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    ===2000===
    ===2000===
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    :'''February 23''':  
    :'''February 23''':  
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    ::{{Icon|Med2}} The winners and runners-up of the [[MediEvil 2 Competition]] were to be contacted by this date and had 1 week to respond.{{Siteref|MED2-EU-Site|uk/shocked/game/rules.html|MediEvil 2 Competition}}
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} The winners and runners-up of the [[MediEvil 2 Competition]] were to be contacted by this date and had 1 week to respond.{{Siteref|MED2-EU-Site|uk/shocked/game/rules.html|MediEvil 2 Competition}}
    :'''April 21''':  
    :'''April 21''':  
    [[File:MediEvil2-EU-Packshot.png|thumb|right|250px|''MediEvil 2'' cover art.]]
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is released in Europe.{{Bookref|Medievil-Times}}<ref>{{Icon|Med2}} ''MediEvil 2'' "Need A Hand..?" print advertisement. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2000.</ref><ref name="TheSunPromo">{{Cite web|title=Win Sony PlayStation games and MediEvil 2|newspaper=[[wikipedia:The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]|published= April 21, 2000|quote=We have teamed up with Sony PlayStation, the world's leading games console, to give you lucky readers the chance to win a copy of MediEvil 2 which is released in the shops today.}}</ref>  
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is released in Europe.{{Bookref|Medievil-Times}}<ref>{{Icon|Med2}} ''MediEvil 2'' "Need A Hand..?" print advertisement. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2000.</ref><ref name="TheSunPromo">{{Cite web|title=Win Sony PlayStation games and MediEvil 2|newspaper=[[wikipedia:The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]|published= April 21, 2000|quote=We have teamed up with Sony PlayStation, the world's leading games console, to give you lucky readers the chance to win a copy of MediEvil 2 which is released in the shops today.}}</ref>  
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} [[wikipedia:The Sun (United Kingdom)|''The Sun'']] teams up with SONY to give away 50 copies of ''MediEvil 2'' alongside Sony PlayStation consoles with DualShock controllers.<ref name="TheSunPromo"/>
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} [[wikipedia:The Sun (United Kingdom)|''The Sun'']] teams up with SONY to give away 50 copies of ''MediEvil 2'' alongside Sony PlayStation consoles with DualShock controllers.<ref name="TheSunPromo"/>
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    :'''May''': 
    :'''May''': 
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} Absolute PlayStation's review of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is published.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Medievil 2 Sony Playstation Game Review|url=http://www.absolute-playstation.com/api_review/rmedievil2b.htm|site=Absolute PlayStation|published=May 2000|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} Absolute PlayStation's review of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is published.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Medievil 2 Sony Playstation Game Review|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000621091643/http://www.absolute-playstation.com/api_review/rmedievil2b.htm|site=Absolute PlayStation (archived version)|published=May 2000|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref>
    :'''May 1 - May 5''':  
    :'''May 1 - May 5''':  
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} The [[Medievil Times]] promotional newspaper is sent out to members of the PlayStation database this week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/chjm-kicks-off-direct-mail-campaigns-playstation/37063|title=CHJM kicks off direct mail campaigns for PlayStation|site=Campaign|author=Trickett, Eleanor|published=April 28, 2000|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref> The newspaper also featured the [[HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition]].
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} The [[Medievil Times]] promotional newspaper is sent out to members of the PlayStation database this week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/chjm-kicks-off-direct-mail-campaigns-playstation/37063|title=CHJM kicks off direct mail campaigns for PlayStation|site=Campaign|author=Trickett, Eleanor|published=April 28, 2000|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref> The newspaper also featured the [[HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition]].
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    :'''July 5''': 
    :'''July 5''': 
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} The winner of the [[HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition]] is chosen on this date.{{Bookref|Medievil-Times}}
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} The winner of the [[HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition]] is chosen on this date.{{Bookref|Medievil-Times}}
    :'''September 15 - October 31''':  
    :'''September 15 - November 30''':  
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} As part of a partnership between SONY and Hershey Foods Corporation, people in the US could send four proof-of-purchase labels from various Hershey's products to SONY and receive free [[MediEvil II Strategy Tip Cards|strategy tip cards]] for ''[[MediEvil II]]''. Tips were also available on the [[MediEvil II Tip of the Week|Hershey's website]].<ref name="Hersheys">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-computer-entertainment-america-inc/2000/sony-computer-entertainment-america-and-hershey-foods-corporation-teamup-for-a-tantalizing-halloween-promotion.html|site=Sony Corporation of America|published=September 18, 2000|title=Sony Computer Entertainment America and Hershey Foods Corporation Team-Up For a Tantalizing Halloween Promotion}}</ref>
    [[File:MediEvil2-HersheysTipCard.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A ''MediEvil II'' Strategy Tip Card.]]
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} As part of a partnership between SONY and Hershey Foods Corporation, people in the US could send four proof-of-purchase labels from various Hershey's products to SONY and receive free [[MediEvil II Strategy Tip Cards|strategy tip cards]] for ''[[MediEvil II]]''. Tips were also available on the [[MediEvil II Tip of the Week|Hershey's website]].<ref name="Hersheys">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-computer-entertainment-america-inc/2000/sony-computer-entertainment-america-and-hershey-foods-corporation-teamup-for-a-tantalizing-halloween-promotion.html|site=Sony Corporation of America|published=September 18, 2000|title=Sony Computer Entertainment America and Hershey Foods Corporation Team-Up For a Tantalizing Halloween Promotion}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20001017194301/http://www.hersheys.com/trickortreats/sony_cards.html|site=Hershey's Halloween (archived version)|title=Free PlayStation Tip Cards|retrieved=February 17, 2024|quote=Offer good until November 30, 2000}}</ref>
    :'''October 2''':  
    :'''October 2''':  
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} The nominees for the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards 2000 are announced, ''MediEvil 2'' being one of them.<ref name="bafta">{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20001207051300if_/http://www.bafta.org:80/bafta/5_ie/5_INTRO.htm|published=December 7, 2000|retrieved=July 17, 2021|site=<nowiki>|||||</nowiki> British Academy of Film and Television Arts <nowiki>|||||</nowiki>|title=Interactive Entertainment Introduction}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} The nominees for the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards 2000 are announced, ''MediEvil 2'' being one of them.<ref name="bafta">{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20001207051300if_/http://www.bafta.org:80/bafta/5_ie/5_INTRO.htm|published=December 7, 2000|retrieved=July 17, 2021|site=<nowiki>|||||</nowiki> British Academy of Film and Television Arts <nowiki>|||||</nowiki>|title=Interactive Entertainment Introduction}}</ref>
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    ::{{Icon|Med2}} ''MediEvil 2'' wins the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Award for Best Console Game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2000/interactive/games-console-award|site=BAFTA Awards|title=Games - Console in 2000}}</ref><ref name="bafta"/>
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} ''MediEvil 2'' wins the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Award for Best Console Game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://awards.bafta.org/award/2000/interactive/games-console-award|site=BAFTA Awards|title=Games - Console in 2000}}</ref><ref name="bafta"/>
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    ===2001===
    ===2001===
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    :'''March 28''':
