Atod AB: Difference between revisions
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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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'''Atod AB''' (also known as 42-Bit AB) was a video game developer located in Helsingborg, Sweden. It was established in 1987 and formally incorporated as company in 1992 by Christofer Nilsson and Thomas Liljetoft. Atod was active until 2003, when it was merged with British game developer [[Warthog|Warthog Games]] and renamed to Warthog Sweden. In May 2006, after then-owner [[Gizmondo Games|Gizmondo]] went bankrupt, the company was acquired by British publisher and developer [[Eidos Interactive]] (later "Square Enix Europe"). |
'''Atod AB''' (also known as 42-Bit AB) was a video game developer located in Helsingborg, Sweden. It was established in 1987 and formally incorporated as company in 1992 by Christofer Nilsson and Thomas Liljetoft. Atod was active until 2003, when it was merged with British game developer [[Warthog|Warthog Games]] and renamed to Warthog Sweden. In May 2006, after then-owner [[Gizmondo Games|Gizmondo]] went bankrupt, the company was acquired by British publisher and developer [[Eidos Interactive]] (later "Square Enix Europe"). |
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|Atod Design (1992) (From - Troddlers for Amiga).png|1st Logo (1992) |
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|Atod Design (1998) (From - Jeremy McGrath Supercross '98 for PS1).png|2nd Logo (May 31, 1998-2002) |
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===1st Logo (1992)=== |
===1st Logo (1992)=== |
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Atod Design (1992) (From - Troddlers for Amiga).png |
Atod Design (1992) (From - Troddlers for Amiga).png |
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, the text "AtOD" in an abstract font (with a line running through the "A", the "I" (forming a lowercase "t") and through the "O", establishing a dot in the middle; the connection on the top of the "D" is missing) with a {{color|red}} claw/devil horn like symbol and a dot "O" underneath the "A". {{Color|red|Red}} striped lines run throughout the bottom half of the logo, with "DESIGN" in a blocky font below "tOD". |
'''Logo:''' On a black background, the text "AtOD" in an abstract font (with a line running through the "A", the "I" (forming a lowercase "t") and through the "O", establishing a dot in the middle; the connection on the top of the "D" is missing) with a {{color|red}} claw/devil horn like symbol and a dot "O" underneath the "A". {{Color|red|Red}} striped lines run throughout the bottom half of the logo, with "DESIGN" in a blocky font below "tOD". |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Troddlers''. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Troddlers''. |
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===2nd Logo (1998-2002)=== |
===2nd Logo (May 31, 1998-2002)=== |
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Atod Design (1998) (From - Jeremy McGrath Supercross '98 for PS1).png |
Atod Design (1998) (From - Jeremy McGrath Supercross '98 for PS1).png |
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'''Logo:''' We zoom out of a {{color|red}} swirl, glowing inside the outlined letter "{{color|darkviolet|O}}". The word "atod" becomes visible lying in perspective. The {{color|red}} dot remains inside the letter, but the swirl goes outside, sending sparks, and draws the uneven oval outside, which becomes solid {{color|red}} and shines. |
'''Logo:''' We zoom out of a {{color|red}} swirl, glowing inside the outlined letter "{{color|darkviolet|O}}". The word "atod" becomes visible lying in perspective. The {{color|red}} dot remains inside the letter, but the swirl goes outside, sending sparks, and draws the uneven oval outside, which becomes solid {{color|red}} and shines. |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Loud sparkling and humming sounds. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' Loud sparkling and humming sounds. |
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Revision as of 09:29, 22 August 2023
Camenati
Background
Atod AB (also known as 42-Bit AB) was a video game developer located in Helsingborg, Sweden. It was established in 1987 and formally incorporated as company in 1992 by Christofer Nilsson and Thomas Liljetoft. Atod was active until 2003, when it was merged with British game developer Warthog Games and renamed to Warthog Sweden. In May 2006, after then-owner Gizmondo went bankrupt, the company was acquired by British publisher and developer Eidos Interactive (later "Square Enix Europe").
1st Logo (1992)
_(From_-_Troddlers_for_Amiga).png)
Logo: On a black background, the text "AtOD" in an abstract font (with a line running through the "A", the "I" (forming a lowercase "t") and through the "O", establishing a dot in the middle; the connection on the top of the "D" is missing) with a red claw/devil horn like symbol and a dot "O" underneath the "A". Red striped lines run throughout the bottom half of the logo, with "DESIGN" in a blocky font below "tOD".
Technique: None.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on Troddlers.
2nd Logo (May 31, 1998-2002)
_(From_-_Jeremy_McGrath_Supercross_%2798_for_PS1).png)
Logo: We zoom out of a red swirl, glowing inside the outlined letter "O". The word "atod" becomes visible lying in perspective. The red dot remains inside the letter, but the swirl goes outside, sending sparks, and draws the uneven oval outside, which becomes solid red and shines.
Technique: CGI.
Music/Sounds: Loud sparkling and humming sounds.
Availability: Seen on Hot Wheels: Extreme Racing, Jeremy Mcgrath Supercross '98 and Mobil 1 British Rally Championship for PlayStation.
3rd Logo (2002-2004)
See the Warthog logo.
