Infinium Labs Granted 'Phantom' Mark

Vikingod · Jul 15, 2005, 09:07 PM

"Infinium Labs, the developer of the Phantom Game Service that has been plagued by claims of vaporware has been granted a trademark for the name "Phantom" by the USPTO. The company remains adamant the service will launch this year, despite only recently showing a working demonstration after years of media hype.

"This trademark preserves the Phantom Game Service brand in the marketplace and protects our service identity," said Kevin Bachus, Infinium Lab's President and Chief Operating Officer. Bachus has said Phantom is not technically a gaming console, but a service, which enables users to purchase and stream PC games on-demand."
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Source: BetaNews

Demigod · Jul 15, 2005, 10:04 PM

Why do I get the feeling they are going to drop the console bit altogether and make a content delivery system like steam?

Alistair · Jul 15, 2005, 11:34 PM

I know this is partially off-topic, but what ever happened with the lawsuit between Infinium and the website they tried to sue?

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 15, 2005, 11:53 PM

isn't that something they should of done day? 2 years ago
VAPORWARE / SCAM

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Originally Posted by Alistair

I know this is partially off-topic, but what ever happened with the lawsuit between Infinium and the website they tried to sue?

Infinium lost and hardOCP won
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/other-tech-news/68658-hardocp-v-infinium-labs-h-claims-victory.html

old news thee may be a few i missed but that should ge you started

Tipstaff · Jul 16, 2005, 10:38 AM

Well, I tell you, they should have had the console out last year. This year they will be going up against Microsofts Xbox 360, and next year will be Sonys PS3 and Nintendos Revolution. What chance do they think they have against those 3 systems? None.. that's what.

Does anyone else think that this is just another Duke Nukem Forever scheme? You know, promise that it'll be out "soon", suck the money from investors year after year, but never deliver anything other than a "promo" or "demo"? Next they'll be changing their minds, revamping the hardware to suit "current" technology, and delay the bugger another 5 years, all while sucking more money out of investors. Rinse, and repeat.

Speaking of which, where the hell is the Apex "ApeXtreme" console based on DISCover?

Jul 15, 2005, 09:07 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Infinium Labs Granted 'Phantom' Mark "Infinium Labs, the developer of the Phantom Game Service that has been plagued by claims of vaporware has been granted a trademark for the name "Phantom" by the USPTO. The company remains adamant the service will launch this year, despite only recently showing a working demonstration after years of media hype. "This trademark preserves the Phantom Game Service brand in the marketplace and protects our service identity," said Kevin Bachus, Infinium Lab's President and Chief Operating Officer. Bachus has said Phantom is not technically a gaming console, but a service, which enables users to purchase and stream PC games on-demand." _______________ Source: BetaNews

Jul 15, 2005, 11:34 PM	#3
Alistair Spoos Join Date: May 2002 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 435 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I know this is partially off-topic, but what ever happened with the lawsuit between Infinium and the website they tried to sue? __________________ - Alistair

Jul 16, 2005, 10:38 AM	#5
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,773 Rep Power: 191 System Specs	Well, I tell you, they should have had the console out last year. This year they will be going up against Microsofts Xbox 360, and next year will be Sonys PS3 and Nintendos Revolution. What chance do they think they have against those 3 systems? None.. that's what. Does anyone else think that this is just another Duke Nukem Forever scheme? You know, promise that it'll be out "soon", suck the money from investors year after year, but never deliver anything other than a "promo" or "demo"? Next they'll be changing their minds, revamping the hardware to suit "current" technology, and delay the bugger another 5 years, all while sucking more money out of investors. Rinse, and repeat. Speaking of which, where the hell is the Apex "ApeXtreme" console based on DISCover? __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Jul 15, 2005, 10:04 PM	#2
Demigod DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 102 Rep Power: 0	Why do I get the feeling they are going to drop the console bit altogether and make a content delivery system like steam?