LBE Systems

Background

LBE Systems, L.L.C. was an American video game developer based in Richardson, Texas that specialized in releasing PC-based arcade games. It is best known for having brought id Software's Quake (1996) to the arcades (titled Quake Arcade Tournament Edition) in 1998 (only 20 units were known to have been made before conflicts forced production to stop). It also is known for its SparkyNET OS arcade game network, which allowed for arcade cabinets to be linked together (up to 16; 64 with a host server) for multiplayer play.

Logo (May 15, 1998)

Visuals: Over a black background, a blue line is shown at a crossed position, partially overlapped by a vignette. Upon the logo starting, a blue solid trail extends onto the line. Once completed, the line disappears, and the trail shortens and fades out. Afterwards, the hand written text "LBE Systems" appears at the center and shines.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A 16-bit version of the LaserDisc variant of the Broadway THX trailer.

Availability: The logo is available for Quake Arcade Tournament Edition (1996/1998) only.