    :'''March 28''':
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    ::{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|B&B}} Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas leave [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]] to find [[Bob and Barn Ltd]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://www.gsoundtracks.com/interviews/arnold.htm|title=Interview with composer Paul Arnold|author=Ittensohn, Oliver|site=GSoundtracks|retrieved=June 27, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Icon|B&B}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.bobandbarn.com/timeline/2001/|title=Bob and Barn Ltd is Born|site=Paul Arnold & Andrew Barnabas|retrieved=June 27, 2021}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|B&B}} Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas leave [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]] to find [[Bob and Barn Ltd]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://www.gsoundtracks.com/interviews/arnold.htm|title=Interview with composer Paul Arnold|author=Ittensohn, Oliver|site=GSoundtracks|retrieved=June 27, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Icon|B&B}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.bobandbarn.com/timeline/2001/|title=Bob and Barn Ltd is Born|site=Paul Arnold & Andrew Barnabas|retrieved=June 27, 2021}}</ref>
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    ===2002===
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    :'''February 11''':
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} {{Icon|Med2}} Sony is [[wikipedia:Immersion v. Sony|sued]] by Immersion Corp. over infringement of their haptic feedback patent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031004142318/http://immr.client.shareholder.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=111788|title=Immersion Files Suit Against Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment for Patent Infringement|site=Immersion Web Site (archived version)|published=February 11, 2002|retrieved=October 4, 2003}}</ref> ''MediEvil II'' is considered one of the infringing games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/175032/immersion-3.html|site=Macworld|title=Sony loses PlayStation patent case, must pay $91M|published=March 27, 2005|retrieved=March 5, 2024|quote=The games listed in the judgment are: A Bug’s Life; Amplitude; Ape Escape; Atlantis: The Lost Empire; Bloody Roar 2; Cool Boarders 3, 4 and 2001; Crash Bash; Crash Team Racing; Draken: The Ancients’ Gate; Emperor’s New Groove; Extermination; FantaVision; Final Fantasy X; Formula One 2001; The Getaway; Gran Turismo 1, 2 and 3; Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and 3; Grind Session; ICO; Jak & Daxter; Kinetica; Kingdom Hearts; Legend of the Dragon; The Mark of Kri; Medal of Honor Frontline; Medieval 2;{{sic}} Metal Gear Solid 2; Monsters Inc.; Sly Cooper and the Thievius Racoonus; SOCOM Navy Seals; Speed Punks; Spyro; Ripto’s Rage and Year of the Dragon; Stuart Little 2; Syphon Filter 2 and 3; Tony’s Hawk’s Pro Skater 3; Twisted Metal: Black, 4 and Small Brawl; Treasure Planet; and War of the Monsters.}}</ref>
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    ===2003===
    ===2003===
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    ::{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[cambridge:Ghosthunter:Ghosthunter|Ghosthunter]]'' is released in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131032855/http://www.eurogamer.net/games/ghosthunter|title=Ghosthunter|site=Eurogamer (archived version)|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref> The game features [[cambridge:Ghosthunter:Colonel Freddie Fortesque|Colonel Freddie Fortesque]], an homage to [[Sir Dan]].
    ::{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[cambridge:Ghosthunter:Ghosthunter|Ghosthunter]]'' is released in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131032855/http://www.eurogamer.net/games/ghosthunter|title=Ghosthunter|site=Eurogamer (archived version)|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref> The game features [[cambridge:Ghosthunter:Colonel Freddie Fortesque|Colonel Freddie Fortesque]], an homage to [[Sir Dan]].
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    ===2004===
    ===2004===
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    :'''March 18''':
    :'''March 18''':
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    :'''May 11 - May 14''':  
    :'''May 11 - May 14''':  
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    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} A preview of ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' appears at [[E3 2004|E3]].<ref>{{Cite web|site=IGN|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/05/11/e3-2004-psp-games-shown-in-action|title=E3 2004: PSP Games Shown in Action|published=May 11, 2004}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} A preview of ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' appears at [[E3 2004|E3]].<ref>{{Cite web|site=IGN|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/05/11/e3-2004-psp-games-shown-in-action|title=E3 2004: PSP Games Shown in Action|published=May 11, 2004}}</ref>
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    ::{{Icon|Sony}} The PSP launches in Japan.<ref name="sonyhistory">{{Cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524051306if_/https://www.sie.com/en/corporate/history.html|title=History of Sony Interactive Entertainment|site=Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc (archived version)|retrieved=December 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/0if_/http://psp.ign.com/articles/560/560947p1.html|site=IGN (archived version)|published=October 27, 2004|title=Japanese Price And Date Set|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} The PSP launches in Japan.<ref name="sonyhistory">{{Cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524051306if_/https://www.sie.com/en/corporate/history.html|title=History of Sony Interactive Entertainment|site=Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc (archived version)|retrieved=December 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/0if_/http://psp.ign.com/articles/560/560947p1.html|site=IGN (archived version)|published=October 27, 2004|title=Japanese Price And Date Set|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref>
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    ===2005===
    ===2005===
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    :'''March 16''':  
    :'''March 16''':  
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    [[File:MediEvilResurrection-EU-Packshot.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''MediEvil: Resurrection'' cover art.]]
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is released in Europe as a launch title for the PSP.<ref name="pspeu"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://uk.playstation.com/psp/games/detail/item46237/MediEvil-Resurrection/|site=Official PlayStation website (archived version)|title=PlayStation Games - MediEvil: Resurrection|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is released in Europe as a launch title for the PSP.<ref name="pspeu"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://uk.playstation.com/psp/games/detail/item46237/MediEvil-Resurrection/|site=Official PlayStation website (archived version)|title=PlayStation Games - MediEvil: Resurrection|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref>
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    ===2006===
    ===2006===
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    :'''January 1''':  
    :'''January 1''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil 2|''MediEvil 2'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history&dir=prev|title=MediEvil 2: Revision history|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil 2|''MediEvil 2'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history&dir=prev|title=MediEvil 2: Revision history|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''January 31''': 
    :'''January 31''': 
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection Original Soundtrack]]'' is released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/01/31/medievil-resurrection-soundtrack-coming|site=IGN|title=Medievil Resurrection Soundtrack Coming|published=January 31, 2006|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection Original Soundtrack]]'' is released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/01/31/medievil-resurrection-soundtrack-coming|site=IGN|title=Medievil Resurrection Soundtrack Coming|published=January 31, 2006|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''February 27''':
    :'''February 27''':
    ::{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} The first known Any% speedrun of ''MediEvil'' is posted on the Speed Demos Archive (SDA) Forum by user Edeshi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forum.speeddemosarchive.com/post/medievil_video_done.html|site=SDA Forum|title=Medievil (Video DONE)|published=February 27, 2006|retrieved=June 29, 2023|author=Edeshi}}</ref> The video is no longer available as of 2023.
