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Honestly, Atari should revert their name back to Infogrames. Nostalgia aint my thing, chief
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{{About|the current company operating under the Atari brand|the original Atari|Atari Corporation|other uses|Atari (disambiguation)}} | {{About|the current company operating under the Atari brand|the original Atari|Atari Corporation|other uses|Atari (disambiguation)}} | ||
{{PageButtons|Atari (France)|Logo Variations=1|Print Logos=1}} | {{PageButtons|Atari (France)|Logo Variations=1|Print Logos=1}} | ||
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Following the rebrand of their subsidiaries under the Atari name in May 2003, Infogrames' presence was reduced to solely being a holding company that licensed out the Atari brand name from Atari Interactive. In October 2008, the company fully purchased Atari, Inc. and in May 2009, was rebranded as "'''Atari SA'''", after many financial struggles. | Following the rebrand of their subsidiaries under the Atari name in May 2003, Infogrames' presence was reduced to solely being a holding company that licensed out the Atari brand name from Atari Interactive. In October 2008, the company fully purchased Atari, Inc. and in May 2009, was rebranded as "'''Atari SA'''", after many financial struggles. | ||
==Infogrames Entertainment SA== | == Infogrames Entertainment SA == | ||
===1st Logo (1984-1995)=== | ===1st Logo (1984-1995) === | ||
[[File:Infogrames1.jpeg|center]] | |||
'''Nicknames:''' "The Armadillo", "The Rainbow Armadillo", "Ugly Armadillo" | '''Nicknames:''' "The Armadillo", "The Rainbow Armadillo", "Ugly Armadillo" | ||
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===2nd Logo (1992)=== | ===2nd Logo (1992)=== | ||
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{{YouTube|id=PxZDSBRlbos}} | {{YouTube|id=PxZDSBRlbos}} | ||
'''Nicknames:''' "Armadillo In The Dark", "The Rotating Armadillo", "CGI Armadillo", "InfogrAGH!", "Rainbow Armadillo II" | '''Nicknames:''' "Armadillo In The Dark", "The Rotating Armadillo", "CGI Armadillo", "InfogrAGH!", "Rainbow Armadillo II" | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' The sudden thunderclap, accompanied by the dark background might scare some younger viewers. | '''Editor's Note:''' The sudden thunderclap, accompanied by the dark background might scare some younger viewers. | ||
===3rd Logo (1993-1998)=== | ===3rd Logo (1993-1998) === | ||
[[File:Infogrames4.png|center|300x300px]] | |||
'''Nicknames:''' "The Gray Armadillo", "Rainbow Armadillo II" | '''Nicknames:''' "The Gray Armadillo", "Rainbow Armadillo II" | ||
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===4th Logo (1995-September 7, 2001)=== | ===4th Logo (1995-September 7, 2001)=== | ||
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{{YouTube|id=Wn_GdpCSiRI}} | {{YouTube|id=Wn_GdpCSiRI}} | ||
'''Nicknames:''' "Spiral Armadillo", "Fancy Rainbow Armadillo" | '''Nicknames:''' "Spiral Armadillo", "Fancy Rainbow Armadillo" | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*Sometimes only the fade-in was used, and the background can be black. This can be seen on ''Starshot: Space Circus Fever'' (with the [[Nintendo]] logo) and ''V-Rally Edition '99'', both for Nintendo 64, and the PlayStation version of ''Mission: Impossible''. | *Sometimes only the fade-in was used, and the background can be black. This can be seen on ''Starshot: Space Circus Fever'' (with the [[Nintendo]] logo) and ''V-Rally Edition '99'', both for Nintendo 64, and the PlayStation version of ''Mission: Impossible''. | ||
*A still version exists, which was spotted on pre-2000 Game Boy Color games and on such DOS versions of ''The Adventures of Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun'', ''Tintin in Tibet'', ''The Smurfs'', ''Asterix and Obelix'' and ''Spirou''. | * A still version exists, which was spotted on pre-2000 Game Boy Color games and on such DOS versions of ''The Adventures of Tintin: Prisoners of the Sun'', ''Tintin in Tibet'', ''The Smurfs'', ''Asterix and Obelix'' and ''Spirou''. | ||
*On ''Bugs Bunny: Lost in Time'', the still logo is flat. Then it cuts to the [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]] logo. | *On ''Bugs Bunny: Lost in Time'', the still logo is flat. Then it cuts to the [[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment]] logo. | ||
*On ''Slave Zero'', the words "PRESS START BUTTON" are seen under the still logo. | *On ''Slave Zero'', the words "PRESS START BUTTON" are seen under the still logo. | ||
*On ''Test Drive Off-Road 3'', after the logo finishes, copyright info appears below the logo. This logo is plastered by the next logo on the European version of the game, which was renamed ''4X4 World Trophy''. | *On ''Test Drive Off-Road 3'', after the logo finishes, copyright info appears below the logo. This logo is plastered by the next logo on the European version of the game, which was renamed ''4X4 World Trophy''. | ||
