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THQ docks Homeworld license

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Nov 7, 2007 11:08 am PT

Publisher confirms ownership of rights to Relic Entertainment's epic-scale intergalactic RTS; no new games announced.

Best known for its critically acclaimed Warhammer 40,000 and Company of Heroes real-time strategy games, Relic Entertainment has been making an impact on the RTS scene since its maiden effort in 2000 with Homeworld. One of the first truly 3D RTS games, Homeworld gained critical acclaim for its stunning graphics and engrossing storyline. Unfortunately, considering that both the original and its 2003 sequel--Homeworld 2--were published and owned by Sierra Entertainment, the game license seemed to be doomed to indefinite purgatory when THQ acquired Relic in 2004.

However, now that seems to not be the case. Over the weekend, a member of Relic community site Relic News unearthed a filing at the United States Patent & Trademark office that indicated the Homeworld trademark had passed from an attorney at Sierra Entertainment parent company Vivendi to one associated with THQ in July 2006. The forum post quickly led to speculation that THQ had acquired the Homeworld license and that Relic would soon get cranking on Homeworld 3.

THQ has now confirmed to GameSpot that it has indeed acquired the Homeworld license. Nevertheless, the news was tempered somewhat when the THQ rep declined to comment on whether Relic was currently at work on a new game in the franchise. Relic is currently developing in conjunction with Iron Lore Entertainment Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm, the third stand-alone expansion to its far-future RTS series, for release in spring 2008.

64 Comments

  • pc1oad1etter

    Posted Nov 10, 2009 2:37 pm PT

    Homeworld Franchise needs new life. Amazing game!

  • Ciberwarman

    Posted Jul 3, 2009 1:22 pm PT

    If Homeworld 3 comming out..I will buy a new PC only for that...Homeword 1 and 2 was the best games i've ever played..

  • penpusher

    Posted Nov 29, 2008 2:18 pm PT

    the world needs homeworld 3 maybe they could use it to give better insight into its universe, like wtf happened to the progeniters, that would be interesting

  • IncipitOmega

    Posted Oct 14, 2008 12:40 am PT

    Very good,love to see HW3,I still play HW2....very nice.

  • lushrush

    Posted Aug 7, 2008 9:41 am PT

    I started playin HW2 again this week, and thought I shud search for some info in what happend with this great game. As you all say, the voice acting: This is Fleet Command and the feeling of command hughe vessels is just soo GOOOD Hope its not long time to some more info, since this was old news

  • InfectiousDust

    Posted Jun 2, 2008 3:44 am PT

    Absolutely incredible! I've been periodically searching for news of Homeworld for years now, but somehow this one slipped by me. Homeworld 1 and 2 are the two greatest games ever to take up space on my harddrive. A third addition to the Homeworld universe would be a dream come true!

  • markimsoad

    Posted May 8, 2008 7:26 am PT

    Homeworld 1 its fantastic. i recommended

  • Opacic_A

    Posted Feb 22, 2008 3:58 am PT

    Best. News. Ever.

    Almost shed a tear at the ending of the first Homeworld.

  • Pete_Solo

    Posted Feb 14, 2008 11:26 am PT

    I will definitely buy Homeworld 3! I love Part 1, Part 2 was plagued with compatibility issues. Homeworld 3 would be the greatest news i heard a long time from gaming industry.

  • Kiith_Somtaaw

    Posted Dec 29, 2007 7:45 pm PT

    "Perfect" If THQ go through with making HW3, it will fill this void in my life. There has been a question plaguing me for many years, and while it has never truly formed coherently in my mind - something that I feel will be the first step towards me actually answering it - it essentially goes like this: What is the Eye of Aarran?

  • Sparky100

    Posted Dec 19, 2007 1:24 pm PT

    Tremedous! What brillant programs these were! An almost perfect blend of voice acting with edge of your seat action, and a real sense of accomplishment when finishing a level, not to mention the incredible graphics. I have them all, including "Cataclysm". Bring on another, please!

  • d12malu

    Posted Dec 16, 2007 10:19 am PT

    Homeworld! Homeworld! Homeworld!

  • apiz2k

    Posted Nov 27, 2007 3:58 pm PT

    yeehaa!!! mothership class hyperspace signatures detected. prepare for (a not so) immediate contact.

  • ctansuche

    Posted Nov 26, 2007 2:10 pm PT

    Indeed. Get us Homeworld 3! I promise I'll buy two!

  • CanadianMadCow

    Posted Nov 18, 2007 7:49 pm PT

    Yes!!!!! HOLD AND ENGAGE WE GOT ENEMY CONTACT!

  • Welis

    Posted Nov 13, 2007 3:15 pm PT

    Bring on Homeworld 3 please !!! Oh my god! Long live the Kiith's !

  • Welis

    Posted Nov 13, 2007 3:10 pm PT

    Bring on Homeworld 3 please !!! Oh my god! Long live the Kiith's !

  • Orguss999

    Posted Nov 12, 2007 10:45 am PT

    I first heard about this on pcgamer's podcast. I have been waiting soooo long for a new homeworld. I could not be happier that thq has picked up the title. I really hope they follow the same story formula, and i would love to see the bentusi make an appearance. Homeword was the first rts i really got into big time. Wow, they got to get the guys voice back for the narration.

  • Orguss999

    Posted Nov 12, 2007 10:43 am PT

    I first heard about this on pcgamer's podcast. I have been waiting soooo long for a new homeworld. I could not be happier that thq has picked up the title. I really hope they follow the same story formula, and i would love to see the bentusi make an appearance. Homeword was the first rts i really got into big time. Wow, they got to get the guys voice back for the narration.

  • Orguss999

    Posted Nov 12, 2007 10:41 am PT

    I first heard about this on pcgamer's podcast. I have been waiting soooo long for a new homeworld. I could not be happier that thq has picked up the title. I really hope they follow the same story formula, and i would love to see the bentusi make an appearance. Homeword was the first rts i really got into big time. Wow, they got to get the guys voice back for the narration.

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