The “O for Obfuscate” Podcast Discusses Origin Systems and “Ultima”
Twitch streamer Majuular joins the “O for Obfuscate” podcast to discuss Origin Systems and the “Ultima” series.
Tagged: Origin Systems
Requiescat in Pace: Kirk Winterrowd
Kirk Winterrowd, formerly a developer and composer at Origin Systems, has passed away.
“Ultima 8: Exult”: Jumping Yes, Party…Maybe
Ideal Dragon has added jumping to his “Exult”-based remake of “Ultima 8”, and is exploring adding a party of companions as well.
Ultima 9 Was Released 25 Years Ago
The last numbered, single-player entry in the “Ultima” series marks a quarter-century.
Check Out This Promotional Video for “Ultima 9” From 1995
A promotional video recorded at Origin Systems for E3 1995, showing early work being done on “Ultima 9”.
If You Haven’t Checked Out Majuular’s “Ultima” Retrospectives, You Really Should
Majuular has been publishing video retrospectives of the “Ultima” series; he’s already done the first five games, with more to come.
Through the Moongate 19 – False Step
Join Spam Spam Spam Humbug for a complete reading of Andrea Contato’s “Through the Moongate”! This episode covers Origin Systems’ struggle to adapt to developing “Ultima 6” for MS-DOS.
Spam Spam Spam Humbug 159 – UO Development Woes
Thoughts on some of the questionable design decisions made over “Ultima Online’s” lengthy history.
Through the Moongate 18 – Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny
Join Spam Spam Spam Humbug for a complete reading of Andrea Contato’s “Through the Moongate”! This episode covers the development and release of Ultima 5 across various platforms.
Through the Moongate 17 – Return Home
This episode covers the development of Ultima 5, and the fracturing of Origin Systems into its New England and Texas offices.
Through the Moongate 16 – Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
Join Spam Spam Spam Humbug for a complete reading of Andrea Contato’s “Through the Moongate”!
