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    **{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is re-released as a platinum title in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20071005124513/http://www.allaboutgames.co.uk/news.php?t=001503|site=allaboutgames.co.uk|title=E3: PSP Platinum range announced|published=May 12, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023|author=Bailey, Matt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/white-psp-and-new-platinum-range-to-arrive-in-europe-shortly|title=White PSP and new Platinum range to arrive in Europe shortly|site=GamesIndustry.biz|author=Gibson, Ellie|published=May 9, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    **{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is re-released as a platinum title in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20071005124513/http://www.allaboutgames.co.uk/news.php?t=001503|site=allaboutgames.co.uk|title=E3: PSP Platinum range announced|published=May 12, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023|author=Bailey, Matt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/white-psp-and-new-platinum-range-to-arrive-in-europe-shortly|title=White PSP and new Platinum range to arrive in Europe shortly|site=GamesIndustry.biz|author=Gibson, Ellie|published=May 9, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    *'''August 6''':  
    *'''August 6''':  
    **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil Resurrection]]'' articles are published on the French Wikipedia.
    **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil Resurrection]]'' articles are published on the French Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_II&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipédia|title=« MediEvil II » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_Resurrection&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipédia|title=« MediEvil Resurrection » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    *'''August 26''':  
    *'''August 26''':  
    **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:de:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the German Wikipedia.
    **{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:de:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the German Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|title=MediEvil|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    <!--*'''October''': 
    <!--*'''October''': 
    **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Chris Sorrell]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
    **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Chris Sorrell]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
    *'''October 7''':  
    *'''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.
    **{{Icon|DeviantArt}} An [[Interview:DeviantArt, October 2006|email conversation]] with [[Jason Wilson]] is published on [[Fan:The-Dan-Fanclub|The-Dan-Fanclub]].<ref>{{Icon|DeviantArt}} {{Cite web|url=http://the-dan-fanclub.deviantart.com/journal/Jason-s-Email-242293324|title=Jason's Email|author=The-Dan-Fanclub|site=DeviantArt|published=October 7, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    *'''November 11''':
    **{{Icon|Sony}} The [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] launches in Japan. The [[wikipedia:PlayStation Network|PlayStation Network]] (PSN) is launched alongside it.<ref name="sonyhistory"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6135452.stm|title=PlayStation 3 sells out at launch|site=BBC NEWS|published=November 11, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    *'''November 17''':
    **{{Icon|Sony}} The [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] launches in North America.<ref name="sonyhistory"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2006/05/6781-2/|site=Ars Technica|title=PlayStation 3 price bomb dropped, launch date announced|published=May 9, 2006|author=Bangeman, Eric|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
    <!--*'''December''': 
    <!--*'''December''': 
    **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Katie Sorrell]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
    **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Katie Sorrell]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
    *'''December 4''':
    *'''December 23''':
    **{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on PSN in North America.
    **{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on the PSN in North America around this time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2006-12-23-even-more-stuff-to-download-from-the-ps-store.html|site=Engadget|title=Even more stuff to download from the PS-Store|author=Doerr, Nick|published=Deccember 23, 2006|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>


    ===2007===
    ===2007===

    Revision as of 01:16, 25 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

    Timeline

    2000

    2001

    2003

    2004

    2005

    2006

    2007

    • February 23:
    • March 21:
      • Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.
    • July 23:
      • Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.
    • August 6:
    • September 20:
      • MediEvil MediEvil is released on PSN in Europe.
    • November 28:

    2008

    2009

    Notes

    1. DeviantArt stopped displaying join dates and archived versions did not capture it. However, the date noted here was written down before the change by Dan's Friend.

