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Syndicate Copyrighted By EA And Starbreeze

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by Matt Bertz on April 14, 2010 at 03:30 PM
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Hot on the heels of 2K Games' XCOM announcement, another cult classic PC game may be scheduled for a revamp. United States Copyright Office documents from 2009 were recently unearthed by tip hunter Superannuation that reveal EA and Chronicles of Riddick developer Starbreeze are (or were) planning to revive the long-dead fan-favorite Syndicate.

The isometric tactical action game, which found a steadfast following due to its unique cyberpunk setting and intricate narrative, was originally developed by the Peter Molyneux-led Bullfrog studio. The revamp is thought to be the secret project, code-named Project RedLime, that served as the centerpiece to the formation of a partnership between Starbreeze and EA Partners in 2008.

Late last month EA announced it had spiked one of the two Starbreeze projects, which was believed to be a game based on the Jason Bourne franchise. Following that news story, however, an Electronic Arts spokesperson told the L.A. Times that "EA and the Lundlum Estate are still discussing making a game based on the Bourne franchise." Which game really got the hook remains in the dark. Which would you prefer – a Starbreeze developed Jason Bourne game, or a reinvention of the classic Syndicate?

[via Superannuation]

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  • by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 04:05 PM

    Jason Bourne.

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 04:08 PM

    Jason Bourne... never played Syndicate.

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 04:09 PM

    I know nothing about Syndicate, but if that's the one it's in good hands with Starbreeze.

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 04:12 PM

    The rumors are validated.

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 04:17 PM

    How about an original IP? I love old school gaming but this is ridiculous.

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 04:20 PM

    Both would have been dope

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 04:27 PM

    Both please?

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 04:29 PM

    The Darkness 2

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 04:31 PM

    Jason Bourne.  I was hoping that they would learn from the mistakes from the first game and make an improved sequel.

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 06:19 PM

    Syndicate - anyone who says otherwise just hasn't played it.

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 06:20 PM

    .. though to be honest it was Syndicate Wars that first caught my attention and I later visited the original. I enjoyed the destruction and tactical mayhem Syndicate Wars provided.

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 06:31 PM

    I don't care, more Starbreeze is a good thing to me.

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    by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 08:55 PM

    Definitely Jason Bourne

  • by Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 09:35 PM

    After MS royally F***ed up the Shadowrun property by turning into an FPS, a new Syndicate could be cool. Though I really like High Moon's Bourne game, and I like Starbreeze. I don't really know which game I'd prefer to see then...

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    by Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    Syndicate wars revamp please...

  • by Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 07:54 AM

    Jaason Bourne

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    by Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 08:27 AM

    Syndicate was an amazing game and the Bourne game sucked, so I hope we get a new Syndicate.

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    by Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 02:08 PM

    games turned to movies suck so why would movies turn to games be any good. plz never make a garbage Bourne game

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    by Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 04:03 PM
    I'm there! Let the indoctrinations commence...

    er, which is to say, make mine Syndicate please.
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    by Friday, April 16, 2010 at 01:24 PM

    Bourne

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