33 years later, the 3DO could make an unexpected comeback, but the '90s console revival is already being branded as…Empire Interactive has announced its acquisition of the 3DO trademark and selected intellectual property rights, sparking a potential revival of the 1990s console. However, the legitimacy of this claim is being contested by Throwback Entertainment, which asserts ownership of the assets, and former Limited Run Games CEO Josh Fairhurst has expressed skepticism about the revival's validity due to the complex web of rights and trademarks involved. Retro Gamer
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Plans to revive the 3DO are already dead, with the publisher claiming it "did not anticipate such fragmentation of…Empire Interactive has cancelled its plans to revive the 3DO console and remaster retro games due to fragmented ownership rights. The publisher acquired the rights to 'The 3DO Company' brand but not the console itself, leading to disputes with other parties. Empire Interactive will now focus on developing new games.
33 years later, the 3DO could make an unexpected comeback, but the '90s console revival is already being branded as…Empire Interactive has announced its acquisition of the 3DO trademark and selected intellectual property rights, sparking a potential revival of the 1990s console. However, the legitimacy of this claim is being contested by Throwback Entertainment, which asserts ownership of the assets, and former Limited Run Games CEO Josh Fairhurst has expressed skepticism about the revival's validity due to the complex web of rights and trademarks involved.