The Ultima Source Code Offline Archive Project (USCOAP)
Inspired by the Wing Commander CIC’s efforts, the Ultima Codex is launching an attempt to archive — offline, of course — the source code for as many Ultima games as possible.
Tagged: Origin Systems
GOG: Wing Commander Prophecy Released
GOG have released Wing Commander Prophecy, the fifth installment in the Wing Commander series.
The RPG Codex Interviews Warren Spector
The RPG Codex caught up with Warren Spector for an extensive, in-depth interview about his days at Origin Systems and his work on various games there…the Ultima series in particular.
The Ultima Web Archive Is Now Hosted At the Ultima Codex
The Ultima Web Archive, a treasure trove of Ultima-related information originally developed for the Ultima Dragons, but later made part of the official Origin website, was removed from UO.com some time ago. However, Fenyx4 from the Codex of Ultima Wisdom has restored it…here at the Ultima Codex.
Night Dive Studios Interviews Paul Neurath
Night Dive Studios sat down with Paul Neurath for a chat about Looking Glass Studios, System Shock…and (of course) Ultima Underworld.
Extra Life Update: Many Thanks, Team Vas Mani Needs You
In which I offer a note of thanks to all those who have supported Extra Life thus far, and try once more to get some of you to join the Vas Mani team.
Pix (Briefly) Plays Savage Empire For the Super Famicom
Origin historian Pix took a brief look at the Super Famicom port of Savage Empire.
Pix Finishes Ultima 6 for the Super Famicom
Origin historian Pix has finished his playthrough of the Super Famicom port of Ultima 6.
Ultima Online: The First DirectX Game
Alex St. John, one of the creators of the DirectX technology platform and founder of WildTangent explains, in a lengthy blogpost, just how instrumental Origin Systems was to the development of DirectX.
Pix Plays Ultima 6 for the Super Famicom, Part 4
Origin Systems historian Pix has continued his playthrough of the Super Famicom port of Ultima 6, after weathering yet another change of website host.
Ultima 3: Thirty Years Ago
Ultima 3 was released thirty years ago as of a few days ago. It inspired three decades of RPGs, Western and Japanese alike.
