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'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' ''US Navy Fighters'' used a whoosh at first, ending with a very loud explosion sound. | '''Music/Sounds Variant:''' ''US Navy Fighters'' used a whoosh at first, ending with a very loud explosion sound. | ||
'''Availability:''' Rare. This | '''Availability:''' Rare. This was Electronic Arts' first 3D-animated logo, so it only appears on DOS and 3DO games. Can be seen on ''Space Hulk'' (including the PS1/Saturn versions, the only titles on those systems to use this logo), ''US Navy Fighters'', and the Japanese exclusive ''Perfect World''. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA. | '''Editor's Note:''' TBA. | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*On ''Desert Strike Advance for Game Boy Advance'', the circle is absent. | *On ''Desert Strike Advance for Game Boy Advance'', the circle is absent. | ||
*On ''Rumble: Racing'', the logo is already formed, but after a few seconds the circle spins really fast like the wheel of a car and drives away. | *On ''Rumble: Racing'', the logo is already formed, but after a few seconds the circle spins really fast like the wheel of a car and drives away. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variant:''' | ||
*On ''Medal of Honor: Underground'', ''Allied Assault'' and ''Frontline'', an explosion is heard in place of the ding. | *On ''Medal of Honor: Underground'', ''Allied Assault'' and ''Frontline'', an explosion is heard in place of the ding. | ||
*On ''The Sims'', the sound of a crowd cheering is heard, which continues into the Maxis logo. | *On ''The Sims'', the sound of a crowd cheering is heard, which continues into the Maxis logo. | ||
* A version with the "ping" sound out-of-sync and slowed down exists. It can be seen on the "EALogo.HoQ" file under the video folder of the files of ''Medal of Honor: Allied Assault''. | *A version with the "ping" sound out-of-sync and slowed down exists. It can be seen on the "EALogo.HoQ" file under the video folder of the files of ''Medal of Honor: Allied Assault''. | ||
'''Availability:''' Very common. It can be found on EA-published games from 2000 to 2002 such as ''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2'', ''Cel Damage'', ''Medal of Honor: Underground'', ''Allied Assault'' and ''Frontline'' (with exception of the PS3 version, since it uses a custom variant of the 2006 logo), ''007: The World is Not Enough'', ''007: Agent Under Fire'', ''Ty the Tasmanian Tiger'', and on ''The Sims'' from the ''Livin' Large'' to the ''Unleashed'' expansion packs. Also appeared on ''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'' for GBA. | '''Availability:''' Very common. It can be found on EA-published games from 2000 to 2002 such as ''Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2'', ''Cel Damage'', ''Medal of Honor: Underground'', ''Allied Assault'' and ''Frontline'' (with exception of the PS3 version, since it uses a custom variant of the 2006 logo), ''007: The World is Not Enough'', ''007: Agent Under Fire'', ''Ty the Tasmanian Tiger'', and on ''The Sims'' from the ''Livin' Large'' to the ''Unleashed'' expansion packs. Also appeared on ''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'' for GBA. | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
*A still version of this logo, used on GBA, had the byline in different font with the blue aura still in place. | *A still version of this logo, used on GBA, had the byline in different font with the blue aura still in place. | ||
*''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' for GBA had the logo on a piece of parchment. | *''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' for GBA had the logo on a piece of parchment. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | '''Music/Sounds Variants:''' | ||
*On ''TimeSplitters: Future Perfect'', the music and voiceovers are higher pitched. | *On ''TimeSplitters: Future Perfect'', the music and voiceovers are higher pitched. | ||
*On ''Def Jam: Fight for New York'', D-Mob, a character from the game, says "Challenge Everything" in place of the whisper. | *On ''Def Jam: Fight for New York'', D-Mob, a character from the game, says "Challenge Everything" in place of the whisper. