Real world history/2000s: Difference between revisions

*{{Icon|B&B}} - Events related to [[Bob and Barn]]. {{HS|B&B}}

*{{Icon|DeviantArt}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:DeviantArt|DeviantArt]]. {{HS|deviantart}}

*{{Icon|Facebook}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Facebook|Facebook]]. {{HS|fb}}

*{{Icon|FANDOM}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Fandom (website)|FANDOM]]. {{HS|fandom}}

*{{Icon|Fan}} - Events related to fan-made works. {{HS|fan}}

*{{Icon|Med}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]''. {{HS|med1}}

*{{Icon|Med2}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil 2]]''. {{HS|med2}}

*{{Icon|Resurrection}} - Events related to ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''. {{HS|res}}

*{{Icon|Med3}} - Events related to a hypothetical ''[[MediEvil 3]]''. {{HS|med3}}

*{{Icon|Proboards}} - Events related to forums hosted on [[wikipedia:ProBoards|ProBoards]]. {{HS|forum}}

*{{Icon|Cambridge}} - Events related to [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]]. {{HS|cambridge}}

*{{Icon|Sony}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]]. {{HS|sony}}

*{{Icon|Wikipedia}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]]. {{HS|wikipedia}}

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:'''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|Med2}} [[Paul Donovan]] runs a small ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' competition for the readers of the uk.games.video.playstation usenet newsgroup.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://groups.google.com/g/uk.games.video.playstation/c/oWi87ETfRIg/m/Ci0vgauSiVIJ|author=Donovan, Paul|site=uk.games.video.playstation|quote=The current issue of PlayStation Pro has a big MediEvil 2 preview in it

:'''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>

:'''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>

:'''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}}

:'''April 21''':  

::{{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=[[wikipedia:The Sun (United Kingdom)|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>  

::{{Icon|Med2}} [[wikipedia:The Sun (United Kingdom)|''The Sun'']] teams up with SONY to give away 50 copies of ''MediEvil 2'' alongside Sony PlayStation consoles with DualShock controllers.<ref name="TheSunPromo"/>

:'''April 28''':  

::{{Icon|Sony}} ''[[Everybody's Golf 2]]'' is released in Europe, featuring Sir Dan as a playable character.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://groups.google.com/g/uk.games.video.playstation/c/brxtGS2Ahp0/m/DPiGKLqSXXkJ|author=Ant|site=uk.games.video.playstation|title=UK Release Dates 07/04/00|published=April 10, 2000|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://groups.google.com/g/uk.games.video.playstation/c/kPEyP32BZ6s/m/2HM6Tek1ARUJ|title=Everybody's Golf 2|site=uk.games.video.playstation|author=Young, Graeme|published=April 25, 2000|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>

:'''May''': 

::{{Icon|Med2}} Absolute PlayStation's review of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is published.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Medievil 2 Sony Playstation Game Review|url=http://www.absolute-playstation.com/api_review/rmedievil2b.htm|site=Absolute PlayStation|published=May 2000|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref>

:'''May 1 - May 5''':  

::{{Icon|Med2}} The [[Medievil Times]] promotional newspaper is sent out to members of the PlayStation database this week.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/chjm-kicks-off-direct-mail-campaigns-playstation/37063|title=CHJM kicks off direct mail campaigns for PlayStation|site=Campaign|author=Trickett, Eleanor|published=April 28, 2000|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref> The newspaper also featured the [[HAUNTED HALLOWEEN IN SALEM, USA MediEvil 2 Competition]].

