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This page details the [[real world history]] of the ''[[MediEvil]]'' series and the studios behind it; from the decline of the PlayStation Portable to present day.
This page details the [[real world history]] of the ''[[MediEvil]]'' series and the studios behind it and the game's fandom; from the creation of a petition for ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' in 2010 up to 2019 when the [[MediEvil (2019)|''MediEvil'' remake]] was released. For years before the year 2010, see [[Real world history/Pre-2000s|Pre-2000s]] and [[Real world history/2000s|2000s]]. For years after 2019, see [[Real world history/2020s|2020s]].
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==Legend==
==Legend==
*{{Icon|Millennium}} - Events related to [[Millennium Interactive]].
*{{Icon|B&B}} - Events related to [[Bob and Barn]].
*{{Icon|DeviantArt}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:DeviantArt|DeviantArt]].
*{{Icon|Facebook}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Facebook|Facebook]].
*{{Icon|Wikia}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Fandom (website)|FANDOM]].
*{{Icon|Guerrilla}} - Events related to [[Guerrilla Cambridge]].
*{{Icon|Fan}} - Events related to fan-made works.
*{{Icon|Med}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]''.
*{{Icon|Med}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]''.
*{{Icon|Med2}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil 2]]''.
*{{Icon|Med2}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil 2]]''.
*{{Icon|Resurrection}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''.
*{{Icon|MedPS4}} - Events related to the ''[[MediEvil (PS4)|MediEvil remake]]''.
*{{Icon|FArrow}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]]''.
*{{Icon|Med3}} - Events related to a hypothetical ''[[MediEvil 3]]''.
*{{Icon|OO}} - Events related to [[Other Ocean Interactive]].
*{{Icon|PSASBR}} - Events related to ''[[PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale]] (PSASBR).''
*{{Icon|Proboards}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:ProBoards|ProBoards]].
*{{Icon|Cambridge}} - Events related to [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].
*{{Icon|Cambridge}} - Events related to [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].
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*{{Icon|Tcrf}} - Events related to [[tcrf:|The Cutting Room Floor]].
*{{Icon|Wikipedia}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]].
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==Timeline==
==Timeline==
===2010===
*'''January 7''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} A [http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Medievil3/ ''MediEvil 3'' petition] on Petition Spot is published.
*'''February 8''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Petition Spot reaches 50 signatures.
*'''February 11''':
**{{Icon|DeviantArt}} The [http://medievil-fanclub.deviantart.com/ MediEvil-Fanclub] group on DeviantArt is formed.
*'''February 14''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil MediEvil]'' article is published on the Portuguese Wikipedia.
*'''February 15''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil_2 MediEvil 2]'' and ''[http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil:_Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection]'' articles are published on the Portuguese Wikipedia.
*'''February 18''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [[Fan:Gallowmere Historia|Gallowmere Historia]] is created as the [[Fan:Gallowmere Wiki|Gallowmere Wiki]].<ref>{{Icon|Med2}} {{Cite web|title=User:Dan's Friend (Admin)|site=Gallowmere Historia | Fandom|url=https://gallowmere.fandom.com/wiki/User:Dan%27s_Friend}}</ref>
*'''April 22''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[http://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil MediEvil]'' article is published on the Norwegian Wikipedia.
*'''May 18''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} In a [https://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/05/14/playstation-move-developer-diary-tv-superstars/#comment-404800 comment on the PlayStation.Blog], [[Jason Wilson]] mentions that the [[SCE Cambridge Studio]] previously dabbled with ideas for a PlayStation Move ''MediEvil'' game. This ''might'' have been the [[A Game of Bones]] concept.
*'''May 27''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Petition Spot reaches 100 signatures.
*'''June 4''':
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is rereleased as part of the PSP Essentials.
*'''June 9''':
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is rereleased on the PS Store as part of the PSP Essentials.<ref>{{Icon|Store}} {{Cite web|site=Official PlayStation™Store UK|title=MediEvil™: Resurrection PSP on PS Vita|url=https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-gb/games/medievil-resurrection-psp/cid=EP9000-UCES00006_00-GPCMEDIEVI000ESN?smcid=ps:show-now:visit-playstation-store:ps-playstation-store}}</ref>
*'''July 9''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} A rumor that the latest issue of PSM3 magazine claims Sony Cambridge is developing a new ''MediEvil ''game starts spreading. The source of this rumour is an [http://web.archive.org/web/20101228032750/http://www.gamesthirst.com/2010/07/09/finally-new-medievil-title-incoming/ article] on Games Thirst.
*'''August 3''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The'' [http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil_2 MediEvil 2]'' and ''[http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil:_Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection]'' articles are published on the Polish Wikipedia.
*'''August 4''':
**{{Icon|Med}} Starting from this day, ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' was available for free to PlayStation Plus subscribers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Little Big Planet leads PlayStation Plus benefits|published=June 24, 2010|site=GameSpot|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/little-big-planet-leads-playstation-plus-benefits/1100-6266854/}}</ref>
*'''September 1''':
**{{Icon|Med}} After this day, ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' was no longer available for free as part of the PlayStation Plus service.
*'''September 18''':
**{{Icon|DeviantArt}} The [http://www.medievil-fans.deviantart.com/ Medievil-fans] group on DeviantArt is formed.
*'''October 13''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Petition Spot reaches 150 signatures.
*'''October 24''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} [http://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/user/24 RAWTalent]'s ''[[Fan:GTA MediEvil|GTA MediEvil]]'' project is moved to the Unity game engine and becomes known as [[Fan:RAWTalent's MediEvil III|''MediEvil III'']] (occasionally stylised as ''Medi3vil'').
*'''December 28''':
**{{Icon|DeviantArt}} The [http://medievil-is-awesome.deviantart.com/ MediEvil-Is-Awesome] group on DeviantArt is formed.
===2011===
*'''January''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} Students of Abertay University (then the University of Abertay Dundee) begin development of [[:Category:Abertay University prototypes|four MediEvil game prototypes]] for the PSP - ''[[MediEvil: Boneyard]]'', ''[[MediEvil: Defence o' the Damned (PSP)|MediEvil: Defence o' the Damned]]'', ''[[MediEvil: Grave Cards]]'' and ''[[MediEvil: Legends]]''.
*'''January 18''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} [http://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/user/24 RAWTalent] receives an email from SONY, urging him to cancel his project. RAWTalent's ''MediEvil 3'' project is thus cancelled.
*'''February 5''':
**{{Icon|Tcrf}} The ''[http://tcrf.net/MediEvil MediEvil]'' article is published on The Cutting Room Floor.
*'''April 10''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%A1%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%AB_%E7%94%A6%E3%81%A3%E3%81%9F%E3%82%AC%E3%83%AD%E3%83%A1%E3%82%A2%E3%81%AE%E5%8B%87%E8%80%85 メディーバル 甦ったガロメアの勇者]'' article is published on the Japanese Wikipedia.
*'''April 27''':
**{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is classified as a game suitable for players aged 12 or above by the Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Medievil® (메디이블®)|published=April 27, 2011|url=https://www.grac.or.kr/Statistics/Popup/Pop_StatisticsDetails.aspx?d38348dbb2db3897bfe590f1098413e1cecd98f227eaeaf17ed258610ac557e8|site=게임물관리위원회}}</ref>
*'''May''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} Development of the four game prototypes is finished. The PlayStation Move version of ''[[MediEvil: Defence o' the Damned (PS3)|MediEvil: Defence o' the Damned]]'' begins development. Further development of the other prototypes is not pursued.
*'''May 28''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Petition Spot reaches 200 signatures.