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. | '''Editor's Note:''' None. | ||
===5th Logo (2000-2009, April 7, 2014, August 13, 2015)=== | ===5th Logo (2000-2009, April 7, 2014, August 13, 2015) === | ||
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{{YouTube|id=9xmUZi4p7RQ}} | {{YouTube|id=9xmUZi4p7RQ}} | ||
{{Seizure Warning}} | {{Seizure Warning}} | ||
'''Nicknames:''' "Crazy Armadillo", "Springy Armadillo", "Spiral Armadillo II", "Colour Hysteria", "The Armadillo With No Feet" | '''Nicknames:''' "Crazy Armadillo", "Springy Armadillo", "Spiral Armadillo II", "Colour Hysteria", "The Armadillo With No Feet" | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*A still version exists. The latter appeared on ''Duck Dodgers''. Sometimes, the logo is in the print style seen on game cases by this company, though this variant on some GBA games like ''Backyard Baseball 2003'' could have its colors inverted, with a copyright notice below. | *A still version exists. The latter appeared on ''Duck Dodgers''. Sometimes, the logo is in the print style seen on game cases by this company, though this variant on some GBA games like ''Backyard Baseball 2003'' could have its colors inverted, with a copyright notice below. | ||
*Another variant has the armadillo standing on the left side of the name banner. The background can be black or white. The version with white background appeared on ''Nicktoons Racing'' for GBA. This variant was used on European game cases and later American cases as its print logo. | * Another variant has the armadillo standing on the left side of the name banner. The background can be black or white. The version with white background appeared on ''Nicktoons Racing'' for GBA. This variant was used on European game cases and later American cases as its print logo. | ||
*On the PlayStation 2 version of ''Splashdown'' and ''Stuntman'', only the banner appeared on the {{color|blue}} background. Then the Atari logo follows. The 2002 version of ''Le Mans 24 Hours'' uses a {{color|red}} background. | *On the PlayStation 2 version of ''Splashdown'' and ''Stuntman'', only the banner appeared on the {{color|blue}} background. Then the Atari logo follows. The 2002 version of ''Le Mans 24 Hours'' uses a {{color|red}} background. | ||
*On ''RollerCoaster Tycoon'' for Xbox, the logo is inverted, still and pans from bottom to top, plastering the Hasbro Interactive logo. ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'' has the logo on a white square over a black background, and pans from top to bottom. | *On ''RollerCoaster Tycoon'' for Xbox, the logo is inverted, still and pans from bottom to top, plastering the Hasbro Interactive logo. ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 2'' has the logo on a white square over a black background, and pans from top to bottom. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
*The still version is silent, or it may have the opening theme of the game play over it. | *The still version is silent, or it may have the opening theme of the game play over it. | ||
*On the 2014 iOS version of ''Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside'', the music is high pitched. | * On the 2014 iOS version of ''Pajama Sam: No Need To Hide When It's Dark Outside'', the music is high pitched. | ||
*''Ghost Vibration'' has the music running faster and is also higher pitched. | * ''Ghost Vibration'' has the music running faster and is also higher pitched. | ||
*On ''Blue's Clues: Blue's Reading Time Activities'', the still version has the tail end of the Humongous Entertainment drum roll playing over it. | *On ''Blue's Clues: Blue's Reading Time Activities'', the still version has the tail end of the Humongous Entertainment drum roll playing over it. | ||
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===6th Logo (May 18, 2001)=== | ===6th Logo (May 18, 2001)=== | ||
[[File:Infogrames17.png|center|300x300px]] | |||
'''Nickname:''' "Armadillo In The Dark II" | '''Nickname:''' "Armadillo In The Dark II" | ||
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==Atari SA== | ==Atari SA== | ||
===1st Logo (October 26, 2001-December 2, 2003)=== | ===1st Logo (October 26, 2001-December 2, 2003)=== | ||
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Atari (2001).jpeg | Atari (2001).jpeg | ||
Atari (2003).jpeg | Atari (2003).jpeg | ||
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*The PlayStation 2 versions of ''Splashdown'' and ''MX Rider'' feature a prototype version that doesn't feature the "A@#%!" word and more narrower text. | *The PlayStation 2 versions of ''Splashdown'' and ''MX Rider'' feature a prototype version that doesn't feature the "A@#%!" word and more narrower text. | ||
*On ''TransWorld Surf'', the {{color|blue}} background is lighter. | *On ''TransWorld Surf'', the {{color|blue}} background is lighter. | ||