:'''May 9''':

::{{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><ref>{{Cite web|title=Medievil 2 - anyone playing?|site=uk.games.video.playstation|published=April 27, 2000|author=JJ|quote=I played the demo, it seems pretty close to the original, plus a few extras,

:'''May 22''': 

::{{Icon|Med2}} IGN's review of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is published.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0_id/http://psx.ign.com/reviews/12952.html|site=IGN (archived version)|title=Medievil II review|published=May 22, 2000|author=Perry, Doug|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref>

:'''May 24''': 

::{{Icon|Med2}} GameSpot's review of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is published.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/medievil-ii-review/1900-2576496/|site=GameSpot|title=MediEvil II Review|author=Fielder, Joe|published=May 24, 2000|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref>

:'''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 ''[[cambridge:Common Tales|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"/>

:'''March 28''':

::{{Icon|Fan}} The very first ''MediEvil'' fan fictions are published on FanFiction.Net.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0/http://www.fanfiction.net/list.php?categoryid=840|title=Games » MediEvil|site=FanFiction.Net (archived version)|published=August 11, 2002|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref> They are "''Daniel in Derby''" and "''Lost Souls''," both authored by a user called Crystal Cattail.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0/http://fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=239810|published=March 28, 2001|author=Crystal Cattail|title=Daniel in Derby|site=FanFiction.Net (archived version)|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0/http://fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=239807|published=March 28, 2001|author=Crystal Cattail|title=Lost Souls|site=FanFiction.Net (archived version)|retrieved=April 16, 2023}}</ref>

:'''May 4''': 

::{{Icon|Med2}} ''[[MediEvil 2]]'' is re-released as a platinum title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/PlayStation-Medievil-2-Platinum-PS/dp/B00005A3UL/|site=Amazon.co.uk|title=Medievil 2 - Platinum (PS)|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref>

:'''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>

:'''June 4''':  

::{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|B&B}} Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas leave [[SCEE 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://web.archive.org/web/0/https://www.bobandbarn.com/timeline/2001/|title=Bob and Barn Ltd is Born|site=Paul Arnold & Andrew Barnabas|retrieved=June 27, 2021}}</ref>

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:'''Date unknown''':  

::{{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''':

::{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[cambridge:Primal: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''.

:'''April 11''':

::{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[cambridge:Primal:Primal|Primal]]'' is released in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/article-47714|author=Taylor, Martin|title=Primal Art winners announced|published=April 10, 2003|site=Eurogamer}}</ref>

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:'''May 9''': 

::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is re-released in a bundle with ''C-12: Final Resistance''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041208053545/http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00009ME9C|site=Amazon.co.uk (archived version)|title=PSone Twin Pack: C12/Medievil|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref>

:'''June''':  

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} Development of ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' begins around this time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0/http://www.sofacafe.com/Mitch/node/2|title=Resume / CV|site=Mitch Phillips Portfolio}}</ref>

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:'''December 5''':

::{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[cambridge:Ghosthunter:Ghosthunter|Ghosthunter]]'' is released in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131032855/http://www.eurogamer.net/games/ghosthunter|title=Ghosthunter|site=Eurogamer (archived version)|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref> The game features [[cambridge:Ghosthunter:Colonel Freddie Fortesque|Colonel Freddie Fortesque]], an homage to [[Sir Dan]].

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:'''March 18''':

::{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[cambridge:Primal:Primal|Primal]]'' is released in Japan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.famitsu.com/games/t/2264/|site=Famitsu|title=SAINTS（セインツ） 聖なる魔物 (PS2)の関連情報|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref>

:'''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>

:'''May 21''':

::{{Icon|MediEvil}} The first thread is made on IGN's ''MediEvil'' board.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://boards.ign.com/MediEvil/b7749/58773946/?9|site=IGN Boards (archived version)|title=Welcome to the MediEvil board!|published=May 21, 2004|retrieved=April 18, 2023|author=Crovax33}}</ref>

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:'''August 17''':

::{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[cambridge:Ghosthunter:Ghosthunter|Ghosthunter]]'' is released in North America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/ghosthunter/539492p1.html|author=Van Autrijve, Rainier|title=Ghosthunter ships to stores In North America|site=GameSpy|published=August 17, 2004|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref>

:'''September 2''':

::{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[cambridge:Ghosthunter:Ghosthunter|Ghosthunter]]'' is released in Japan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/06/now-playing-in-japan-153|title=Now Playing in Japan|published=September 6, 2004|site=IGN|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref>

