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    **{{Icon|Med3}} [[Fate's Arrow (2003)|Fate's Arrow]], a concept for a [[MediEvil 3|third ''MediEvil'' game]], is pitched by [[Chris Sorrell]]. The project is not greenlit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unseen64.net/2016/04/19/medievil-3-fate-arrow-ps2-cancelled/|site=Unseen64|title=MediEvil 3: Fate’s Arrow [PS2 – Cancelled Pitch]|published=April 19, 2016|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/234752-Dead-Man-Dan-Returns-In-MediEvil-Graphic-Novel|title=Dead Man Dan Returns In MediEvil Graphic Novel|site=PREVIEWSworld|author=Sorrell, Chris|published=September 17, 2019|quote=For my part, there was an idea I had back in 2003 that I’ve been wanting to properly explore ever since… A way to both continue Sir Dan’s story whilst also returning to its roots. This story might once have been the basis for a potential MediEvil 3, but I think it makes for an even better comic and a perfect way to celebrate the HD remake.|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref>
    **{{Icon|Med3}} [[Fate's Arrow (2003)|Fate's Arrow]], a concept for a [[MediEvil 3|third ''MediEvil'' game]], is pitched by [[Chris Sorrell]]. The project is not greenlit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.unseen64.net/2016/04/19/medievil-3-fate-arrow-ps2-cancelled/|site=Unseen64|title=MediEvil 3: Fate’s Arrow [PS2 – Cancelled Pitch]|published=April 19, 2016|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/234752-Dead-Man-Dan-Returns-In-MediEvil-Graphic-Novel|title=Dead Man Dan Returns In MediEvil Graphic Novel|site=PREVIEWSworld|author=Sorrell, Chris|published=September 17, 2019|quote=For my part, there was an idea I had back in 2003 that I’ve been wanting to properly explore ever since… A way to both continue Sir Dan’s story whilst also returning to its roots. This story might once have been the basis for a potential MediEvil 3, but I think it makes for an even better comic and a perfect way to celebrate the HD remake.|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref>
    *'''January 23''':
    **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Cambridge Studio]] begins relocating from Mill Court in Great Shelford to City House in Cambridge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://clarets.org/steve/work/18.html|site=Accreted Drivel|title=Moving…|quote=We are now just about to start moving office to plush new HQ in the centre of Cambridge. Back on Monday...|author=Tattersall, Steven|published=January 23, 2003|retrieved=May 1, 2023}}</ref>
    *'''January 27''':
    **{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Cambridge Studio]] is mostly finished moving to its new premises.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://clarets.org/steve/work/19.html|quote=The move to City House went really rather well. Although half the rooms are unfinished, we were able to get everyone's equipment across and running to nearly 100 per cent by late Monday afternoon.|author=Tattersall, Steven|site=Accreted Drivel|title=We have moved|published=February 2, 2003|retrieved=May 1, 2023}}</ref>
    *'''March 25''':
    *'''March 25''':
    **{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[scecambridge:Primal|Primal]]'' is released in North America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/25/scea-ships-primal|title=SCEA Ships Primal|site=IGN|published=March 25, 2003|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref> The game features several [[References to MediEvil in other media|references]] to ''MediEvil''.
    **{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[scecambridge:Primal|Primal]]'' is released in North America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/03/25/scea-ships-primal|title=SCEA Ships Primal|site=IGN|published=March 25, 2003|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref> The game features several [[References to MediEvil in other media|references]] to ''MediEvil''.

    Revision as of 21:54, 2 May 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 and the creation of the MediEvil Boards in 2009. For years before the year 2000, see Pre-2000s. For years after 2009, see 2010s and 2020s.

    Legend

    Timeline

    2000

    2001

    2003

    2004

    2005

    2006

    2007

    • February 23:
    • March 21:
      • Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.[83]
    • March 23:
    • April 19:
      • Sony The PS3 receives firmware update 1.7 which promises to make PS1 titles on the PSN playable on the console.[86] However, the titles themselves are not yet updated to work on PS3.[87]
    • May 3:
      • Sony The PS1 titles on the PSN are updated to work on PS3 around this time.[88]
    • June 22:
      • MediEvil MediEvil is set to be released on the PSN in Europe on this day.[89][90] However, this does not happen.
    • July 23:
      • Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.[91]
    • July 26:
    • July 27:
      • MediEvil MediEvil is removed from the PSN in Europe due to the game "failing at the third level."[93][94]
    • August 6:
    • August 10:
      • MediEvil Sony begins refunding users who purchased MediEvil on the PSN.[97]
    • September 20:
    • 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.
    2. ↑ The page has since been deleted from Facebook, and the archived version only shows its creation year, not the full date. However, the date noted here was written down by Dan's Friend before the page's deletion.

