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===2000=== | ===2000=== | ||
<!--*'''January''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Robert King]] joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | <!--*'''January''': | ||
*'''February 23''': {{Icon|Med2}} ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is classified as a game suitable for children aged 12 or above by the German [[wikipedia:Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle|Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://usk.de/?s=MediEvil+2|published=February 23, 2000|title=MediEvil 2|site=Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle}}</ref> | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Robert King]] joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | ||
*'''February 29''': {{Icon|Med2}} ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is classified as an M game by the [[wikipedia:Australian Classification Board|Australian Classification Board]].<ref>{{Cite web|site=Australian Classification|title=MEDIEVIL 2|published=February 29, 2000|url=https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/medievil-2}}</ref> | *'''February 23''': | ||
*'''March 7''': {{Icon|Sony}} ''[[Hot Shots Golf 2]]'' is released in North America, featuring [[Sir Dan]] as a playable character.<ref>{{Cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://www.playstation.com/news/press_example.asp?ReleaseID=9550|site=PlayStation - News (archived version)|title=SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES PLAYSTATION® SOFTWARE LINEUP FOR FIRST QUARTER YEAR 2000|published=November 11, 1999}}</ref> | **{{Icon|Med2}} ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is classified as a game suitable for children aged 12 or above by the German [[wikipedia:Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle|Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://usk.de/?s=MediEvil+2|published=February 23, 2000|title=MediEvil 2|site=Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle}}</ref> | ||
*'''April 2''': {{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}} | *'''February 29''': | ||
*'''April 19''': {{Icon|Sony}} ''[[Everybody's Golf 2]]'' is released in Europe, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character. | **{{Icon|Med2}} ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is classified as an M game by the [[wikipedia:Australian Classification Board|Australian Classification Board]].<ref>{{Cite web|site=Australian Classification|title=MEDIEVIL 2|published=February 29, 2000|url=https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/medievil-2}}</ref> | ||
*'''April 21''': | *'''March 7''': | ||
*'''May''': {{Icon|Med2}} Absolute PlayStation's [http://web.archive.org/web/20000816072611/http://www.absolute-playstation.com/api_review/rmedievil2b.htm review] of'' [[MediEvil 2]]'' is published. | **{{Icon|Sony}} ''[[Hot Shots Golf 2]]'' is released in North America, featuring [[Sir Dan]] as a playable character.<ref>{{Cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://www.playstation.com/news/press_example.asp?ReleaseID=9550|site=PlayStation - News (archived version)|title=SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES PLAYSTATION® SOFTWARE LINEUP FOR FIRST QUARTER YEAR 2000|published=November 11, 1999}}</ref> | ||
*'''May 1 - May 5''': {{Icon|Med2}} The [[Medievil Times]] promotional newspaper is [https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/chjm-kicks-off-direct-mail-campaigns-playstation/37063 sent out to members of the PlayStation database this week]. The newspaper also featured the [[HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition]]. | *'''April 2''': | ||
*'''May 9''': | **{{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}} | ||
*'''May 22''': {{Icon|Med2}} IGN's [http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/05/23/medievil-ii review] of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is published. | *'''April 19''': | ||
*'''May 24''': {{Icon|Med2}} GameSpot's [http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/medievil-ii-review/1900-2576496/ review] of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is published. | **{{Icon|Sony}} ''[[Everybody's Golf 2]]'' is released in Europe, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character. | ||
*'''May 31''': {{Icon|Med2}} All entries into the [[MediEvil 2 Competition]] had to be received by this date.{{Siteref|MED2-EU-Site|uk/shocked/game/rules.html|MediEvil 2 Competition}} | *'''April 21''': | ||
*'''June 15''': {{Icon|Med2}} The names and countries of the winners of the [[MediEvil 2 Competition]] were to be posted on the MediEvil 2 Web site.{{Siteref|MED2-EU-Site|uk/shocked/game/rules.html|MediEvil 2 Competition}} | **{{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=[https://www.thesun.co.uk/ 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> | ||
*'''June 30''': {{Icon|Med2}} All entries into the [[HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition]] were to be received by this date.{{Bookref|Medievil-Times}} | **{{Icon|Med2}} [https://www.thesun.co.uk/ The Sun] teams up with SONY to give away 50 copies of ''MediEvil 2'' alongside Sony PlayStation consoles with DualShock controllers.<ref name="TheSunPromo"/> | ||
*'''July''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Work on ''Common Tales'' is finished.<ref name="commontales">{{Cite web|site=Common Tales|url=http://homes.lmc.gatech.edu/~nitsche/ComTale/welcome.html|title=Welcome|author=Nitsche, Michael|published=October 30, 2002|retrieved=May 25, 2021}}</ref> | *'''May''': | ||
*'''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}} Absolute PlayStation's [http://web.archive.org/web/20000816072611/http://www.absolute-playstation.com/api_review/rmedievil2b.htm review] of'' [[MediEvil 2]]'' is published. | ||
