trademark Archives

AppWizard

June 21, 2026

As EA appear to renew the trademark for Ultima, its creator lies in wait to reclaim the game’s copyright next year

Electronic Arts (EA) filed new trademarks for the Ultima franchise, indicating a potential revival after nearly eight years since the last installment, Underworld Ascendant. Series creator Richard "Lord British" Garriott has expressed his desire to resurrect Ultima and is optimistic about reclaiming copyright in 2027, as creators can reclaim rights after 35 years under U.S. copyright law. However, while Garriott may regain copyright over his original works, EA retains the trademark for the Ultima name. Garriott plans to discuss the franchise's future at Dragon Con later this year.

AppWizard

June 20, 2026

The creator of Ultima is reportedly reclaiming the series’ rights back from EA, and it could happen as soon as next year

Ultima is a significant franchise in PC gaming, originally created by Richard 'Lord British' Garriott, known for its influential roleplaying series and spinoffs like Ultima Underworld and Ultima Online. The rights to the series have been held by Electronic Arts (EA) since 1992, following Garriott's sale of Origin Systems. Despite some releases, the series has largely been inactive under EA, with unsuccessful attempts at revival in 2010 and 2013. Recent developments indicate that Garriott may soon reclaim the copyright to Ultima in 2027 due to U.S. copyright law, although the trademark will remain with EA. Garriott has expressed interest in potentially creating a new title, possibly titled "Lord British's Ultima." He has attempted to revive the series multiple times during EA's ownership but has faced challenges in those discussions.

AppWizard

June 14, 2026

Frontier is making a Planet game that isn’t about zoos or rollercoasters, and has just filed trademarks for Planet Resort and Planet Festival

Frontier has announced a new management simulation game that will not focus on zoos or rollercoasters, generating speculation among fans about potential titles. Popular suggestions include Planet Resort, Planet Festival, and Planet City. Frontier has filed nine new trademarks, including Planet Resort and Planet Festival, while Planet City is not among them. Other trademarks include Planet Farm, Planet Vacation, Planet Dinosaur, Planet Prehistoric, Planet Fantasy, Planet Mythical Creatures, and Planet Dragon. The new game is expected to be released around 2028, following the launch of Planet Zoo 2 later this year.

AppWizard

June 10, 2026

Minecraft coming Nintendo Switch 2

The native version of Minecraft for the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch with a significant update to the Super Mario™ Mash-Up pack, introducing enhanced Vibrant Visuals graphics. This update allows players to experience themed textures, music, and skins related to the Super Mario Bros. series, and explore locations like Peach’s Castle and Delfino Plaza with reimagined visuals.

AppWizard

May 19, 2026

Today’s Top Deals: $15 Resident Evil PS5 Games, Xbox Core Controller, LEGO Batman for PC, and More

- Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Gold Edition for PS5 is available at its lowest price on Amazon. - Resident Evil 4 is on sale for .99. - Velocity Green Xbox Core Wireless Controller is priced at .99. - Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle is available for 9.99. - 256GB Samsung P9 Express microSD Express Card for Switch 2 is on sale. - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition is available at a 12% discount. - 3-piece Samsonite luggage set is priced at 9.99. - 8th-gen Apple iPad Air is available for 9.99. - Acer Swift X RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop is discounted by 0. - ASUS ROG Xbox Ally is available for 9.99. - Pokémon TCG: Mega Zygarde ex Premium Collection is available for preorder on Amazon. - Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition for PS5 is priced at .99. - Funko Pop! Comic Cover: Transformers x MTG - Optimus Prime is at its lowest price of .40. - 65” LG EVO C5 OLED TV is available for ,299.99. - Target is offering a buy one, get one 50% off promotion on board games and puzzles.

AppWizard

May 14, 2026

Zelda: Twilight Princess PC port forced to change its name, and for once Nintendo has nothing to do with it

The developers of the unofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess have rebranded the project as Dusklight to avoid trademark conflicts with an established first-person shooter named Dusk, which is owned by New Blood Interactive. The developers announced this decision in a Discord update, stating that no other changes to the project are planned. New Blood Interactive, which holds the trademark for Dusk, expressed appreciation for the developers' cooperation and hinted at a potential crossover between the two games. They are also offering keys for the Dusk Switch to the Dusklight community. Meanwhile, a fan-made port of Jak and Daxter 3 is currently in beta, completing Naughty Dog's trilogy on PC.

AppWizard

May 12, 2026

‘Palworld Online’ has been trademarked, but there’s hints of potential AI use

Pocketpair submitted a trademark application for 'Palworld Online' on April 27, 2026, which is currently labeled as 'live' by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). A similar trademark was filed in South Korea on April 24, 2026. The trademark pertains to "recorded computer game programs and recorded game software," and includes "toy design," suggesting potential new merchandise linked to the Palworld Trading Card Game (TCG). It also references "Artificial intelligence as a service (AIAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence (AI) for developing computer games." The 1.0 release of Palworld is projected for sometime in 2026, with speculation about the possibility of an MMO format.

AppWizard

April 27, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Hexe loses 2nd director-level developer in as many months

Game director Benoit Richer has announced his departure from the development team of Assassin's Creed Hexe, marking the second high-profile exit this year after creative director Clint Hocking left in February. Richer is co-founding a new studio, Servo Games, with three former Ubisoft developers. Ubisoft has described Assassin's Creed Hexe as a departure from the open-world, action-RPG format established since 2017's Origins. The franchise is also set to release Black Flag Resynced, a remake of Assassin's Creed 4, on July 9. Additionally, former franchise boss Marc-Alexis Côté departed Ubisoft last year and has filed a lawsuit against the company for "constructive dismissal," seeking .3 million Canadian in damages.

AppWizard

April 18, 2026

Help! The Millennium Bug made all the robots in my mansion go berserk, and only Homer Simpson can save the day

Y2K: The Game is a PC game that pays homage to the Millennium Bug, reflecting the concerns of the late 1990s regarding technology. The game features a character named Buster, whose slow pacing has drawn criticism. Its soundtrack includes eclectic melodies, adding to its quirky charm. Despite not fully realizing its premise, the game is considered an intriguing relic of its time.

AppWizard

April 1, 2026

After years of speculation a DayZ 2 trademark has finally appeared, but the filing date is suspicious

DayZ 2 trademark has been filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EU IPO), but the application owner's identity is undisclosed due to an unpaid fee. Speculation about the sequel increased after hints emerged during the Microsoft vs. FTC case in 2023, where it was revealed that Bohemia Interactive is developing a sequel to DayZ. Multiple job listings for a 'DayZ series' project have also surfaced, suggesting development is underway. The original DayZ evolved from an Arma 2 mod to a standalone game, and a similar timeline is expected for the sequel, with significant updates likely a year or two away.