    ::{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} The first known Any% speedrun of ''MediEvil'' is posted on the Speed Demos Archive (SDA) Forum by user Edeshi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forum.speeddemosarchive.com/post/medievil_video_done.html|site=SDA Forum|title=Medievil (Video DONE)|published=February 27, 2006|retrieved=June 29, 2023|author=Edeshi}}</ref> The video is no longer available as of 2023.
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    :'''April 17''':  
    :'''April 17''':  
    ::{{Icon|DeviantArt}} [[Fan:The-Dan-Fanclub|The-Dan-Fanclub]] is created on DeviantArt.<ref>{{Icon|DeviantArt}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.deviantart.com/the-dan-fanclub|title=The-Dan-Fanclub|site=DeviantArt|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>{{Note|DeviantArt stopped displaying join dates and archived versions did not capture it. However, the date noted here was written down before the change by [[User:DansFriend|Dan's Friend]].}}
    ::{{Icon|DeviantArt}} [[Fan:The-Dan-Fanclub|The-Dan-Fanclub]] is created on DeviantArt.<ref>{{Icon|DeviantArt}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.deviantart.com/the-dan-fanclub|title=The-Dan-Fanclub|site=DeviantArt|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>{{Note|DeviantArt stopped displaying join dates and archived versions did not capture it. However, the date noted here was written down before the change by [[User:DansFriend|Dan's Friend]].}}
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    :'''April 27''':  
    :'''April 27''':  
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    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' page is published on the French Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipédia|title=« MediEvil » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' page is published on the French Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipédia|title=« MediEvil » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>  
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    ::{{Icon|Proboards}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Forum|MediEvil Forum]] is opened.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Admin|site=MediEvil Forum (archived version)|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://danielfortesque.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile&user=admin}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Proboards}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Forum|MediEvil Forum]] is opened.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Admin|site=MediEvil Forum (archived version)|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://danielfortesque.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile&user=admin}}</ref>
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    :'''June 1''':
    :'''June 1''':
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is re-released as a platinum title in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20071005124513/http://www.allaboutgames.co.uk/news.php?t=001503|site=allaboutgames.co.uk|title=E3: PSP Platinum range announced|published=May 12, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023|author=Bailey, Matt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/white-psp-and-new-platinum-range-to-arrive-in-europe-shortly|title=White PSP and new Platinum range to arrive in Europe shortly|site=GamesIndustry.biz|author=Gibson, Ellie|published=May 9, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is re-released as a platinum title in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20071005124513/http://www.allaboutgames.co.uk/news.php?t=001503|site=allaboutgames.co.uk|title=E3: PSP Platinum range announced|published=May 12, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023|author=Bailey, Matt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/white-psp-and-new-platinum-range-to-arrive-in-europe-shortly|title=White PSP and new Platinum range to arrive in Europe shortly|site=GamesIndustry.biz|author=Gibson, Ellie|published=May 9, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''August 6''':  
    :'''August 6''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil Resurrection]]'' articles are published on the French Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_II&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipédia|title=« MediEvil II » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_Resurrection&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipédia|title=« MediEvil Resurrection » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil Resurrection]]'' articles are published on the French Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_II&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipédia|title=« MediEvil II » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_Resurrection&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipédia|title=« MediEvil Resurrection » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''August 26''':  
    :'''August 26''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:de:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the German Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|title=MediEvil|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:de:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the German Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|title=MediEvil|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''October 7''':  
    :'''October 7''':  
    ::{{Icon|DeviantArt}} An [[Interview:DeviantArt, October 2006|email conversation]] with [[Jason Wilson]] is published on [[Fan:The-Dan-Fanclub|The-Dan-Fanclub]].<ref>{{Icon|DeviantArt}} {{Cite web|url=http://the-dan-fanclub.deviantart.com/journal/Jason-s-Email-242293324|title=Jason's Email|author=The-Dan-Fanclub|site=DeviantArt|published=October 7, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|DeviantArt}} An [[Interview:DeviantArt, October 2006|email conversation]] with [[Jason Wilson]] is published on [[Fan:The-Dan-Fanclub|The-Dan-Fanclub]].<ref>{{Icon|DeviantArt}} {{Cite web|url=http://the-dan-fanclub.deviantart.com/journal/Jason-s-Email-242293324|title=Jason's Email|author=The-Dan-Fanclub|site=DeviantArt|published=October 7, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''November 11''':
    :'''November 11''':
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} The [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] (PS3) launches in Japan. The [[wikipedia:PlayStation Network|PlayStation Network]] (PSN) is launched alongside it.<ref name="sonyhistory"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6135452.stm|title=PlayStation 3 sells out at launch|site=BBC NEWS|published=November 11, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} The [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] (PS3) launches in Japan. The [[wikipedia:PlayStation Network|PlayStation Network]] (PSN) is launched alongside it.<ref name="sonyhistory"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6135452.stm|title=PlayStation 3 sells out at launch|site=BBC NEWS|published=November 11, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    :'''November 17''':
    :'''November 17''':
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} The [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PS3]] launches in North America.<ref name="sonyhistory"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2006/05/6781-2/|site=Ars Technica|title=PlayStation 3 price bomb dropped, launch date announced|published=May 9, 2006|author=Bangeman, Eric|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} The [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PS3]] launches in North America.<ref name="sonyhistory"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2006/05/6781-2/|site=Ars Technica|title=PlayStation 3 price bomb dropped, launch date announced|published=May 9, 2006|author=Bangeman, Eric|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''December 23''':
    :'''December 23''':
    ::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on the PSN in North America around this time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2006-12-23-even-more-stuff-to-download-from-the-ps-store.html|site=Engadget|title=Even more stuff to download from the PS-Store|author=Doerr, Nick|published=Deccember 23, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref> Initially it can only be played on a PSP, but must be downloaded using a PS3.
    ::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on the PSN in North America around this time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2006-12-23-even-more-stuff-to-download-from-the-ps-store.html|site=Engadget|title=Even more stuff to download from the PS-Store|author=Doerr, Nick|published=Deccember 23, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref> Initially it can only be played on a PSP, but must be downloaded using a PS3.
     
