Edge, the iPhone game that kicked off the latest and nastiest battle over trademark rights to the word in video games, is back up on the iTunes App Store as “Edge by Mobigame”.
Electronic Arts has asked the United States to cancel five trademarks held by Tim Langdell’s Edge Games, saying the marks have been effectively abandoned. In comments to Kotaku, EA portrayed its actions as done on behalf of the development community.
Tim Langdell, the CEO of EDGE Games, which has been at the heart of many controversies regarding trademark rights to the word “Edge” in video gaming, has stepped down from the board of directors of the International Game Developers Association.
Tim Langdell’s released a lengthy statement—including e-mails between himself and Mobigame—presenting his version of events in his efforts to protect the trademark “Edge”, and defending himself against the portrayal of his actions by the gaming press.
Edge, for the iPhone and iPod Touch, may remind you of Marble Madness with its other-dimensional motifs and tactile controls. But is it more than just pushing around a cube where spheres once rolled?