*On ''Neverwinter Nights'' and the GBA version of ''Mission: Impossible – Operation Surma'', the logo is still, the background is white and the tripod and text are black. | *On ''Neverwinter Nights'' and the GBA version of ''Mission: Impossible – Operation Surma'', the logo is still, the background is white and the tripod and text are black. | ||
*On ''Superman: The Man of Steel'' for Xbox, a still version with a {{color|red}} background and copyright information appears below the logo. It follows after the next logo plays below. | * On ''Superman: The Man of Steel'' for Xbox, a still version with a {{color|red}} background and copyright information appears below the logo. It follows after the next logo plays below. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' Simple, but effective animation. | '''FX/SFX:''' Simple, but effective animation. | ||
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===2nd Logo (September 11, 2002-September 23, 2003)=== | ===2nd Logo (September 11, 2002-September 23, 2003)=== | ||
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Atari (2002).jpeg | Atari (2002).jpeg | ||
Atari (2002) (1).jpeg | Atari (2002) (1).jpeg | ||
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'''Availability:''' As with the last logo, this appears on several Infogrames titles from the time period branded under the Atari name, mostly Xbox titles: | '''Availability:''' As with the last logo, this appears on several Infogrames titles from the time period branded under the Atari name, mostly Xbox titles: | ||
*The regular red variant first appeared on ''The Terminator: Dawn of Fate'' and was used on these games: ''TransWorld Snowboarding'', ''Superman: The Man of Steel'', ''Furious Karting'', ''Apex''/''Racing Evoluzione'', and the PAL release of ''Beyblade: Let it Rip!''. It also appeared on a trailer for ''Battle Engine Aquila'', and the demo of ''Fugitive Hunter: War on Terror'' which can be found on the OPM Issue 71 demo disc. | *The regular red variant first appeared on ''The Terminator: Dawn of Fate'' and was used on these games: ''TransWorld Snowboarding'', ''Superman: The Man of Steel'', ''Furious Karting'', ''Apex''/''Racing Evoluzione'', and the PAL release of ''Beyblade: Let it Rip!''. It also appeared on a trailer for ''Battle Engine Aquila'', and the demo of ''Fugitive Hunter: War on Terror'' which can be found on the OPM Issue 71 demo disc. | ||
*The shorter variant appeared on ''Beyblade: Super Tournament Battle'' for the Nintendo GameCube. | * The shorter variant appeared on ''Beyblade: Super Tournament Battle'' for the Nintendo GameCube. | ||
*The white background version appears on ''TransWorld Surf: Next Wave'' for the Nintendo GameCube, ''Unreal Championship'' for the Xbox, and the 2002 ''Micro Machines'' remake. | *The white background version appears on ''TransWorld Surf: Next Wave'' for the Nintendo GameCube, ''Unreal Championship'' for the Xbox, and the 2002 ''Micro Machines'' remake. | ||
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===3rd Logo (June 18, 2002-2008)=== | ===3rd Logo (June 18, 2002-2008)=== | ||
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Atari (2005).png | Atari (2005).png | ||
Atari (2005) (1).png | Atari (2005) (1).png | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*The logo is normally seen sideways, where the text is facing the right. | *The logo is normally seen sideways, where the text is facing the right. | ||
*On ''Driv3r'' for the GBA, the Atari logo is seen on a {{color|yellow}} background with the stretched tripod (similar to the ''V-Rally 3'' variant on the same console), scanlines and copyright year. | *On ''Driv3r'' for the GBA, the Atari logo is seen on a {{color|yellow}} background with the stretched tripod (similar to the ''V-Rally 3'' variant on the same console), scanlines and copyright year. | ||
*On ''Driver 2'' for GBA, the {{color|red}} shield with the logo, albeit with the more angular R (as if the bitmap was poorly-traced), is placed on a white background. | *On ''Driver 2'' for GBA, the {{color|red}} shield with the logo, albeit with the more angular R (as if the bitmap was poorly-traced), is placed on a white background. | ||
*On ''Micro Machines'' for GBA, there is the {{color|red}} background with the stretched tripod posted over it (similar to the ''V-Rally 3'' and ''Driv3r'' variants). | *On ''Micro Machines'' for GBA, there is the {{color|red}} background with the stretched tripod posted over it (similar to the ''V-Rally 3'' and ''Driv3r'' variants). | ||
*On ''Battle Engine Aquila'', the sideways logo appears in the game's title screen and intro (the 4th logo appears at the beginning). | * On ''Battle Engine Aquila'', the sideways logo appears in the game's title screen and intro (the 4th logo appears at the beginning). | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' Mostly none. | '''FX/SFX:''' Mostly none. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Appears on several Infogrames and Atari titles from the time period, mainly on the Game Boy Advance and the Nintendo DS. This was originally introduced as a print logo. | '''Availability:''' Appears on several Infogrames and Atari titles from the time period, mainly on the Game Boy Advance and the Nintendo DS. This was originally introduced as a print logo. | ||
