Business Insider Interviews Richard Garriott
Business Insider also landed an interview with Richard Garriott recently, in which he discusses pretty much everything about where he came from, what he has achieved, and what he has in store for us.
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Richard Garriott: King of All Nerds
Motherboard.tv has a 20-minute interview with Richard Garriott, in which he discusses virtual worlds and shows of Britannia Manor.
Richard Garriott: "What is a Lord British 'Ultimate' Role Playing Game?"
Richard Garriott asks what his ultimate RPG might look like, and in a lengthy essay answers the question. You can probably guess that the answer involves a mixture of where he’s gone before (with Ultima) and where he’s at now (the casual gaming space). But have a read even so!
Richard Garriott: Blizzard Must Contend With the "Zyngas of the World"
Richard Garriott argues that Blizzard (and, by extension, Activision) have lost out by not attempting to compete in the social and mobile gaming spaces.
Ian Frazier Talks About Reckoning
Ian “Tiberius” Frazier, former lead of Team Lazarus and currently the lead designer for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, gave RPG Codex an exclusive interview…in which he says some very promising-sounding things about the upcoming RPG from Big Huge Games.
A Site Visitor's Success Story
About a year ago, someone came to the site looking for a position as an Ultima Online GM. Nearly a year later, let’s check in and see how that worked out for her.
Todd Howard: "Then Ultima 6 came along…"
Todd Howard of Bethesda Softworks discusses his influences and the limitations that game developers face in creating immersive worlds. And yes, he uses Ultima 6 as an example.
The Ultima 6 Remake: Moonglow Structures Complete
Zygon Dragon reports that the structures for Moonglow have been completed in this Exult-based remake of Ultima 6. Roofs and NPCs are still pending, however.
My Reckoning Destiny Cards Arrived!
I won a draw on the Reckoning Forums to receive a set of three Destiny Cards, the same set that was evidently being given away by Big Huge Games at E3. Naturally, I shot a few pictures as I opened them.
Classic Ultima Online: Wouldst Thou Like To Buy Or Sell?
Shattered Moon has made a few improvements to Classic Ultima Online, his multiplayer game made in the style of Ultima 4. Notably, he has implemented Ultima-like merchants in the game, and has made a few UI changes as well.