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    ===2007===
    ===2007===
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    :'''February 23''':  
    :'''February 23''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:fr:Daniel Fortesque|Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the French Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Daniel_Fortesque&action=history|site=Wikipédia|title=« Daniel Fortesque » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:fr:Daniel Fortesque|Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the French Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Daniel_Fortesque&action=history|site=Wikipédia|title=« Daniel Fortesque » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''March 1''':
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} Immersion Corp. and Sony Computer Entertainment enter into a business agreement, concluding the litigation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070304070931/http://immr.client.shareholder.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=232152|title=Immersion and Sony Computer Entertainment Conclude Litigation and Enter into Business Agreement|site=Immersion Web Site (archived version)|retrieved=March 4, 2007|published=March 1, 2007}}</ref>
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    :'''March 21''':  
    :'''March 21''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil: cronologia delle modifiche|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil: cronologia delle modifiche|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''March 23''':
    :'''March 23''':
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} The [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PS3]] launches in Europe and Australasia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PS3 to Launch in Europe and Australasia on 23rd March 2007|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4317&NewsAreaID=2|site=Sony Computer Entertainment Europe - Virtual Press Office (archived version)|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-01-24-playstation-3-launches-march-23-in-europe-425.html|site=Engadget|title=PlayStation 3 launches March 23 in Europe, 425|author=Ransom-Wiley, James|published=January 24, 2007|quote=Sony has settled on a date. PlayStation 3 will (finally) launch across Europe on Friday, March 23, confirmed the console maker in a statement to-be-released at midnight (GMT), and posted (a bit early) on semi-official Sony blog Three Speech.|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} The [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PS3]] launches in Europe and Australasia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PS3 to Launch in Europe and Australasia on 23rd March 2007|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4317&NewsAreaID=2|site=Sony Computer Entertainment Europe - Virtual Press Office (archived version)|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-01-24-playstation-3-launches-march-23-in-europe-425.html|site=Engadget|title=PlayStation 3 launches March 23 in Europe, 425|author=Ransom-Wiley, James|published=January 24, 2007|quote=Sony has settled on a date. PlayStation 3 will (finally) launch across Europe on Friday, March 23, confirmed the console maker in a statement to-be-released at midnight (GMT), and posted (a bit early) on semi-official Sony blog Three Speech.|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''May 3''':
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} The PS1 titles on the PSN are updated to work on PS3 around this time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-05-03-psone-titles-now-working-on-playstation-3-and-psp.html|site=Engadget|title=PSone titles now working on PlayStation 3 and PSP|author=Grant, Christopher|quote=Well, it's May and Sony has announced that the PSone format software available from the PlayStation Store will now be operable on both the PS3 and PSP systems. If you've already purchased any titles, you'll be able to re-download them to your PS3 at no additional charge.|published=May 3, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} The PS1 titles on the PSN are updated to work on PS3 around this time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-05-03-psone-titles-now-working-on-playstation-3-and-psp.html|site=Engadget|title=PSone titles now working on PlayStation 3 and PSP|author=Grant, Christopher|quote=Well, it's May and Sony has announced that the PSone format software available from the PlayStation Store will now be operable on both the PS3 and PSP systems. If you've already purchased any titles, you'll be able to re-download them to your PS3 at no additional charge.|published=May 3, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''June 22''':
    :'''June 22''':
    ::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is set to be released on the PSN in Europe on this day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://threespeech.com/blog/2007/06/ps-store-release-dates-confirmation/|site=Three Speech (archived version)|title=PS STORE RELEASE DATES CONFIRMATION|published=June 15, 2007|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|site=Engadget|title=Europe finally gets PS1 downloads|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-06-15-europe-finally-gets-ps1-downloads.html|author=Yoon, Andrew|published=June 15, 2007|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref> However, this does not happen.
    ::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is set to be released on the PSN in Europe on this day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://threespeech.com/blog/2007/06/ps-store-release-dates-confirmation/|site=Three Speech (archived version)|title=PS STORE RELEASE DATES CONFIRMATION|published=June 15, 2007|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|site=Engadget|title=Europe finally gets PS1 downloads|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-06-15-europe-finally-gets-ps1-downloads.html|author=Yoon, Andrew|published=June 15, 2007|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref> However, this does not happen.
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    :'''July 23''':  
    :'''July 23''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>}{{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «MediEvil»|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «MediEvil»|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''July 26''':
    :'''July 26''':
    ::{{Icon|Med}}  ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on the PSN in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=508|title=NEW CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE PSN - THURSDAY 26TH JULY|site=Three Speech (archived version)|published=July 23, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Med}}  ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on the PSN in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=508|title=NEW CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE PSN - THURSDAY 26TH JULY|site=Three Speech (archived version)|published=July 23, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
    :'''July 27''':
    :'''July 27''':
    ::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is removed from the PSN in Europe due to the game "failing at the third level."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://community.eu.playstation.com/showthread.php?t=118878|site=Official PlayStation Community (archived version)|title=MediEvil & Spyro issues|published=July 27, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023|author=Lestrade|quote=After some of you pointed out that MediEvil fails at the 3rd level we have withdrawn the title from the PLAYSTATION®Store for the time being.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/medievil-and-spyro-psn-bugs|site=Eurogamer|title=MediEvil and Spyro PSN bugs|published=July 30, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023|author=Bramwell, Tom|quote=Sony has confirmed to Eurogamer that problems with one of the downloadable PSone games released on PlayStation Network last Thursday have led to its withdrawal.}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is removed from the PSN in Europe due to the game "failing at the third level."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://community.eu.playstation.com/showthread.php?t=118878|site=Official PlayStation Community (archived version)|title=MediEvil & Spyro issues|published=July 27, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023|author=Lestrade|quote=After some of you pointed out that MediEvil fails at the 3rd level we have withdrawn the title from the PLAYSTATION®Store for the time being.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/medievil-and-spyro-psn-bugs|site=Eurogamer|title=MediEvil and Spyro PSN bugs|published=July 30, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023|author=Bramwell, Tom|quote=Sony has confirmed to Eurogamer that problems with one of the downloadable PSone games released on PlayStation Network last Thursday have led to its withdrawal.}}</ref>
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    :'''August 6''':  
    :'''August 6''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «MediEvil 2»|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «MediEvil 2»|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The Sir Daniel Fortesque article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sir_Daniel_Fortesque&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «Sir Daniel Fortesque»}}</ref>{{dead link}}
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    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:es:Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.org/details/eswiki-20110725|site=Internet Archive|title=Wikimedia database dump of the Spanish Wikipedia on July 25, 2011|published=December 7, 2011|retrieved=October 25, 2024|author=jakej|quote=This is the full database dump of the Spanish Wikipedia that is generated by the Wikimedia Foundation on July 25, 2011.}}</ref>
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    :'''August 10''':
    :'''August 10''':