*'''June 11''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medievil Medievil], [http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medievil_2 Medievil 2]'' and ''[http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medievil:_Resurrection Medievil: Resurrection]'' articles are published on the Swedish Wikipedia. 
*'''July 9''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The'' [http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%AA%B7%E9%AB%8F%E6%88%B0%E5%A3%AB 骷髏戰士]'' article is published on the Chinese Wikipedia.
*'''July 29''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The [[ MediEvil 3|''MediEvil 3'']] petition on Petition Spot reaches 250 signatures.
*'''August 7''':
**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Fan}} Hacc, a member of the MediEvil Boards, creates various codes for the Japanese version of ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' and posts them in the Discoveries thread on the forum. He would later make countless other codes for other versions of ''MediEvil'', posting them in the very same thread.
*'''August 12 - August 14''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The PlayStation Move version of ''[[MediEvil: Defence o' the Damned (PS3)|MediEvil: Defence o' the Damned]]'' is shown at Protoplay alongside Dare to be Digital entrants. However, the game is never developed further or released publicly.
*'''November 5''':
**{{Icon|Facebook}} The [https://www.facebook.com/groups/197220967019502/ MediEvil Madness] group on Facebook is created.
*'''December 9''':
**{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Icon|Fan}} A <strike>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medievil-Fan-Film/238194239579881 Facebook page]</strike> for a [[Fan:MediEvil (film)|''MediEvil'' fan film project]] is created. The project was cancelled at some point however.
*'''December 14''':
**{{Icon|Facebook}} A [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medievil/263506487038551?ref=br_rs MediEvil fan page] joins Facebook.
===2012===
*'''January 1''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Petition Spot reaches 300 signatures.
*'''January 19''':
**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Fan}} An unofficial [http://grajpopolsku.pl/downloads.php?cat_id=5&download_id=348 polish translation] of ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is [http://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1251 completed and released] to the public.
*'''February''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} The [http://danielfortesque.proboards101.com/index.cgi MediEvil Forum] is shut down around this time.
*'''March''':
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[James Shepherd]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].
*'''March 8''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil MediEvil]'' article is published on the Russian Wikipedia.
*''' March 19''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' concepts are considered before this date (possibly years earlier), but none are given the green-light. One of these is [[A Game of Bones]].
*'''March 21''':
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Jason Wilson]] announces his departure from [[SCE Cambridge Studio]] on [http://jasonwilson-folio.blogspot.com/2012/03/moving-on.html his blog].
**{{Icon|Fan}} {{Icon|Proboards}} [http://www.sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/user/154 Jam]'s ''Medievil: Recreation'' project is revealed in a thread on the MediEvil Boards.{{Siteref|MediEvil-Boards|thread/463|Medievil remake|March 21, 2012}}
*'''April 9''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} The [http://medievil.wikkii.com/wiki/Main_Page Independent MediEvil Wiki] is created.
*'''''Summer''''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/hu.medievil.wikia.com Hungarian MediEvil Wiki] is created.
*'''May 3''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Petition Spot reaches 350 signatures.
*'''June 14''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} Jam's ''Medievil: Recreation'' project becomes officially known as ''[http://www.indiedb.com/games/medievil-undead-again Medievil: Undead Again]'' and is published on the Indie DB website.
*'''June 17''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} A demo of the [http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/games/200502-medievil-decay--demo ''MediEvil Decay'' fan game] is released online.
*'''June 19''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://medievil1.wikia.com/wiki/MediEvil_1_Wiki MediEvil 1 Wiki] is created.<ref>{{Cite web|site=MediEvil Rolling Demo|title=Wikia Statistics|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://medievilrollingdemo.wikia.com/wiki/Special:WikiStats?action=main}}</ref>
*'''July 9''':
**{{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Fan}} An unofficial [http://grajpopolsku.pl/downloads.php?cat_id=5&download_id=354 polish translation] of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is [http://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1452 completed and released] to the public.
*'''July 28''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} Sir Dan is revealed to be a playable character in ''[[PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale]]'', due to a data leak.
*'''August 31''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} [[Sir Dan]] is officially unveiled as a playable character in ''[[PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale]]''.
*'''September 7''':
**{{Icon|Med}} An [http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/09/07/behind-the-classics-medievil/ interview] with Chris Sorrell is published on the European PlayStation Blog as part of the "Behind the Classics" series.
*'''September 8''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [https://playstationallstars.fandom.com PlayStation All-Stars Wiki] becomes an affiliate of the [[Fan:Gallowmere Wiki|Gallowmere Wiki]].<ref>{{Cite web|site=PlayStation All-Stars Wiki|title=Template:Portal/Affiliates|url=https://playstationallstars.fandom.com/wiki/Template:Portal/Affiliates}}</ref> 
**{{Icon|Med3}} A new [http://www.change.org/petitions/sony-entertainment-make-medievil-3# ''MediEvil 3'' petition] is made.{{Siteref|MediEvil-Boards|9479|Petition for Medievil 3|September 8, 2012}}
*'''September 13''':
**{{Icon|Facebook}} A ''MediEvil ''fan page called "[https://www.facebook.com/MediEvil3 MediEvil 3]" is created on Facebook.
*'''October 19''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Change.org reaches 50 signatures.
*'''November 4''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} {{Icon|Proboards}} Source Shift reveals his ''MediEvil'' fan movie, ''The One Eyed Knight'', in a thread on the MediEvil Boards. The project is later cancelled.{{Siteref|MediEvil-Boards|thread/702|The One Eyed Knight (Medievil 3D fan movie)|November 4, 2012}}
*'''November 20''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} ''[[PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale]]'' is released in North America, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [https://gallowmere.fandom.com/hu/wiki/ Hungarian Gallowmere Wiki] is created.<ref>{{Cite web|title=User:Tomco (Admin)|site=Hungarian Gallowmere Wiki|url=https://gallowmere.fandom.com/hu/wiki/Szerkeszt%C5%91:Tomco}}</ref>
*'''November 21''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} ''PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale'' is released in Europe, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.
*'''November 22''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} ''PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale'' is released in Australia, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.
*'''November 23''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} ''PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale'' is released in the United Kingdom, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.
*'''December 6''':
**{{Icon|MediEvil}} {{Icon|Fan}} An unofficial [http://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=67&t=1562 polish dubbed version] of ''MediEvil'' is completed and released to the public. Download it [http://chomikuj.pl/ikskoks/SPOLSZCZENIE/MediEvil+spolszczenie+dubbing here].
*'''December 9''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Change.org reaches its 99th and final signature. The petition is later closed, preventing further signing.
*'''December 25''':
**{{Icon|Proboards}} A thread called MediEvil developer - Q&A is created on the MediEvil Boards -  a [http://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/user/95 member] of the forum would ask several developers questions and post their answers into the thread.{{Siteref|MediEvil-Boards|thread/775|MediEvil developer - Q&A|December 24, 2012}} The thread would go on to become an invaluable [[:Category:Sources|source]] for the Wiki.
*'''December 29''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil MediEvil]'' article is published on the Hungarian Wikipedia.
