It's been a good long while since we've seen a new entry in the Syndicate series. The last game in the real-time tactical franchise was released back in 1996, leaving fans without a fix for more than a decade. While people like Peter Molyneux have expressed interest in revisiting the series, we haven't heard much in the way of news. Until now.

Electronic Arts has filed for three separate trademarks bearing the Syndicate name (as reported by Destructoid) and they cover a wide range of products. Everything from video game software and online computer games to board games to collectible toy figures. While nothing has officially been announced, this could mark the beginning of a franchise reboot from EA, which owns the rights to the series.

Of course, longtime fans shouldn't get too excited. Not only is this not definitive proof of a new Syndicate game, but even if one is in development, it may not be be like the Syndicate you remember. Just look at what happened to X-Com.