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===Background===
'''Expert Software, Inc.''' was foundeda bybudget Kensoftware Curriercompany andfounded hisin wifeCoral SueGables, CurrierFlorida andby wasKen basedand inSue Coral Gables, FloridaCurrier. The company focused on developingdeveloped and sellingsold inexpensive consumer-oriented software programs, in discount stores. Most Expert titles were pricedusually under $15 and were available, in morediscount than 25stores,000 retail locations throughout the world including computer superstoressupermarkets, office supply storesdrugstores, warehouseand clubs,other supermarketscommon and drug storesplaces. In 1999, the company was acquired by [[Activision Publishing|Activision]]., Activision'sand intentionin wasAugust to2000, mergethey merged Expert Software's products with the products of [[HeadGames Publishing|Head Games Publishing, Inc.]], whichto itform had also acquired the previous year. Thus the bugdet publishing division was created, named "Activision Value Publishing".
 
===Logo (March 10, 1995-1999)===
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'''LogoVisuals:''' There are 3three "X"'s spinning toward the screen as scrolling {{color|green}}, black, and {{color|gray}} blocks are lighted. The "X"'s spin to the screen and disappear as a large "X" spins in place. A {{color|red}} "X" and letters making the word "EXPERT" flicker and the lines shrink into a border and a refined {{color|blue}} rectangle flies into place. The outline and rectangle collide together and the name appears with "SOFTWARE" and "BRAND" beside the "T". A light passes by the logo.
 
'''Technique:''' 3D computer animationCGI.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' Cutting-like sounds with a "SLAM!" sound when the outline and rectangle collide.
 
'''Availability:''' Rare. Probably seen on old software, or from Sega CD/Sega Saturn direct-to-PC games. Also seen on ''Sonic 3 & Knuckles'' for PC.
 
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Background

Expert Software, Inc. was a budget software company founded in Coral Gables, Florida by Ken and Sue Currier. The company developed and sold inexpensive software programs, usually under $15, in discount stores, supermarkets, drugstores, and other common places. In 1999, the company was acquired by Activision, and in August 2000, they merged Expert with HeadGames Publishing to form Activision Value.

Logo (March 10, 1995-1999)


Visuals: There are three "X"'s spinning toward the screen as scrolling green, black, and gray blocks are lighted. The "X"'s spin to the screen and disappear as a large "X" spins in place. A red "X" and letters making the word "EXPERT" flicker and the lines shrink into a border and a refined blue rectangle flies into place. The outline and rectangle collide together and the name appears with "SOFTWARE" and "BRAND" beside the "T". A light passes by the logo.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Cutting-like sounds with a "SLAM!" sound when the outline and rectangle collide.

Availability: Probably seen on old software, or from Sega CD/Sega Saturn direct-to-PC games. Also seen on Sonic 3 & Knuckles for PC.

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