===2013===
*'''January 8''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} Sir Dan's exclusive ''PSASBR'' [[Golden Armour]] pre-order DLC costume becomes available for purchase on the American PS Store. 
*'''January 10''':
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|Guerrilla}} [[SCE Cambridge Studio]] is re-established as a [[Guerrilla Cambridge|development branch of Guerrilla Games]].
*'''January 22''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} Sir Dan's XMB Dynamic Theme is released on the American PS Store.
*'''January 31''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} ''PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale'' is released in Japan, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.
*'''February 9''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil|''MediEvil'']] article on the English Wikipedia is moved to a [[wikipedia:MediEvil (1998 video game)|new page]]. The original article is remade into an article about the series in general.
*'''February 20''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} Sir Dan's exclusive ''PSASBR'' [[Golden Armour]] pre-order DLC costume becomes available for purchase on the European PS Store. 
*'''February 26''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} [[Zarok]] minion DLC is released for ''PSASBR'' in North America.
*'''February 27''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} Zarok minion DLC is released for ''PSASBR'' in Europe, along with a XMB Dynamic Theme of Sir Dan.
*'''March 14''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} Zarok minion DLC is released for ''PSASBR'' in Japan.
*'''March 19''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} [[The Graveyard (All-Stars)|The Graveyard DLC stage]] is released for ''PSASBR ''in North America.
*'''March 20''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} The Graveyard DLC stage is released for ''PSASBR'' in Europe.
*'''April 4''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} The Graveyard DLC stage is released for ''PSASBR'' in Japan.
*'''April 28''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [https://gallowmere.fandom.com/es/wiki/ Spanish MediEvil Wiki] is created.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Revision history of "Gallowmere Wiki"|site=Spanish Gallowmere Wiki|url=https://gallowmere.fandom.com/es/wiki/Gallowmere_Wiki?action=history}}</ref>
*'''June 22''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} KorinOo announces his 'MediEvil in Skyrim'' mod for ''The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'' on [http://forums.nexusmods.com/index.php?/topic/1021091-wip-medievil-in-skyrim/ The Nexus Forums].
*'''August 9''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} A [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=168016958 ''Garry's Mod'' addon featuring Sir Daniel] is released on the Steam Workshop.
*'''August 22''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://it.medievil-resurrection.wikia.com/ Italian MediEvil-Resurrection Wiki] is created.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Revision history of "Gallowmere Historia"|site=Italian MediEvil-Resurrection Wiki|url=https://gallowmere.fandom.com/it/wiki/Gallowmere_Historia?action=history}}</ref>
*'''August 30''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} {{Icon|Proboards}} KorinOo makes a thread for his ''MediEvil in Skyrim'' mod on the MediEvil Boards.{{Siteref|MediEvil-Boards|thread/957|MediEvil remake (Skyrim)|August 30, 2013}}
*'''September 14''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} A [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=178524358 ''Don't Starve'' addon featuring Sir Daniel] is released on the Steam Workshop.
*'''October 18''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} A [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/44849/ Copper Shield addon for ''The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim''] is released on the Nexus mods website.
*'''November 21''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} A [https://gamebanana.com/skins/129201 ''Team Fortress 2'' Sir Daniel skin mod for Demoman] is released on the GAMEBANANA website.
===2014===
*'''January 2''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [[Fan:MediEvil 1 Wiki|MediEvil 1 Wiki]] is renamed to the [[Fan:MediEvil Rolling Demo Wiki|MediEvil Rolling Demo Wiki]] and becomes an affiliate of the Gallowmere Wiki.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thread 2462|site=the MediEvil Rolling Demo Wiki|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20151105141925/https://medievilrollingdemo.wikia.com/wiki/Thread:2462#14}}</ref>
*'''January 3''':
**{{Icon|Facebook}} A ''MediEvil'' fan page called "[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medievil-Sir-Daniel-Fortesque-fans/195279904007973 Medievil Sir Daniel Fortesque fan's]" is created on Facebook.
*'''January 5''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [https://web.archive.org/web/0/http://medievil.wikia.com/wiki/MediEvil_Wiki MediEvil Wiki] merges with the [[Fan:Gallowmere Wiki|Gallowmere Wiki]].
*'''January 6''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The Spanish MediEvil Wiki is renamed to the [http://es.gallowmere.wikia.com/wiki/ Spanish Gallowmere Wiki].<ref>{{Cite web|site=the Spanish Gallowmere Wiki|title=Thread 300|url=http://es.gallowmere.wikia.com/wiki/Hilo:300#11}}</ref>
*'''January 27''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The Hungarian MediEvil Wiki merges with the Hungarian Gallowmere Wiki.
*'''February 11''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil_2 MediEvil 2]'' article is published on the Russian Wikipedia.
*'''February 14''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} The [http://medievil.playstation-wiki.com/wiki/MediEvil_Wiki Independent MediEvil Wiki] is relocated to a new domain. However, the website has been down since late 2014.
*'''February 20''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [https://primal.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Primal Wiki] becomes an affiliate of the [[Fan:Gallowmere Wiki|Gallowmere Wiki]].<ref>{{Cite web|site=Primal Wiki|title=Main Page Diff|url=http://primal.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page?diff=next&oldid=4390}}</ref>
*'''February 24''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The Italian MediEvil-Resurrection Wiki is renamed to the [https://medievil.fandom.com/it/wiki/MediEvil_Wiki Italian Gallowmere Wiki].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thread 226|site=Italian Gallowmere Wiki|url=http://it.gallowmere.fandom.com/wiki/Thread:226#35}}</ref>
*'''March 20''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [https://web.archive.org/web/20151105140955/http://medievil-speedrunning.wikia.com/ MediEvil Speedrunning Wiki] is created.
*'''March 25''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} A'' PSASBR'' Sir Daniel Fortesque avatar is released for download on the PS Store in North America.
*'''March 29''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil:_Resurrection MediEvil: Resurrection]'' article is published on the Russian Wikipedia.
*'''April 1''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Speedrunning Wiki|MediEvil Speedrunning Wiki]] is absorbed into the [[Fan:Gallowmere Wiki|Gallowmere Wiki]].
*'''April 9''':
**{{Icon|PSASBR}} A'' PSASBR'' Sir Daniel Fortesque avatar is released for download on the PS Store in Europe.
*'''April 30''':
**{{Icon|Guerrilla}} Jason Riley leaves [[Guerrilla Cambridge]].
*'''May 20''':
**{{Icon|Facebook}} A [https://www.facebook.com/DansUnofficialCript Medievil Fanpage] (DansUnofficialCript) is created on Facebook.
*'''June 4''':
**{{Icon|Med2}} Two original ''MediEvil 2 ''concept artwork boards are [http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151319576115?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 offered up for sale] on eBay.
*'''June 5''':
**{{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Proboards}} A thread about the auction of two'' ''concept art boards is made on the MediEvil Boards.
*'''June 6''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} A [http://gamerpetitions.com/petition/medievil-three ''MediEvil 3'' petition] is published on Gamer Petitions.
*'''June 14''':
**{{Icon|Med2}} The auction of the two'' MediEvil 2'' concept artwork boards ends.
*'''July 9''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Gamer Petitions reaches 50 signatures.
*'''August 5''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} The [https://www.reddit.com/r/medievil/ MediEvil subreddit] is created.
*'''August 7''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} KorinOo's ''MediEvil in Skyrim'' mod gets [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG2mY9EQy04 an official trailer]. The mod becomes officially known as ''[[Fan:MediEvil: Hero of Gallowmere|MediEvil: Hero of Gallowmere]]''. The trailer becomes viral and is covered by several gaming related media outlets.
