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This page details the [[real world history]] of the ''[[MediEvil (series)|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 ''[[Fan:GTA MediEvil|GTA MediEvil]]'' fan project in 2009. For years before the year 2000, see [[Real world history/Pre-2000s|Pre-2000s]]. For years after 2009, see [[Real world history/2010s|2010s]]. | This page details the [[real world history]] of the ''[[MediEvil (series)|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 ''[[Fan:GTA MediEvil|GTA MediEvil]]'' fan project in 2009. For years before the year 2000, see [[Real world history/Pre-2000s|Pre-2000s]]. For years after 2009, see [[Real world history/2010s|2010s]] and [[Real world history/2020s|2020s]]. | ||
==Legend== | ==Legend== | ||
*{{Icon|B&B}} - Events related to [[Bob and Barn]]. | *{{Icon|B&B}} - Events related to [[Bob and Barn]]. | ||
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*'''March 16''': | *'''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|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</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|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref> | ||
*'''March 14''': | |||
**{{Icon|Sony}} Georges Fornay, chief of Sony Computer Entertainment France, confirms that the PSP's European launch will be delayed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/psp-postponed-in-europe/1100-6120420/|site=GameSpot|title=PSP postponed in Europe|published=March 14, 2005|author=Surette, Tim|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref> | |||
*'''March 21''': | *'''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|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref> | **{{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|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref> | ||
*'''March 24''': | |||
**{{Icon|Sony}} The PSP launches in North America.<ref name="sonyhistory"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110412143832/http://us.playstation.com/corporate/about/press-release/250.html|site=PlayStation.com (archived version)|title=PSP™ (PLAYSTATION® PORTABLE) SET TO RELEASE ON MARCH 24 ACROSS NORTH AMERICA|published=February 3, 2005|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref> | |||
*'''April 26''': | *'''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|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</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|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref> | ||
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**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[James Busby]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[James Busby]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].--> | ||
*'''September 1''': | *'''September 1''': | ||
**{{Icon|Sony}} The PSP launches in Europe.<ref name="pspeu">{{Cite web|title=Euro PSP launches on Thursday!|site=Eurogamer|published=August 31, 2005|author=Bramwell, Tom|retrieved=April 21, 2023|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/news310805europsp}}</ref> | **{{Icon|Sony}} The PSP launches in Europe.<ref name="sonyhistory"/><ref name="pspeu">{{Cite web|title=Euro PSP launches on Thursday!|site=Eurogamer|published=August 31, 2005|author=Bramwell, Tom|retrieved=April 21, 2023|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/news310805europsp}}</ref> | ||
**{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is released in Europe as a launch title for the PSP.<ref name="pspeu"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://uk.playstation.com/psp/games/detail/item46237/MediEvil-Resurrection/|site=Official PlayStation website (archived version)|title=PlayStation Games - MediEvil: Resurrection|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref> | **{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is released in Europe as a launch title for the PSP.<ref name="pspeu"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://uk.playstation.com/psp/games/detail/item46237/MediEvil-Resurrection/|site=Official PlayStation website (archived version)|title=PlayStation Games - MediEvil: Resurrection|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref> | ||
*'''September 7''': | *'''September 7''': | ||
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*'''December 7''': | *'''December 7''': | ||
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia. | **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Real world events]] | [[Category:Real world events]] | ||
{{DISPLAYTITLE:2000s real world history}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:2000s real world history}} | ||
Revision as of 06:10, 21 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 and 2020s.
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.[citation needed]
- April 21:
- May:
- Absolute PlayStation's review of MediEvil 2 is published.[8]
- May 1 - May 5:
- The Medievil Times promotional newspaper is sent out to members of the PlayStation database this week.[9] The newspaper also featured the HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition.
- May 9:
- MediEvil 2 is released in North America.[10]
- May 22:
- IGN's review of MediEvil 2 is published.[11]
- May 24:
- GameSpot's review of MediEvil 2 is published.[12]
- 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.[13]
- 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.[14]
- October 2:
- The nominees for the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards 2000 are announced, MediEvil 2 being one of them.[15]
- October 8:
- Leaflets promoting the Hershey's offer are distributed with newspapers across the US.[14]
- October 26:
2001
- March 28:
- May 4:
- MediEvil 2 is re-released as a platinum title.[citation needed]
- May 11:
- Bob and Barn Ltd is legally incorporated.[20]
- June 4:
- Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas leave SCE Cambridge Studio to find Bob and Barn Ltd.[21][22]
2003
- March:
- MediEvil 3 concepts are considered, but none are given the green-light. One of these was Fate's Arrow.[citation needed]
- 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.[23]
2004
- May 11 - May 14:
- May 21:
- The first thread is made on IGN's MediEvil board.[25]
- October 4:
- December 10:
- SCE Europe announces MediEvil: Resurrection as a European launch title for the PlayStation Portable (PSP).[27]
- Piers Jackson is interviewed about MediEvil: Resurrection. The interview is published on IGN's website.[28]
- December 12:
2005
- March 16:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is classified as a game suitable for players aged 12 or above by the German Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle.[31]
- March 14:
- Georges Fornay, chief of Sony Computer Entertainment France, confirms that the PSP's European launch will be delayed.[32]
- March 21:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is classified as a PG game by the Australian Classification Board.[33]
- March 24:
- April 26:
- SCEA announces MediEvil: Resurrection in America at their pre-E3 event.[35]
- May 18 - May 20:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is showcased at E3.[36]
- June 18 - August 15:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is playable in the US at the Vans Warped Tour.[37]
- August 4 - August 7:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is playable in the US at the ESPN X Games 11.[38]
- August 11:
- Eurogamer's MediEvil: Resurrection review is published.[39]
- August 17 - August 21:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is playable at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany.[40]
- September 1:
- The PSP launches in Europe.[29][41]
- MediEvil: Resurrection is released in Europe as a launch title for the PSP.[41][42]
- September 7:
- The MediEvil Resurrection article is published on the English Wikipedia.[43]
- September 13:
- 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.[46][47]
2006
- January 1:
- The MediEvil 2 article is published on the English Wikipedia.
