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*{{Icon|Med3}} - Events related to a hypothetical ''[[MediEvil 3]]''.
*{{Icon|Med3}} - Events related to a hypothetical ''[[MediEvil 3]]''.
*{{Icon|Proboards}} - Events related to forums hosted on [[wikipedia:ProBoards|ProBoards]].
*{{Icon|Proboards}} - Events related to forums hosted on [[wikipedia:ProBoards|ProBoards]].
*{{Icon|Cambridge}} - Events related to [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].
*{{Icon|Cambridge}} - Events related to [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].
*{{Icon|Sony}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]].
*{{Icon|Sony}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]].
*{{Icon|Wikipedia}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]].
*{{Icon|Wikipedia}} - Events related to [[wikipedia:Wikipedia|Wikipedia]].
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===2000===
===2000===
<!--*'''January''': 
<!--*'''January''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Robert King]] joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Robert King]] joins [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''February 23''':  
*'''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}} ''[[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>
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**{{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>
**{{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''':  
*'''June 4''':  
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} {{Icon|B&B}} Paul Arnold and Andrew Barnabas leave [[SCE 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>
**{{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>
<!--*'''September''': 
<!--*'''September''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Richard O'Donovan joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Richard O'Donovan joins [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->


===2003===
===2003===
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**{{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''.
<!--*'''April''': 
<!--*'''April''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Piers Jackson joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Piers Jackson joins [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''April 11''':
*'''April 11''':
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[scecambridge: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>
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[scecambridge: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>
<!--*'''May''': 
<!--*'''May''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Martin Hamilton Kift leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Martin Hamilton Kift leaves [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''May 9''': 
*'''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>
**{{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>
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**{{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>
**{{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>
<!--*'''August''': 
<!--*'''August''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Gary Antcliffe and Angelo Bod join [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Gary Antcliffe and Angelo Bod join [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''December 5''':
*'''December 5''':
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[scecambridge: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 [[scecambridge:Ghosthunter:Colonel Freddie Fortesque|Colonel Freddie Fortesque]], an homage to [[Sir Dan]].
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[scecambridge: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 [[scecambridge:Ghosthunter:Colonel Freddie Fortesque|Colonel Freddie Fortesque]], an homage to [[Sir Dan]].
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===2004===
===2004===
<!--*'''January''': 
<!--*'''January''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Xavier Malard joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Xavier Malard joins [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''March 18''':
*'''March 18''':
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[scecambridge: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>
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[scecambridge: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>
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**{{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>
**{{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>
<!--*'''June''': 
<!--*'''June''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} John Bustard joins [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} John Bustard joins [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''August 17''':
*'''August 17''':
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[scecambridge: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>
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} ''[[scecambridge: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>
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**{{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>
**{{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''': 
<!--*'''September''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[James Busby]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[James Busby]] leaves [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''September 1''':
*'''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|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>
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**{{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>
**{{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>
<!--*'''November''': 
<!--*'''November''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Julian Rex leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} Julian Rex leaves [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->


===2006===
===2006===
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**{{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.
**{{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.
<!--*'''March''': 
<!--*'''March''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Angelo Bod]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Angelo Bod]] leaves [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''April 17''':  
*'''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|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]].}}
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**{{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>
**{{Icon|Wikipedia}} {{Icon|Med}} The ''[[wikipedia:de:MediEvil|MediEvil]]'' article is published on the German Wikipedia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=MediEvil&action=history&dir=prev|title=MediEvil|site=Wikipedia|retrieved=April 25, 2023}}</ref>
<!--*'''October''': 
<!--*'''October''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Chris Sorrell]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Chris Sorrell]] leaves [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''October 7''':  
*'''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>
**{{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>
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**{{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>
**{{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''': 
<!--*'''December''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Katie Sorrell]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Katie Sorrell]] leaves [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''December 23''':
*'''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.
**{{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.
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===2007===
===2007===
<!--*'''January''': 
<!--*'''January''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Richard Talbot-Watkins]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Richard Talbot-Watkins]] leaves [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].
*'''February''': 
*'''February''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Paul Donovan]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Paul Donovan]] leaves [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''February 23''':  
*'''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>
**{{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''': 
<!--*'''March''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Alan McCarthy]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Alan McCarthy]] leaves [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''March 21''':  
*'''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>
**{{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>
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**{{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.
**{{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''': 
<!--*'''July''': 
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Robert King]] leaves [[SCE Cambridge Studio]].-->
**{{Icon|Cambridge}} [[Robert King]] leaves [[SCEE Cambridge Studio]].-->
*'''July 23''':  
*'''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>
**{{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>
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**{{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>
**{{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>
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*'''August 6''':  
*'''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}} {{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>
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**{{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>
**{{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>
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*'''November 28''':
*'''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>
**{{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>
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===2008===
===2008===
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*'''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>
**{{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>
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**{{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>
**{{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>
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===2009===
===2009===

