More Savage Empire Remake Graphics
Scythifuge has posted more sample graphics from his Exult-based remake of Savage Empire, and has given some details about changes he plans to make in the game’s story.
Creation takes time. Time is limited.
Titans of Ether February Update
The Titans of Ether have posted their February update. Yes, they are aware that it is March. Or, rather, April.
Ultima 4 & EA: Corrections and Clarifications
The article I wrote concerning Ultima 4, copyright, and EA’s recent spate of DMCA actions against certain Ultima 4 remakes has attracted a lot of traffic, and a lot of misinformation has been thrown around in its wake. I attempt to offer corrections.
Bioshock: Ultima Underworld's Legacy
An essay by Matthew Jason Weise looks at Irrational Games’ bestselling hit, Bioshock, from a critical historical perspective, and notes how the game inherits much from Looking Glass Studios’ Ultima Underworld and System Shock franchises.
Ultima Online's Originality
Life on Aggramar blogger Delin Quent waxes nostalgic about Ultima Online and praises for its originality and unique sandbox gameplay experience.
Sanctimonia Updates: Full Screen Rotation and Character Portraits
Kevin Fishburne’s Ultima-inspired online multiplayer RPG continues in its development, adding full-screen rotation (and strafing!) and a rudimentary character portrait creation system.
Trip Hawkins Is In Some Pretty Hot Water
Electronic Arts and Digital Chocolate founder (and former EA CEO) Trip Hawkins allegedly owes about $20 million in federal and state back taxes. And he’s not having any luck getting off easy, either.
Savage Empire for Exult: Still Under Development, Animator Needed!
Scythifuge’s project to remake Savage Empire using the Exult/Ultima 7 engine, which has been dormant for several months, has recently seen news posted demonstrating progress made on graphical asset developments!
