Registered December 15, 2005, the language used in the patent specifies 'a computer game that may be accessed network-wide by network users' and/or 'an online computer game accessed and played via mobile and cellular phones and other wireless devices.' That second one is rather surprising. Currently, Irrational is working on a 'spiritual successor' to its acclaimed System Shock 2, which has achieved something of a legendary status among PC gamers in the more than five years since its release. It registers the System Shock name as a trademark for use in a computer game, prompting some to wonder if EA plans to revive the franchise. As far as System Shock 3 itself, it comes as no surprise that the official response is, 'We don't comment on rumors.'Īs Take-Two announced its acquisition of System Shock 2 developer Irrational Games, various news sources have reported on an intriguing trademark issued last month to Electronic Arts by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. UPDATE 2: EA responded to Shacknews' inquiries, stating that it is EA's policy to regularly maintain its trademarks. EA has yet to give an official response to Shacknews' inquiries regarding the original story, but more information will be posted as it becomes available.

67 UPDATE: Shacknews has received word from a very reputable source, who requested to remain anonymous, that EA is in fact working on a project referred to as System Shock 3.

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