*'''August 21''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Gamer Petitions reaches 100 signatures.
*'''September 4''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} {{Icon|Facebook}}  A French MediEvil fansite called [http://medievilworld.wordpress.com/ MediEvil World] is made, as well as a [https://www.facebook.com/medievilworld Facebook fan page] and [https://twitter.com/MediEvilWorld Twitter] account to go with it.
*'''September 10''':
**{{Icon|DeviantArt}} {{Icon|Fan}} [http://olgatarta.deviantart.com/ olgatarta] of DeviantArt begins publishing her [http://olgatarta.deviantart.com/gallery/41468861/MediEvil-comic ''MediEvil'' comic].
*'''October 4''':
**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Fan}} An unofficial [http://trc.ucoz.hu/index/medievil_forditas/0-67 hungarian translation] of ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is completed and released to the public.
*'''October 5''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Gamer Petitions reaches 150 signatures. The Gamer Petitions website is later shut down, and the petition disappears with it.
*'''October 31''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} MediEvil World's [https://medievilworld.wordpress.com/e-book/ ''MediEvil'' E-book] is published.
===2015===
*'''February 3''':
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil MediEvil]'' article is published on the Czech Wikipedia.
*'''February 19''':
**{{Icon|Tcrf}} The ''[http://tcrf.net/MediEvil_II MediEvil 2]'' article is published on The Cutting Room Floor.
*'''March 29''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSqrGn805CQ&feature=youtu.be video] of a box projected cubemap reflection shader for a supposed PS4 ''MediEvil'' title that was never released is uploaded to YouTube. However, the video goes by unnoticed until July 9th.
*'''May 7''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} {{Icon|Fan}} A twitter user known as [https://twitter.com/RIESGOYFORTUNA BLUE_EYES] uploads [https://twitter.com/RIESGOYFORTUNA/status/596424120897826818 supposedly leaked images and videos] of a ''MediEvil'' project, suggesting Sir Daniel Fortesque will return this E3. This was interpreted by many as a ''MediEvil'' game in development for the PlayStation 4. The story was quickly covered by various gaming related media outlets.
*'''May 8''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} {{Icon|Fan}} [https://twitter.com/RIESGOYFORTUNA BLUE_EYES] ''leaks'' [https://twitter.com/RIESGOYFORTUNA/status/596641525225922560 more images of the project] and promises that its true nature will be revealed come Sunday. However, the project is soon [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=163181500&postcount=1237 unveiled] by NeoGAF users to be the [[Fan:Gallowmere (UE4)|pet project]] of an artist known as [http://faro-studio.es/willms/ Willms]. Willms thus decides to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd80uokktUY publish his work] that very same day.
*'''May 9''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} A [https://www.change.org/p/sony-start-the-development-of-medievil-on-ps4 ''MediEvil 3'' petition] is published on Change.org.
*'''May 10''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]] ''petition on Change.org reaches 250 signatures.
*'''May 11''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} 80lvl interviews Willms and [http://80.lv/articles/building-medievil-with-unreal-engine-4/ publishes the interview] on their website.
*'''May 27''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' petition on Change.org reaches 500 signatures. It goes on to reach 1000 signatures, but never reaches its goal of 2000 and is eventually closed.
*'''July 9''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} A twitter user known as [https://twitter.com/SpAM_CAN SpAM_CAN] [https://twitter.com/SpAM_CAN/status/619145980336828416 discovers] a video of a supposed PS4 MediEvil that was never released. The story is [http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2015/07/09/footage-of-an-apparent-medievil-ps4-game-discovered-on-youtube/ covered] by TheSixthAxis that very same day.
*'''July 22''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} {{Icon|ProBoards}} Source Shift announces that he is rebooting his ''MediEvil'' fan movie, ''[[Fan:The One Eyed Knight|The One Eyed Knight]]'', in a thread on the MediEvil Boards.{{Siteref|MediEvil-Boards|18182|The One Eyed Knight|July 22, 2015}} However, the project doesn't go anywhere and is once again abandoned.
*'''July 23''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [[Fan:Gallowmere Wiki|Gallowmere Wiki]] gets a major theme overhaul.
*'''October 31''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} KorinOo's ''[[Fan:MediEvil: Hero of Gallowmere|MediEvil: Hero of Gallowmere]]'' Skyrim mod is released on [http://www.moddb.com/mods/medievil-hero-of-gallowmere Mod DB] and the [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/71021/? Skyrim Nexus].
*'''December 29''':
**{{Icon|Wikia}} The [[Fan:Gallowmere Wiki|Gallowmere Wiki]] is renamed to the [[Fan:Gallowmere Historia|Gallowmere Historia]].
===2016===
*'''October 3''':
**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Facebook}} To celebrate the original game's 18th Anniversary, [[Jason Wilson]] publishes a video called [https://www.facebook.com/JayGunnArts/videos/998706590256086/ MediEvil Art] on [https://www.facebook.com/JayGunnArts/ his Facebook page]. Later, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_1EyYC0h_U the video is uploaded to YouTube] as well.
===2017===
===2017===
*'''January''': [[Guerilla Cambridge]] dissolved, part of a broader restructuring effort by Sony and parent Guerilla Games.
*'''January 12''':
**{{Icon|Guerrilla}} SONY [http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38598919 announces the closure] of the [[Guerrilla Cambridge]] studio as part of a broader restructuring effort.
*'''January 15''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} Game developer Nurax Interactive [https://www.facebook.com/NuraxInteractive/photos/a.492033817663775.1073741828.490747074459116/588906704643152/?type=3&theater teases] ''Project Cambridge'' for the first time on their [https://www.facebook.com/NuraxInteractive Facebook] page.
*'''May 20''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} Nurax Interactive [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zb76VjgjvOY reveals] that their ''Project Cambridge'' is a remake of the original ''MediEvil'', titled ''[http://www.indiedb.com/games/dead-man-dan Dead Man Dan]''.
*'''September 24''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8AUHvUdLrJrC7ZvM9sqotw James Lodge] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnsvzPi3I8Y published a video] of his [[Dan's Crypt (MediEvil)|Dan's Crypt]] remake on YouTube.
*'''October 21''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The [https://twitter.com/SaveMediEvil @SaveMediEvil account is created] on Twitter.
*'''October 23''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} The [https://twitter.com/SaveMediEvil/status/922245939334610944 #ResurrectFortesque campaign begins].
*'''October 24''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} {{Icon|Med}} Jason Wilson is [https://twitter.com/GunnComics/status/922951840605630464 interviewed] about ''MediEvil'' by Russian fans of ''MediEvil''.
*'''October 29''':
**{{Icon|Med3}} A new [https://www.change.org/p/sony-remaster-medievil-and-medievil-ii-for-the-playstation-4 ''MediEvil ''petition is made] as part of the #ResurrectFortesque campaign. It quickly reaches 100 signatures.
*'''November 4''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} A Sir Daniel Fortesque skin for ''Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater'' [https://thpsx.com/creation-details/?obj=599 is released] on the thpsX website.
*'''December 2''':
**{{Icon|Fan}} {{Icon|Med}} A Russian documentary about the history of ''MediEvil'' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Lc_dwfr8eaY&app=desktop is published on YouTube].
*'''December 8''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMSI7nS2z-g remaster of the original ''MediEvil''] is announced at PlayStation Experience 2017. This early announcement was prompted as a result of ''MediEvil'' fans on Twitter, including the #ResurrectFortesque campaign.
*'''December 9''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Claire Bromley of Sony XDev confirms the studio's involvement in the development of the ''MediEvil'' remake on Twitter.<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/lef0nda/status/939503002687344641|site=Twitter|published=December 9, 2017|retrieved=December 7, 2021|title=Claire Bromley|quote=Very excited that I’m going to be working with the team bringing this to you guys #MediEvil}}</ref>
*'''December 10''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The [https://www.change.org/p/sony-remaster-medievil-and-medievil-ii-for-the-playstation-4/u/22119685 ''MediEvil'' petition is closed] following the announcement.
 