    References

    1. ↑ MediEvil 2 on Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle. Published February 23, 2000.
    2. ↑ "The current issue of PlayStation Pro has a big MediEvil 2 preview in it (with Dan on the front cover). There is a picture of the entire team in the article, including Iain and me. Can you find our ugly mugs?" — Donovan, Paul, A fun competition for the readers of UGVP on uk.games.video.playstation. Published February 23, 2000. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
    3. ↑ MEDIEVIL 2 on Australian Classification. Published February 29, 2000.
    4. ↑ SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES PLAYSTATION® SOFTWARE LINEUP FOR FIRST QUARTER YEAR 2000 on PlayStation - News (archived version). Published November 11, 1999.
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 MediEvil 2 MediEvil 2 Competition on MediEvil 2 Official EU Website (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Medievil Times Medievil Times. Created and distributed by Claydon Heeley Jones Mason in May 2000.
    7. ↑ MediEvil 2 MediEvil 2 "Need A Hand..?" print advertisement. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2000.
    8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "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.
    9. ↑ Ant, UK Release Dates 07/04/00 on uk.games.video.playstation. Published April 10, 2000. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    10. ↑ Young, Graeme, Everybody's Golf 2 on uk.games.video.playstation. Published April 25, 2000. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    11. ↑ Medievil 2 Sony Playstation Game Review on Absolute PlayStation. Published May 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    12. ↑ Trickett, Eleanor, CHJM kicks off direct mail campaigns for PlayStation on Campaign. Published April 28, 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    13. ↑ Everyone's Favorite Undead Hero Resurrects to the PlayStation(R) Game Console In MediEvil(R) II in PR Newswire. Published May 9, 2000.
    14. ↑ "I played the demo, it seems pretty close to the original, plus a few extras, but our release date (for the "US" version) is May 9." — JJ, Medievil 2 - anyone playing? on uk.games.video.playstation. Published April 27, 2000. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
    15. ↑ Perry, Doug, Medievil II review on IGN (archived version). Published May 22, 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    16. ↑ Fielder, Joe, MediEvil II Review on GameSpot. Published May 24, 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    17. ↑ Nitsche, Michael, Welcome on Common Tales. Published October 30, 2002. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
    18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Sony Computer Entertainment America and Hershey Foods Corporation Team-Up For a Tantalizing Halloween Promotion on Sony Corporation of America. Published September 18, 2000.
    19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Interactive Entertainment Introduction on ||||| British Academy of Film and Television Arts |||||. Published December 7, 2000. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
    20. ↑ Games - Console in 2000 on BAFTA Awards.
    21. ↑ Games » MediEvil on FanFiction.Net (archived version). Published August 11, 2002. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    22. ↑ Crystal Cattail, Daniel in Derby on FanFiction.Net (archived version). Published March 28, 2001. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    23. ↑ Crystal Cattail, Lost Souls on FanFiction.Net (archived version). Published March 28, 2001. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
    24. ↑ BOB AND BARN LIMITED - Overview (free company information from Companies House) on beta.companieshouse.gov.uk.
    25. ↑ Ittensohn, Oliver, Interview with composer Paul Arnold on GSoundtracks. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
    26. ↑ Bob and Barn Bob and Barn Ltd is Born on Paul Arnold & Andrew Barnabas. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
    27. ↑ MediEvil 3: Fate’s Arrow [PS2 – Cancelled Pitch] on Unseen64. Published April 19, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
    28. ↑ "For my part, there was an idea I had back in 2003 that I’ve been wanting to properly explore ever since… A way to both continue Sir Dan’s story whilst also returning to its roots. This story might once have been the basis for a potential MediEvil 3, but I think it makes for an even better comic and a perfect way to celebrate the HD remake." — Sorrell, Chris, Dead Man Dan Returns In MediEvil Graphic Novel on PREVIEWSworld. Published September 17, 2019. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
    29. ↑ "We are now just about to start moving office to plush new HQ in the centre of Cambridge. Back on Monday..." — Tattersall, Steven, Moving… on Accreted Drivel. Published January 23, 2003. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
    30. ↑ "The move to City House went really rather well. Although half the rooms are unfinished, we were able to get everyone's equipment across and running to nearly 100 per cent by late Monday afternoon." — Tattersall, Steven, We have moved on Accreted Drivel. Published February 2, 2003. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
    31. ↑ SCEA Ships Primal on IGN. Published March 25, 2003. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    32. ↑ Taylor, Martin, Primal Art winners announced on Eurogamer. Published April 10, 2003.
    33. ↑ Resume / CV on Mitch Phillips Portfolio.
    34. ↑ Ghosthunter on Eurogamer (archived version). Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    35. ↑ SAINTS（セインツ） 聖なる魔物 (PS2)の関連情報 on Famitsu. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    36. ↑ E3 2004: PSP Games Shown in Action on IGN. Published May 11, 2004.