*'''September 15 - October 31''': {{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> | *'''May 1 - May 5''': | ||
*'''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 [[Medievil Times]] promotional newspaper is [https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/chjm-kicks-off-direct-mail-campaigns-playstation/37063 sent out to members of the PlayStation database this week]. The newspaper also featured the [[HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition]]. | ||
*'''October 8''': {{Icon|Med2}} Leaflets promoting the Hershey's offer are distributed with newspapers across the US.<ref name="Hersheys"/> | *'''May 9''': | ||
*'''October 26''': {{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]]'' is released in North America.<ref>{{Cite|newspaper=PR Newswire|published=May 9, 2000|title=Everyone's Favorite Undead Hero Resurrects to the PlayStation(R) Game Console In MediEvil(R) II}}</ref> | ||
*'''May 22''': | |||
**{{Icon|Med2}} IGN's [http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/05/23/medievil-ii review] of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is published. | |||
*'''May 24''': | |||
**{{Icon|Med2}} GameSpot's [http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/medievil-ii-review/1900-2576496/ review] of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is published. | |||
*'''May 31''': | |||
**{{Icon|Med2}} All entries into the [[MediEvil 2 Competition]] had to be received by this date.{{Siteref|MED2-EU-Site|uk/shocked/game/rules.html|MediEvil 2 Competition}} | |||
*'''June 15''': | |||
**{{Icon|Med2}} The names and countries of the winners of the [[MediEvil 2 Competition]] were to be posted on the MediEvil 2 Web site.{{Siteref|MED2-EU-Site|uk/shocked/game/rules.html|MediEvil 2 Competition}} | |||
*'''June 30''': | |||
**{{Icon|Med2}} All entries into the [[HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition]] were to be received by this date.{{Bookref|Medievil-Times}} | |||
*'''July''': | |||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Work on ''Common Tales'' is finished.<ref name="commontales">{{Cite web|site=Common Tales|url=http://homes.lmc.gatech.edu/~nitsche/ComTale/welcome.html|title=Welcome|author=Nitsche, Michael|published=October 30, 2002|retrieved=May 25, 2021}}</ref> | |||
*'''July 5''': | |||
**{{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''': | |||
**{{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> | |||
*'''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> | |||
*'''October 8''': | |||
**{{Icon|Med2}} Leaflets promoting the Hershey's offer are distributed with newspapers across the US.<ref name="Hersheys"/> | |||
*'''October 26''': | |||
**{{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"/> | |||
===2001=== | ===2001=== | ||
*'''May 4''': {{Icon|Med2}} ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is re-released as a platinum title.{{Citation needed}} | *'''May 4''': | ||
*'''May 11:''' {{Icon|B&B}} [[Bob and Barn Ltd]] is legally incorporated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04214760|title=BOB AND BARN LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)|site=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk}}</ref> | **{{Icon|Med2}} ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is re-released as a platinum title.{{Citation needed}} | ||
*'''June 4''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|B&B}} Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas leave [[SCE 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://www.bobandbarn.com/timeline/2001/|title=Bob and Barn Ltd is Born|site=Paul Arnold & Andrew Barnabas|retrieved=June 27, 2021}}</ref> | *'''May 11:''' | ||
*'''July 8''': {{Icon|Fan}} The very first [https://www.fanfiction.net/s/346740/1/The-Hall-of-Heroes ''MediEvil'' fan fiction] is published on FanFiction.net. | **{{Icon|B&B}} [[Bob and Barn Ltd]] is legally incorporated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04214760|title=BOB AND BARN LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House)|site=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk}}</ref> | ||
<!--*'''September''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Richard O'Donovan joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | *'''June 4''': | ||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|B&B}} Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas leave [[SCE 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://www.bobandbarn.com/timeline/2001/|title=Bob and Barn Ltd is Born|site=Paul Arnold & Andrew Barnabas|retrieved=June 27, 2021}}</ref> | |||
*'''July 8''': | |||
**{{Icon|Fan}} The very first [https://www.fanfiction.net/s/346740/1/The-Hall-of-Heroes ''MediEvil'' fan fiction] is published on FanFiction.net. | |||
<!--*'''September''': | |||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Richard O'Donovan joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | |||
===2003=== | ===2003=== | ||
*'''March''': {{Icon|Med3}} ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' concepts are considered, but none are given the green-light. One of these was [[Fate's Arrow (2003)|Fate's Arrow]]. | *'''March''': | ||
<!--*'''April''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Piers Jackson joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]]. | **{{Icon|Med3}} ''[[MediEvil 3]]'' concepts are considered, but none are given the green-light. One of these was [[Fate's Arrow (2003)|Fate's Arrow]]. | ||
*'''May''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Martin Hamilton Kift leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | <!--*'''April''': | ||
*'''May 9''': {{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is re-released in a bundle with ''C-12: Final Resistance''.{{Citation needed}} | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} Piers Jackson joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]]. | ||
