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=== 1st Logo (1995-1999) === | ===Background=== | ||
'''GT Interactive Software''' was the interactive division of [[GoodTimes Entertainment]]. It was established in 1993 by the Cayre Brothers (the owners of GoodTimes) with the help of Ron Chaimowitz. GT was notable for both their budget titles as well as being the first game company to allow developers to retain their IP. GT would later acquire WizardWorks, FormGen, [[Humongous Entertainment]], and the European division of [[Time Warner Interactive]]. In 1999, GT Interactive was purchased by [[Infogrames (France)|Infogrames]] (which became [[Atari Interactive (France)|Atari]] in 2003) and ceased to exist in 2000. | |||
===1st Logo (1995-1999)=== | |||
'''Nickname:''' "Rainbow GT" | '''Nickname:''' "Rainbow GT" | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the underlined red-orange text "GT Interactive Software" fading in near the right. Next to it, the conjoined letters "GT" are drawn in by a spark, revolving through rainbow colors before settling down. Another spark finishes the horizontal line serving both letters. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the underlined red-orange text "GT Interactive Software" fading in near the right. Next to it, the conjoined letters "GT" are drawn in by a spark, revolving through rainbow colors before settling down. Another spark finishes the horizontal line serving both letters. | ||
'''Trivia:''' The "GT" logo design was actually used on some of GoodTimes' VHS mockbusters at a time before this, where they can be seen on each corner of the boxart. | '''Trivia:''' The "GT" logo design was actually used on some of GoodTimes' VHS mockbusters at a time before this, where they can be seen on each corner of the boxart ([https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GKXS4M6AL._AC_SY445_.jpg like this]). | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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'''Availability:''' Seen on the aforementioned games. The animated version appeared on ''Bedlam Dilogy'' and ''ZPC''. Also seen on the ''Windows 95 Video Guide'' on VHS. | '''Availability:''' Seen on the aforementioned games. The animated version appeared on ''Bedlam Dilogy'' and ''ZPC''. Also seen on the ''Windows 95 Video Guide'' on VHS. | ||
=== 2nd Logo (1996-1999) === | ===2nd Logo (1996-1999)=== | ||
[[File:GT_Interactive_Software_(1999).png|center|320px]] | [[File:GT_Interactive_Software_(1999).png|center|320px]] | ||
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'''Nickname:''' "Flash GT" | '''Nickname:''' "Flash GT" | ||
'''Logo:''' On a black background, the GT logo | '''Logo:''' On a blue/black gradient background shone by a spotlight, a quick flash occurs and brings forth the GT logo with the (R) symbol above it, but without any company name. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* A still variant exists where the logo appears in a 3D view with {{Font color|silver|silver}} borders, slightly turned in perspective. The company name is written in bold and stylized like the previous logo. | |||
* There is a variant without the (R) symbol. This can be spotted on ''Duke Nukem: Time To Kill''. | * There is a variant without the (R) symbol. This can be spotted on ''Duke Nukem: Time To Kill''. | ||
* One static variant has an interlaced {{Font color|blue|blue}}/black background. The logo hangs over it, surrounded with light aura, and the name is in {{Font color|red|red}}. Seen on ''Courier Crisis'', ''Hexen'' for PlayStation and ''Death Rally''. | * One static variant has an interlaced {{Font color|blue|blue}}/black background. The logo hangs over it, surrounded with light aura, and the name is in {{Font color|red|red}}. Seen on ''Courier Crisis'', ''Hexen'' for PlayStation and ''Death Rally''. | ||
* On ''40 Winks'', the logo has a nice {{Font color|brown|brown}} color and looks like liquid metal. | * On ''40 Winks'', the logo has a nice {{Font color|brown|brown}} color and looks like liquid metal. | ||
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* Sometimes, the background is white. This appeared on ''Anno 1602'' and ''Everest''. The latter was one of the last games by GT and had this logo in HD. | * Sometimes, the background is white. This appeared on ''Anno 1602'' and ''Everest''. The latter was one of the last games by GT and had this logo in HD. | ||
'''FX/SFX:''' | '''FX/SFX:''' The flash. Otherwise, it depends on the variant. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' | '''Music/Sounds:''' A military-style drumbeat alongside some waving sounds, then a deep chord alongside some indistinct chattering voices. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
* | * The still variants are either silent or use the opening theme of the game. | ||
* The original ''Blood'' featured a heartbeat sound with a creepy choral theme playing along. Then a loud explosion sound plays. | * The original ''Blood'' featured a heartbeat sound with a creepy choral theme playing along. Then a loud explosion sound plays. | ||
* ''Blood II: The Chosen'' had a dramatic string theme that fits with the sound of the heartbeat. The rest of the sounds behave like before. | * ''Blood II: The Chosen'' had a dramatic string theme that fits with the sound of the heartbeat. The rest of the sounds behave like before. | ||