    37. ↑ Crovax33, Welcome to the MediEvil board! on IGN Boards (archived version). Published May 21, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    38. ↑ Van Autrijve, Rainier, Ghosthunter ships to stores In North America on GameSpy. Published August 17, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    39. ↑ Now Playing in Japan on IGN. Published September 6, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    40. ↑ Wikipedia MediEvil (series): Revision history on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    41. ↑ Official Details: MediEvil on IGN. Published December 10, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    42. ↑ Developer Profile: MediEvil on IGN. Published December 10, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 History of Sony Interactive Entertainment on Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc (archived version). Retrieved December 2, 2022.
    44. ↑ Japanese Price And Date Set on IGN (archived version). Published October 27, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    45. ↑ MediEvil on Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle. Published March 16, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    46. ↑ Surette, Tim, PSP postponed in Europe on GameSpot. Published March 14, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    47. ↑ MEDIEVIL RESURRECTION on Australian Classification. Published March 21, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    48. ↑ 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.
    49. ↑ "It's official: your favorite undead knight is back with his own adventure on the PSP. MediEvil Resurrection is more than just a port of a Playstation classic and if the demo we played at SCEA's pre-E3 event this week is any indication, PSP owners are in for exclusive treats made just for the handheld." — Allen, Jason, Pre-E3 2005: Medievil Resurrection on IGN. Published April 26, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    50. ↑ The Big E3 List: 2005 Edition on IGN. Published April 11, 2005. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
    51. ↑ 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.
    52. ↑ 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.
    53. ↑ Reed, Kristan, MediEvil: Resurrection on Eurogamer.net. Published August 11, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    54. ↑ Sulic, Ivan, GC 2005: MediEvil on IGN. Published August 18, 2005. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    55. ↑ 55.0 55.1 Bramwell, Tom, Euro PSP launches on Thursday! on Eurogamer. Published August 31, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    56. ↑ PlayStation Games - MediEvil: Resurrection on Official PlayStation website (archived version). Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    57. ↑ Wikipedia MediEvil: Resurrection: Revision history on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    58. ↑ Mueller, Greg, MediEvil: Resurrection Review on GameSpot. Published September 12, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    59. ↑ Knutson, Michael, MediEvil Resurrection Review on GameZone. Published September 12, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    60. ↑ MEDIEVIL RESURRECTION RISES FROM THE CRYPT TO THE PSP SYSTEM on PlayStation.com (archived version). Published September 13, 2005. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
    61. ↑ Adams, David, MediEvil Resurrected at Retail on IGN. Published September 13, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    62. ↑ Allen, Jason, MediEvil Resurrection on IGN. Published September 13, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    63. ↑ "Phil Harrison, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) Executive Vice President—and occasional Sony evangelist—has been named President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS), where he'll oversee game-development operations for studios in Japan and North America in addition to his native Europe." — Choi, Dan, Phil Harrison to head up SCE Worldwide Studios for Sony on Engadget. Published September 14, 2005. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    64. ↑ Scantleberry, Chris, MediEvil: Resurrection - Page 1 on GameSpy. Published September 29, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    65. ↑ Smith, Mark, MediEvil: Resurrection on Game Chronicles. Published September 30, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    66. ↑ Mobile PlayStation® Videogame Arcade Brings Fun and Entertainment to Your Neighborhood on Sony Media Room. Published September 20, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    67. ↑ Mobile PlayStation® Videogame Arcade Brings Fun and Entertainment to Your Neighborhood on Sony Media Room. Published February 1, 2006. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
    68. ↑ MediEvil 2: Revision history on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    69. ↑ Medievil Resurrection Soundtrack Coming on IGN. Published January 31, 2006. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
    70. ↑ DeviantArt The-Dan-Fanclub on DeviantArt. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    71. ↑ « MediEvil » : historique des versions on Wikipédia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    72. ↑ Admin on MediEvil Forum (archived version).
    73. ↑ Bailey, Matt, E3: PSP Platinum range announced on allaboutgames.co.uk. Published May 12, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    74. ↑ Gibson, Ellie, White PSP and new Platinum range to arrive in Europe shortly on GamesIndustry.biz. Published May 9, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    75. ↑ « MediEvil II » : historique des versions on Wikipédia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    76. ↑ « MediEvil Resurrection » : historique des versions on Wikipédia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    77. ↑ MediEvil on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    78. ↑ DeviantArt The-Dan-Fanclub, Jason's Email on DeviantArt. Published October 7, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    79. ↑ PlayStation 3 sells out at launch on BBC NEWS. Published November 11, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    80. ↑ Bangeman, Eric, PlayStation 3 price bomb dropped, launch date announced on Ars Technica. Published May 9, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    81. ↑ Doerr, Nick, Even more stuff to download from the PS-Store on Engadget. Published Deccember 23, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