    References

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    2. MEDIEVIL 2 on Australian Classification. Published February 29, 2000.
    3. SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES PLAYSTATION® SOFTWARE LINEUP FOR FIRST QUARTER YEAR 2000 on PlayStation - News (archived version). Published November 11, 1999.
    4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 MediEvil 2 MediEvil 2 Competition on MediEvil 2 Official EU Website (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).
    5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Medievil Times Medievil Times. Created and distributed by Claydon Heeley Jones Mason in May 2000.
    6. MediEvil 2 MediEvil 2 "Need A Hand..?" print advertisement. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2000.
    7. 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.
    8. Medievil 2 Sony Playstation Game Review on Absolute PlayStation. Published May 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    9. Trickett, Eleanor, CHJM kicks off direct mail campaigns for PlayStation on Campaign. Published April 28, 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    10. Everyone's Favorite Undead Hero Resurrects to the PlayStation(R) Game Console In MediEvil(R) II in PR Newswire. Published May 9, 2000.
    11. Perry, Doug, Medievil II review on IGN (archived version). Published May 22, 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    12. Fielder, Joe, MediEvil II Review on GameSpot. Published May 24, 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    13. Nitsche, Michael, Welcome on Common Tales. Published October 30, 2002. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
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    24. Taylor, Martin, Primal Art winners announced on Eurogamer. Published April 10, 2003.
    25. Resume / CV on Mitch Phillips Portfolio.
    26. Ghosthunter on Eurogamer (archived version). Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    27. SAINTS(セインツ) 聖なる魔物 (PS2)の関連情報 on Famitsu. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    28. E3 2004: PSP Games Shown in Action on IGN. Published May 11, 2004.
    29. Crovax33, Welcome to the MediEvil board! on IGN Boards (archived version). Published May 21, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    30. Van Autrijve, Rainier, Ghosthunter ships to stores In North America on GameSpy. Published August 17, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    31. Now Playing in Japan on IGN. Published September 6, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    32. Wikipedia MediEvil (series): Revision history on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    33. Official Details: MediEvil on IGN. Published December 10, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    34. Developer Profile: MediEvil on IGN. Published December 10, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
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    36. Japanese Price And Date Set on IGN (archived version). Published October 27, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    37. MediEvil on Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle. Published March 16, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    38. Surette, Tim, PSP postponed in Europe on GameSpot. Published March 14, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    39. MEDIEVIL RESURRECTION on Australian Classification. Published March 21, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    40. 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.
    41. Allen, Jason, Pre-E3 2005: Medievil Resurrection on IGN. Published April 26, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    42. The Big E3 List: 2005 Edition on IGN. Published April 11, 2005. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
    43. 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.
    44. 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.
    45. Reed, Kristan, MediEvil: Resurrection on Eurogamer.net. Published August 11, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    46. Sulic, Ivan, GC 2005: MediEvil on IGN. Published August 18, 2005. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    47. 47.0 47.1 Bramwell, Tom, Euro PSP launches on Thursday! on Eurogamer. Published August 31, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    48. PlayStation Games - MediEvil: Resurrection on Official PlayStation website (archived version). Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    49. Wikipedia MediEvil: Resurrection: Revision history on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    50. Mueller, Greg, MediEvil: Resurrection Review on GameSpot. Published September 12, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    51. Knutson, Michael, MediEvil Resurrection Review on GameZone. Published September 12, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    52. MEDIEVIL RESURRECTION RISES FROM THE CRYPT TO THE PSP SYSTEM on PlayStation.com (archived version). Published September 13, 2005. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    53. Adams, David, MediEvil Resurrected at Retail on IGN. Published September 13, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    54. Allen, Jason, MediEvil Resurrection on IGN. Published September 13, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    55. Scantleberry, Chris, MediEvil: Resurrection - Page 1 on GameSpy. Published September 29, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    56. Smith, Mark, MediEvil: Resurrection on Game Chronicles. Published September 30, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    57. Mobile PlayStation® Videogame Arcade Brings Fun and Entertainment to Your Neighborhood on Sony Media Room. Published September 20, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
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    60. Medievil Resurrection Soundtrack Coming on IGN. Published January 31, 2006. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
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    65. Gibson, Ellie, White PSP and new Platinum range to arrive in Europe shortly on GamesIndustry.biz. Published May 9, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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    71. Bangeman, Eric, PlayStation 3 price bomb dropped, launch date announced on Ars Technica. Published May 9, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    72. Doerr, Nick, Even more stuff to download from the PS-Store on Engadget. Published Deccember 23, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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    74. MediEvil Resurrection™ on PS Vita, PSP on Official PlayStation™Store US. Published June 26, 2008.