:'''October 4''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil|''MediEvil'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil (series): Revision history|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_(series)&action=history&dir=prev|retrieved=April 18, 2023}}</ref>

:'''December 10''':  

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} SCE Europe announces ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' as a European launch title for the PlayStation Portable (PSP).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/12/10/official-details-medievil|title=Official Details: MediEvil|site=IGN|published=December 10, 2004|retrieved=April 18, 2023}}</ref>

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} [[Piers Jackson]] is interviewed about ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]''. The interview is published on IGN's website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/12/10/developer-profile-medievil|title=Developer Profile: MediEvil|site=IGN|published=December 10, 2004|retrieved=April 18, 2023}}</ref>

:'''December 12''':

::{{Icon|Sony}} The PSP launches in Japan.<ref name="sonyhistory">{{Cite|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524051306if_/https://www.sie.com/en/corporate/history.html|title=History of Sony Interactive Entertainment|site=Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc (archived version)|retrieved=December 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/0if_/http://psp.ign.com/articles/560/560947p1.html|site=IGN (archived version)|published=October 27, 2004|title=Japanese Price And Date Set|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref>

:'''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>

:'''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''':  

::{{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''': 

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} SCEA announces ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' in America at their pre-E3 event where a demo of the game is also available to play.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Allen, Jason|quote=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.|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>

:'''May 18 - May 20''':  

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is showcased at [[E3 2005|E3]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/04/11/the-big-e3-list-2005-edition|site=IGN|title=The Big E3 List: 2005 Edition|published=April 11, 2005|retrieved=April 19, 2023}}</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|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref>

:'''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|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref>

:'''August 11''': 

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} Eurogamer's ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' review is published.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_medievil_psp|site=Eurogamer.net|title=MediEvil: Resurrection|published=August 11, 2005|retrieved=April 20, 2023|author=Reed, Kristan}}</ref>

:'''August 17 - August 21''':

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is playable at the [[GC 2005|Games Convention]] in Leipzig, Germany.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/08/17/gc-2005-medievil|site=IGN|title=GC 2005: MediEvil|published=August 18, 2005|retrieved=April 18, 2023|author=Sulic, Ivan}}</ref>

:'''September 1''':

::{{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>

:'''September 7''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil Resurrection|''MediEvil Resurrection'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil: Resurrection: Revision history|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil:_Resurrection&action=history&dir=prev|retrieved=April 18, 2023}}</ref>

:'''September 12''':

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} [[wikipedia:GameSpot|GameSpot]]'s and GameZone's reviews of ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' are published.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/medievil-resurrection-review/1900-6133032/|title=MediEvil: Resurrection Review|site=GameSpot|author=Mueller, Greg|published=September 12, 2005|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20060118114736/http://psp.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r25367.htm|title=MediEvil Resurrection Review|site=GameZone|published=September 12, 2005|author=Knutson, Michael|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>

:'''September 13''': 

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is released in North America.<ref>{{cite web|site=PlayStation.com (archived version)|title=MEDIEVIL RESURRECTION RISES FROM THE CRYPT TO THE PSP SYSTEM|published=September 13, 2005|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://us.playstation.com/corporate/about/press-release/291.html|retrieved=April 18, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/09/13/medievil-resurrected-at-retail|site=IGN|title=MediEvil Resurrected at Retail|author=Adams, David|published=September 13, 2005|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref>

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} [[wikipedia:IGN|IGN]]'s review of ''MediEvil: Resurrection'' is published.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/09/13/medievil-resurrection|title=MediEvil Resurrection|site=IGN|author=Allen, Jason|published=September 13, 2005|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>

:'''September 14''':

::{{Icon|Sony}} {{Icon|Cambridge}} The [[wikipedia:Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios|Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios]] (SCE WWS) division is established to combine game development studios in Japan, North America and Europe.<ref name="sonyhistory"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2005-09-14-phil-harrison-to-head-up-sce-worldwide-studios-for-sony.html|site=Engadget|title=Phil Harrison to head up SCE Worldwide Studios for Sony|author=Choi, Dan|published=September 14, 2005|retrieved=April 28, 2023|quote=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.}}</ref> [[Sony Cambridge Studio]] becomes a part of this division.

