FreeSpace 3 - Revision history

Bryan See: /* Current license status */ Abandoned status of the FreeSpace trademark.

2013-09-11T04:38:55Z

Current license status: Abandoned status of the FreeSpace trademark.

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	[[Interplay]] recently introduced their 20th anniversary edition of ''FreeSpace 2'', which can be ordered via their homepage. Moreover, recently Home of the Underdogs[http://www.the-underdogs.info] removed the game from their download list, only to later re-insert it[http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150]. No explanation for this has been given.		[[Interplay]] recently introduced their 20th anniversary edition of ''FreeSpace 2'', which can be ordered via their homepage. Moreover, recently Home of the Underdogs[http://www.the-underdogs.info] removed the game from their download list, only to later re-insert it[http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150]. No explanation for this has been given.

	As of August 28 2012, the Freespace trademark has been purchased by a new company named [http://www.stompybot.com/ Stompy Bot Productions, Inc.]. Information on the license is found at [http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=85714760&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch].		As of August 28 2012, the Freespace trademark has been purchased by a new company named [http://www.stompybot.com/ Stompy Bot Productions, Inc.]. Information on the license is found at [http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=85714760&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch]. A year later, it appears to be abandoned.

	== FreeSpace 3® trademark ==		== FreeSpace 3® trademark ==

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2013-01-24T06:26:53Z

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	*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from Interplay to THQ		*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from Interplay to THQ
	*the emotive consensus "''if it ain't by V, it ain't FreeSpace 3''"		*the emotive consensus "''if it ain't by V, it ain't FreeSpace 3''"
	*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from THQ to Koch Media

	While it could be argued that by having the source code available the FreeSpace community could set about creating FreeSpace 3 themselves, no such project has emerged. Disregarding the legal issues, the community has universally renounced any such undertaking, due to a multitude of reasons. While the main reason is that there's very little hope consensus could be reached regarding any possible storyline or direction, there are also numerous other issues involved. When all of these are taken into account, the conclusion has been that any and all plans regarding FreeSpace 3 are indefinitely shelved. For further information, read the HLP forum's official FS3 statement[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,25531.0.html].		While it could be argued that by having the source code available the FreeSpace community could set about creating FreeSpace 3 themselves, no such project has emerged. Disregarding the legal issues, the community has universally renounced any such undertaking, due to a multitude of reasons. While the main reason is that there's very little hope consensus could be reached regarding any possible storyline or direction, there are also numerous other issues involved. When all of these are taken into account, the conclusion has been that any and all plans regarding FreeSpace 3 are indefinitely shelved. For further information, read the HLP forum's official FS3 statement[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,25531.0.html].

	Attempts have been made to make FreeSpace 3 a reality, such as petitions and mailings to both Volition and Interplay. No attempts to date have been fruitful, and continuous mentions of FreeSpace 3 will ultimately be met with either derision or ''ad hominem'', or both.		Attempts have been made to make FreeSpace 3 a reality, such as petitions and mailings to both Volition and Interplay. No attempts to date have been fruitful, and continuous mentions of FreeSpace 3 will ultimately be met with either derision or ''ad hominem'', or both.

	==Current license status==		==Current license status==
	According to a post by Volition developer Dave Baranec[http://www.volition-inc.com/Staff/DaveBaranec] on the [http://www.hard-light.net HLP] forum, it would seem that Volition are furthering their talks with THQ about the current situation of the FreeSpace scene and the future of the FreeSpace series.		According to a post by Volition developer Dave Baranec[http://www.volition-inc.com/Staff/DaveBaranec] on the [http://www.hard-light.net HLP] forum, it would seem that Volition are furthering their talks with THQ about the current situation of the FreeSpace scene and the future of the FreeSpace series.

