Tagged: Origin Systems
An Ultima Spin-Off That Never Was
Jeff Dee pitched an idea for an Ultima spin-off game to Origin Systems, that would have seen the Avatar exploring Britannia’s moons.
inXile Entertainment Has Trademarked Autoduel (Originally an Origin Systems Title)
inXile Entertainment has acquired the trademark for Autoduel, an Origin Systems RPG from 1985.
Spam Spam Spam Humbug: Episode 23 – The Gamer Parent (And Thanks, Audience!)
WtFD muses about the task of introducing his kids to computer games. Also, Spam Spam Spam Humbug crossed the 100,000 listens threshold this week, so thank you for listening.
Remember That Centaur Poster in Ultima 6’s Intro? I Found the Sketch It Was Based On.
Ever wondered why the Avatar has a painting of a pole-dancing centaur in his living room in Ultima 6?
Spam Spam Spam Humbug: Episode 20 – Ultima 4 (Now With Better Audio!!!)
Ultima 4 was released thirty years ago, if you can believe that. As such, the SSSH crew discuss the game, its legacy, and whether or not modern gamers can handle it.
Ultima 4 Was Released Thirty Years Ago
Ultima 4 Quest of the Avatar was released thirty years ago, as of today.
The Game That Became Deus Ex Was Originally Pitched to Origin Systems
Warren Spector once pitched a game called Troubleshooter to Origin Systems. This game’s design would later be reworked into what became Deus Ex.
Leonardo’s Children’s Museum: Founded by Owen and Mary Garriott
Owen and Mary Garriott evidently founded a science museum for children with the return on their investment in Origin Systems.