*'''June''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} Development of ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' begins around this time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sofacafe.com/Mitch/node/2|title=Resume / CV|site=Mitch Phillips Portfolio}}</ref> | *'''May''': | ||
<!--*'''August''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Gary Antcliffe and Angelo Bod join [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} Martin Hamilton Kift leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | ||
*'''May 9''': | |||
**{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is re-released in a bundle with ''C-12: Final Resistance''.{{Citation needed}} | |||
*'''June''': | |||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} Development of ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' begins around this time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sofacafe.com/Mitch/node/2|title=Resume / CV|site=Mitch Phillips Portfolio}}</ref> | |||
<!--*'''August''': | |||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Gary Antcliffe and Angelo Bod join [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | |||
===2004=== | ===2004=== | ||
<!--*'''January''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Xavier Malard joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | <!--*'''January''': | ||
*'''May 11 - May 14''': {{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|Cambridge}} Xavier Malard joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | ||
<!--*'''June''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} John Bustard joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | *'''May 11 - May 14''': | ||
*'''October 4''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil|''MediEvil'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia. | **{{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> | ||
*'''December 10''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} SCE Europe announces ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' as a European launch title for the PSP. Piers Jackson is [http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/12/10/developer-profile-medievil interviewed] about ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''. The interview is published on IGN's website. | <!--*'''June''': | ||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} John Bustard joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | |||
*'''October 4''': | |||
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil|''MediEvil'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia. | |||
*'''December 10''': | |||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} SCE Europe announces ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' as a European launch title for the PSP. | |||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} [[Piers Jackson]] is [http://www.ign.com/articles/2004/12/10/developer-profile-medievil interviewed] about ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''. The interview is published on IGN's website. | |||
===2005=== | ===2005=== | ||
*'''March 16''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' 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=March 16, 2005|title=MediEvil|site=Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle}}</ref> | *'''March 16''': | ||
*'''March 21''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is classified as a PG game by the Australian Classification Board.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/medievil-resurrection|site=Australian Classification|title=MEDIEVIL RESURRECTION|published = March 21, 2005}}</ref> | **{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' 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=March 16, 2005|title=MediEvil|site=Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle}}</ref> | ||
*'''April 26''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} SCEA announces ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' in America at their pre-E3 event.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Allen, Jason|site=IGN|title=Pre-E3 2005: Medievil Resurrection|published=April 26, 2005|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/04/26/pre-e3-2005-medievil-resurrection}}</ref> | *'''March 21''': | ||
*'''May 18 - May 20''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is showcased at [[E3 2005|E3]]. | **{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is classified as a PG game by the Australian Classification Board.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.classification.gov.au/titles/medievil-resurrection|site=Australian Classification|title=MEDIEVIL RESURRECTION|published = March 21, 2005}}</ref> | ||
*'''June 18 - August 15''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is playable in the US at the Vans Warped Tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-computer-entertainment-america-inc/2005/sony-computer-entertainment-america-continues-to-support-summers-hottest-music-tours-across-the-country.html|title=Sony Computer Entertainment America Continues to Support Summer's Hottest Music Tours Across the Country|site=Sony Corporation of America|published=July 12, 2005}}</ref> | *'''April 26''': | ||
*'''August 4 - August 7''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is playable in the US at the ESPN X Games 11.<ref>{{Cite web|site=Sony Corporation of America|title=Sony Computer Entertainment America Supports Action Sports Through Sponsorship of ESPN X Games 11|published=August 2, 2005|url=http://sony.mediaroom.com/2005-08-02-Sony-Computer-Entertainment-America-Supports-Action-Sports-Through-Sponsorship-of-ESPN-X-Games-11}}</ref> | **{{Icon|Resurrection}} SCEA announces ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' in America at their pre-E3 event.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Allen, Jason|site=IGN|title=Pre-E3 2005: Medievil Resurrection|published=April 26, 2005|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/04/26/pre-e3-2005-medievil-resurrection}}</ref> | ||