===2018===
*'''March 13''':
**{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} ClassicFM [https://www.classicfm.com/events/news/playstation-in-concert-rpo-classic-fm/ announces] the PlayStation in Concert event.
*'''May 30''':
**{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The [[End Titles]] track from ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' is played at the [https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2018/playstation-in-concert/ PlayStation in Concert] event at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
*'''October 23''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Jason Wilson [http://www.siliconera.com/2018/10/23/medievil-remaster-tease-suggests-sir-daniel-voice-actor-is-returning/ teases his involvement] with the PS4 ''MediEvil'' on Twitter.
*'''October 25''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} On the [https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/10/25/playstation-blogcast-311-no-bones-about-it/ PlayStation Blogcast], Shawn Layden reveals that the trailer for ''MediEvil'' will be released on Halloween.
*'''October 26''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The Official PlayStation Twitter account posts a [https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1055836577644101632 ''MediEvil'' pumpkin stencil design].
*'''October 31''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} At 2PM GMT, the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19Dj520a3Og ''MediEvil'' – Announce Trailer] was released.
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediEvil_(2019_video_game) Wikipedia article about the remake] was created.
*'''November 1''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Jason Wilson [https://twitter.com/GunnComics/status/1057904397936746496 confirms his and Chris Sorrell's involvement with the PS4 ''MediEvil''] on his Twitter.
*'''November 9''':
**{{Icon|Med}} An [https://www.ollywrites.co.uk/2018/11/the-making-of-medievil.html interview] with [[Chris Sorrell]] is published on Olly Writes.
*'''December 13''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} An article about [https://blog.us.playstation.com/2018/12/13/remaking-fan-favorites-how-devs-resurrected-crash-medievil-resident-evil-2-and-spyro-for-ps4/ how fan favourites are remade] is published on the PlayStation.Blog. ''MediEvil'' is among the discussed remakes.
*'''December 18''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} {{Icon|B&B}} Bob and Barn [https://twitter.com/BobandBarn/status/1075084993674792965 confirm on Twitter] that they are composing the score for the PS4 ''MediEvil'' remake.