:'''September 29''': 

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} GameSpy's review of ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is published.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://psp.gamespy.com/playstation-portable/medievil-psp/654712p1.html|title=MediEvil: Resurrection - Page 1|site=GameSpy|published=September 29, 2005|author=Scantleberry, Chris|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>

:'''September 30''':  

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} Game Chronicles' review of ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is published.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MediEvil: Resurrection|site=Game Chronicles|published=September 30, 2005|author=Smith, Mark|retrieved=April 25, 2023|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20080105184955/http://www.gamechronicles.com/reviews/psp/medievil/resurrection.htm}}</ref>

:'''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|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</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|retrieved=April 20, 2023}}</ref>

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:'''January 1''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The [[wikipedia:MediEvil 2|''MediEvil 2'']] article is published on the English Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history&dir=prev|title=MediEvil 2: Revision history|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>

:'''January 31''': 

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection Original Soundtrack]]'' is released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/01/31/medievil-resurrection-soundtrack-coming|site=IGN|title=Medievil Resurrection Soundtrack Coming|published=January 31, 2006|retrieved=April 21, 2023}}</ref>

:'''February 27''':

::{{Icon|Speedrunning}} {{Icon|Med}} The first known Any% speedrun of ''MediEvil'' is posted on the Speed Demos Archive (SDA) Forum by user Edeshi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forum.speeddemosarchive.com/post/medievil_video_done.html|site=SDA Forum|title=Medievil (Video DONE)|published=February 27, 2006|retrieved=June 29, 2023|author=Edeshi}}</ref> The video is no longer available as of 2023.

:'''April 17''':  

::{{Icon|DeviantArt}} [[Fan:The-Dan-Fanclub|The-Dan-Fanclub]] is created on DeviantArt.<ref>{{Icon|DeviantArt}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.deviantart.com/the-dan-fanclub|title=The-Dan-Fanclub|site=DeviantArt|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>{{Note|DeviantArt stopped displaying join dates and archived versions did not capture it. However, the date noted here was written down before the change by [[User:DansFriend|Dan's Friend]].}}

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:fr:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' page is published on the French Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipédia|title=« MediEvil » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>  

::{{Icon|Proboards}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Forum|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>

:'''June 1''':

::{{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''':  

::{{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''':  

::{{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 7''':  

::{{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]] (PS3) 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|PS3]] 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 23''':

::{{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> Initially it can only be played on a PSP, but must be downloaded using a PS3.

:'''February 23''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:fr:Daniel Fortesque|Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the French Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Daniel_Fortesque&action=history|site=Wikipédia|title=« Daniel Fortesque » : historique des versions|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref>

:'''March 21''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil: cronologia delle modifiche|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>

:'''March 23''':

::{{Icon|Sony}} The [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PS3]] launches in Europe and Australasia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=PS3 to Launch in Europe and Australasia on 23rd March 2007|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4317&NewsAreaID=2|site=Sony Computer Entertainment Europe - Virtual Press Office (archived version)|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-01-24-playstation-3-launches-march-23-in-europe-425.html|site=Engadget|title=PlayStation 3 launches March 23 in Europe, 425|author=Ransom-Wiley, James|published=January 24, 2007|quote=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.|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>

:'''April 19''':

::{{Icon|Sony}} The PS3 receives firmware update 1.7 which promises to make PS1 titles on the PSN playable on the console.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps-network-hits-milestone-ps3-upgraded-to-17/1100-6169377/|site=GameSpot|title=PS Network hits milestone, PS3 upgraded to 1.7|author=Thorsen, Tor|published=April 19, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023|quote=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.}}</ref> However, the titles themselves are not yet updated to work on PS3.<ref>{{Cite web|site=IGN|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/04/19/ps1-downloads-on-ps3-explained|title=PS1 Downloads on PS3 Explained|author=Dunham, Jeremy|published=April 19, 2007|quote=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.|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>

