First of all I apologise if there is already a post for this, and if I put this in the wrong category. :^_^':
I just thought that there might be other people out there who are willing to help others out if they are stuck with a good name for their game development team/self. ;)
Common Name StructuresHere is a list of common company name structures I got from gamedevmap.com, where X is the unique part of your company name:
- X Entertainment (e.g. Retard Entertainment)
- X Interactive (e.g. Your Face Interactive)
- X Studios/Studio (e.g. Amazing Studios)
- X Software/Soft (e.g. Very Soft)
- X Labs/Lab (e.g. Evil Minion Labs)
- X Company/Co/Corp (e.g. Shinra Co.)
- X Media (e.g. 1337 Media)
- X Games/Game Development/Development (e.g. My Frog Died Yesterday Games)
- X Online (e.g. I Go Online)
- X Design (e.g. Curly Brackets Design)
- X Systems (e.g. Asterisk Systems)
- X Technology/Tech (e.g. Synsys Tech)
Spiffy NamingSome suggestions for greatness include:
- Oxymorons (e.g. Ice on Fire, Old Babies :O.o:)
- Completely random two or three (max) word phrases (e.g. Porcelain Chicken, Chinese Fried Tofu) <-- can't you tell I'm hungry :P
- Japanese (sounding) words. Because it sounds pro.
- Merge words together (e.g. Stormtronics, Enterbrain, Microsoft :roll:)
Words that make you sound spiffy (open for more suggestions):
- Point
- Zone
- Mode
- Zero
- Generation/Gen
- Republic (lol)
Logo DesignIf you already have a company name, keep reading!
Some suggestions for good, balanced logos include:
- First and last letters are same type (e.g. ToT, aBBa, quoop)
- If you merge two words, make them similar lengths (e.g. MacroHard is 5, 4; TimTam is equal)
- A pretty first letter (e.g. Q, F, define pretty I know)
- Include a geometrically awesome letter (e.g. X, Z, O, T, I, V, etc.)
- Have it match the style of your game (e.g. futuristic font, bubble font, etc.)
game_guy's 3D TextSend game_guy a PM with what you want and he can help you out:
Logo: Logo name
Color: Color of logo
Background(optional): Give me a background or just mark transparent.
Font: Name of font
Here are some awesome examples of his work! :D
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/landith.png)
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/resally.png)
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/redo-1.png)
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/compare.png)
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/trythis.png)
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/game.png)
I'm also selectively available for designing logos for your company name. I specialise in simplified, shiny or flat logos which make use of basic geometric shapes, so if you're interested I'll see what I can do for you. Just bear in mind I still have to go to school... :<_<:
Hhmmm mental blank atm. I'll happily mod the list if you have more suggestions. Hope people find this useful/ help others out. :)
This could be very helpful to people whom do not have a name for their team/company/or whatever they are.
My team/company/or whatever is Ugly Munkey Studios. I haven't really designed a logo for it yet. Although I have started just never got around to finishing it. lol.
Personally for me I consider it pointless to have a whole Studio studio name, like [name] Inc. or Studios, for me. It's much easier just saying you did it or having an "alias" or simple name...
The creator for Cave Story just had its development "studio" simply Pixel. And Blizzard, his is StormTronics (Though that is considered more of a company name because of the suffix...But regardless).
You can actually use this for companies within your game, if you would like. :P I see a use for that.
Regardless, you did an excellent job with this. Boredom does lead you places. :3 xD
Like seriously...
you did a nice job on this thread...
I could even see this being stickied!!
*powers up*
@Kingmunkey: :haha: Lol, I like it! :D I know what you mean about the procrastination (is the the right word?). >->
@Starrodkirby86: I agree - although it's useful if you're working in a team, or want to sound pro for no good reason. :D And you're right - I'm going to use this structure for a number of the companies in my game. It's just so fun sending them up. :haha: Thanks. :P
@Calintz16438: :D Wow, that's high praise, thank you very much! ^-^
I wouldn't consider that a high praise. You did a fantastic job on this topic Reno...
This is one of those mind blocks that come along in the early process of game creation...
For instance, I know when I 1st started making Well in the Woods, I had often thought to myself how I could make my game LOOK more professional (especially after playing the DEMO for the script I use for my title screen (credits to MOG)). However, I was only able to come up with "A Derek Chestnut Production," Lol, but by using your advice and simple method; I have been able to come up with a great company name!! I simply need to make the logo for it now =)
And I was just implying that if Blizzard decided to sticky this topic, it would make all the sense in the world, because this is the kind of material that needs to be targeted in the General Discussion section. =)
Once more...great job Reno.
^-^ Woot! My purpose here is done. XD
Quote"A Derek Chestnut Production," Lol
Hehe, although I must say it sounds cinematic. If that's the right word to use here. :D Well, if you're stuck with making the logo I may be able to help you with ideas. :)
... and thank you again! :P
Haha, already have the layout planned, it's just making it now. I will do it when I get some time...
Well, there was this one little company over in Cupertino who just went with fruit. I dunno, i think they're doing okay with their business...