===2019===
===2019===
*'''June 3''': [[Paul Darrow]], voice of [[Zarok]], dies aged 78 following health issues.
*'''March 30''':
*'''October 25''': ''[[MediEvil (2019)|MediEvil]]'', a high-definition remaster for [[PlayStation 4]], is released.
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Renowned voice actress [[Lani Minella]] [https://mobile.twitter.com/LaniMinella/status/1111731534497632256 confirms her role on Twitter ] as the narrator of the PS4 ''MediEvil'' remake and the Prague Symphony Orchestra's involvement with the soundtrack.
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*'''March 31''':
 
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Lani Minella deletes her initial tweet and [https://twitter.com/LaniMinella/status/1112176353770561536 replaces it with a new one], omitting her mention of the Prague Symphony Orchestra's involvement.
==See also==
*'''May 6''':
*[[Real world history/Pre-2000s|Pre-2000s]]
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Sony's next State of Play show is [https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/05/06/new-state-of-play-lands-may-9-at-300pm-pacific-time/ announced on the PlayStation.Blog], promising an extended look at the ''MediEvil'' remake.
*[[Real world history/2000s|2000s]]
*'''May 9''':
*[[Real world history/2020s|2020s]]
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdFgmLIjYiw ''MediEvil Story Trailer''] is shown during Sony's State of Play show. The ''MediEvil'' remake's release date is confirmed and pre-orders are opened on the PlayStation Store. The contents of the Digital Deluxe edition of the game are also revealed.
 
