Gamezlab

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum

Gamezlab was a core gaming subsidiary of BBC Worldwide's BBC Multimedia division founded in 2001. In December 2002, when the BBC purchased bankrupt developer Runecraft (who were at the time developing the technology for BBC Three series FightBox as well as a tie-in video game), they rebranded the developer under the Gamezlab name.

Gamezlab was closed in September 2004 following the cancellation of a video game based on Spooks, alongside BBC Multimedia's downsizing to become solely a licensor before ceasing operations entirely in 2006.

Logo (October 25, 2001-February 6, 2004)

Visuals: On a white background, there is a glossy light blue oval. Inside it is a big rough "Z" scrawled across it. Located on both sides of it is the text "GAME" and "LAB", both set in the BBC's then corporate typeface Gill Sans.

Technique: A still graphic.

Audio: The opening theme of the game.

Availability

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Media Title Platform(s) Date(s) of Release Additional Note(s)
Robot Wars: Arenas of Destruction
PlayStation 2, Microsoft WindowsNovember 22, 2001-October 22, 2002
 
Robot Wars: Advanced Destruction
Game Boy AdvancedNovember 30, 2001-November 30, 2002
 
Robot Wars: Extreme Destruction
Xbox, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy AdvanceOctober 25, 2002
 
Ace Lightning
PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy AdvanceOctober 25, 2002-March 14, 2003
 
FightBox
PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy AdvanceFebruary 6, 2004
Final (known) appearance