    ::{{Icon|Med}} Sony begins refunding users who purchased ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' on the PSN.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-refunds-borked-psn-games|site=Eurogamer|title=Sony refunds borked PSN games|published=August 10, 2007|author=Bramwell, Tom|quote=Sony has said it will refund consumers who bought PSone title Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer and now MediEvil from the PlayStation Store.|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Med}} Sony begins refunding users who purchased ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' on the PSN.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-refunds-borked-psn-games|site=Eurogamer|title=Sony refunds borked PSN games|published=August 10, 2007|author=Bramwell, Tom|quote=Sony has said it will refund consumers who bought PSone title Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer and now MediEvil from the PlayStation Store.|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''November 28''':
    :'''November 28''':
    ::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on the PSN in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|title=''メディーバル 甦ったガロメアの勇者''|site=プレイステーション® オフィシャルサイト (archived version)|retrieved=April 27, 2023|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp9000npji00027_000000000000000001.html}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on the PSN in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|title=''メディーバル 甦ったガロメアの勇者''|site=プレイステーション® オフィシャルサイト (archived version)|retrieved=April 27, 2023|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp9000npji00027_000000000000000001.html}}</ref>
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    ===2008===
    ===2008===
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    :'''March 23''':  
    :'''March 23''':  
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} A ''MediEvil'' fan club is started on the Russian social network [[wikipedia:VK (social networking website)|VK]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vk.com/medievil_official?w=club2113870|site=VK|title=MediEvil UnOfficial Fan Club|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} A ''MediEvil'' fan club is started on the Russian social network [[wikipedia:VK (social networking website)|VK]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vk.com/medievil_official?w=club2113870|site=VK|title=MediEvil UnOfficial Fan Club|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''March 27''':
    :'''March 27''':
    ::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (series)|MediEvil]]'' is featured in [[wikipedia:Retro Gamer|Retro Gamer magazine]] in an article about its creation. [[Chris Sorrell]] and [[Jason Wilson]] are interviewed as part of this article.<ref>{{Cite web|site=Park Productions|title=Retro Gamer Magazine|url=http://www.parkproductions.co.uk/area/magazine/retrogamer.htm}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (series)|MediEvil]]'' is featured in [[wikipedia:Retro Gamer|Retro Gamer magazine]] in an article about its creation. [[Chris Sorrell]] and [[Jason Wilson]] are interviewed as part of this article.<ref>{{Cite web|site=Park Productions|title=Retro Gamer Magazine|url=http://www.parkproductions.co.uk/area/magazine/retrogamer.htm|retrieved=May 3, 2024}}</ref>
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    :'''May 5''':  
    :'''May 5''':  
    ::{{Icon|Facebook}} The ''MediEvil'' group on Facebook is created.<ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/12974627681/about|site=Facebook|title=MediEvil|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Facebook}} The ''MediEvil'' group on Facebook is created.<ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/12974627681/about|site=Facebook|title=MediEvil|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''May 13''':  
    :'''May 13''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil Resurrection]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_Resurrection&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil Resurrection: cronologia delle modifiche|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil Resurrection]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_Resurrection&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil Resurrection: cronologia delle modifiche|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''May 29''': 
    :'''May 29''': 
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is made available for download on the PSN in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-05-29-european-psn-updates-for-may-29th.html|title=European PSN updates for May 29th|site=Engadget|author=Alexander, Jem|published=May 29, 2008|retrieved=April 29, 2023|quote=Between Puzzle Fighter, Rayman and Medievil Resurrection, we're going to have a busy weekend.}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is made available for download on the PSN in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-05-29-european-psn-updates-for-may-29th.html|title=European PSN updates for May 29th|site=Engadget|author=Alexander, Jem|published=May 29, 2008|retrieved=April 29, 2023|quote=Between Puzzle Fighter, Rayman and Medievil Resurrection, we're going to have a busy weekend.}}</ref>
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    :'''June 8''':  
    :'''June 8''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history&dir=prev|title=MediEvil 2: cronologia delle modifiche|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history&dir=prev|title=MediEvil 2: cronologia delle modifiche|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''June 26''':  
    :'''June 26''':  
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} {{Icon|Store}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is made available for download on the PSN in North America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-06-26-american-pc-store-update-for-june-26th.html|site=Engadget|title=American PC Store update for June 26th|author=Alexander, Jem|quote=America catches up with Europe today (we so rarely get to say that) as Medievil Resurrection becomes available on the PC Store and the PSN Store via PS3.|published=June 26, 2008|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Resurrection}} {{Icon|Store}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is made available for download on the PSN in North America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-06-26-american-pc-store-update-for-june-26th.html|site=Engadget|title=American PC Store update for June 26th|author=Alexander, Jem|quote=America catches up with Europe today (we so rarely get to say that) as Medievil Resurrection becomes available on the PC Store and the PSN Store via PS3.|published=June 26, 2008|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''July 25''':  
    :'''July 25''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_Resurrection&action=history|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «MediEvil Resurrection»|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_Resurrection&action=history|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «MediEvil Resurrection»|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''August 3''':  
    :'''August 3''':  
    ::{{Icon|Facebook}} A ''MediEvil'' fan page is created on Facebook.<ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://www.facebook.com/pages/MediEvil/28732557175|site=Facebook (archived version)|retrieved=April 29, 2023|title=MediEvil}}</ref>{{Note|name=Facebook|The page has since been deleted from Facebook, and the archived version only shows its creation year, not the full date. However, the date noted here was written down by [[User:DansFriend|Dan's Friend]] before the page's deletion.}}
    ::{{Icon|Facebook}} A ''MediEvil'' fan page is created on Facebook.<ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://www.facebook.com/pages/MediEvil/28732557175|site=Facebook (archived version)|retrieved=April 29, 2023|title=MediEvil}}</ref>{{Note|name=Facebook|The page has since been deleted from Facebook, and the archived version only shows its creation year, not the full date. However, the date noted here was written down by [[User:DansFriend|Dan's Friend]] before the page's deletion.}}
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    :'''August 18''':  
    :'''August 18''':  
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} A [[Fan:3D Medievil|3D ''MediEvil'' fan game]] is published on the YoYo Games website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428072747/http://www.yoyogames.com/games/show/49122|site=YoYo Games|title=3D Medievil <nowiki>[BETA]</nowiki>}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} A [[Fan:3D Medievil|3D ''MediEvil'' fan game]] is published on the YoYo Games website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428072747/http://www.yoyogames.com/games/show/49122|site=YoYo Games|title=3D Medievil <nowiki>[BETA]</nowiki>}}</ref>
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    :'''September 11''':  
    :'''September 11''':  
    ::{{Icon|FANDOM}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Wiki (Wikia)|''MediEvil Wiki'']] is created on Wikia (now FANDOM).<ref>{{Icon|FANDOM}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://medievil.wikia.com/wiki/MediEvil_Wiki|title=MediEvil Wiki|site=Wikia (archived version)|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|FANDOM}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Wiki (Wikia)|''MediEvil Wiki'']] is created on Wikia (now FANDOM).<ref>{{Icon|FANDOM}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://medievil.wikia.com/wiki/MediEvil_Wiki|title=MediEvil Wiki|site=Wikia (archived version)|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''October 15''':
    :'''October 15''':
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} PSP firmware version 5.00 is released. This allowed PSPs to connect to the PSN and access the PlayStation Store, making it possible to download games from the store directly without the use of a PS3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-10-15-psp-firmware-5-00-now-available.html|site=Engadget|author=Yoon, Andrew|published=October 15, 2008|title=PSP Firmware 5.00 now available|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} PSP firmware version 5.00 is released. This allowed PSPs to connect to the PSN and access the PlayStation Store, making it possible to download games from the store directly without the use of a PS3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-10-15-psp-firmware-5-00-now-available.html|site=Engadget|author=Yoon, Andrew|published=October 15, 2008|title=PSP Firmware 5.00 now available|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>
     