But nothing will EVER beat the magic words "Square Enix." It doesn't matter if they keep on going downhill, I'll love that company forever :)
I feel you WcW!!
Fruit is good. Actually, my game has something to do with fruit, so maybe I'll go with that, lol.... :D
Thanks for the comment WcW! ^-^
QuoteBut nothing will EVER beat the magic words "Square Enix." It doesn't matter if they keep on going downhill, I'll love that company forever Happy
HEAR HEAR. <33333
:haha:
Can I get a WOO WOO!! For the company that introduced the RPG genre to the world as a dynamite genre!!
Mine is Time Stop Gamesgames of the future
Mine is quite boring...Legacy Productions, XD
Same here... Jammpulse Studios
I also have a simple name...
- Solo Designs
in case you havent already seen my star wars project thread its
Game Guy's Projects
here's the logo
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/compare.png)
@Meta: :D I noticed. I like it - it reminds me of that really annoying skill where the bad guys cast 'Stop' on you... D:
@legacyblade: :haha: LOL legacyblade... at least we know it's you... ^-^ <3
@Landith: How is Jammpulse boring...? :xD: I like it! :P
@Calintz: Simple indeed - the Solo has a lot of potential for a logo with those nice 'o's.... :)
@game_guy: How do you make shiny logos like that? *drools* I want one! :xD:
Yeah, I thought so too!!
@reno: Thnx for the idea of opening a 3-D text shop! But I dont think I will.
If anyone wants me PM the logo name, color and background. Background is optional if u dont want a background the background will just be transparent.
So PM this
Logo: Logo_Name
Color: Color of it
Background(optional): Give me a background or just mark transparent.
:xD: That's a good idea. I just need to think of some text that I want to be made 3D. :D
Do you mind if I add this to the main post? I think it's relevant. ^-^
@Reno: Thanks, I kinda like it too. It was originally Phoenix Productions but as I read your topic I decided to change it to Jammpulse Studios. I have you to thank for that. :^_^':
Its ok reno
@Landith: Wow, I feel influential... :scared: ^-^ Jokes - I'm just really glad you found a use for my post! :D I hope you're a lot happier with the new name... :)
@game_guy: w00t! I'm sure there might be other people who would want a logo too. :haha:
reno post some examples of my work up there too.
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/landith.png)
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/resally.png)
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/redo-1.png)
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/compare.png)
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/trythis.png)
(http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/game.png)
Here is the code reno, just copy and paste this into the main post
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[IMG]http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/resally.png[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/redo-1.png[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/compare.png[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/trythis.png[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn318/bahumat27/game.png[/IMG]
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That and I know I name my pics really wierd so just yea
Cool beans XD
glad u like them calintz
:D That is impressive - so it was you who made that awesome logo for Landith... :D
<3 Will do. ^-^
yea it was me he just changed the color is all
(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7905/stormtronicslq8.png)
StormTronics.
I knew it was StormTronics, but at first glance it looked like something along the lines of ShormTronics. :xD:
Now THIS is a logo. :V:
Quote from: Blizzard on February 09, 2009, 04:21:52 am
(http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7905/stormtronicslq8.png)
StormTronics.
WIN. :haha: I always thought the font was smexy. It looks a lot better animated, though. <3
Quote from: Starrodkirby86 on February 09, 2009, 12:47:15 pm
I knew it was StormTronics, but at first glance it looked like something along the lines of ShormTronics. :xD:
Lol, I can see where you're coming from with that... :xD: Oh wells... :P
reno did you still want a 3-D text or are you still thinking what text you want?
>.< I'm sorry game_guy - I'm still thinking! ^-^;
Wait a sec - I think I got one... :D I'm PM you with the details. ^-^
Ok and one more thing add in the PM Request the font
Logo
Color
Background
Font
:D Don't worry - I did. ^-^
I'll add that to the main post though. :P
i made mine here :P
http://www.acidfonts.com/bannermaker.htm
http://cooltext.com/Logos is a great place
2D Entertainment! *WOOSH* in 3D.
Wait.. what?
I think I'll Just release my games with the company name "Subsonic Noise" until I find a better name as it also is the name I use for my "band"
(It's just me playing instruments and a few synths + EZdrummer XD)
This is my current logo:
http://www.pictureupload.de/originals/pictures/040609135255_logo4.jpg
It's supposed to be unreadable. I like it when things are unreadable^^
EDIT: Shit it's BIG! I'll just post a link.
LOL! You should still make it readable. It looks unprofessional. It's an art to make something seem unreadable yet make it actually readable. :P
Yeah.^^
But it's the logo I use for my music, so I'll use it until I come up with a name for making games.
Most Metal-Logos are unreadable though... (i don't really do metal^^ I do... strange music^^)
My god man!! Lol
Quote from: Calintz16438 on June 05, 2009, 05:25:33 pm
You are god, man!! lol
Fixed.
(no really, what dit you want to say by that?^^)
You Forget:
X Staff
Lol, good try Subsonic ^_^