'Starhawk' trademark sparks Warhawk sequel talk

By thorsen-ink, GameSpotPosted Apr 15, 2009 6:40 pm PT

Source: US Patent and Trademark Office filings spotted by "net-sleuthing blog" Superannuation. What we heard: In August 2007, Warhawk made its long-awaited debut on the PlayStation 3. Eagerly anticipated since it was unveiled at Sony's E3 2005 press briefing, the sequel to the 1995 PlayStation...

Source: US Patent and Trademark Office filings spotted by "net-sleuthing blog" Superannuation.

What we heard: In August 2007, Warhawk made its long-awaited debut on the PlayStation 3. Eagerly anticipated since it was unveiled at Sony's E3 2005 press briefing, the sequel to the 1995 PlayStation classic was well received by critics despite being multiplayer-only. The subsequent 20 months saw developer Incognitio update its PS3 exclusive with several booster packs and the Warhawk Command Center in PlayStation Home.

Now, a new US trademark application has raised speculation that an even more futuristic sequel to the high-tech air-land combat game could be in the works. As first spotted by Superannuation, Sony Computer Entertainment America has filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a trademark for the title "Starhawk" for use in "computer game software and video game software" and "operating a real-time game for others over global and local area computer networks." Though no other further details were given on the Starhawk trademark, Superannuation did spot another title that SCEA is attempting to lock down--Dominion--for use in the same game-related areas.

Although Dominion could be any number of things--a PlayStation Network adaptation of the card-based strategy game among them--the uses for the Starhawk title are more limited. Considering that Warhawk is a planet-bound shooter with an emphasis on air combat, a space-combat adaptation of the game seems like a natural extension that would fit under the new trademark.

The official story: "There's nothing to announce about those trademarks at this time." --Sony rep.

Bogus or not bogus?: Given Warhawk's position in the Sony pantheon, an expanded sequel seems likely. However, whether Starhawk is a proper follow-up--or a spin-off--remains unclear.

66 Comments

  • zakkro

    Posted Jun 12, 2009 2:02 am PT

    There are a lot of recurring problems in the game that wouldn't be ignored unless Incognito is working on another project. I really think theyre making a sequel. And yes, a single player would be nice.

  • SuperYeti22

    Posted May 28, 2009 1:38 pm PT

    Warhawk would get more of my respect if they didn't put an auto aim in it!

  • stlouisarch9

    Posted May 4, 2009 8:49 am PT

    In all honesty, if it would make Warhawk's sequel come out faster then I would say "NO" to Single Player game unless they offer a 2-4 player Campaign Co-Op mode similar to Call of Duty: World at War.

    I have been playing Warhawk off and on over the past year or 2 and I believe this is "the" best online sandbox shooter on consoles. Battlefield 2/1942 on the PC still beats Warhawk.

  • willpak

    Posted May 2, 2009 7:27 am PT

    I'm a Warhawk junkie. I will never get bored of this game. NOW, if they add in some kind of watercrafts... Cant wait for this game. (So long as it stays Splitscreen)

  • weezyindamuluva

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 7:37 pm PT

    ya the infantry is definately more fun. and i tend to beast it with an assault rifle and a couple grenades. in the air tho...bad memories.

  • Cpt_Pugwash

    Posted Apr 30, 2009 5:28 pm PT

    To kickass106. Infantry combat worked fine in my opinion, you just had to know how to deal with situations where the odds were against you; generally by using well aimed grenades!

  • downloadthefile

    Posted Apr 29, 2009 3:41 pm PT

    great headline by the way, i know how difficult it can be to think of a good one.

  • TensaIchigo

    Posted Apr 28, 2009 1:53 pm PT

    This just might make me get a PS3.

  • PSYCHO-HUNTER

    Posted Apr 26, 2009 5:39 am PT

    this game will rock and rule the world

  • zenith3555

    Posted Apr 25, 2009 5:12 am PT

    this game would own

  • robertcain

    Posted Apr 22, 2009 12:31 pm PT

    Now we,re talking Warhawk in Space, hopefully over water as well

  • Vimanesba

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 8:41 pm PT

    mmmm this new can be either good or bad. It's good because Sony is finally taking over Warhawk again, after leaving it floating in there for so long (no new boosters, weapons, nor updates). It also can be bad, since it has a different name, meaning that story ain't the same. But we'll see. I will track this game development to see what happens. Warhawk is the best third person shooter online in the PS3.

  • ski11buzz

    Posted Apr 20, 2009 4:13 pm PT

    this. game. would. kick. ass.

  • Malco_Vincenzo

    Posted Apr 17, 2009 5:53 am PT

    i smell a star wars battlefront based game

  • kickass106

    Posted Apr 17, 2009 4:07 am PT

    The thing about warhawk was the infantry combat wasnt that good because no matter how good you aim somebody will always have a flamethrower, RPG, or those noob health things so there about to die and they throw it down for themself and kill you.

  • minimme

    Posted Apr 16, 2009 9:52 pm PT

    I have warhawk, I don't understand whats so good about it. It has fun plane physics really really really bad on foot and average driving. Maybe you all love it because of the updates or something because to me it is a weird, cartoony graphic, mediocre-good game.

  • pqual322

    Posted Apr 16, 2009 5:28 pm PT

    hecks yeah! warhawk is awesome! please be not bogus!

  • tennis12master

    Posted Apr 16, 2009 2:57 pm PT

    sweet.

  • zunit88

    Posted Apr 16, 2009 2:25 pm PT

    well as long as am playin SOCOM i dnt think am gonna get this game....i mean i stoped playin Warhawk...metag gear online from this socom game.
    no offence

  • jordis5

    Posted Apr 16, 2009 2:05 pm PT

    interesting

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