<!--*'''September''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} [[James Busby]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | *'''May 18 - May 20''': | ||
*'''September 1''': | **{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is showcased at [[E3 2005|E3]]. | ||
*'''September 7''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil Resurrection|''MediEvil Resurrection'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia. | *'''June 18 - August 15''': | ||
*'''September 11''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} Eurogamer's ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_medievil_psp review] is published. | **{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is playable in the US at the Vans Warped Tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/company-news/press-releases/sony-computer-entertainment-america-inc/2005/sony-computer-entertainment-america-continues-to-support-summers-hottest-music-tours-across-the-country.html|title=Sony Computer Entertainment America Continues to Support Summer's Hottest Music Tours Across the Country|site=Sony Corporation of America|published=July 12, 2005}}</ref> | ||
*'''September 12''': | *'''August 4 - August 7''': | ||
*'''September 29''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} GameSpy's [http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/medievil-psp/654712p1.html review] of ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is published. | **{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is playable in the US at the ESPN X Games 11.<ref>{{Cite web|site=Sony Corporation of America|title=Sony Computer Entertainment America Supports Action Sports Through Sponsorship of ESPN X Games 11|published=August 2, 2005|url=http://sony.mediaroom.com/2005-08-02-Sony-Computer-Entertainment-America-Supports-Action-Sports-Through-Sponsorship-of-ESPN-X-Games-11}}</ref> | ||
*'''September 30''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} Game Chronicles' [http://web.archive.org/web/20080105184955/http://www.gamechronicles.com/reviews/psp/medievil/resurrection.htm review] of ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is published. | <!--*'''September''': | ||
*'''October 14 - February 5, 2006''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is playable at various locations throughout the US as part of the PlayStation Patrol, a mobile PlayStation video game arcade vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web|published=September 20, 2005|site=Sony Media Room|title=Mobile PlayStation® Videogame Arcade Brings Fun and Entertainment to Your Neighborhood|url=http://sony.mediaroom.com/2005-10-20-Mobile-PlayStation-Videogame-Arcade-Brings-Fun-and-Entertainment-to-Your-Neighborhood}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sony.mediaroom.com/2006-02-01-Mobile-PlayStation-Videogame-Arcade-Brings-Fun-and-Entertainment-to-Your-Neighborhood|published=February 1, 2006|site=Sony Media Room|title=Mobile PlayStation® Videogame Arcade Brings Fun and Entertainment to Your Neighborhood}}</ref> | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[James Busby]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | ||
<!--*'''November''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Julian Rex leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | *'''September 1''': | ||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is released in Europe. | |||
*'''September 7''': | |||
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil Resurrection|''MediEvil Resurrection'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia. | |||
*'''September 11''': | |||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} Eurogamer's ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' [http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_medievil_psp review] is published. | |||
*'''September 12''': | |||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is released in North America. IGN's [http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/09/13/medievil-resurrection review] of the game is published, as well as GameSpot's [http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/medievil-resurrection-review/1900-6133032/ review] and GameZone's [http://web.archive.org/web/20060118114736/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r25367.htm review]. | |||
*'''September 29''': | |||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} GameSpy's [http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/medievil-psp/654712p1.html review] of ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is published. | |||
*'''September 30''': | |||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} Game Chronicles' [http://web.archive.org/web/20080105184955/http://www.gamechronicles.com/reviews/psp/medievil/resurrection.htm review] of ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is published. | |||
*'''October 14 - February 5, 2006''': | |||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is playable at various locations throughout the US as part of the PlayStation Patrol, a mobile PlayStation video game arcade vehicle.<ref>{{Cite web|published=September 20, 2005|site=Sony Media Room|title=Mobile PlayStation® Videogame Arcade Brings Fun and Entertainment to Your Neighborhood|url=http://sony.mediaroom.com/2005-10-20-Mobile-PlayStation-Videogame-Arcade-Brings-Fun-and-Entertainment-to-Your-Neighborhood}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sony.mediaroom.com/2006-02-01-Mobile-PlayStation-Videogame-Arcade-Brings-Fun-and-Entertainment-to-Your-Neighborhood|published=February 1, 2006|site=Sony Media Room|title=Mobile PlayStation® Videogame Arcade Brings Fun and Entertainment to Your Neighborhood}}</ref> | |||
