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• 12.05.07
  Dreamcast
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  Update: Trademork post (this one) causes online rumor explosion (links below), a front-page Digg story and a response from Sega confirming that no Dreamcast 2 is in the works. Mork is sad. _____ On August 13, 2007, video game developer Sega Corporation filed a new application to protect the trademark Dreamcast. While the existing Dreamcast filing for the same class and codes is still active, the new filing relates to: "home video game machines; player-operated electronic controllers for electronic video game machines; video game interactive controller, namely, hand held pads, and floor pads or mats; joysticks for video games; computer cursor control devices, ...
  
  
• 11.30.07
  Tomb Raider Underworld
  Games (3)

  Update: PocketGamer and others are now reporting that Eidos has confirmed Tomb Raider Underworld for multiple platforms. _____ Update: Wikipedia now lists Tomb Raider: Underworld as the eighth installment of the Tomb Raider series. Eidos or Crystal Dynamics has yet to confirm or deny the name. _____ On November 21, 2007, video game developer Eidos Interactive filed to protect the trademark Tomb Raider Underworld in relation to, what else...a video game. Mork suspects that this might be the name of Tomb Raider 8, which is currently in development at Crystal Dynamics. The storyline is rumored to be based around the Mayan Calendar. During five nameless ...
  
  
• 11.04.07
  Bloodlust
  Games (0)

  On October 25, 2007, video game developer Ubisoft filed to protect the trademark Bloodlust in relation to video game software and an on-line computer game, as well as "entertainment services in the nature of production of television programs". The name Bloodlust has been used for a variety of things, including a couple of B-movies, a French role playing game and a minor Marvel Comics villain. But none of these suggest any connection to Ubisoft's use of the name. Unless Ubisoft is making the game version of the 1961 thriller Bloodlust! starring Robert Reed. Which would be simultaneously weird and gay.
  
  
• 11.01.07
  Bravonation
  Internet, Games (0)

  On October 26, 2007, Yahoo! Inc filed to protect the trademark Bravonation. The filing relates the mark to "non-downloadable software to create on-line media and badges used to acknowledge and display achievements" and "providing a service that allows people and entities to recognize achievements and create incentives by way of electronic awards". With the use of "badges" and "achievements" in one filing, Mork's guess is that Yahoo! is preparing to roll out an XBox Live-style achievement system for a collection of their popular games, where players earn special badges for completing tasks or levels or defeating certain bosses. Kongregate, a Flash game ...
  
  
• 10.29.07
  Blasto
  Games (0)

  On October 23, 2007, video game company Sony Computer Entertainment America filed to protect the trademark Blasto in relation to video game software and an online real-time video game. This filing replaces Sony's original Blasto filing which was canceled in 2005. The original Blasto game was for the PlayStation and was released in 1998. Although not well-reviewed by gamers and critics, the game featured the late Phil Hartman as the voice of the main character, Captain Blasto, a muscular, dimwitted hero who fights aliens and hits on hot babes throughout the solar system. Mork wonders if the renewed interest in the ...
  
  
• 10.21.07
  Jungle Friends
  Games (0)

  Fans of the animal-sim game Pony Friends for the Nintendo DS are in for some more virtual-pet goodness. On October 16, 2007, video game developer Eidos Interactive filed to trademark the name Jungle Friends in relation to a video game. But there's more! Eidos has also filed to protect the names Ocean Friends, Dino Friends and Safari Friends. Geez! With this many friends, who needs a PSP? UPDATE: You can add Monkey Friends to the list. Mork likes monkeys. Read more: PocketGamer.co.uk - Eidos files trademarks for Pony Friends DS expansions
  
  
• 10.20.07
  Brain Assist
  Games (0)

  On October 16, 2007, video game developer Sega Corporation filed to protect the trademark Brain Assist in relation to a video game. Sounds like Sega is jumping on the "brain games" bandwagon lead by Nintendo's Brain Age. Or are they driving the wagon? Sega started this whole thing in 2005 with Brain Trainer Portable for the PSP. Released only in Japan, Sega's a little late to the US party. Better late than never. Update: Sega announces Brain Assist on November, 8, 2007...more than 2 weeks after Mork broke the story!
  
  
• 10.20.07
  Legends of Rocktober
  Games (0)

  On August 18, 2007, Activision, publisher of the video game Guitar Hero, filed to protect the trademarks Rocktober and Legends of Rocktober, in relation to a video game. With Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock scheduled for release on October 28, 2007, Mork can't help think there's some relation. Or maybe Activision has teamed up to develop a baseball video game with the Colorado Rockies, who have recently made news by filing on October 4, 2007 for exclusive rights to the name Rocktober for a wide variety of goods and services. Mork can't quite picture Slash rounding third trying to steal ...
  
  

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