WotC “Atomic Arcade”— WotC’s New Digital Platform?

WotC has applied for a trademark for “Atomic Arcade”. The application was made late last month, and covers:

• Downloadable electronic games to be used in connection with computers, console gaming devices, and wireless devices
• Fantasy role playing games, board games, trading card games, and collectible toy figures
• Entertainment services, namely, providing online computer games and interactive multiplayer online computer games via a global network

Earlier in the year, rumours spread regarding WotC’s plans for its own virtual tabletop platform (VTT) following a survey in which they gauged opinions and allegedly showed off graphically rich 3D screenshots.

“TSDR” is the application’s status which reads:

LIVE/APPLICATION/Awaiting Examination
The trademark application has been accepted by the Office (has met the minimum filing requirements) and has not yet been assigned to an examiner.

Status:
New application will be assigned to an examining attorney approximately 6 months after filing date.

 

[ReshiIRE]

Almost sounds like a new name for their game studios. Like instead of Blizzard it will say Atomic Arcade.

Considering everything, I don't think they'll want to be like Blizzard at all, to be fair... :V

 

[Charlaquin]

Almost sounds like a new name for their game studios. Like instead of Blizzard it will say Atomic Arcade.

Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard are unrelated.

 

[Mirtek]

I remember seeing it a con where they trying to debut it.

It crashed, and crashed, and crashed...

Which one? The 3d or the later 2d?

The later 2d version that was fully integrated with DDI was actually pretty good. I played some rounds LFR on it. Was a shame that it only came out during the last days of 4e.

 

[Rabulias]

Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard are unrelated.

"Blizzards of the Coast" is too good a name for them not to merge!