<!--*'''November''': | |||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Julian Rex leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | |||
===2006=== | ===2006=== | ||
*'''January 1''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil 2|''MediEvil 2'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia. | *'''January 1''': | ||
*'''January 31''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection Original Soundtrack]]'' is released. | **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil 2|''MediEvil 2'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia. | ||
<!--*'''March''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Angelo Bod]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | *'''January 31''': | ||
*'''April 17''': {{Icon| | **{{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection Original Soundtrack]]'' is released. | ||
*'''April 27''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' page is published on the French Wikipedia. {{Icon|Proboards}} On the same day, the [http://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://danielfortesque.proboards.com/index.cgi 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> | <!--*'''March''': | ||
*'''June 2''': | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Angelo Bod]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | ||
*'''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. | *'''April 17''': | ||
*'''August 26''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:de:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the German Wikipedia. | **{{Icon|DeviantArt}} [http://the-dan-fanclub.deviantart.com/ The-Dan-Fanclub] is created on DeviantArt. | ||
<!--*'''October''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Chris Sorrell]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | *'''April 27''': | ||
*'''October 7''': {{Icon| | **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' page is published on the French Wikipedia. | ||
<!--*'''December''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Katie Sorrell]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | **{{Icon|Proboards}} On the same day, the [http://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://danielfortesque.proboards.com/index.cgi 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> | ||
*'''December 4''': | *'''June 2''': | ||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is re-released as a platinum title in Europe. | |||
*'''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. | |||
*'''August 26''': | |||
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:de:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the German Wikipedia. | |||
<!--*'''October''': | |||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Chris Sorrell]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | |||
*'''October 7''': | |||
**{{Icon|DeviantArt}} An [http://the-dan-fanclub.deviantart.com/journal/Jason-s-Email-242293324 email conversation] with [[Jason Wilson]] is published on The-Dan-Fanclub. | |||
<!--*'''December''': | |||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Katie Sorrell]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | |||
*'''December 4''': | |||
**{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on PSN in North America. | |||
===2007=== | ===2007=== | ||
<!--*'''January''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Richard Talbot-Watkins]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]]. | <!--*'''January''': | ||
*'''February''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Paul Donovan]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Richard Talbot-Watkins]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]]. | ||
*'''February 23''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:fr:Daniel Fortesque|Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the French Wikipedia. | *'''February''': | ||
<!--*'''March''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Alan McCarthy]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Paul Donovan]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | ||
*'''March 21''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia. | *'''February 23''': | ||
<!--*'''July''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Robert King]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:fr:Daniel Fortesque|Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the French Wikipedia. | ||
*'''July 23''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia. | <!--*'''March''': | ||
<!--*'''August''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} [[John Bustard]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Alan McCarthy]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | ||
*'''August 6''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' and [https://web.archive.org/web/20160415044852/https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Daniel_Fortesque Sir Daniel Fortesque] articles are published on the Spanish Wikipedia. | *'''March 21''': | ||
*'''September 20''': | **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia. | ||
<!--*'''October''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Xavier Malard leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | <!--*'''July''': | ||
*'''November 28''': | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Robert King]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | ||
*'''July 23''': | |||
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia. | |||
<!--*'''August''': | |||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[John Bustard]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | |||
*'''August 6''': | |||
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' and [https://web.archive.org/web/20160415044852/https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Daniel_Fortesque Sir Daniel Fortesque] articles are published on the Spanish Wikipedia. | |||