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2013-01-24T06:26:30Z

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	*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from Interplay to THQ		*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from Interplay to THQ
	*the emotive consensus "''if it ain't by V, it ain't FreeSpace 3''"		*the emotive consensus "''if it ain't by V, it ain't FreeSpace 3''"
	*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from THQ to Koch Media~~[http://kotaku.com/5978425/thq-is-getting-sold-off-today++heres-everything-we-know]~~		*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from THQ to Koch Media

	While it could be argued that by having the source code available the FreeSpace community could set about creating FreeSpace 3 themselves, no such project has emerged. Disregarding the legal issues, the community has universally renounced any such undertaking, due to a multitude of reasons. While the main reason is that there's very little hope consensus could be reached regarding any possible storyline or direction, there are also numerous other issues involved. When all of these are taken into account, the conclusion has been that any and all plans regarding FreeSpace 3 are indefinitely shelved. For further information, read the HLP forum's official FS3 statement[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,25531.0.html].		While it could be argued that by having the source code available the FreeSpace community could set about creating FreeSpace 3 themselves, no such project has emerged. Disregarding the legal issues, the community has universally renounced any such undertaking, due to a multitude of reasons. While the main reason is that there's very little hope consensus could be reached regarding any possible storyline or direction, there are also numerous other issues involved. When all of these are taken into account, the conclusion has been that any and all plans regarding FreeSpace 3 are indefinitely shelved. For further information, read the HLP forum's official FS3 statement[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,25531.0.html].

Caasi: /* Community opinion */

2013-01-24T06:25:40Z

Community opinion

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	*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from Interplay to THQ		*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from Interplay to THQ
	*the emotive consensus "''if it ain't by V, it ain't FreeSpace 3''"		*the emotive consensus "''if it ain't by V, it ain't FreeSpace 3''"
	*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from THQ to Koch Media		*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from THQ to Koch Media[http://kotaku.com/5978425/thq-is-getting-sold-off-today++heres-everything-we-know]

	While it could be argued that by having the source code available the FreeSpace community could set about creating FreeSpace 3 themselves, no such project has emerged. Disregarding the legal issues, the community has universally renounced any such undertaking, due to a multitude of reasons. While the main reason is that there's very little hope consensus could be reached regarding any possible storyline or direction, there are also numerous other issues involved. When all of these are taken into account, the conclusion has been that any and all plans regarding FreeSpace 3 are indefinitely shelved. For further information, read the HLP forum's official FS3 statement[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,25531.0.html].		While it could be argued that by having the source code available the FreeSpace community could set about creating FreeSpace 3 themselves, no such project has emerged. Disregarding the legal issues, the community has universally renounced any such undertaking, due to a multitude of reasons. While the main reason is that there's very little hope consensus could be reached regarding any possible storyline or direction, there are also numerous other issues involved. When all of these are taken into account, the conclusion has been that any and all plans regarding FreeSpace 3 are indefinitely shelved. For further information, read the HLP forum's official FS3 statement[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,25531.0.html].

Caasi: /* Community opinion */

2013-01-24T06:24:35Z

Community opinion

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	*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from Interplay to THQ		*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from Interplay to THQ
	*the emotive consensus "''if it ain't by V, it ain't FreeSpace 3''"		*the emotive consensus "''if it ain't by V, it ain't FreeSpace 3''"
			*the ownership of [[Volition]] has been transferred from THQ to Koch Media

	While it could be argued that by having the source code available the FreeSpace community could set about creating FreeSpace 3 themselves, no such project has emerged. Disregarding the legal issues, the community has universally renounced any such undertaking, due to a multitude of reasons. While the main reason is that there's very little hope consensus could be reached regarding any possible storyline or direction, there are also numerous other issues involved. When all of these are taken into account, the conclusion has been that any and all plans regarding FreeSpace 3 are indefinitely shelved. For further information, read the HLP forum's official FS3 statement[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,25531.0.html].		While it could be argued that by having the source code available the FreeSpace community could set about creating FreeSpace 3 themselves, no such project has emerged. Disregarding the legal issues, the community has universally renounced any such undertaking, due to a multitude of reasons. While the main reason is that there's very little hope consensus could be reached regarding any possible storyline or direction, there are also numerous other issues involved. When all of these are taken into account, the conclusion has been that any and all plans regarding FreeSpace 3 are indefinitely shelved. For further information, read the HLP forum's official FS3 statement[http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,25531.0.html].