    82. ↑ « Daniel Fortesque » : historique des versions on Wikipédia. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
    83. ↑ MediEvil: cronologia delle modifiche on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    84. ↑ PS3 to Launch in Europe and Australasia on 23rd March 2007 on Sony Computer Entertainment Europe - Virtual Press Office (archived version). Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    85. ↑ "Sony has settled on a date. PlayStation 3 will (finally) launch across Europe on Friday, March 23, confirmed the console maker in a statement to-be-released at midnight (GMT), and posted (a bit early) on semi-official Sony blog Three Speech." — Ransom-Wiley, James, PlayStation 3 launches March 23 in Europe, 425 on Engadget. Published January 24, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    86. ↑ "In other PS3 news, Sony has upgraded the console's firmware to v1.7. Besides the usual tweaks, the upgrade adds two functionalities that old-school gamers will find most welcome. First, it allows original PlayStation games downloaded from the PlayStation store to be played on the PS3 console." — Thorsen, Tor, PS Network hits milestone, PS3 upgraded to 1.7 on GameSpot. Published April 19, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    87. ↑ "As some PlayStation 3 owners have already discovered, however, the existing PS One software currently available for download doesn't work. Popular speculation as to why this is points to the need to remove the certification key required to play games on Sony's portable platform." — Dunham, Jeremy, PS1 Downloads on PS3 Explained on IGN. Published April 19, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    88. ↑ "Well, it's May and Sony has announced that the PSone format software available from the PlayStation Store will now be operable on both the PS3 and PSP systems. If you've already purchased any titles, you'll be able to re-download them to your PS3 at no additional charge." — Grant, Christopher, PSone titles now working on PlayStation 3 and PSP on Engadget. Published May 3, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    89. ↑ PS STORE RELEASE DATES CONFIRMATION on Three Speech (archived version). Published June 15, 2007. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
    90. ↑ Yoon, Andrew, Europe finally gets PS1 downloads on Engadget. Published June 15, 2007. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
    91. ↑ } Historial de «MediEvil» on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    92. ↑ NEW CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE PSN - THURSDAY 26TH JULY on Three Speech (archived version). Published July 23, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    93. ↑ "After some of you pointed out that MediEvil fails at the 3rd level we have withdrawn the title from the PLAYSTATION®Store for the time being." — Lestrade, MediEvil & Spyro issues on Official PlayStation Community (archived version). Published July 27, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    94. ↑ "Sony has confirmed to Eurogamer that problems with one of the downloadable PSone games released on PlayStation Network last Thursday have led to its withdrawal." — Bramwell, Tom, MediEvil and Spyro PSN bugs on Eurogamer. Published July 30, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    95. ↑ Historial de «MediEvil 2» on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    96. ↑ Historial de «Sir Daniel Fortesque» on Wikipedia.
    97. ↑ "Sony has said it will refund consumers who bought PSone title Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer and now MediEvil from the PlayStation Store." — Bramwell, Tom, Sony refunds borked PSN games on Eurogamer. Published August 10, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    98. ↑ Barker, Anthony, PSN Content 20/09 (US & Europe) on Console Monster. Published September 20, 2007. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
    99. ↑ PSN STORE UPDATES on Three Speech. Published September 20, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    100. ↑ メディーバル 甦ったガロメアの勇者 on プレイステーション® オフィシャルサイト (archived version). Retrieved April 27, 2023.
    101. ↑ MediEvil UnOfficial Fan Club on VK. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
    102. ↑ Retro Gamer Magazine on Park Productions.
    103. ↑ Facebook MediEvil on Facebook. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    104. ↑ Wikipedia MediEvil Resurrection: cronologia delle modifiche on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    105. ↑ "Between Puzzle Fighter, Rayman and Medievil Resurrection, we're going to have a busy weekend." — Alexander, Jem, European PSN updates for May 29th on Engadget. Published May 29, 2008. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    106. ↑ Wikipedia MediEvil 2: cronologia delle modifiche on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    107. ↑ "America catches up with Europe today (we so rarely get to say that) as Medievil Resurrection becomes available on the PC Store and the PSN Store via PS3." — Alexander, Jem, American PC Store update for June 26th on Engadget. Published June 26, 2008. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    108. ↑ Wikipedia Historial de «MediEvil Resurrection» on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    109. ↑ Facebook MediEvil on Facebook (archived version). Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    110. ↑ 3D Medievil [BETA] on YoYo Games.
    111. ↑ FANDOM MediEvil Wiki on Wikia (archived version). Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    112. ↑ Yoon, Andrew, PSP Firmware 5.00 now available on Engadget. Published October 15, 2008. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
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