The CRPG Book: Alpha Release (Just In Time for Christmas)
Felipe Pepe has released an alpha version of The CRPG Book, his compilation of reviews of CRPGs from across the history of the genre.
Author: WtF Dragon
GameInformer: Video Games’ Vanishing History
GameInformer takes a look at the disappearance of gaming websites — and history — from the Internet.
Elderlands: Jason Ely Joins the Star Citizen Team
Former Ultima 8 developer Jason Ely has signed on with Cloud Imperium Games as a senior network engineer.
Massively’s Game Archaeologist: The Complete History of Classic MMOs
Massively’s Game Archaeologist has compiled a guide to…many of his writings on multiplayer games, dating back to the 1960s.
OpenMW: Version 0.34.0 Released
OpenMW’s latest release focuses on the engine’s installation and game launching, bringing improvements to both.
Meditation on Love
In which I muse upon the Principle of Love, and wax philosophical about both Ultima and real-world philosophy.
How’s This For a Sea Chart of Britannia?
Chlorthos Dragon’s modified version of a hand-drawn map of Britannia.
Eurogamer Reports on Origin System’s Unmade and Rejected Games
Eurogamer is running an article about a few games that were pitched at Origin Systems, but which either never got made or were rejected outright.
EA Surpasses Activision in Value
“EA has officially surpassed Activision in value. EA now has a market capitalization of 14.40 billion, higher than rival Activision’s market cap of 14.21 billion. As market cap is the total value of the...
Ultima Underworld on Golem Retro
A short video taking a look at Ultima Underworld and its influence on modern games.
Richard Garriott and Starr Long Discuss MMO Communities
Massively takes a look at Shroud of the Avatar, and also features some commentary on player communities in MMORPGs. Quotes from Richard Garriott and Starr Long are peppered throughout the piece.