- January 31:
- The MediEvil: Resurrection Original Soundtrack is released.[48]
- 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.[49]
- 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.[50]
- 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.[51]
- 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.
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.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "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." — Win Sony PlayStation games and MediEvil 2 in The Sun. Published April 21, 2000.
- ↑ Medievil 2 Sony Playstation Game Review on Absolute PlayStation. Published May 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ↑ Trickett, Eleanor, CHJM kicks off direct mail campaigns for PlayStation on Campaign. Published April 28, 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ↑ Everyone's Favorite Undead Hero Resurrects to the PlayStation(R) Game Console In MediEvil(R) II in PR Newswire. Published May 9, 2000.
- ↑ Perry, Doug, Medievil II review on IGN (archived version). Published May 22, 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ↑ Fielder, Joe, MediEvil II Review on GameSpot. Published May 24, 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ↑ Nitsche, Michael, Welcome on Common Tales. Published October 30, 2002. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Sony Computer Entertainment America and Hershey Foods Corporation Team-Up For a Tantalizing Halloween Promotion on Sony Corporation of America. Published September 18, 2000.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Interactive Entertainment Introduction on ||||| British Academy of Film and Television Arts |||||. Published December 7, 2000. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ↑ Games - Console in 2000 on BAFTA Awards.
- ↑ Games » MediEvil on FanFiction.Net (archived version). Published August 11, 2002. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ↑ Crystal Cattail, Daniel in Derby on FanFiction.Net (archived version). Published March 28, 2001. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ↑ Crystal Cattail, Lost Souls on FanFiction.Net (archived version). Published March 28, 2001. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ↑ BOB AND BARN LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House) on beta.companieshouse.gov.uk.
- ↑ Ittensohn, Oliver, Interview with composer Paul Arnold on GSoundtracks. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ↑ Bob and Barn Ltd is Born on Paul Arnold & Andrew Barnabas. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
- ↑ Resume / CV on Mitch Phillips Portfolio.
- ↑ E3 2004: PSP Games Shown in Action on IGN. Published May 11, 2004.
- ↑ Crovax33, Welcome to the MediEvil board! on IGN Boards (archived version). Published May 21, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ↑ MediEvil (series): Revision history on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ↑ Official Details: MediEvil on IGN. Published December 10, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ↑ Developer Profile: MediEvil on IGN. Published December 10, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 History of Sony Interactive Entertainment on Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc (archived version). Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ↑ Japanese Price And Date Set on IGN (archived version). Published October 27, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ MediEvil on Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle. Published March 16, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ↑ Surette, Tim, PSP postponed in Europe on GameSpot. Published March 14, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ MEDIEVIL RESURRECTION on Australian Classification. Published March 21, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ↑ PSP™ (PLAYSTATION® PORTABLE) SET TO RELEASE ON MARCH 24 ACROSS NORTH AMERICA on PlayStation.com (archived version). Published February 3, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ Allen, Jason, Pre-E3 2005: Medievil Resurrection on IGN. Published April 26, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ↑ The Big E3 List: 2005 Edition on IGN. Published April 11, 2005. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ↑ Sony Computer Entertainment America Continues to Support Summer's Hottest Music Tours Across the Country on Sony Corporation of America. Published July 12, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ↑ Sony Computer Entertainment America Supports Action Sports Through Sponsorship of ESPN X Games 11 on Sony Corporation of America. Published August 2, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ↑ Reed, Kristan, MediEvil: Resurrection on Eurogamer.net. Published August 11, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ↑ Sulic, Ivan, GC 2005: MediEvil on IGN. Published August 18, 2005. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 Bramwell, Tom, Euro PSP launches on Thursday! on Eurogamer. Published August 31, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ PlayStation Games - MediEvil: Resurrection on Official PlayStation website (archived version). Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ↑ MediEvil: Resurrection: Revision history on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ↑ MEDIEVIL RESURRECTION RISES FROM THE CRYPT TO THE PSP SYSTEM on PlayStation.com (archived version). Published September 13, 2005. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ↑ Adams, David, MediEvil Resurrected at Retail on IGN. Published September 13, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ Mobile PlayStation® Videogame Arcade Brings Fun and Entertainment to Your Neighborhood on Sony Media Room. Published September 20, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ↑ Mobile PlayStation® Videogame Arcade Brings Fun and Entertainment to Your Neighborhood on Sony Media Room. Published February 1, 2006. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
- ↑ Medievil Resurrection Soundtrack Coming on IGN. Published January 31, 2006. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ Admin on MediEvil Forum (archived version).
- ↑ Retro Gamer Magazine on Park Productions.
- ↑ MediEvil Resurrection™ on PS Vita, PSP on Official PlayStation™Store US. Published June 26, 2008.