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Ultima Online : Garriott's Mission trailer offers a sneak peek before SXSWFeb 15, 2010 08:00:00 PM News Item: 13600
Filed under: Video, MMORPG industry, News items  You may love him, or you may hate him; but nobody can deny the influence Lord British has had on the MMORPG industry. Many feel that Ultima Online was a shining example of MMORPG mechanics, not since repeated in quite the right combination. Later, Richard Garriott went on to create Tabula Rasa for NCsoft -- a game beloved by some, reviled by others. As part of his own trip to space, he commenceed Operation Immortality, in an attempt to draw more interest to Tabula Rasa. He went up in space, he came back down, NCsoft released him. We all know the story by now.
But what you may not know is that Garriott had a crew filming the entire time he was concerned with the space agenda. They've compiled the footage into a documentary called Man on a Mission, which is slated to be released later this year at South by Southwest. However, for those who would like a little taste what life was like for Garriott during those hectic days juggling public appearances and training in Russia, you can look into the trailer on his Facebook page now.
[via GameSetWatch] Garriott's Mission trailer offers a sneak peek before SXSW Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST.
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Ultima Online : 2009 Winter Holiday Event GuideDec 16, 2009 04:00:00 PM News Item: 13121
Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-fi, Super-hero, Aion, City of Heroes, Dark Age of Camelot, Dungeons and Dragons Online, EVE Online, EverQuest II, Fallen Earth, Final Fantasy XI, Guild Wars, Lineage, Lineage 2, Lord of the Rings Online, MapleStory, Culture, Events, in-game, Warhammer Online, Star Wars Galaxies, Ultima Online, MetaPlace, Free-to-play, Runes of Magic, Dragonica Online, Cities XL
It's that time of year again -- whatever holiday you are celebrating, the denizens of your favorite MMORPG are sure to be celebrating it too. Whether it's Festivult in Dungeons and Dragons Online, Wintersday in Guild Wars, or the Starlight Celebration in Final Fantasy XI, the theme is the same. There are presents, some sort of sugary treats, and tons of fun. Follow along with us as we look into who's partying in your favorite MMORPG and what you need to do to get in on the fun.Continue reading 2009 Winter Holiday Event Guide 2009 Winter Holiday Event Guide Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:00:00 EST.
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Ultima Online : Celebrate the holidays with MythicDec 08, 2009 09:00:00 AM News Item: 13037
Filed under: Fantasy, Dark Age of Camelot, Contests, Events, real-world, Warhammer Online, News items, Ultima Online 
There's good news for everyone who's a fan of one of the MMORPGs supervised by Mythic Entertainment -- Dark Age of Camelot, Ultima Online, and of course Warhammer Online. Admittedly the recent history has not been meticulously kind to the game's fans (and has at times been downright unsettling), but the company is still rolling along with its "Twelve Days of Mythic" celebration of the holidays. By following the MythicNews twitter account, fans of the company have chances at prizes as well as special item codes.
Here's the breakdown of the process: each day, the MythicNews twitter will post a tweet with a link to a YouTube video. In order to be entered into the giveaway, all that gamers have to do is retweet the link before the end of the day. Winners will be randomly selected for prizes that "celebrate all the great games you enjoy." In addition, the team will be randomly offering up item codes for Warhammer Online on the twitter feed, with the codes free to anyone who nabs them in time. It promises to be an fascinating way for fans of the company's stable to get concerned and celebrate the holidays, so grab a Twitter account if you don't have one and enjoy the giveaway.Celebrate the holidays with Mythic Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST.
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Ultima Online : Rumor: 80 more layoffs hit MythicNov 09, 2009 05:00:00 PM News Item: 12677
Filed under: Fantasy, Warhammer Online, News items
Gamasutra is reporting that another 80 layoffs have hit Mythic Entertainment as well as several other Electronic Arts studios, although Mythic was the only MMORPG group to feel the sting of sudden unemployment. That would equate to 40% of the team, which would make for a brutal team blow. Our best wishes go out to everyone finding themselves without a job and we sincerely hope they all find steady work as soon as possible.
What does this mean for Warhammer Online, exactly? In light of the new Endless Trial it seems like EA is doing everything it can to squeeze profit from the project, which began with a bang last year, but unfortunately fizzled out soon after Wrath of the Lich King hit. And now with Mythic assisting BioWare on Star Wars: The Old Republic, along with maintaining Dark Age of Camelot and Ultima Online, you would be forgiven for seeing dark clouds collecting in the skies above.
Nevertheless, there should be citizens still working on new substence for Warhammer Online, at least in theory. So with any luck we'll hear something soon, such as a boxed expansion, which would raise spirits quite significantly at this point.
[Edit: This is no longer a rumor as it has been confirmed]Rumor: 80 more layoffs hit Mythic Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST.
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Ultima Online : Are subscription game item shops the third Trammel?Nov 08, 2009 04:00:00 PM News Item: 12637
Filed under: MMORPG industry, Making money, belief  We like to keep our ear to the blogging (under)ground here at because we often find fascinating ideas and perspectives on the MMORPG industry. For instance, Green Armadillo of Player vs. Developer (PvD) just made a bold yet insightful statement about subscription game item shops being the third Trammel. For those unfamiliar, Trammel changed the way most citizens played Ultima Online and could be considered a paradigm shift in the industry from "harsh" Player vs Player-enabled MMORPGs to safer PvE.
