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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
'''Avalanche Software''' | '''Avalanche Software''' is an American video game developer based in Salt Lake City, launched in 1995. It is best known for its ''Rampage'' and ''Tak'' games. In 2002, the studio was acquired by Disney, making it a division of their [[Disney Interactive Studios]] brand. In May 2016, with the shutdown of DIS, Avalanche was laid dormant for almost ten months, before being revived by Warner Bros. in 2017, making the studio a division of [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]]. Disney-related games by Avalanche are now licensed by Disney and distributed by WBIE. | ||
===1st Logo (December 13, 1996-November 12, 2000)=== | ===1st Logo (December 13, 1996-November 12, 2000)=== | ||
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'''Nicknames:''' "Avalanche Mountain", "Paramount's Cousin" | '''Nicknames:''' "Avalanche Mountain", "Paramount's Cousin" | ||
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a white hemisphere propped up by two | '''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a white hemisphere propped up by two purple cones, creating a stylized mountain. The white text "'''AVALANCHE''' SOFTWARE" appears below the logo, with "SOFTWARE" in spaced-out letters under "'''AVALANCHE'''" . | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*On ''Mortal Kombat Trilogy'' and ''NHL Open Ice'' for the PlayStation, the {{color|pink|pinkish}}-{{color|gray}} colored logo, made out of marble, tumbles towards the camera and lands to the marble background, giving the front faces its regular colors. | *On ''Mortal Kombat Trilogy'' and ''NHL Open Ice'' for the PlayStation, the {{color|pink|pinkish}}-{{color|gray}} colored logo, made out of marble, tumbles towards the camera and lands to the marble background, giving the front faces its regular colors. The text is purple and "SOFTWARE" is in a different font. | ||
*On ''Rampage 2: Universal Tour'' and ''Rampage Through Time'', a {{color|yellow|yellowish}}-white light travels and shines behind the logo. | *On ''Rampage 2: Universal Tour'' and ''Rampage Through Time'', a {{color|yellow|yellowish}}-white light travels and shines behind the logo. | ||
*On ''Rampage 2: Universal Tour'' and ''Rugrats in Paris'' for the N64, the 3D logo stands in a circle of light. | *On ''Rampage 2: Universal Tour'' and ''Rugrats in Paris'' for the N64, the 3D logo stands in a circle of light. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Various background noises and squeaks, and a short synth note. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Various background noises and squeaks, and a short synth note. | ||
'''Availability:''' Common. Can be seen on many games from the company, starting with ''Rugrats: Royal Ransom''. | '''Availability:''' Common. Can be seen on many games from the company, starting with ''Rugrats: Royal Ransom''. Made a surprising appearance on ''Cars 3: Driven to Win''. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' None. | '''Editor's Note:''' None. | ||