EA Retires the “Origin” Brand Name, For Good
EA are retiring the “Origin” namesake, and are replacing their digital storefront with the “EA Play” service.
Tagged: Origin Systems
Was There Ever a “Forge of Virtue 2” in Development?
A sharp-eyed Dragon spots a reference to a hitherto unheard-of game over on TVTropes.
Ultima 6 Was Released 30 Years Ago
On June 1, 1990, Origin Systems introduced the world to “The False Prophet”.
Grab the eBook Version of “Through the Moongate – Part 1” for Free
Andrea Contato is giving away free ebook versions of the first “Through the Moongate” volume.
Richard Garriott Chats With Retro Tea Break
Richard Garriott discusses his game development career with RetroManCave.
Spam Spam Spam Humbug 134 – Ultima 9: Final Thoughts
It was a game ahead of its time, and in some ways remains so.
Spam Spam Spam Humbug 133 – Ultima 9: The Music Was Really Cool
Goldenflame Dragon shares his thoughts about Ultima 9, heaping particular praise on its music.
Spam Spam Spam Humbug 132 – Ultima 9: An Epic and Powerful Play
A short analysis of Ultima 9’s weaknesses and strengths, and a plea to give it a try.
Spam Spam Spam Humbug 131 – Ultima 9: Hate It, Love It, It’s Your Call
Deathblade Dragon discusses his experience of Ultima 9, and offers some ambivalent thoughts about the game.
New Gallery: Bill Randolph’s Ultima 9 Post-Mortem Report
A postmortem report on the development — and challenges — of Ultima 9, authored by lead programmer Bill Randolph.
Ultima 9 Was Released 20 Years Ago
The last numbered, single-player entry in the Ultima series enters its second decade, and yet is still unrivaled in some ways.