*'''September 20''': | |||
**{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on PSN in Europe. | |||
<!--*'''October''': | |||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Xavier Malard leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | |||
*'''November 28''': | |||
**{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on PSN in Japan. | |||
===2008=== | ===2008=== | ||
<!--*'''January''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Andrew Ostler leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | <!--*'''January''': | ||
*'''March 23''': {{Icon|Fan}} A [http://vk.com/medievil_official MediEvil fan club] is started on [[wikipedia:VK (social networking website)|VK]]. | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} Andrew Ostler leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | ||
*'''March 27''': | *'''March 23''': | ||
*'''May 2''': | **{{Icon|Fan}} A [http://vk.com/medievil_official MediEvil fan club] is started on [[wikipedia:VK (social networking website)|VK]]. | ||
*'''May 5''': {{Icon|Facebook}} The [https://www.facebook.com/groups/12974627681/ MediEvil] group on Facebook is created. | *'''March 27''': | ||
*'''May 13''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil Resurrection]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia. | **{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (series)|MediEvil]]'' is featured in [[wikipedia:Retro Gamer|Retro Gamer magazine]], as well as an interview with Chris Sorrell and Jason Wilson.<ref>{{Cite web|site=Park Productions|title=Retro Gamer Magazine|url=http://www.parkproductions.co.uk/area/magazine/retrogamer.htm}}</ref> | ||
*'''June 8''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia. | *'''May 2''': | ||
*'''June 26''': {{Icon|Resurrection}} {{Icon|Store}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is made available for download on the US PS Store.<ref>{{Icon|Store}} {{Cite web|site=Official PlayStation™Store US|title=MediEvil Resurrection™ on PS Vita, PSP|published=June 26, 2008|url=https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/medievil-resurrection/cid=UP9000-UCUS98620_00-GPCMEDIEVI000001}}</ref> | **{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is made available for download on the European PS Store. | ||
*'''July 25''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia. | *'''May 5''': | ||
<!--*'''August''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Alex Sulman leaves SCE Cambridge Studio to work at Santa Monica Studio.--> | **{{Icon|Facebook}} The [https://www.facebook.com/groups/12974627681/ MediEvil] group on Facebook is created. | ||
*'''August 3''': {{Icon|Facebook}} A [https://www.facebook.com/pages/MediEvil/28732557175 MediEvil fan page] is created on Facebook. | *'''May 13''': | ||
*'''August 18''': {{Icon|Fan}} A 3D ''MediEvil'' fan game is published on the [http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/ YoYo Games website]. Unfortunately, the game is no longer available on the website. You can download it [http://www.mediafire.com/download/w6tim2eawvct2ci/3d_medievil_crash.rar here]. | **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil Resurrection]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia. | ||
*'''September 11''': {{Icon|FANDOM}} The [http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://medievil.wikia.com:80/wiki/MediEvil_Wiki MediEvil Wiki] is created on Wikia (now FANDOM). | *'''June 8''': | ||
<!--*'''November''': {{Icon|Cambridge}} Mike Froggatt leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia. | ||
*'''June 26''': | |||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} {{Icon|Store}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is made available for download on the US PS Store.<ref>{{Icon|Store}} {{Cite web|site=Official PlayStation™Store US|title=MediEvil Resurrection™ on PS Vita, PSP|published=June 26, 2008|url=https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/en-us/games/medievil-resurrection/cid=UP9000-UCUS98620_00-GPCMEDIEVI000001}}</ref> | |||
*'''July 25''': | |||
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia. | |||
<!--*'''August''': | |||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Alex Sulman leaves SCE Cambridge Studio to work at Santa Monica Studio.--> | |||
*'''August 3''': | |||
**{{Icon|Facebook}} A [https://www.facebook.com/pages/MediEvil/28732557175 MediEvil fan page] is created on Facebook. | |||
*'''August 18''': | |||
**{{Icon|Fan}} A 3D ''MediEvil'' fan game is published on the [http://sandbox.yoyogames.com/ YoYo Games website]. Unfortunately, the game is no longer available on the website. You can download it [http://www.mediafire.com/download/w6tim2eawvct2ci/3d_medievil_crash.rar here]. | |||
*'''September 11''': | |||
**{{Icon|FANDOM}} The [http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://medievil.wikia.com:80/wiki/MediEvil_Wiki MediEvil Wiki] is created on Wikia (now FANDOM). | |||
<!--*'''November''': | |||
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Mike Froggatt leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | |||
===2009=== | ===2009=== | ||
*'''February 16''': {{Icon|Fan}} [http://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/user/24 RAWTalent] reveals his ''GTA MediEvil'' project in a [http://gtaforums.com/topic/398201-wiptcgta-medievil/ thread] on GTAforums.com. | *'''February 16''': | ||
*'''February 23''': {{Icon|Facebook}} A [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medievil/51521899836?ref=br_rs spanish community page] about ''MediEvil'' is created on Facebook. | **{{Icon|Fan}} [http://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/user/24 RAWTalent] reveals his ''GTA MediEvil'' project in a [http://gtaforums.com/topic/398201-wiptcgta-medievil/ thread] on GTAforums.com. | ||