Revision as of 15:37, 17 July 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.[86]
  • 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.[89] However, the titles themselves are not yet updated to work on PS3.[90]
  • May 3:
    • Sony The PS1 titles on the PSN are updated to work on PS3 around this time.[91]
  • June 22:
    • MediEvil MediEvil is set to be released on the PSN in Europe on this day.[92][93] However, this does not happen.
  • July 23:
    • Wikipedia MediEvil The MediEvil article is published on the Spanish Wikipedia.[94]
  • July 26:
  • July 27:
    • MediEvil MediEvil is removed from the PSN in Europe due to the game "failing at the third level."[96][97]
  • August 6:
  • August 10:
    • MediEvil Sony begins refunding users who purchased MediEvil on the PSN.[100]
  • 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. 2.0 2.1 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

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  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.
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  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.
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  12. Trickett, Eleanor, CHJM kicks off direct mail campaigns for PlayStation on Campaign. Published April 28, 2000. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
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  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.
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  29. "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.
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  33. Taylor, Martin, Primal Art winners announced on Eurogamer. Published April 10, 2003.
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  35. Resume / CV on Mitch Phillips Portfolio.
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  38. E3 2004: PSP Games Shown in Action on IGN. Published May 11, 2004.
  39. Crovax33, Welcome to the MediEvil board! on IGN Boards (archived version). Published May 21, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  40. Van Autrijve, Rainier, Ghosthunter ships to stores In North America on GameSpy. Published August 17, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
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  43. Official Details: MediEvil on IGN. Published December 10, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  44. Developer Profile: MediEvil on IGN. Published December 10, 2004. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
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  46. Japanese Price And Date Set on IGN (archived version). Published October 27, 2004. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  47. MediEvil on Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle. Published March 16, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  48. Surette, Tim, PSP postponed in Europe on GameSpot. Published March 14, 2005. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  49. MEDIEVIL RESURRECTION on Australian Classification. Published March 21, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  50. 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.
  51. "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.
  52. The Big E3 List: 2005 Edition on IGN. Published April 11, 2005. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. Reed, Kristan, MediEvil: Resurrection on Eurogamer.net. Published August 11, 2005. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  56. Sulic, Ivan, GC 2005: MediEvil on IGN. Published August 18, 2005. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
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  65. "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.
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  67. Smith, Mark, MediEvil: Resurrection on Game Chronicles. Published September 30, 2005. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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  71. Medievil Resurrection Soundtrack Coming on IGN. Published January 31, 2006. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
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  75. Admin on MediEvil Forum (archived version).
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  77. Gibson, Ellie, White PSP and new Platinum range to arrive in Europe shortly on GamesIndustry.biz. Published May 9, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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  79. « MediEvil Resurrection » : historique des versions on Wikipédia. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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  83. Bangeman, Eric, PlayStation 3 price bomb dropped, launch date announced on Ars Technica. Published May 9, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  84. Doerr, Nick, Even more stuff to download from the PS-Store on Engadget. Published Deccember 23, 2006. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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  86. MediEvil: cronologia delle modifiche on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
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  88. "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.
  89. "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.
  90. "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.
  91. "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.
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  95. NEW CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE PSN - THURSDAY 26TH JULY on Three Speech (archived version). Published July 23, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  96. "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.
  97. "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.
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  100. "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.
  101. Barker, Anthony, PSN Content 20/09 (US & Europe) on Console Monster. Published September 20, 2007. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  102. PSN STORE UPDATES on Three Speech. Published September 20, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
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  104. MediEvil UnOfficial Fan Club on VK. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  105. Retro Gamer Magazine on Park Productions.
  106. Facebook MediEvil on Facebook. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
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  108. "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.
  109. Wikipedia MediEvil 2: cronologia delle modifiche on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  110. "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.
  111. Wikipedia Historial de «MediEvil Resurrection» on Wikipedia. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  112. Facebook MediEvil on Facebook (archived version). Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  113. 3D Medievil [BETA] on YoYo Games.
  114. FANDOM MediEvil Wiki on Wikia (archived version). Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  115. Yoon, Andrew, PSP Firmware 5.00 now available on Engadget. Published October 15, 2008. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  116. [WIP][TC]GTA MediEvil on GTAForums. Published February 16, 2009. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
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  118. MediEvil – Group on Last.fm (archived version). Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  119. Wikipedia MediEvil: Historia i autorzy on Wikipedia. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  120. Matthews, Matt, Exclusive: Top 10 Most Popular PS1 Games In PlayStation Store on Game Developer (formerly Gamasutra). Published April 2, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
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