:'''May 3''':

::{{Icon|Sony}} The PS1 titles on the PSN are updated to work on PS3 around this time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-05-03-psone-titles-now-working-on-playstation-3-and-psp.html|site=Engadget|title=PSone titles now working on PlayStation 3 and PSP|author=Grant, Christopher|quote=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.|published=May 3, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>

:'''June 22''':

::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is set to be released on the PSN in Europe on this day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://threespeech.com/blog/2007/06/ps-store-release-dates-confirmation/|site=Three Speech (archived version)|title=PS STORE RELEASE DATES CONFIRMATION|published=June 15, 2007|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|site=Engadget|title=Europe finally gets PS1 downloads|url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-06-15-europe-finally-gets-ps1-downloads.html|author=Yoon, Andrew|published=June 15, 2007|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref> However, this does not happen.

:'''July 23''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>}{{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «MediEvil»|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>

:'''July 26''':

::{{Icon|Med}}  ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on the PSN in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=508|title=NEW CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE PSN - THURSDAY 26TH JULY|site=Three Speech (archived version)|published=July 23, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>

:'''July 27''':

::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is removed from the PSN in Europe due to the game "failing at the third level."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://community.eu.playstation.com/showthread.php?t=118878|site=Official PlayStation Community (archived version)|title=MediEvil & Spyro issues|published=July 27, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023|author=Lestrade|quote=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.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/medievil-and-spyro-psn-bugs|site=Eurogamer|title=MediEvil and Spyro PSN bugs|published=July 30, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023|author=Bramwell, Tom|quote=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.}}</ref>

:'''August 6''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «MediEvil 2»|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The Sir Daniel Fortesque article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sir_Daniel_Fortesque&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «Sir Daniel Fortesque»}}</ref>{{dead link}}

:'''August 10''':

::{{Icon|Med}} Sony begins refunding users who purchased ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' on the PSN.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/sony-refunds-borked-psn-games|site=Eurogamer|title=Sony refunds borked PSN games|published=August 10, 2007|author=Bramwell, Tom|quote=Sony has said it will refund consumers who bought PSone title Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer and now MediEvil from the PlayStation Store.|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>

:'''September 20''':

::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is re-released on the PSN in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.consolemonster.com/news/psn-content-20-09-us-europe/|site=Console Monster|title=PSN Content 20/09 (US & Europe)|author=Barker, Anthony|published=September 20, 2007|retrieved=April 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=608|site=Three Speech|title=PSN STORE UPDATES|published=September 20, 2007|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>

:'''November 28''':

::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is released on the PSN in Japan.<ref>{{cite web|title=''メディーバル 甦ったガロメアの勇者''|site=プレイステーション® オフィシャルサイト (archived version)|retrieved=April 27, 2023|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp9000npji00027_000000000000000001.html}}</ref>

:'''March 23''':  

::{{Icon|Fan}} A ''MediEvil'' fan club is started on the Russian social network [[wikipedia:VK (social networking website)|VK]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vk.com/medievil_official?w=club2113870|site=VK|title=MediEvil UnOfficial Fan Club|retrieved=April 28, 2023}}</ref>

:'''March 27''':

::{{Icon|Med}} ''[[MediEvil (series)|MediEvil]]'' is featured in [[wikipedia:Retro Gamer|Retro Gamer magazine]] in an article about its creation. [[Chris Sorrell]] and [[Jason Wilson]] are interviewed as part of this article.<ref>{{Cite web|site=Park Productions|title=Retro Gamer Magazine|url=http://www.parkproductions.co.uk/area/magazine/retrogamer.htm}}</ref>

:'''May 5''':  