*'''March 7''': The [http://www.last.fm/group/MediEvil MediEvil Last.fm group] is created. | *'''February 23''': | ||
*'''March 19''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:pl:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Polish Wikipedia. | **{{Icon|Facebook}} A [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medievil/51521899836?ref=br_rs spanish community page] about ''MediEvil'' is created on Facebook. | ||
*'''May 31''': {{Icon|Proboards}} The [http://www.sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/ MediEvil Boards] are opened. | *'''March 7''': | ||
*'''September 28''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:it:Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the Italian Wikipedia. | **The [http://www.last.fm/group/MediEvil MediEvil Last.fm group] is created. | ||
*'''October 19''': {{Icon|Fan}} A [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showpost.php?p=4103891&postcount=12751 ''Tomb Raider: Legend'' mod featuring Kiya] is released on the Tomb Raider Forums. | *'''March 19''': | ||
*'''October 27''': {{Icon|Fan}} A ''MediEvil'' fan site called [http://zarokslair.piczo.com/ Zarokslair] is created using Piczo. | **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:pl:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Polish Wikipedia. | ||
*'''November 18''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The'' [[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia. | *'''May 31''': | ||
*'''December 7''': {{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia. | **{{Icon|Proboards}} The [http://www.sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/ MediEvil Boards] are opened. | ||
*'''September 28''': | |||
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:it:Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the Italian Wikipedia. | |||
*'''October 19''': | |||
**{{Icon|Fan}} A [http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showpost.php?p=4103891&postcount=12751 ''Tomb Raider: Legend'' mod featuring Kiya] is released on the Tomb Raider Forums. | |||
*'''October 27''': | |||
**{{Icon|Fan}} A ''MediEvil'' fan site called [http://zarokslair.piczo.com/ Zarokslair] is created using Piczo. | |||
*'''November 18''': | |||
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The'' [[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia. | |||
*'''December 7''': | |||
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Real world history/Pre-2000s]] | *[[Real world history/Pre-2000s]] |
Revision as of 23:04, 15 April 2023
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 in 2009. For years before the year 2000, see Pre-2000s. For years after 2009, see 2010s.
Legend
- - Events related to Bob and Barn.
- - Events related to DeviantArt.
- - Events related to Facebook.
- - Events related to FANDOM.
- - Events related to fan-made works.
- - Events related to MediEvil.
- - Events related to MediEvil 2.
- - Events related to MediEvil: Resurrection.
- - Events related to a hypothetical MediEvil 3.
- - Events related to forums hosted on ProBoards.
- - Events related to SCE Cambridge Studio.
- - Events related to Sony.
- - Events related to Wikipedia.
Timeline
2000
- February 23:
- MediEvil 2 is classified as a game suitable for children aged 12 or above by the German Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle.[1]
- February 29:
- MediEvil 2 is classified as an M game by the Australian Classification Board.[2]
- March 7:
- Hot Shots Golf 2 is released in North America, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.[3]
- April 2:
- The winners and runners-up of the MediEvil 2 Competition were to be contacted by this date and had 1 week to respond.[4]
- April 19:
- Everybody's Golf 2 is released in Europe, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.
- April 21:
- May:
- Absolute PlayStation's review of MediEvil 2 is published.
- May 1 - May 5:
- The Medievil Times promotional newspaper is sent out to members of the PlayStation database this week. The newspaper also featured the HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition.
- May 9:
- MediEvil 2 is released in North America.[8]
- May 22:
- IGN's review of MediEvil 2 is published.
- May 24:
- GameSpot's review of MediEvil 2 is published.
- May 31:
- All entries into the MediEvil 2 Competition had to be received by this date.[4]
- June 15:
- The names and countries of the winners of the MediEvil 2 Competition were to be posted on the MediEvil 2 Web site.[4]
- June 30:
- All entries into the HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition were to be received by this date.[5]
- July:
- Work on Common Tales is finished.[9]
- July 5:
- The winner of the HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition is chosen on this date.[5]
- September 15 - October 31:
- 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.[10]
- October 2:
- The nominees for the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards 2000 are announced, MediEvil 2 being one of them.[11]
- October 8:
- Leaflets promoting the Hershey's offer are distributed with newspapers across the US.[10]
- October 26:
2001
- May 4:
- MediEvil 2 is re-released as a platinum title.[citation needed]
- May 11:
- Bob and Barn Ltd is legally incorporated.[13]
- June 4:
- Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas leave SCE Cambridge Studio to find Bob and Barn Ltd.[14][15]
- July 8:
- The very first MediEvil fan fiction is published on FanFiction.net.
2003
- March:
- MediEvil 3 concepts are considered, but none are given the green-light. One of these was Fate's Arrow.
- May 9:
- MediEvil is re-released in a bundle with C-12: Final Resistance.[citation needed]
- June:
- Development of MediEvil: Resurrection begins around this time.[16]
2004
- May 11 - May 14:
- October 4:
- The MediEvil article is published on the English Wikipedia.
