Monthly Archive: July 2014

July 8, 2014

“Red gates, generated by the powerful obsidian Orb of the Moons, can send the traveller anywhere in Britannia.” – Compendium, Ultima 6

Ultima

July 7, 2014

The Digital Antiquarian: The Road to (Ultima) IV

The Digital Antiquarian takes a look at Origin Systems’ move to New England and the context in which Ultima 4 was created.

Ultima Fan Projects

July 7, 2014

Someone Is Remaking the Ultima Underworld Demo Using Unreal Engine 4

Let that sink in: a remake of the Ultima Underworld demo, the first level of the Stygian Abyss, using Unreal Engine 4. With VR support.

Factoids / Quotes

July 7, 2014

“Beyond the High Steppes lies the famous battlefield, known as the Bloody Plains, where the last major forces of evil were vanquished.” – The History of Britannia, Ultima 4

Dragonly Doings / Shroud of the Avatar

July 4, 2014

Dragonsmeet 2014-07-03 – Announcement from Rustic Dragon

Last night Rustic Dragon again hosted another Dragonsmeet, which is always a joy to take part in, or even just watch as a live stream. This particular one had a few items of big...

Richard Garriott

July 4, 2014

Happy Birthday, Lord British!

On this American Independence Day, we at the Ultima Codex want to take a moment to wish our New Britannian liege a very happy birthday! Richard Garriott was born on July 4, 1961. We...

Shroud of the Avatar

July 3, 2014

Shroud of the Avatar – Update of the Avatar #80

Shroud of the Avatar – Update of the Avatar #80 – 2014.07.04: R7 Re-Opens for RTX, 10% Pledge Bonus Extended, R7 Perspectives, Alienware R8 Access Keys, and More!

Inspired by Ultima / Paul Neurath

July 1, 2014

Paul Neurath Forms OtherSide Entertainment and Announces Underworld Ascension

Today, Paul Neurath announced that he has formed a new studio, OtherSide Entertainment, who’s first game will be a return to the Underworld series! Neurath is a big name in the game industry, as...