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'''Sherston Software''' (also known as '''Sherston Publishing Group'''), was a British software publisher, producing educational games and learning resources. Two teachers, Bill and Lou Bonham, started making games for the BBC Micro in 1983 and set up a limited company in 1991. In 2003, Bill and Lou sold Sherston to a four-man management team, which led to the company being called Sherston Publishing Group. Sherston Software didn't used a proper logo until 1996. |
'''Sherston Software''' (also known as '''Sherston Publishing Group'''), was a British software publisher, producing educational games and learning resources. Two teachers, Bill and Lou Bonham, started making games for the BBC Micro in 1983 and set up a limited company in 1991. In 2003, Bill and Lou sold Sherston to a four-man management team, which led to the company being called Sherston Publishing Group. Sherston Software didn't used a proper logo until 1996. |
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=== 1st Logo ( |
=== 1st Logo (1993) === |
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'''Logo:''' We see the Sherston logo in gold with a diagonal oval behind it. Next to it are the [[Chatsworth Television]] and Digital Jellyfish Design logos. |
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'''Logo:''' TBA. |
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'''Technique:''' The fading. |
'''Technique:''' The fading. |
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Revision as of 17:14, 31 January 2023
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Background
Sherston Software (also known as Sherston Publishing Group), was a British software publisher, producing educational games and learning resources. Two teachers, Bill and Lou Bonham, started making games for the BBC Micro in 1983 and set up a limited company in 1991. In 2003, Bill and Lou sold Sherston to a four-man management team, which led to the company being called Sherston Publishing Group. Sherston Software didn't used a proper logo until 1996.
1st Logo (1993)
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Logo: We see the Sherston logo in gold with a diagonal oval behind it. Next to it are the Chatsworth Television and Digital Jellyfish Design logos.
Technique: The fading.
Music/Sounds: The opening theme of the game.
Availability: Seen only on the video game adaptation of The Crystal Maze.
2nd Logo (1996-1998?)
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Logo: TBA.
Technique: Simple Flash animation.
Music/Sounds: TBA.
Availability: Seen on games they published from the era.
3rd Logo (1999-2002)
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Logo: TBA.
Technique: Flash animation
Music/Sounds: The second music from before.
Availability: Seen on games they published from the era.
4th Logo (2001-2003)
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Logo: The logo symbol with the text "Sherston" next to it fading onto a black background.
Technique: The fading.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on games they published from the era.
5th Logo (2004-2007)
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Logo: A navy blue rectangle with the text "Sherston" with four circles in yellow, red, green and blue next to it fading onto a white background, then fading out later.
Variant: A few other variants exist.
Technique: The fading. It depends on the variants.
Music/Sounds: None.
Availability: Seen on games they published from the era.