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    ===2009===
    ===2009===
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    :'''February 16''':  
    :'''February 16''':  
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} [[Fan:RAWTalent|RAWTalent]] reveals his ''[[Fan:GTA MediEvil|GTA MediEvil]]'' project in a thread on GTAForums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gtaforums.com/topic/398201-wiptcgta-medievil/|site=GTAForums|title=<nowiki>[WIP][TC]</nowiki>GTA MediEvil|published=February 16, 2009|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} [[Fan:RAWTalent|RAWTalent]] reveals his ''[[Fan:GTA MediEvil|GTA MediEvil]]'' project in a thread on GTAForums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gtaforums.com/topic/398201-wiptcgta-medievil/|site=GTAForums|title=<nowiki>[WIP][TC]</nowiki>GTA MediEvil|published=February 16, 2009|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''February 23''':  
    :'''February 23''':  
    ::{{Icon|Facebook}} A spanish community page about ''MediEvil'' is created on Facebook.<ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medievil/51521899836?ref=br_rs|site=Facebook (archived version)|title=Medievil|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>{{Note|name=Facebook}}
    ::{{Icon|Facebook}} A spanish community page about ''MediEvil'' is created on Facebook.<ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medievil/51521899836?ref=br_rs|site=Facebook (archived version)|title=Medievil|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>{{Note|name=Facebook}}
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    {{HSC|
    :'''March 7''':  
    :'''March 7''':  
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} The ''MediEvil''Last.fm group is created.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105141934/https://www.last.fm/group/MediEvil|site=Last.fm (archived version)|title=MediEvil – Group|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} The ''MediEvil'' Last.fm group is created.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105141934/https://www.last.fm/group/MediEvil|site=Last.fm (archived version)|title=MediEvil – Group|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''March 19''':  
    :'''March 19''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:pl:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Polish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://pl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil: Historia i autorzy|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:pl:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Polish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://pl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil: Historia i autorzy|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''April 2''':
    :'''April 2''':
    ::{{Icon|Med}} Gamasutra (now Game Developer) reports that ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is the 8th most downloaded PS1 game on the US PlayStation Store.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/exclusive-top-10-most-popular-ps1-games-in-playstation-store|site=Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra)|title=Exclusive: Top 10 Most Popular PS1 Games In PlayStation Store|author=Matthews, Matt|published=April 2, 2009|retrieved=May 17, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Med}} Gamasutra (now Game Developer) reports that ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is the 8th most downloaded PS1 game on the US PlayStation Store.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/exclusive-top-10-most-popular-ps1-games-in-playstation-store|site=Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra)|title=Exclusive: Top 10 Most Popular PS1 Games In PlayStation Store|author=Matthews, Matt|published=April 2, 2009|retrieved=May 17, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''May 31''':  
    :'''May 31''':  
    ::{{Icon|Proboards}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Boards|MediEvil Boards]] are opened.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/user/1|site=MediEvil Boards (archived version)|title=Admin|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Proboards}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Boards|MediEvil Boards]] are opened.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/user/1|site=MediEvil Boards (archived version)|title=Admin|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''July 10''':
    :'''July 10''':
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} [[Pavel Smeyan]], who portrayed [[Lord Palethorn]] in the Russian localisation of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'', passes away.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kp.ru/daily/24324/517397/|site=KP.RU|title=Умер Павел Смеян|published=July 12, 2009|retrieved=May 9, 2023|author=ЛАПТЕВА, Елена}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vk.com/wall-2113870_5770|site=VK|title=MediEvil UnOfficial Fan Club|published=July 10, 2017|quote=8 лет назад не стало Павла Евгеньевича Смеяна - музыканта, певца, композитора и актера. Человек большого таланта и невероятной харизмы, он подарил голос злодею из сиквела MediEvil - Лорду Пэлторну.|retrieved=May 9, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Med2}} [[Pavel Smeyan]], who portrayed [[Lord Palethorn]] in the Russian localisation of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'', passes away.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kp.ru/daily/24324/517397/|site=KP.RU|title=Умер Павел Смеян|published=July 12, 2009|retrieved=May 9, 2023|author=ЛАПТЕВА, Елена}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vk.com/wall-2113870_5770|site=VK|title=MediEvil UnOfficial Fan Club|published=July 10, 2017|quote=8 лет назад не стало Павла Евгеньевича Смеяна - музыканта, певца, композитора и актера. Человек большого таланта и невероятной харизмы, он подарил голос злодею из сиквела MediEvil - Лорду Пэлторну.|retrieved=May 9, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''August 12''':
    :'''August 12''':
    ::{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|Med3}} A job listing for an Adobe Flash Animator at [[Cambridge Studio]] sparks speculation of ''MediEvil 3'' being in development for the PS3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090809183343/http://www.datascope.co.uk/scee/#cambridge|site=Datascope Recruitment (archived version)|title=Sony - managing their recruitment|retrieved=May 16, 2023|published=August 9, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2009/08/is_medievil_iii_coming_to_the_playstation_3_sony_cambridge_are_up_to_something|site=Push Square|title=Is Medievil III Coming To The Playstation 3, Sony Cambridge Are Up To Something|published=August 12, 2009|retrieved=May 16, 2023|author=Barker, Sammy}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|Med3}} A job listing for an Adobe Flash Animator at [[Cambridge Studio]] sparks speculation of ''MediEvil 3'' being in development for the PS3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090809183343/http://www.datascope.co.uk/scee/#cambridge|site=Datascope Recruitment (archived version)|title=Sony - managing their recruitment|retrieved=May 16, 2023|published=August 9, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2009/08/is_medievil_iii_coming_to_the_playstation_3_sony_cambridge_are_up_to_something|site=Push Square|title=Is Medievil III Coming To The Playstation 3, Sony Cambridge Are Up To Something|published=August 12, 2009|retrieved=May 16, 2023|author=Barker, Sammy}}</ref>
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    :'''August 27''':
    :'''August 27''':
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} The ''[[Fan:MediEvil Boards|MediEvil Boards]]'' YouTube channel is created.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/@MediEvilArchive/about|title=MediEvil Archive|site=YouTube|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} The ''[[Fan:MediEvil Boards|MediEvil Boards]]'' YouTube channel is created.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/@MediEvilArchive/about|title=MediEvil Archive|site=YouTube|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>
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    {{HSC|
    :'''September 28''':  
    :'''September 28''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:it:Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sir_Daniel_Fortesque&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Sir Daniel Fortesque: cronologia delle modifiche|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:it:Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sir_Daniel_Fortesque&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Sir Daniel Fortesque: cronologia delle modifiche|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''October 1''':
    ::{{Icon|Sony}} Sony launch minis, a new range of PSP games with a 100MB size limit, in Europe and North America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/minis-bite-sized-downloadable-psp-games-coming-to-the-playstation-store|site=GamesIndustry.biz|title=minis|published=August 18, 2009|retrieved=November 18, 2024}}</ref>
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    {{HSC|
    :'''October 19''': 
    :'''October 19''': 
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} A [[Fan:List of MediEvil mods for games|''Tomb Raider: Legend'' mod featuring Kiya]] is released on the Tomb Raider Forums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showpost.php?p=4103891&postcount=12751|site=www.tombraiderforums.com|title=Tomb Raider Legend Modding, Costumes & Texturing - Part II|published=October 19, 2009|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} A [[Fan:List of MediEvil mods for games|''Tomb Raider: Legend'' mod featuring Kiya]] is released on the Tomb Raider Forums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showpost.php?p=4103891&postcount=12751|site=www.tombraiderforums.com|title=Tomb Raider Legend Modding, Costumes & Texturing - Part II|published=October 19, 2009|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>
    :'''October 27''':  
    :'''October 27''':  
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} A ''MediEvil'' fan site called [[Fan:Zarokslair|Zarokslair]] on Piczo posts a rumour about Cambridge Studio working on a PlayStation 3 title that may be a new ''MediEvil'' game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723145111/http://zarokslair.piczo.com/?g=1|site=Zarokslair (archived version)|title=Home|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref> This is likely based on reports from August.
    ::{{Icon|Fan}} A ''MediEvil'' fan site called [[Fan:Zarokslair|Zarokslair]] on Piczo posts a rumour about Cambridge Studio working on a PlayStation 3 title that may be a new ''MediEvil'' game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723145111/http://zarokslair.piczo.com/?g=1|site=Zarokslair (archived version)|title=Home|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref> This is likely based on reports from August.
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    :'''November 18''':  
    :'''November 18''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The'' [[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://fi.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history|title=Sivun ”MediEvil” muutoshistoria|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The'' [[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://fi.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history|title=Sivun ”MediEvil” muutoshistoria|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref>
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    :'''December 7''':  
    :'''December 7''':  
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://fi.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history|site=Wikipedia|title=Sivun ”MediEvil 2” muutoshistoria|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref>
    ::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://fi.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history|site=Wikipedia|title=Sivun ”MediEvil 2” muutoshistoria|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref>
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    Latest revision as of 03:35, 18 November 2024