*As a print logo, the first game this appeared on was the North American release of ''Neverwinter Nights'' for the PC, and last appeared on the European version of ''Beyblade: Let it Rip!'' for the PlayStation. | * As a print logo, the first game this appeared on was the North American release of ''Neverwinter Nights'' for the PC, and last appeared on the European version of ''Beyblade: Let it Rip!'' for the PlayStation. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' None. | '''Editor's Note:''' None. | ||
===4th Logo (August 25, 2003-March 2, 2010)=== | ===4th Logo (August 25, 2003-March 2, 2010)=== | ||
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Atari (2006, part 1).png | Atari (2006, part 1).png | ||
Atari (2006, part 2).png | Atari (2006, part 2).png | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*Like the last logo on game covers, the logo is sideways, where the text is facing the right. | *Like the last logo on game covers, the logo is sideways, where the text is facing the right. | ||
*The colors may be opposite ({{color|red}} background, white name). It usually appeared this way on NDS. | *The colors may be opposite ({{color|red}} background, white name). It usually appeared this way on NDS. | ||
*On PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and some later PC titles, an HD variant is used. This version misses the filling of the tripod - instead, it just appears and zooms out. Then the logo folds into the HD "High Definition Gaming" marker after completion. | *On PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and some later PC titles, an HD variant is used. This version misses the filling of the tripod - instead, it just appears and zooms out. Then the logo folds into the HD "High Definition Gaming" marker after completion. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' All the animations. | '''FX/SFX:''' All the animations. | ||
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===6th Logo (May 25, 2010-November 25, 2014)=== | ===6th Logo (May 25, 2010-November 25, 2014)=== | ||
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Atari Interactive (2011).jpeg | Atari Interactive (2011).jpeg | ||
Atari (2010).jpeg | Atari (2010).jpeg | ||
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'''Availability:''' Uncommon. Depends on the game: | '''Availability:''' Uncommon. Depends on the game: | ||
*Animated version: Seen on trailers for new Atari games. It also appears on some games such as ''Star Raiders'' and ''Test Drive Unlimited 2''. | *Animated version: Seen on trailers for new Atari games. It also appears on some games such as ''Star Raiders'' and ''Test Drive Unlimited 2''. | ||
*Red box on white BG: Appeared on ''Haunted House'' for iOS, ''Yar's Revenge'', ''Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers'' and ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D''. | *Red box on white BG: Appeared on ''Haunted House'' for iOS, ''Yar's Revenge'', ''Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers'' and ''RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D''. | ||
*Red box on black BG: Appeared on ''Blade Kitten'', ''Backyard Sports: Rookie Rush'' and ''The UnderGarden''. | *Red box on black BG: Appeared on ''Blade Kitten'', ''Backyard Sports: Rookie Rush'' and ''The UnderGarden''. | ||
*White tripod and text on black BG: Appeared on ''Project Runway'' (Possibly the PC version, as the Wii version uses the 7th logo) and the Nintendo DS version of ''Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers''. | *White tripod and text on black BG: Appeared on ''Project Runway'' (Possibly the PC version, as the Wii version uses the 7th logo) and the Nintendo DS version of ''Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers''. | ||
*Red tripod and text on white BG: Appeared on ''Atari Scratchers'', ''Breakout: Boost'', ''Asteroids: Gunner'', ''Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1'' and ''Atari Greatest Hits Volume 2''. | * Red tripod and text on white BG: Appeared on ''Atari Scratchers'', ''Breakout: Boost'', ''Asteroids: Gunner'', ''Atari Greatest Hits Volume 1'' and ''Atari Greatest Hits Volume 2''. | ||
*White tripod and text on red BG: Appeared on ''Centipede: Infestation''. | *White tripod and text on red BG: Appeared on ''Centipede: Infestation''. | ||
*Black tripod and text in white square on black blackground: Appears on the DS version of ''Backyard Sports: Rookie Rush''. | *Black tripod and text in white square on black blackground: Appears on the DS version of ''Backyard Sports: Rookie Rush''. | ||