The Ultima Codex

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August 14, 2014

Dragon Age Inquisition: 150 Hours to Complete It?

BioWare’s studio head boasted that Dragon Age: Inquisition could take a very long time to complete. Because exploration.

Wallpaper for the Week

August 14, 2014

Wallpaper for the Week

Wallpaper for the week, via Lifehacker.

Quotes

August 14, 2014

“Within all living things is a magical energy or life-force. However, once the life has passed from a body, a byproduct of the life-force, emitted as etheric waves, remains inside.” — The Chronicle of...

Underworld Ascendant

August 13, 2014

Underworld Ascension: Concept Art Coming Soon!

OtherSide Entertainment have teased, on their Facebook page, that they will soon be releasing concept art for Underworld Ascension.

Ultima Online

August 13, 2014

Ultima Online: New Producer Letter

Bonnie Armstrong has published a new Producer Letter on the Ultima Online website.

Factoids

August 13, 2014

Based on its description in The Ancient Liturgy of Truth, the Zxkuqyb spell in Ultima 3 could almost be thought of as the precursor to the Armageddon spell.

Ultima Fan Projects

August 12, 2014

The Ultima 6 Remake: News At Long Last!

The Ultima 6 Remake website has been updated, after nearly a year of dormancy.

Gaming

August 12, 2014

So…Sierra Is Back, As Is King’s Quest

Activision has resurrected Sierra as a publishing label, and it has been announced that a new King’s Quest is in development. Also, something about Geometry Wars.

Gaming / Ultima Fan Projects

August 12, 2014

Sanctimonia On Hold; Eight Virtues Now Working on a SHMUP Called Sylph

Kevin Fishburne has stopped working on Sanctimonia, his Ultima-inspired PvE MMORPG, for a bit. He has shifted his attentions to a new project, a SHMUP called Sylph: Project Miyaji.

Site News

August 11, 2014

Memories of Origin Systems, To Celebrate the Ultima Codex’s Tenth Anniversary

To celebrate the Ultima Codex’s tenth anniversary, a wall of memories about Origin Systems — submitted by developers and fans alike — has been added to the site.