*'''May 10''':
**{{Icon|FArrow}} [[Jason Wilson]] [https://twitter.com/GunnComics/status/1126776617303330816 reveals] that he is working on the [[MediEvil: The Game Prequel|''MediEvil'' comic]] available with the Digital Deluxe edition of the remake. {{Icon|Resurrection}} The [https://youtu.be/ra_R-K_IoUc Raising Kratos documentary] about the making of ''God of War'' is released on YouTube. A brief scene in the documentary (1:40:34 – 1:40:37), dating from February 2018, features what appears to be a PS4 port of ''MediEvil: Resurrection''.
*'''May 27''':
**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} TOTAKU [https://twitter.com/mytotaku/status/1132987144597905413?s=21 run a poll on Twitter] asking which version of [[Sir Dan]] people would want as a TOTAKU figure.
*'''June 3''':
**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} [[Paul Darrow]], the voice of [[Zarok]] in ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' and ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-48501099 dies aged 78] following health issues. ''MediEvil'' merchandise produced by Forbidden Planet [https://forbiddenplanet.com/catalog/?q=medievil&show_out_of_stock=on&sort=relevance&page=1 becomes available for purchase].
*'''July 2''':
**{{Icon|FArrow}} Jason Wilson [https://twitter.com/GunnComics/status/1146029375055421440 finishes] work on the ''MediEvil'' comic.
*'''July 25 - July 28''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A demo of the ''MediEvil'' remake is playable at the [https://www.gamexp.com.br/ Game XP 2019] event in Brazil.
*'''July 26''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} ''[[MediEvil (PS4)|MediEvil]]'' is classified as a game suitable for players aged 12 or above by the German Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://usk.de/?s=MediEvil|published=July 26, 2019|title=MediEvil|site=Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle}}</ref>
*'''July 31''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} ''[[MediEvil (PS4)|MediEvil]]'' is classified as an adult only game by the Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MediEvil (메디이블)|published=July 31, 2019|url=https://www.grac.or.kr/Statistics/Popup/Pop_StatisticsDetails.aspx?d9452f2aad1a3c7729910a35dbcd1090a6c813a6a053e8e5ec12581d53453bb0|site=게임물관리위원회}}</ref>
*'''August 2 - August 4''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A demo of the ''MediEvil'' remake is playable at the [https://festigame.com/ FestiGame 2019] event in Chile. Several video clips from the event are posted on Twitter.
*'''August 5''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} ''[[MediEvil (PS4)|MediEvil]]'' is classified as an M game (15+) by the Australian Classification Board.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MEDIEVIL|published=August 5, 2019|site=Australian Classification|url=https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/medievil}}</ref>
*'''August 8''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Footage of remake gameplay from Game XP 2019 is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK7_Z2osF_4 uploaded to YouTube].
*'''August 14''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A short interview with Other Ocean Interactive staff is [https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/08/14/behind-the-scenes-of-medievils-upcoming-ps4-resurrection/ published on the PlayStation.Blog] accompanied by a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSf_w73um-M video].
*'''August 17''':
**{{Icon|FArrow}} At 4PM UK time, [[Jason Wilson]] [https://twitter.com/GunnComics/status/1162379594101641216 unveils the hardback version] of the [[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]] comic on his Twitter, published by Titan Comics.
*'''August 20 - August 24''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A demo of the ''MediEvil'' remake is playable at [https://www.gamescom.global/ Gamescom] in Germany.
*'''August 23 - August 26''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A demo of the ''MediEvil'' remake is playable at [https://insomniagamingfestival.com/ Insomnia65] in the UK.
*'''August 30 - September 2''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A demo of the ''MediEvil'' remake is playable at [https://west.paxsite.com/ PAX West] in the US.
*'''September 10''':
**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} Third Editions, a French publishing house dedicated to video games, reveal number 9 in their Ludothèque series of books for premium members - [https://twitter.com/ThirdEditions/status/1171387357070856192 a retrospective of the first ''MediEvil''].
*'''September 12 - September 15''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A demo of the ''MediEvil'' remake is playable at [https://evento.comic-con-portugal.com/pt Comic Con Portugal] in Portugal.
*'''September 12 - September 15''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A Japanese demo of the ''MediEvil'' remake is playable at [https://expo.nikkeibp.co.jp/tgs/2019/ Tokyo Game Show] in Japan.
*'''September 13''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Gameplay from the Japanese version of the [[MediEvil Short-Lived Demo|''Short-Lived Demo'']] is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4WPkw3AKSQ uploaded] to the 巴哈姆特電玩瘋 YouTube channel.
*'''September 17''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''MediEvil'' remake goes gold.<ref>{{Icon|Twitter}} {{cite web|title=Other Ocean|quote=It's the little things. #MediEvil #GoldMaster|url=https://twitter.com/other_ocean/status/1174011614732800001|published=September 17, 2019|retrieved=December 7, 2021|site=Twitter}}</ref>
**{{Icon|FArrow}} An [https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/234752-Dead-Man-Dan-Returns-In-MediEvil-Graphic-Novel interview] with [[Chris Sorrell]] and [[Jason Wilson]] about the ''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]]'' comic is published on PREVIEWSworld.
*'''September 24''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''[[MediEvil Short-Lived Demo]]'' is leaked on the Japanese PlayStation Store, but is swiftly taken down.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2019/09/24/medievil-demo-japanese/|title=MediEvil demo briefly appears on the Japanese PlayStation Store|site=TheSixthAxis|author=Tuffcub|published=September 24, 2019}}</ref> It is officially unveiled later that same day, during Sony's State of Play stream.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FekB7shVUC8 State of Play | 24th September 2019] on YouTube.</ref>
*'''September 27 - September 29''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A demo of the ''MediEvil'' remake is playable at [https://www.milangamesweek.it/ Milan Games Week] in Italy.
*'''September 30''':
**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} Third Editions' [https://www.thirdeditions.com/retrogaming/278-ludotheque-n-10-medievil-9782377841264.html retrospective of ''MediEvil''] is released to premium Third Edition members around this time.
*'''October 3''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Volume 1 of [[A Bonehead's Guide to Gallowmere]] is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4ow7TTngNs published] on PlayStation's YouTube channel.
*'''October 3 - October 6''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A demo of the ''MediEvil'' remake is playable at [https://www.ifema.es/en/madrid-games-week Madrid Games Week] in Spain.
*'''October 4''':
**{{Icon|FArrow}} ''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]]'' is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRwQ8nKlNVw shown during the Titan Comics Presentation] at New York Comic Con 2019.
*'''October 6''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''[[MediEvil Short-Lived Demo]]'' is discontinued.
*'''October 7''':
**{{Icon|Med}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ymgYCVbJWg video] comparing the [[The Asylum Grounds|Asylum Grounds]] from the original to the remake's version is published on PlayStation's YouTube channel.
*'''October 10''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Volume 2 of [[A Bonehead's Guide to Gallowmere]] is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBrWVHq9q68 published] on PlayStation's YouTube channel.
*'''October 15''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} GameInformer publish an [https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2019/10/15/how-medievil-remake-captures-the-originals-intended-vision interview] with [[Mike Mika]] and [[Jeff Nachbaur]] about the remake.
*'''October 17''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Volume 3 of [[A Bonehead's Guide to Gallowmere]] is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHx1KOBCM-A published] on PlayStation's YouTube channel.
*'''October 17 - October 20''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A demo of the ''MediEvil'' remake is playable at [https://www.egx.net/egx/ EGX 2019] in the UK.
*'''October 18''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Gameplay from the Scarecrow Fields level is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi-jMy3gA38 shown off] by PlayStation Access at EGX. The developers of the ''MediEvil'' remake attend a launch party for the game.
*'''October 23''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''MediEvil'' remake review embargo is lifted. Most reviews of the game go live throughout the day.
*'''October 24''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Volume 4 of [[A Bonehead's Guide to Gallowmere]] is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlXOAKJCISU published] on PlayStation's YouTube channel.
*'''October 25''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} {{Icon|FArrow}} The PS4 remake of ''MediEvil'' is released worldwide, including the Digital Deluxe edition containing the ''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]]'' comic. Patch 1.01 for the game is also released. The game's launch trailer is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m-1-BkiI5s published] on PlayStation's YouTube channel. ''MediEvil'' merchandise [https://gear.playstation.com/Browse/CLASSICS becomes available for pre-order] on the PlayStation Gear website.
*'''October 26''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The official PlayStation account [https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1187879013483610112 announces] the [[MediEvil - Sir Dan Fortesque Limited Edition Statue|Limited Edition Sir Daniel Fortesque Polystone Statue]] by Level52 Studios.
*'''October 28''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''MediEvil'' remake [https://ukie.org.uk/news/2019/10/modern-warfare-tops-charts-fifa-relegated-take-2-take-two-new-titles-top-4 debuts at number five] in the UK sales chart.
*'''November 2''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} Pre-orders for the [[MediEvil - Sir Dan_Fortesque Limited Edition Statue|Limited Edition Sir Daniel Fortesque Polystone Statue]] by Level52 Studios are opened.
**{{Icon|Fan}} Resurrect Fortesque on Twitter [https://twitter.com/SaveMediEvil/status/1190629634188206081 begin campaigning] for a remake of ''MediEvil 2'' with #ResurrectFortesque2.
*'''November 4''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} In its second week, the ''MediEvil'' remake [https://ukie.org.uk/news/2019/11/‘call-duty-modern-warfare’-holds-fort-second-week-top-charts drops down to tenth place] in the UK sales chart.
*'''November 6''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The accolades trailer for the ''MediEvil'' remake is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhgab5PBjZo published] on PlayStation's YouTube channel.
*'''November 11''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} In its third week, the ''MediEvil'' remake [https://ukie.org.uk/news/2019/11/‘call-duty-modern-warfare’-holds-‘death-stranding’-take-third-week-top drops down to 27th place] in the UK sales chart. It drops out of the Top 40 completely the following week.
*'''November 16''':
**{{Icon|B&B}} [[Bob and Barn]] are [https://soundcloud.com/user-423974915/bob-and-barns-fresh-music-for-medievils-re-release interviewed] by Kate Remington on her podcast Music Respawn.
*'''November 18''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} A [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVT2QoH46Pc trailer] is released for the Limited Edition Sir Daniel Fortesque Polystone Statue.
*'''November 20''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} [[MediEvil (PS4)/Patches#Patch 1.02|Patch 1.02]] for ''MediEvil'' is released. It introduces new Options menu settings, such as an adjustable Camera Speed, a Dan Cam Toggle and 30FPS Lock.
*'''December 3''':
**{{Icon|FArrow}} The ''[[MediEvil: The Game Prequel]]'' comic's physical edition is [https://www.amazon.co.uk/MediEvil-Chris-Sorrell/dp/1787734196 officially released].
**{{Icon|B&B}} {{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''[[MediEvil OST (PS4)|MediEvil Original Sountrack]]'' application is updated, allowing users to download the soundtrack in MP3 format.
*'''December 13''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} [[Alexander Gold]], a Game Designer who worked on the ''MediEvil'' remake, publishes an [https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/AlexanderGold/20191213/355466/MediEvil_Boss_Design__Return_of_the_Pumpkin_King.php article] on Gamasutra detailing the process of restoring and improving the [[Pumpkin King]] boss battle.
*'''December 19''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''MediEvil'' remake [https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/12/19/game-of-the-year-2019-the-winners places 3rd] in PlayStation.Blog's Best PlayStation Console Exclusive poll.
*'''December 20''':
**{{Icon|MedPS4}} The ''[[MediEvil Short-Lived Demo]]'' [https://blog.us.playstation.com/2019/12/20/medievils-short-lived-demo-returns-today-with-new-content/ returns] to the PS Store. It is also updated with two additional levels and options introduced in Patch 1.02 for the full game.
*'''December 24''':
**{{Icon|B&B}} [[Bob and Barn]] are [http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2019/12/interview_getting_our_head_on_straight_with_the_composers_of_medievil interviewed] by Push Square.
==References==
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[[Category:Real world events]]
[[Category:Real world events]]