It's no secret that the rise of microtransactions and MMORPG item shops (aka real money trading or RMT) are a big change in direction from traditional subscription based MMORPGs. However, it now seems we're seeing the line blur between the two. Dungeons & Dragons Online, Champions Online, and most in recent times World of Warcraft are all subscription-based MMORPGs with built-in RMT. Are we witnessing the birth of the third Trammel?
As for the second Trammel, PvD calls out WoW's solo quest system. Never in any previous MMORPG did gamers enjoy such easy soloability and it seems that every triple-A MMORPG since WoW has relied heavily upon the solo quest system. We think PvD may be on to something here.
Continue reading Are subscription game item shops the third Trammel? Are subscription game item shops the third Trammel? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST.
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Ultima Online : The perils of MMORPG tourismNov 02, 2009 10:00:00 AM News Item: 12401
Filed under: Culture, MMORPG industry, belief, Academic, Rumors
MMORPGs are a big business these days. This hasn't always been the case -- Ultima Online might have been the first real game of the genre, but it didn't make everyone want to build a competitor. It was the success of World of Warcraft that actually opened up the idea that there was a enormous amount of money to be made from the genre, and that in turn has brought almost everyone to the table in a rush to build a game, find a method that works, and try to hook as many subscribers as possible. The only problem is that we might find ourselves with an industry drifting toward what MMORPGSH refers to, quite fairly, as The Bad Place.
We've all found ourselves buying new games, playing them only until the trial is up, and then never picking them up again. Sometimes we don't even give them the full month. And some creators seem to be adopting this mentality as well -- there are rumors here and there about the future of Champions Online after its first month, and both publishers and gamers are treating it as if the first month is everything. (Their recent free trial seems to tie into this -- you could argue that where MMORPGs once got new gamers by word of mouth, they seem to be in love with constant trial offers to entice gamers now.) And that's just the tip of the problem, actually -- the post goes into further detail about the cycle of hype, release, and abandonment. As it says, gone are the days when we should stick with the game that we had and wait for it to improve -- and that might ultimately be far more harmful than whatever holes in the game head us to leave so quickly.The perils of MMORPG tourism Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST.
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Ultima Online : Ultima Online still going strong, says head designerOct 30, 2009 03:00:00 PM News Item: 12530
Filed under: Fantasy, Interviews, News items, Ultima Online
In all the hype over the new games being released these days, one might think that older MMORPGs would fall by the wayside as gamers scramble to snap up the latest offering on the market. Not so, says Tim Cotten in a recent conversation with Gamasutra. The head designer of Ultima Online says the game is still going strong.
Ultima Online has "got a very core gamer base, and not ashortone", says Cotten. A good MMORPG will earn gamer loyalty no matter how long it's around, and Ultima Online is still enjoying that gamer base after twelve years. They in recent times invitedprevious gamers to return for a couple of free weeks, and new substence is still a feature -- the eighth expansion was just released in September. Cotten hints at lots more to come too: "UO itself, if you want to go for a historical timeline, we're only around Ultima VI; we've got tons more of substence left to play with."
It looks like there's definitely something to be said for old favorites. Keep it up, UO!Ultima Online still going strong, says head designer Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:00 EST.
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Ultima Online : Mythic invitesprevious Ultima Online gamers to "Return to Britannia"Sep 28, 2009 01:00:00 PM News Item: 12256
Filed under: Fantasy, Events, in-game, News items, Ultima Online
Did you ever have an Ultima Online account? If you did, then Mythic's new "Return to Britannia" campaign is aimed at you. All closed accounts in good standing have been reactivated, and will remain open until the 16th of October. Content up to and including the seventh expansion (Mondain's Legacy) will be playable by old accounts, which puts this offer in line with the 14-day free trials, with the added bonus of being able to play your previous characters.
The "Return to Britannia" campaign is part of the celebrations for Ultima Online's twelve-year anniversary, but keep in mind that the game's first expansion in years also commenceed earlier this month. Mythic Entertainment's Jeff Hickman made a statement about the offer: "UO was the first love of many MMORPGRPG gamers, and it still holds a special place in their hearts after 12 glorious years. I think returning gamers will be pleasantly shocked to find a thriving and vibrant community from around the world ready to welcome back theirprevious compatriots and include them in their ongoing adventures."
If you're keen to get back into UO, the client can be downladen here, and Mythic is encouraging folks who can't remember their old facts to try EA customer support.Mythic invitesprevious Ultima Online gamers to "Return to Britannia" Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EST.
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Ultima Online : Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss Interview with Producer Cal CrownerSep 10, 2009 03:54:48 PM News Item: 11932
Cal Crowner talks about Ultima Online's latest expansion. Few games in the MMORPGRPG genre have been around as long as Ultima Online and the game is still going strong today. With its latest expansion Stygian Abyss bringing new substence for gamers to the... read more Comments
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