::{{Icon|Facebook}} The ''MediEvil'' group on Facebook is created.<ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/groups/12974627681/about|site=Facebook|title=MediEvil|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>

:'''May 13''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil Resurrection]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_Resurrection&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil Resurrection: cronologia delle modifiche|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>

:'''May 29''': 

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is made available for download on the PSN in Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-05-29-european-psn-updates-for-may-29th.html|title=European PSN updates for May 29th|site=Engadget|author=Alexander, Jem|published=May 29, 2008|retrieved=April 29, 2023|quote=Between Puzzle Fighter, Rayman and Medievil Resurrection, we're going to have a busy weekend.}}</ref>

:'''June 8''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:it:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history&dir=prev|title=MediEvil 2: cronologia delle modifiche|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>

:'''June 26''':  

::{{Icon|Resurrection}} {{Icon|Store}} ''[[MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' is made available for download on the PSN in North America.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-06-26-american-pc-store-update-for-june-26th.html|site=Engadget|title=American PC Store update for June 26th|author=Alexander, Jem|quote=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.|published=June 26, 2008|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>

:'''July 25''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Resurrection}} The ''[[wikipedia:es:MediEvil Resurrection|MediEvil: Resurrection]]'' article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://es.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_Resurrection&action=history|site=Wikipedia|title=Historial de «MediEvil Resurrection»|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>

:'''August 3''':  

::{{Icon|Facebook}} A ''MediEvil'' fan page is created on Facebook.<ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://www.facebook.com/pages/MediEvil/28732557175|site=Facebook (archived version)|retrieved=April 29, 2023|title=MediEvil}}</ref>{{Note|name=Facebook|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 [[User:DansFriend|Dan's Friend]] before the page's deletion.}}

::{{Icon|Fan}} A [[Fan:3D Medievil|3D ''MediEvil'' fan game]] is published on the YoYo Games website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428072747/http://www.yoyogames.com/games/show/49122|site=YoYo Games|title=3D Medievil <nowiki>[BETA]</nowiki>}}</ref>

:'''September 11''':

::{{Icon|FANDOM}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Wiki (Wikia)|''MediEvil Wiki'']] is created on Wikia (now FANDOM).<ref>{{Icon|FANDOM}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/http://medievil.wikia.com/wiki/MediEvil_Wiki|title=MediEvil Wiki|site=Wikia (archived version)|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>

:'''October 15''':

::{{Icon|Sony}} PSP firmware version 5.00 is released. This allowed PSPs to connect to the PSN and access the PlayStation Store, making it possible to download games from the store directly without the use of a PS3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-10-15-psp-firmware-5-00-now-available.html|site=Engadget|author=Yoon, Andrew|published=October 15, 2008|title=PSP Firmware 5.00 now available|retrieved=April 29, 2023}}</ref>

:'''February 16''':  

::{{Icon|Fan}} [[Fan:RAWTalent|RAWTalent]] reveals his ''[[Fan:GTA MediEvil|GTA MediEvil]]'' project in a thread on GTAForums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gtaforums.com/topic/398201-wiptcgta-medievil/|site=GTAForums|title=<nowiki>[WIP][TC]</nowiki>GTA MediEvil|published=February 16, 2009|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>

:'''February 23''':  

::{{Icon|Facebook}} A spanish community page about ''MediEvil'' is created on Facebook.<ref>{{Icon|Facebook}} {{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://www.facebook.com/pages/Medievil/51521899836?ref=br_rs|site=Facebook (archived version)|title=Medievil|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>{{Note|name=Facebook}}

:'''March 7''':

::{{Icon|Fan}} The ''MediEvil''Last.fm group is created.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105141934/https://www.last.fm/group/MediEvil|site=Last.fm (archived version)|title=MediEvil – Group|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>

:'''March 19''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:pl:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Polish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://pl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=MediEvil: Historia i autorzy|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>

:'''April 2''':