Revision as of 01:15, 17 May 2023

This page details the real world history of the MediEvil series and the studios behind it and the game's fandom; from the creation of a petition for MediEvil 3 in 2010 up to 2019 when the MediEvil remake was released. For years before the year 2010, see Pre-2000s and 2000s. For years after 2019, see 2020s.

Legend

Timeline

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

  • February 3:
    • Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the Czech Wikipedia.
  • February 19:
    • The Cutting Room Floor The MediEvil 2 article is published on The Cutting Room Floor.
  • March 29:
    • MediEvil 3 A video of a box projected cubemap reflection shader for a supposed PS4 MediEvil title that was never released is uploaded to YouTube. However, the video goes by unnoticed until July 9th.
  • May 7:
    • MediEvil 3 A twitter user known as BLUE_EYES uploads supposedly leaked images and videos of a MediEvil project, suggesting Sir Daniel Fortesque will return this E3. This was interpreted by many as a MediEvil game in development for the PlayStation 4. The story was quickly covered by various gaming related media outlets.
  • May 8:
  • May 9:
  • May 10:
    • MediEvil 3 The MediEvil 3 petition on Change.org reaches 250 signatures.
  • May 11:
  • May 27:
    • MediEvil 3 The MediEvil 3 petition on Change.org reaches 500 signatures. It goes on to reach 1000 signatures, but never reaches its goal of 2000 and is eventually closed.
  • July 9:
    • MediEvil 3 A twitter user known as SpAM_CAN discovers a video of a supposed PS4 MediEvil that was never released. The story is covered by TheSixthAxis that very same day.
  • July 22:
    • ProBoards Source Shift announces that he is rebooting his MediEvil fan movie, The One Eyed Knight, in a thread on the MediEvil Boards.[19] However, the project doesn't go anywhere and is once again abandoned.
  • July 23:
  • October 31:
  • December 29:

2016

2017

2018

2019

References

  1. MediEvil 2 User:Dan's Friend (Admin) on Gallowmere Historia.
  2. MediEvil™: Resurrection PSP on PS Vita on Official PlayStation™Store UK.
  3. Little Big Planet leads PlayStation Plus benefits on GameSpot. Published June 24, 2010.
  4. Medievil® (메디이블®) on 게임물관리위원회. Published April 27, 2011.
  5. ProBoards Medievil remake on MediEvil Boards. Published March 21, 2012.
  6. Wikia Statistics on MediEvil Rolling Demo.
  7. Template:Portal/Affiliates on PlayStation All-Stars Wiki.
  8. ProBoards Petition for Medievil 3 on MediEvil Boards. Published September 8, 2012.
  9. ProBoards The One Eyed Knight (Medievil 3D fan movie) on MediEvil Boards. Published November 4, 2012.
  10. User:Tomco (Admin) on Hungarian Gallowmere Wiki.
  11. ProBoards MediEvil developer - Q&A on MediEvil Boards. Published December 24, 2012.
  12. Revision history of "Gallowmere Wiki" on Spanish Gallowmere Wiki.
  13. Revision history of "Gallowmere Historia" on Italian MediEvil-Resurrection Wiki.
  14. ProBoards MediEvil remake (Skyrim) on MediEvil Boards. Published August 30, 2013.
  15. Thread 2462 on the MediEvil Rolling Demo Wiki.
  16. Thread 300 on the Spanish Gallowmere Wiki.
  17. Main Page Diff on Primal Wiki.
  18. Thread 226 on Italian Gallowmere Wiki.
  19. ProBoards The One Eyed Knight on MediEvil Boards. Published July 22, 2015.
  20. Twitter "Very excited that I’m going to be working with the team bringing this to you guys #MediEvil"Claire Bromley on Twitter. Published December 9, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  21. MediEvil on Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle. Published July 26, 2019.
  22. MediEvil (메디이블) on 게임물관리위원회. Published July 31, 2019.
  23. MEDIEVIL on Australian Classification. Published August 5, 2019.
  24. Twitter "It's the little things. #MediEvil #GoldMaster"Other Ocean on Twitter. Published September 17, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  25. Tuffcub, MediEvil demo briefly appears on the Japanese PlayStation Store on TheSixthAxis. Published September 24, 2019.
  26. State of Play | 24th September 2019 on YouTube.