Updated Download: Pix's Ultima Patcher
Pix has produced a patching utility that will automatically update Ultimas 1-6 and Ultima Underworld 1&2 (the Good Old Games versions) with all available patches and enhancements for each title.
Tagged: Ultima 2
The Ultima 2 Preservation Study
A report — using Ultima 2 as its example — examining the technical hurdles and other challenges associated with preserving and re-playing (many years later) old computer games.
Ultima 2: Title Screen Comparison
Comparison screenshots of the title screens from the various ports of Ultima 2.
Ultima 2: Gameplay Graphics Comparison
Comparison screenshots of the gameplay graphics from the various ports of Ultima 2.
Ultima 2…As A Home Movie
Found by Sergorn Dragon, here are three short movies posted to YouTube that appear to be a home movie rendition of Ultima 2…a very amateur rendition.
Ultima 2: FM Towns Introduction
The introduction sequence and title screen from the FM Towns version of Ultima 2.
Ultima 1, 2, and 3 Are Available At Good Old Games
The first three games in the Ultima series have been released on Good Old Games today.
Site Updates Will Be Sparse Until September (Also: Open Thread)
I have a lot of research to do — and a lot of articles to draft — over the next few days. As such, site updates will probably be minimal, if not non-existent, during that time.
Ultima 1-4 Coming To Good Old Games Next Tuesday!
News has leaked — at least, I presume it’s a leak — that the next games to be released on Good Old Games will be Ultima 1 through Ultima 3, plus Ultima 4 for free!
The CRPG Addict Is Playing Ultima 5!
Well-known old-school gaming blogger The CRPG Addict has started playing through the Origin Systems classic, Ultima 5.
1983 Infomania Interview With Richard Garriott
An Infomania article from 1983 which discusses a bug in Ultima 2 allowing for the creation of bridges of ships (also features a short interview with Richard Garriott).