    This page details the real world history of the MediEvil series, the studios behind it and the game's fandom; from the release of MediEvil 2 in 2000 up to the unveiling of the GTA MediEvil fan project and the creation of the MediEvil Boards in 2009. For years before the year 2000, see Pre-2000s. For years after 2009, see 2010s and 2020s.

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    • Bob and Barn - Events related to Bob and Barn.
    • DeviantArt - Events related to DeviantArt.
    • Facebook - Events related to Facebook.
    • FANDOM - Events related to FANDOM.
    • - Events related to fan-made works.
    • MediEvil - Events related to MediEvil.
    • MediEvil 2 - Events related to MediEvil 2.
    • MediEvil: Resurrection - Events related to MediEvil: Resurrection.
    • MediEvil 3 - Events related to a hypothetical MediEvil 3.
    • ProBoards - Events related to forums hosted on ProBoards.
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    Timeline

    2000

    February 23:
    MediEvil 2 MediEvil 2 is classified as a game suitable for children aged 12 or above by the German Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle.[1]
    MediEvil 2 Paul Donovan runs a small MediEvil 2 competition for the readers of the uk.games.video.playstation usenet newsgroup.[2]
    February 29:
    MediEvil 2 MediEvil 2 is classified as an M game by the Australian Classification Board.[3]
    March 7:
    Sony Hot Shots Golf 2 is released in North America, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.[4]
    April 2: 
    MediEvil 2 The winners and runners-up of the MediEvil 2 Competition were to be contacted by this date and had 1 week to respond.[5]
    April 21:
    MediEvil 2 cover art.
    MediEvil 2 MediEvil 2 is released in Europe.[6][7][8]
    MediEvil 2 The Sun teams up with SONY to give away 50 copies of MediEvil 2 alongside Sony PlayStation consoles with DualShock controllers.[8]
    April 28:
    Sony Everybody's Golf 2 is released in Europe, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.[9][10]
    May: 
    MediEvil 2 Absolute PlayStation's review of MediEvil 2 is published.[11]
    May 1 - May 5:
    MediEvil 2 The Medievil Times promotional newspaper is sent out to members of the PlayStation database this week.[12] The newspaper also featured the HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition.
    May 9:
    MediEvil 2 MediEvil 2 is released in North America.[13][14]
    May 22: 
    MediEvil 2 IGN's review of MediEvil 2 is published.[15]
    May 24: 
    MediEvil 2 GameSpot's review of MediEvil 2 is published.[16]
    May 31: 
    MediEvil 2 All entries into the MediEvil 2 Competition had to be received by this date.[5]
    June 15: 
    MediEvil 2 The names and countries of the winners of the MediEvil 2 Competition were to be posted on the MediEvil 2 Web site.[5]
    June 30: 
    MediEvil 2 All entries into the HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition were to be received by this date.[6]
    July:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio Work on Common Tales is finished.[17]
    July 5: 
    MediEvil 2 The winner of the HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition is chosen on this date.[6]
    September 15 - November 30:
    A MediEvil II Strategy Tip Card.
    MediEvil 2 As part of a partnership between SONY and Hershey Foods Corporation, people in the US could send four proof-of-purchase labels from various Hershey's products to SONY and receive free strategy tip cards for MediEvil II. Tips were also available on the Hershey's website.[18][19]
    October 2:
    MediEvil 2 The nominees for the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards 2000 are announced, MediEvil 2 being one of them.[20]
    October 8:
    MediEvil 2 Leaflets promoting the Hershey's offer are distributed with newspapers across the US.[18]
    October 26:
    MediEvil 2 MediEvil 2 wins the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Award for Best Console Game.[21][20]

    2001

    March 28:
    The very first MediEvil fan fictions are published on FanFiction.Net.[22] They are "Daniel in Derby" and "Lost Souls," both authored by a user called Crystal Cattail.[23][24]
    May 4: 
    MediEvil 2 MediEvil 2 is re-released as a platinum title.[25]
    May 11:
    Bob and Barn Bob and Barn Ltd is legally incorporated.[26]
    June 4:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio Bob and Barn Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas leave SCEE Cambridge Studio to find Bob and Barn Ltd.[27][28]

    2002

    February 11:
    Sony MediEvil 2 Sony is sued by Immersion Corp. over infringement of their haptic feedback patent.[29] MediEvil II is considered one of the infringing games.[30]

    2003

    Date unknown:
    MediEvil 3 Fate's Arrow, a concept for a third MediEvil game, is pitched by Chris Sorrell. The project is not greenlit.[31][32]
    January 23:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio Cambridge Studio begins relocating from Mill Court in Great Shelford to City House in Cambridge.[33]
    January 27:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio Cambridge Studio is mostly finished moving to its new premises.[34]
    March 25:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio Primal is released in North America.[35] The game features several references to MediEvil.
    April 11:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio Primal is released in Europe.[36]
    May 9: 
    MediEvil MediEvil is re-released in a bundle with C-12: Final Resistance.[37]
    June:
    MediEvil: Resurrection Development of MediEvil: Resurrection begins around this time.[38]
    December 5:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio Ghosthunter is released in Europe.[39] The game features Colonel Freddie Fortesque, an homage to Sir Dan.

    2004

    March 18:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio Primal is released in Japan.[40]
    May 11 - May 14:
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    MediEvil: Resurrection A preview of MediEvil: Resurrection appears at E3.[41]
    May 21:
    MediEvil The first thread is made on IGN's MediEvil board.[42]
    August 17:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio Ghosthunter is released in North America.[43]
    September 2:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio Ghosthunter is released in Japan.[44]
    October 4:
    Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the English Wikipedia.[45]
    December 10:
    MediEvil: Resurrection SCE Europe announces MediEvil: Resurrection as a European launch title for the PlayStation Portable (PSP).[46]
    MediEvil: Resurrection Piers Jackson is interviewed about MediEvil: Resurrection. The interview is published on IGN's website.[47]
    December 12:
    Sony The PSP launches in Japan.[48][49]