	Attempts have been made to make FreeSpace 3 a reality, such as petitions and mailings to both Volition and Interplay. No attempts to date have been fruitful, and continuous mentions of FreeSpace 3 will ultimately be met with either derision or ''ad hominem'', or both.		Attempts have been made to make FreeSpace 3 a reality, such as petitions and mailings to both Volition and Interplay. No attempts to date have been fruitful, and continuous mentions of FreeSpace 3 will ultimately be met with either derision or ''ad hominem'', or both.

	==Current license status==		==Current license status==
	According to a post by Volition developer Dave Baranec[http://www.volition-inc.com/Staff/DaveBaranec] on the [http://www.hard-light.net HLP] forum, it would seem that Volition are furthering their talks with THQ about the current situation of the FreeSpace scene and the future of the FreeSpace series.		According to a post by Volition developer Dave Baranec[http://www.volition-inc.com/Staff/DaveBaranec] on the [http://www.hard-light.net HLP] forum, it would seem that Volition are furthering their talks with THQ about the current situation of the FreeSpace scene and the future of the FreeSpace series.

Sara: /* Current license status */

2012-09-26T23:03:04Z

Current license status

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	[[Interplay]] recently introduced their 20th anniversary edition of ''FreeSpace 2'', which can be ordered via their homepage. Moreover, recently Home of the Underdogs[http://www.the-underdogs.info] removed the game from their download list, only to later re-insert it[http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150]. No explanation for this has been given.		[[Interplay]] recently introduced their 20th anniversary edition of ''FreeSpace 2'', which can be ordered via their homepage. Moreover, recently Home of the Underdogs[http://www.the-underdogs.info] removed the game from their download list, only to later re-insert it[http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150]. No explanation for this has been given.

			As of August 28 2012, the Freespace trademark has been purchased by a new company named [http://www.stompybot.com/ Stompy Bot Productions, Inc.]. Information on the license is found at [http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=85714760&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch].

	== FreeSpace 3® trademark ==		== FreeSpace 3® trademark ==

Snail: /* See also */ added the Holy Texts

2011-02-25T14:56:28Z

TopAce: consistence with capitals in subtitles and wikifying dashes from -- to —

2009-03-10T17:26:29Z

consistence with capitals in subtitles and wikifying dashes from -- to —

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	[[Interplay]] recently introduced their 20th anniversary edition of ''FreeSpace 2'', which can be ordered via their homepage. Moreover, recently Home of the Underdogs[http://www.the-underdogs.info] removed the game from their download list, only to later re-insert it[http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150]. No explanation for this has been given.		[[Interplay]] recently introduced their 20th anniversary edition of ''FreeSpace 2'', which can be ordered via their homepage. Moreover, recently Home of the Underdogs[http://www.the-underdogs.info] removed the game from their download list, only to later re-insert it[http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150]. No explanation for this has been given.
	~~== FreeSpace 3® Trademark ==~~
	Perhaps surprisingly, Bose -- a Framingham, MA based audio system developer founded in 1964 -- owns the registered trademark for the product name "''FreeSpace 3''"[http://www.bose-bali.com/prof/7.htm] as of January, 2008. To note is the similar use of capitals -- ie medial capitalization, also known as ''camel case'' -- of the product name.

	This might not present an issue for the possible development of a sequel, due to the fact that the trademark for TrueSpace® -- a stereo surround enhancer -- is also registered and owned by Bose. Nevertheless, this has not infringed on the brand name [[~~Truespace\|TrueSpace~~]].		== FreeSpace 3® trademark ==
			Perhaps surprisingly, Bose—a Framingham, MA based audio system developer founded in 1964—owns the registered trademark for the product name "''FreeSpace 3''"[http://www.bose-bali.com/prof/7.htm] as of January, 2008. To note is the similar use of capitals, i.e. medial capitalization, also known as camel case, of the product name.