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on games of the era, such as ''Freedom Fighters'', ''Batman Begins'', ''Catwoman'', ''Need for Speed: Underground'' and its sequel, ''SimCity 4'', ''Burnout 3: Takedown'', ''The Urbz: Sims In The City'', most 007 games of the era (such as ''Everything or Nothing'') and most Harry Potter games of the era (such as the GameCube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 versions of ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone'', and ''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'' as well as ''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban''). It also appears on ''The Sims'' from the ''Superstar'' expansion onward (except on ''The Complete Collection'', where the next logo appears instead), as well as the console versions and ''The Sims: Bustin' Out'', and on ''The Sims 2'' from the base game to the ''University'' expansion pack. | '''Availability:''' Very common. Seen on games of the era, such as ''Freedom Fighters'', ''Batman Begins'', ''Catwoman'', ''Need for Speed: Underground'' and its sequel, ''SimCity 4'', ''Burnout 3: Takedown'', ''The Urbz: Sims In The City'', most 007 games of the era (such as ''Everything or Nothing'') and most Harry Potter games of the era (such as the GameCube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2 versions of ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone'', and ''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'' as well as ''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban''). It also appears on ''The Sims'' from the ''Superstar'' expansion onward (except on ''The Complete Collection'', where the next logo appears instead), as well as the console versions and ''The Sims: Bustin' Out'', and on ''The Sims 2'' from the base game to the ''University'' expansion pack. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' This is a favorite of many, especially those who grew up playing EA's games during this era. | '''Editor's Note:''' This is a favorite of many, especially those who grew up playing EA's games during this era. | ||
===7th Logo (2005-2006, 2009)=== | ===7th Logo (October 2005-2006, 2009)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, two white lines whoosh in. They later descend and turn right, forming the EA logo. The logo then makes a sudden boom, and it zooms out. The byline "EA IS AN ELECTRONIC ARTS BRAND" appears under the logo. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, two white lines whoosh in. They later descend and turn right, forming the EA logo. The logo then makes a sudden boom, and it zooms out. The byline "EA IS AN ELECTRONIC ARTS BRAND" appears under the logo. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A synthesised pounding sound, and then a sword drawing sound. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A synthesised pounding sound, and then a sword drawing sound. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on games from the era, including ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted'', ''Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects'', ''Burnout Revenge'', ''Black & White 2, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'', and ''007: From Russia With Love''. It appears on ''The Sims 2'' from the ''Nightlife'' expansion pack (although the last logo appeared on the packaging) to the ''Open for Business'' expansion pack as well as the console versions and on ''The Sims Complete Collection''. Surprisingly, this also appears on the trailer for the 2009 game ''Need for Speed: Nitro''. | '''Availability:''' Despite only being used for a year, it's still common. Seen on games from the era, including ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted'', ''Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects'', ''Burnout Revenge'', ''Black & White 2'', ''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'', and ''007: From Russia With Love''. It appears on ''The Sims 2'' from the ''Nightlife'' expansion pack (although the last logo appeared on the packaging) to the ''Open for Business'' expansion pack as well as the console versions and on ''The Sims Complete Collection''. Surprisingly, this also appears on the trailer for the 2009 game ''Need for Speed: Nitro''. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA. | '''Editor's Note:''' TBA. | ||
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'''Variants:''' Due to EA's vast catalog, there are a large number of variants. | '''Variants:''' Due to EA's vast catalog, there are a large number of variants. | ||
* Sometimes, the logo doesn't zoom out when it's finished. | * Sometimes, the logo doesn't zoom out when it's finished. | ||
* For example, on games from ''The Sims'' series until 2013, the logo is green with a blue outline, and at the end the famous "Plumbob" from ''The Sims'' appears at the top of the logo. | * For example, on games from ''The Sims'' series until 2013, the logo is green with a blue outline, and at the end the famous "Plumbob" from ''The Sims'' appears at the top of the logo. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The same synth pound heard on the last logo. | '''Music/Sounds:''' The same synth pound heard on the last logo. | ||
'''Availability:''' The original variant is | '''Availability:''' The original variant is uncommon, and was only used on ''The Simpsons Game'', ''Def Jam Icon'', ''Darkspore'' and ''Lord of the Rings: Conquest''. The still version was only used on two games, ''Need for Speed: Carbon'' and the Nintendo DS version of ''G.I. Joe''. Also seen on some earlier trailers (before the new ones with a custom logo). | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA. | '''Editor's Note:''' TBA. | ||