2000s real world history
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
- 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]
- Paul Donovan runs a small MediEvil 2 competition for the readers of the uk.games.video.playstation usenet newsgroup.[2]
- February 29:
- MediEvil 2 is classified as an M game by the Australian Classification Board.[3]
- March 7:
- Hot Shots Golf 2 is released in North America, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.[4]
- 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.[5]
- April 21:
- April 28:
- Everybody's Golf 2 is released in Europe, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.[9][10]
- May:
- Absolute PlayStation's review of MediEvil 2 is published.[11]
- May 1 - May 5:
- The Medievil Times promotional newspaper is sent out to members of the PlayStation database this week.[12] The newspaper also featured the HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition.
- May 9:
- MediEvil 2 is released in North America.[13][14]
- May 22:
- IGN's review of MediEvil 2 is published.[15]
- May 24:
- GameSpot's review of MediEvil 2 is published.[16]
- May 31:
- All entries into the MediEvil 2 Competition had to be received by this date.[5]
- June 15:
- The names and countries of the winners of the MediEvil 2 Competition were to be posted on the MediEvil 2 Web site.[5]
- June 30:
- All entries into the HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition were to be received by this date.[6]
- July:
- Work on Common Tales is finished.[17]
- July 5:
- The winner of the HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition is chosen on this date.[6]
- 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.[18]
- October 2:
- The nominees for the BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards 2000 are announced, MediEvil 2 being one of them.[19]
- October 8:
- Leaflets promoting the Hershey's offer are distributed with newspapers across the US.[18]
- 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.[24]
- June 4:
- Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas leave SCE Cambridge Studio to find Bob and Barn Ltd.[25][26]
2003
- Date unknown:
- Fate's Arrow, a concept for a third MediEvil game, is pitched by Chris Sorrell. The project is not greenlit.[27][28]
- March 25:
- Primal is released in North America.[29] The game features several references to MediEvil.
- April 11:
- 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.[31]
- December 5:
- Ghosthunter is released in Europe.[32] The game features Colonel Freddie Fortesque, an homage to Sir Dan.
2004
- March 18:
- May 11 - May 14:
- May 21:
- The first thread is made on IGN's MediEvil board.[35]
- August 17:
- Ghosthunter is released in North America.[36]
- September 2:
- Ghosthunter is released in Japan.[37]
- October 4:
- December 10:
- SCE Europe announces MediEvil: Resurrection as a European launch title for the PlayStation Portable (PSP).[39]
- Piers Jackson is interviewed about MediEvil: Resurrection. The interview is published on IGN's website.[40]
- December 12:
2005
- March 16:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is classified as a game suitable for players aged 12 or above by the German Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle.[43]
- March 14:
- Georges Fornay, chief of Sony Computer Entertainment France, confirms that the PSP's European launch will be delayed.[44]
- March 21:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is classified as a PG game by the Australian Classification Board.[45]
- March 24:
- April 26:
- SCEA announces MediEvil: Resurrection in America at their pre-E3 event.[47]
- May 18 - May 20:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is showcased at E3.[48]
- June 18 - August 15:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is playable in the US at the Vans Warped Tour.[49]
- August 4 - August 7:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is playable in the US at the ESPN X Games 11.[50]
- August 11:
- Eurogamer's MediEvil: Resurrection review is published.[51]
- August 17 - August 21:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is playable at the Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany.[52]
- September 1:
- The PSP launches in Europe.[41][53]
- MediEvil: Resurrection is released in Europe as a launch title for the PSP.[53][54]
- September 7:
- The MediEvil Resurrection article is published on the English Wikipedia.[55]
- September 12:
- September 13:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is released in North America.[58][59]
- IGN's review of MediEvil: Resurrection is published.[60]
- September 29:
- GameSpy's review of MediEvil: Resurrection is published.[61]
- September 30:
- Game Chronicles' review of MediEvil: Resurrection is published.[62]
- 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.[63][64]
2006
- January 1:
- The MediEvil 2 article is published on the English Wikipedia.[65]
- January 31:
- The MediEvil: Resurrection Original Soundtrack is released.[66]
- April 17:
- The-Dan-Fanclub is created on DeviantArt.[67][a]
- April 27:
- The MediEvil page is published on the French Wikipedia.[68]
- The MediEvil Forum is opened.[69]
- June 1:
- MediEvil: Resurrection is re-released as a platinum title in Europe.[70][71]
- August 6:
- The MediEvil 2 and MediEvil Resurrection articles are published on the French Wikipedia.[72][73]
- August 26:
- October 7:
- An email conversation with Jason Wilson is published on The-Dan-Fanclub.[75]
- November 11:
- The PlayStation 3 launches in Japan. The PlayStation Network (PSN) is launched alongside it.[41][76]
- November 17:
- The PlayStation 3 launches in North America.[41][77]
- December 23:
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.[79]
- 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.[80]
- 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.