			This might not present an issue for the possible development of a sequel, due to the fact that the trademark for TrueSpace®—a stereo surround enhancer—is also registered and owned by Bose. Nevertheless, this has not infringed on the brand name [[trueSpace]] (a well-known modeling program).

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Selectah: /* FreeSpace 3® Trademark */

2008-05-26T12:47:43Z

FreeSpace 3® Trademark

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	[[Interplay]] recently introduced their 20th anniversary edition of ''FreeSpace 2'', which can be ordered via their homepage. Moreover, recently Home of the Underdogs[http://www.the-underdogs.info] removed the game from their download list, only to later re-insert it[http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150]. No explanation for this has been given.		[[Interplay]] recently introduced their 20th anniversary edition of ''FreeSpace 2'', which can be ordered via their homepage. Moreover, recently Home of the Underdogs[http://www.the-underdogs.info] removed the game from their download list, only to later re-insert it[http://www.the-underdogs.info/game.php?id=4150]. No explanation for this has been given.
	== FreeSpace 3® Trademark ==		== FreeSpace 3® Trademark ==
	Perhaps surprisingly, Bose -- a Framingham, MA based audio system developer founded in 1964 -- owns the registered trademark for the product name "''FreeSpace 3''"[http://www.bose-bali.com/prof/7.htm] as of January, 2008. To note is the ~~same~~ use of ~~capital letters,~~ ie capitalization, of the product name.		Perhaps surprisingly, Bose -- a Framingham, MA based audio system developer founded in 1964 -- owns the registered trademark for the product name "''FreeSpace 3''"[http://www.bose-bali.com/prof/7.htm] as of January, 2008. To note is the similar use of capitals -- ie medial capitalization, also known as ''camel case'' -- of the product name.

	This might not present an issue for the possible development of a sequel, due to the fact that the trademark for TrueSpace® -- a stereo surround enhancer -- is also registered and owned by Bose. Nevertheless, this has not infringed on the brand name [[Truespace\|TrueSpace]].		This might not present an issue for the possible development of a sequel, due to the fact that the trademark for TrueSpace® -- a stereo surround enhancer -- is also registered and owned by Bose. Nevertheless, this has not infringed on the brand name [[Truespace\|TrueSpace]].

Mustang19 at 14:53, 16 April 2008

2008-04-16T14:53:57Z

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	*[http://www.3dactionplanet.com/hlp/hosted/fsurp/help/karajorma/freespace2.html Karajorma's FAQ including section about FreeSpace 3]		*[http://www.3dactionplanet.com/hlp/hosted/fsurp/help/karajorma/freespace2.html Karajorma's FAQ including section about FreeSpace 3]

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
			*[[Interview with Jason Scott]]
	*[http://www.bose-bali.com/prof/7.htm Bose FreeSpace 3™ system]		*[http://www.bose-bali.com/prof/7.htm Bose FreeSpace 3™ system]

	*[http://nodewar.penguinbomb.com/aotd/Turnsky/bang.jpg Cartoon on NodeWar regarding the issue]		*[http://nodewar.penguinbomb.com/aotd/Turnsky/bang.jpg Cartoon on NodeWar regarding the issue]

	*[http://forums.avault.com/showthread.php?t=3209 The original FS3 license discussion] at the ''Adrenaline Vault''		*[http://forums.avault.com/showthread.php?t=3209 The original FS3 license discussion] at the ''Adrenaline Vault''

	*[http://www.petitiononline.com/FS3/petition.html An online petition] to rescue the franchise		*[http://www.petitiononline.com/FS3/petition.html An online petition] to rescue the franchise

	*[http://www.3dactionplanet.com/hlp/hosted/fsurp/help/karajorma/freespace2.html Karajorma's FAQ including section about FreeSpace 3]		*[http://www.3dactionplanet.com/hlp/hosted/fsurp/help/karajorma/freespace2.html Karajorma's FAQ including section about FreeSpace 3]

	[[Category: Real life]]		[[Category: Real life]]