New Project: Britannian Underworld
An action RPG made with a custom raycasting engine that sees players exploring the eight Britannian Anti-Virtue dungeons, and eventually the Stygian Abyss as well.
Tagged: Ultima
So…Sierra Is Back, As Is King’s Quest
Activision has resurrected Sierra as a publishing label, and it has been announced that a new King’s Quest is in development. Also, something about Geometry Wars.
Sanctimonia On Hold; Eight Virtues Now Working on a SHMUP Called Sylph
Kevin Fishburne has stopped working on Sanctimonia, his Ultima-inspired PvE MMORPG, for a bit. He has shifted his attentions to a new project, a SHMUP called Sylph: Project Miyaji.
Memories of Origin Systems, To Celebrate the Ultima Codex’s Tenth Anniversary
To celebrate the Ultima Codex’s tenth anniversary, a wall of memories about Origin Systems — submitted by developers and fans alike — has been added to the site.
U3.5 Pax Britannia: Minoc Map Also Released; NPC List Complete
Andrew Owen has also posted the map of Minoc as it will appear in U3.5: Pax Britannia. And he has finalized the NPC list for the game.
Ultima Online: Publish 86.0.1 Live on TC1
Broadsword Online Games have released a small patch for Ultima Online’s Publish 86, which should now be live on the Test Center shard.
So…Risen 3 Looks Great, Has Day/Night Cycles and NPC Schedules
Piranha Bytes have released a lengthy promotional trailer/feature for Risen 3, to market the game to North American audiences.
The Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy Interviews Richard Garriott
Lightspeed Magazine has a full transcription of Wired’s Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy’s interview with Richard Garriott. Much of it focuses on the Ultima games and the philosophy of the Eight Virtues, although some...
Shroud of the Avatar: Release 8 Preview at MMORPG.com
MMORPG.com got an advance look at Shroud of the Avatar’s upcoming Release 8. They cover the game’s combat system, and some of the other new additions to the game.