- December 10:
- SCE Europe announces MediEvil: Resurrection as a European launch title for the PSP.
- Piers Jackson is interviewed about MediEvil: Resurrection. The interview is published on IGN's website.
2005
- March 16:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is classified as a game suitable for players aged 12 or above by the German Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle.[18]
- March 21:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is classified as a PG game by the Australian Classification Board.[19]
- April 26:
- SCEA announces MediEvil: Resurrection in America at their pre-E3 event.[20]
- May 18 - May 20:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is showcased at E3.
- June 18 - August 15:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is playable in the US at the Vans Warped Tour.[21]
- August 4 - August 7:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is playable in the US at the ESPN X Games 11.[22]
- September 1:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is released in Europe.
- September 7:
- The MediEvil Resurrection article is published on the English Wikipedia.
- September 11:
- Eurogamer's MediEvil: Resurrection review is published.
- September 12:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is released in North America. IGN's review of the game is published, as well as GameSpot's review and GameZone's review.
- September 29:
- GameSpy's review of MediEvil: Resurrection is published.
- September 30:
- Game Chronicles' review of MediEvil: Resurrection is published.
- October 14 - February 5, 2006:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is playable at various locations throughout the US as part of the PlayStation Patrol, a mobile PlayStation video game arcade vehicle.[23][24]
2006
- January 1:
- The MediEvil 2 article is published on the English Wikipedia.
- January 31:
- The MediEvil: Resurrection Original Soundtrack is released.
- April 17:
- The-Dan-Fanclub is created on DeviantArt.
- April 27:
- The MediEvil page is published on the French Wikipedia.
- On the same day, the MediEvil Forum is opened.[25]
- June 2:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is re-released as a platinum title in Europe.
- August 6:
- The MediEvil 2 and MediEvil Resurrection articles are published on the French Wikipedia.
- August 26:
- The MediEvil article is published on the German Wikipedia.
- October 7:
- An email conversation with Jason Wilson is published on The-Dan-Fanclub.
- December 4:
- MediEvil is released on PSN in North America.
2007
- February 23:
- The Daniel Fortesque article is published on the French Wikipedia.
- March 21:
- The MediEvil article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.
- July 23:
- The MediEvil article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.
- August 6:
- The MediEvil 2 and Sir Daniel Fortesque articles are published on the Spanish Wikipedia.
- September 20:
- MediEvil is released on PSN in Europe.
- November 28:
- MediEvil is released on PSN in Japan.
2008
- March 23:
- A MediEvil fan club is started on VK.
- March 27:
- MediEvil is featured in Retro Gamer magazine, as well as an interview with Chris Sorrell and Jason Wilson.[26]
- May 2:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is made available for download on the European PS Store.
- May 5:
- The MediEvil group on Facebook is created.
- May 13:
- The MediEvil Resurrection article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.
- June 8:
- The MediEvil 2 article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.
- June 26:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is made available for download on the US PS Store.[27]
- July 25:
- The MediEvil: Resurrection article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.
- August 3:
- A MediEvil fan page is created on Facebook.
- August 18:
- A 3D MediEvil fan game is published on the YoYo Games website. Unfortunately, the game is no longer available on the website. You can download it here.
- September 11:
- The MediEvil Wiki is created on Wikia (now FANDOM).
2009
- February 16:
- February 23:
- A spanish community page about MediEvil is created on Facebook.
- March 7:
- The MediEvil Last.fm group is created.
- March 19:
- The MediEvil article is published on the Polish Wikipedia.
- May 31:
- The MediEvil Boards are opened.
- September 28:
- The Sir Daniel Fortesque article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.
- October 19:
- A Tomb Raider: Legend mod featuring Kiya is released on the Tomb Raider Forums.
- October 27:
- A MediEvil fan site called Zarokslair is created using Piczo.
- November 18:
- The MediEvil article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia.
- December 7:
- The MediEvil 2 article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia.
See also
References
- ↑ MediEvil 2 on Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle. Published February 23, 2000.
- ↑ MEDIEVIL 2 on Australian Classification. Published February 29, 2000.
- ↑ SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES PLAYSTATION® SOFTWARE LINEUP FOR FIRST QUARTER YEAR 2000 on PlayStation - News (archived version). Published November 11, 1999.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 MediEvil 2 Competition on MediEvil 2 Official EU Website (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Medievil Times. Created and distributed by Claydon Heeley Jones Mason in May 2000.
- ↑ MediEvil 2 "Need A Hand..?" print advertisement. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2000.
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