2'', ''Emperor: Battle for Dune'' and ''C&C: Tiberian Sun''. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Nox'', ''Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2'', ''Emperor: Battle for Dune'' and ''C&C: Tiberian Sun''. |
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