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==Promotion== | ==Promotion== | ||
''MediEvil'' was first unveiled at the [[ECTS Spring 1996|Spring European Computer Trade Show]] ([[wikipedia:European Computer Trade Show|ECTS]]) in 1996.{{Magref|K84}}{{Magref|PROIgry10}} | ===1996=== | ||
''MediEvil'' was first unveiled at the [[ECTS Spring 1996|Spring European Computer Trade Show]] ([[wikipedia:European Computer Trade Show|ECTS]]) in April 1996.{{Magref|K84}}{{Magref|PROIgry10}} It was later discussed in issue 35 of the video game magazine ''[[Edge]]'' where the studio's business development manager, [[Anil Malhotra]], was [[Interview:Edge, August 1996|interviewed]] about projects in development.{{Magref|Edge35}} The game was slated for release in early 1997.{{Magref|PROIgry10}}{{Magref|Edge35|If the game matches the technical expertise and the imagination and thoroughness of the design, ''Medievil'' could be a serious contender early next year.}} | |||
The game's next public appearance was at the [[E3 1997|third Electronic Entertainment Expo]] ([[wikipedia:Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]]) in America in 1997.{{Magref|GameFanV5I8}}<ref>{{cite web|title=E3 Preview MediEvil|site=PSX Nation (archived version)|published=June 21, 1997|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://www.psxnation.com/e3/mideival.html}}</ref> | ===1997=== | ||
The game's next public appearance was at the [[E3 1997|third Electronic Entertainment Expo]] ([[wikipedia:Electronic Entertainment Expo|E3]]) in America in 1997 where the ''[[MediEvil Prototype (June '97)]]'' was playable.{{Magref|GameFanV5I8}}<ref>{{cite web|title=E3 Preview MediEvil|site=PSX Nation (archived version)|published=June 21, 1997|url=http://web.archive.org/web/0id_/http://www.psxnation.com/e3/mideival.html}}</ref> This was followed by a marketing push over Summer 1997 where ''MediEvil'' was featured in many magazines, including ''Edge'', ''[[Preview:Joypad, July/August 1997|Joypad]]'', and ''[[Preview:PlayStation Plus, July 1997|PlayStation Plus]]''. Finally, the game appeared at [[ECTS 1997|the year's ECTS]] where the ''[[MediEvil ECTS Pre-Alpha]]'' could be played by attendees. The ''[[Sony ECTS 1997 PlayStation Press Pack]]'' featuring five discs with press information and promotional materials for Sony's latest titles was also given out to press members. Additionally, a disc known as the [[MediEvil Rolling Demo/SCED-00986|''Winter Releases '97 demo 01'']] was distributed at the event as well.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Goring, Graham|title=ECTS - Lotta BBW's|published=September 8, 1997|retrieved=April 22, 2022|site=uk.games.video.playstation|url=https://groups.google.com/g/uk.games.video.playstation/c/oBnrQo1QjvI/m/WJLaUBq0ZBUJ}}</ref> This disc featured a [[MediEvil Rolling Demo|rolling demo]] of ''MediEvil''. A [[MediEvil Rolling Demo/SCED-00936|similar demo disc]] was sent out later in the year to people who registered their PlayStation console.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Latah|title=Is There A Mailing List|retrieved=April 22, 2022|published=December 1, 1997|site=uk.games.video.playstation|url=https://groups.google.com/g/uk.games.video.playstation/c/dJCBOHWHhAM/m/TXlXAu2_YtwJ}}</ref> | |||
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