    2005

    March 16:
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is classified as a game suitable for players aged 12 or above by the German Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle.[50]
    March 14:
    Sony Georges Fornay, chief of Sony Computer Entertainment France, confirms that the PSP's European launch will be delayed.[51]
    March 21:
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is classified as a PG game by the Australian Classification Board.[52]
    March 24:
    Sony The PSP launches in North America.[48][53]
    April 26: 
    MediEvil: Resurrection SCEA announces MediEvil: Resurrection in America at their pre-E3 event where a demo of the game is also available to play.[54]
    May 18 - May 20:
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is showcased at E3.[55]
    June 18 - August 15:
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is playable in the US at the Vans Warped Tour.[56]
    August 4 - August 7:
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is playable in the US at the ESPN X Games 11.[57]
    August 11: 
    MediEvil: Resurrection Eurogamer's MediEvil: Resurrection review is published.[58]
    August 17 - August 21:
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is playable at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany.[59]
    September 1:
    Sony The PSP launches in Europe.[48][60]
    MediEvil: Resurrection cover art.
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is released in Europe as a launch title for the PSP.[60][61]
    September 7:
    Wikipedia MediEvil: Resurrection The MediEvil Resurrection article is published on the English Wikipedia.[62]
    September 12:
    MediEvil: Resurrection GameSpot's and GameZone's reviews of MediEvil: Resurrection are published.[63][64]
    September 13: 
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is released in North America.[65][66]
    MediEvil: Resurrection IGN's review of MediEvil: Resurrection is published.[67]
    September 14:
    Sony SCEE Cambridge Studio The Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) division is established to combine game development studios in Japan, North America and Europe.[48][68] Sony Cambridge Studio becomes a part of this division.
    September 29: 
    MediEvil: Resurrection GameSpy's review of MediEvil: Resurrection is published.[69]
    September 30:
    MediEvil: Resurrection Game Chronicles' review of MediEvil: Resurrection is published.[70]
    October 14 - February 5, 2006:
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is playable at various locations throughout the US as part of the PlayStation Patrol, a mobile PlayStation video game arcade vehicle.[71][72]

    2006

    January 1:
    Wikipedia MediEvil 2 The MediEvil 2 article is published on the English Wikipedia.[73]
    January 31: 
    MediEvil: Resurrection The MediEvil: Resurrection Original Soundtrack is released.[74]
    February 27:
    MediEvil The first known Any% speedrun of MediEvil is posted on the Speed Demos Archive (SDA) Forum by user Edeshi.[75] The video is no longer available as of 2023.
    April 17:
    DeviantArt The-Dan-Fanclub is created on DeviantArt.[76][a]
    April 27:
    Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil page is published on the French Wikipedia.[77]
    ProBoards The MediEvil Forum is opened.[78]
    June 1:
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is re-released as a platinum title in Europe.[79][80]
    August 6:
    Wikipedia MediEvil 2 MediEvil: Resurrection The MediEvil 2 and MediEvil Resurrection articles are published on the French Wikipedia.[81][82]
    August 26:
    Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the German Wikipedia.[83]
    October 7:
    DeviantArt An email conversation with Jason Wilson is published on The-Dan-Fanclub.[84]
    November 11:
    Sony The PlayStation 3 (PS3) launches in Japan. The PlayStation Network (PSN) is launched alongside it.[48][85]
    November 17:
    Sony The PS3 launches in North America.[48][86]
    December 23:
    MediEvil MediEvil is released on the PSN in North America around this time.[87] Initially it can only be played on a PSP, but must be downloaded using a PS3.

    2007

    February 23:
    Wikipedia The Daniel Fortesque article is published on the French Wikipedia.[88]
    March 1:
    Sony Immersion Corp. and Sony Computer Entertainment enter into a business agreement, concluding the litigation.[89]
    March 21:
    Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.[90]
    March 23:
    Sony The PS3 launches in Europe and Australasia.[91][92]
    April 19:
    Sony The PS3 receives firmware update 1.7 which promises to make PS1 titles on the PSN playable on the console.[93] However, the titles themselves are not yet updated to work on PS3.[94]
    May 3:
    Sony The PS1 titles on the PSN are updated to work on PS3 around this time.[95]
    June 22:
    MediEvil MediEvil is set to be released on the PSN in Europe on this day.[96][97] However, this does not happen.
    July 23:
    Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.[98]
    July 26:
    MediEvil MediEvil is released on the PSN in Europe.[99]
    July 27:
    MediEvil MediEvil is removed from the PSN in Europe due to the game "failing at the third level."[100][101]
    August 6:
    Wikipedia MediEvil 2 The MediEvil 2 article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.[102]
    Wikipedia The Sir Daniel Fortesque article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.[103]
    August 10:
    MediEvil Sony begins refunding users who purchased MediEvil on the PSN.[104]
    September 20:
    MediEvil MediEvil is re-released on the PSN in Europe.[105][106]
    November 28:
    MediEvil MediEvil is released on the PSN in Japan.[107]

    2008

    March 23:
    A MediEvil fan club is started on the Russian social network VK.[108]
    March 27:
    MediEvil MediEvil is featured in Retro Gamer magazine in an article about its creation. Chris Sorrell and Jason Wilson are interviewed as part of this article.[109]
    May 5:
    Facebook The MediEvil group on Facebook is created.[110]
    May 13:
    Wikipedia MediEvil: Resurrection The MediEvil Resurrection article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.[111]
    May 29: 
    MediEvil: Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection is made available for download on the PSN in Europe.[112]
    June 8:
    Wikipedia MediEvil 2 The MediEvil 2 article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.[113]
    June 26:
    MediEvil: Resurrection  MediEvil: Resurrection is made available for download on the PSN in North America.[114]
    July 25:
    Wikipedia MediEvil: Resurrection The MediEvil: Resurrection article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.[115]
    August 3:
    Facebook A MediEvil fan page is created on Facebook.[116][b]
    August 18:
    A 3D MediEvil fan game is published on the YoYo Games website.[117]
    September 11:
    FANDOM The MediEvil Wiki is created on Wikia (now FANDOM).[118]
    October 15:
    Sony PSP firmware version 5.00 is released. This allowed PSPs to connect to the PSN and access the PlayStation Store, making it possible to download games from the store directly without the use of a PS3.[119]

    2009

    February 16:
     RAWTalent reveals his GTA MediEvil project in a thread on GTAForums.[120]
    February 23:
    Facebook A spanish community page about MediEvil is created on Facebook.[121][b]
    March 7:
    The MediEvil Last.fm group is created.[122]
    March 19:
    Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the Polish Wikipedia.[123]
    April 2:
    MediEvil Gamasutra (now Game Developer) reports that MediEvil is the 8th most downloaded PS1 game on the US PlayStation Store.[124]
    May 31:
    ProBoards The MediEvil Boards are opened.[125]
    July 10:
    MediEvil 2 Pavel Smeyan, who portrayed Lord Palethorn in the Russian localisation of MediEvil 2, passes away.[126][127]
    August 12:
    SCEE Cambridge Studio MediEvil 3 A job listing for an Adobe Flash Animator at Cambridge Studio sparks speculation of MediEvil 3 being in development for the PS3.[128][129]
    August 27:
    The MediEvil Boards YouTube channel is created.[130]
    September 28:
    Wikipedia The Sir Daniel Fortesque article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.[131]
    October 1:
    Sony Sony launch minis, a new range of PSP games with a 100MB size limit, in Europe and North America.[132]
    October 19: 
     A Tomb Raider: Legend mod featuring Kiya is released on the Tomb Raider Forums.[133]
    October 27:
    A MediEvil fan site called Zarokslair on Piczo posts a rumour about Cambridge Studio working on a PlayStation 3 title that may be a new MediEvil game.[134] This is likely based on reports from August.
    November 18:
    Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia.[135]
    December 7:
    Wikipedia MediEvil 2 The MediEvil 2 article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia.[136]

    Notes

    1. ↑ DeviantArt stopped displaying join dates and archived versions did not capture it. However, the date noted here was written down before the change by Dan's Friend.
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The page has since been deleted from Facebook, and the archived version only shows its creation year, not the full date. However, the date noted here was written down by Dan's Friend before the page's deletion.

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