Restored: Blackrock Engine
I know, I know…it’s not being developed anymore. I get that…it’s why I have a section called the Orphanage. That said, I’ve always hosted a download of the no-longer-under-development Blackrock Engine — an online...
Monthly Archive: October 2010
Warren Spector: Epic Mickey behind the scenes
Former Ultima developer and go-to keynote speaker these days Warren Spector discusses his latest project, the soon-to-be-released Epic Mickey: (via)
Ultima Underworld 2…is it really consistent with Ultima canon?
Sergorn Dragon stokes the fires of controversy, arguing that the Guardian as portrayed in Ultima Underworld 2 is inconsistent, in many respects, with the Guardian as portrayed in other Ultima titles…even Ultima 9: [No]...
Akalabeth for iPhone updated
Granted, I didn’t need to make and adjustments to the project entry, since the download link there is just a link to the relevant entry at the Apple App Store. Still, for what it’s...
Another Origin IP gets a new incarnation
Of course, it might surprise some of you to learn that several of the old Jane’s Combat Simulations games were developed by none other than our much-beloved Origin Systems. I know I was unaware...
Restored: DOS4GW
This DOS-extender, utilized by several of the programs hosted on the site here (e.g. DOS-based and Windows-based emulators) is once again available for download.
Restored: Win64
A guy by the name of Ralph Manson produced an alternative Commodore 64 emulator a few years back, which purportedly ran a little bit better than the recently-restored CCS64 emulator. Honestly, having never played...
Ultima 6 Online: Enhanced Graphics
I periodically check the Ultima 6 Online website and forums for indications of a client update. (Which reminds me; I need to send Cear Dragon FTP information!) This time, though, I found something rather...
Lord of Ultima updates: Serpent Isle, Ascension, and Forge of Virtue?
Say what? EA Phenomic’s browser-based game, Lord of Ultima, which borrows the Ultima name but bears no other tangible relation to the RPG franchise, has announced a series of curiously-named updates to be released...
