EA files "Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville" trademark Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. EA files "Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville" trademark It's about thyme. News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 11 Aug 2019 11 comments Electronic Arts has secured a trademark for the name "Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville". The filing - which popped up on the European Union's Intellectual Property Office records earlier in the week (thanks, Gematsu and @the_marmolade) - doesn't offer any further information, sadly, other than its been filed against the NICE classifications 9 and 41. The classifications are predictable enough; the former is categorised as "a computer game software; Downloadable computer game software via a global computer network and wireless devices; Video game software", whereas the latter, 41, is described as "entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable game software; provision of information relating to electronic computer games provided via the Internet". What does this mean? Well, trademarks alone don't mean anything, quite honestly - just because something's been trademarked doesn't mean it'll come to fruition - but in this case, it's plausible our next foray with Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare will be called Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville (which, incidentally, is the name of the locations given in the Plants vs. Zombies comics). And if the information revealed to investors earlier this year is still correct, we suspect it'll arrive before the end of this financial year in March 2020. EA sent out alpha playtest invites for a new, third Plants vs. Zombies shooter made by the Garden Warfare team at the end of last month. Currently codenamed "Picnic", the game has yet to be officially announced... but as Tom pointed out, "it doesn't take too much to join the dots". "You are invited to participate in the new PvZ shooter (codename Picnic) playtest on Xbox One or PS4," the invite's text said. "Made by the team that created PvZ Garden Warfare, the Picnic Closed Alpha will give players a first glimpse into the new game - you don't want to miss out!" Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store