::{{Icon|Med}} Gamasutra (now Game Developer) reports that ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' is the 8th most downloaded PS1 game on the US PlayStation Store.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/exclusive-top-10-most-popular-ps1-games-in-playstation-store|site=Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra)|title=Exclusive: Top 10 Most Popular PS1 Games In PlayStation Store|author=Matthews, Matt|published=April 2, 2009|retrieved=May 17, 2023}}</ref>

:'''May 31''':  

::{{Icon|Proboards}} The [[Fan:MediEvil Boards|MediEvil Boards]] are opened.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/0if_/https://sirdanielfortesque.proboards.com/user/1|site=MediEvil Boards (archived version)|title=Admin|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>

:'''July 10''':

::{{Icon|Med2}} [[Pavel Smeyan]], who portrayed [[Lord Palethorn]] in the Russian localisation of ''[[MediEvil 2]]'', passes away.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kp.ru/daily/24324/517397/|site=KP.RU|title=Умер Павел Смеян|published=July 12, 2009|retrieved=May 9, 2023|author=ЛАПТЕВА, Елена}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vk.com/wall-2113870_5770|site=VK|title=MediEvil UnOfficial Fan Club|published=July 10, 2017|quote=8 лет назад не стало Павла Евгеньевича Смеяна - музыканта, певца, композитора и актера. Человек большого таланта и невероятной харизмы, он подарил голос злодею из сиквела MediEvil - Лорду Пэлторну.|retrieved=May 9, 2023}}</ref>

:'''August 12''':

::{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|Med3}} A job listing for an Adobe Flash Animator at [[Cambridge Studio]] sparks speculation of ''MediEvil 3'' being in development for the PS3.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090809183343/http://www.datascope.co.uk/scee/#cambridge|site=Datascope Recruitment (archived version)|title=Sony - managing their recruitment|retrieved=May 16, 2023|published=August 9, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2009/08/is_medievil_iii_coming_to_the_playstation_3_sony_cambridge_are_up_to_something|site=Push Square|title=Is Medievil III Coming To The Playstation 3, Sony Cambridge Are Up To Something|published=August 12, 2009|retrieved=May 16, 2023|author=Barker, Sammy}}</ref>

:'''August 27''':

::{{Icon|Fan}} The ''[[Fan:MediEvil Boards|MediEvil Boards]]'' YouTube channel is created.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/@MediEvilArchive/about|title=MediEvil Archive|site=YouTube|retrieved=June 4, 2023}}</ref>

:'''September 28''':

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} The [[wikipedia:it:Sir Daniel Fortesque|Sir Daniel Fortesque]] article is published on the Italian Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://it.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sir_Daniel_Fortesque&action=history&dir=prev|site=Wikipedia|title=Sir Daniel Fortesque: cronologia delle modifiche|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>

::{{Icon|Fan}} A [[Fan:List of MediEvil mods for games|''Tomb Raider: Legend'' mod featuring Kiya]] is released on the Tomb Raider Forums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tombraiderforums.com/showpost.php?p=4103891&postcount=12751|site=www.tombraiderforums.com|title=Tomb Raider Legend Modding, Costumes & Texturing - Part II|published=October 19, 2009|retrieved=May 15, 2023}}</ref>

:'''October 27''':  

::{{Icon|Fan}} A ''MediEvil'' fan site called [[Fan:Zarokslair|Zarokslair]] on Piczo posts a rumour about Cambridge Studio working on a PlayStation 3 title that may be a new ''MediEvil'' game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723145111/http://zarokslair.piczo.com/?g=1|site=Zarokslair (archived version)|title=Home|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref> This is likely based on reports from August.

:'''November 18''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The'' [[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://fi.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history|title=Sivun ”MediEvil” muutoshistoria|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref>

:'''December 7''':  

::{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med2}} The ''[[wikipedia:fi:MediEvil 2|MediEvil 2]]'' article is published on the Finnish Wikipedia.<ref>{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Cite web|url=https://fi.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil_2&action=history|site=Wikipedia|title=Sivun ”MediEvil 2” muutoshistoria|retrieved=May 16, 2023}}</ref>