Notes
- ↑ 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
- ↑ MediEvil 2 on Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle. Published February 23, 2000.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 MediEvil 2 Competition on MediEvil 2 Official EU Website (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Ant, UK Release Dates 07/04/00 on uk.games.video.playstation. Published April 10, 2000. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Young, Graeme, Everybody's Golf 2 on uk.games.video.playstation. Published April 25, 2000. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 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.
- ↑ MediEvil 3: Fate’s Arrow [PS2 – Cancelled Pitch] on Unseen64. Published April 19, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ SCEA Ships Primal on IGN. Published March 25, 2003. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ Taylor, Martin, Primal Art winners announced on Eurogamer. Published April 10, 2003.
- ↑ Resume / CV on Mitch Phillips Portfolio.
- ↑ Ghosthunter on Eurogamer (archived version). Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ SAINTS（セインツ） 聖なる魔物 (PS2)の関連情報 on Famitsu. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Van Autrijve, Rainier, Ghosthunter ships to stores In North America on GameSpy. Published August 17, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ Now Playing in Japan on IGN. Published September 6, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 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.
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 41.3 41.4 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.
- ↑ 53.0 53.1 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.
- ↑ Mueller, Greg, MediEvil: Resurrection Review on GameSpot. Published September 12, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Knutson, Michael, MediEvil Resurrection Review on GameZone. Published September 12, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 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.
- ↑ Allen, Jason, MediEvil Resurrection on IGN. Published September 13, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Scantleberry, Chris, MediEvil: Resurrection - Page 1 on GameSpy. Published September 29, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Smith, Mark, MediEvil: Resurrection on Game Chronicles. Published September 30, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 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 2: Revision history on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Medievil Resurrection Soundtrack Coming on IGN. Published January 31, 2006. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ↑ The-Dan-Fanclub on DeviantArt. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ « MediEvil » : historique des versions on Wikipédia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Admin on MediEvil Forum (archived version).
- ↑ Bailey, Matt, E3: PSP Platinum range announced on allaboutgames.co.uk. Published May 12, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Gibson, Ellie, White PSP and new Platinum range to arrive in Europe shortly on GamesIndustry.biz. Published May 9, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ « MediEvil II » : historique des versions on Wikipédia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ « MediEvil Resurrection » : historique des versions on Wikipédia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ MediEvil on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ The-Dan-Fanclub, Jason's Email on DeviantArt. Published October 7, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ PlayStation 3 sells out at launch on BBC NEWS. Published November 11, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Bangeman, Eric, PlayStation 3 price bomb dropped, launch date announced on Ars Technica. Published May 9, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Doerr, Nick, Even more stuff to download from the PS-Store on Engadget. Published Deccember 23, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ↑ Retro Gamer Magazine on Park Productions.
- ↑ MediEvil Resurrection™ on PS Vita, PSP on Official PlayStation™Store US. Published June 26, 2008.
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