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Fifteen Years & Counting
It's hard to believe that the Grandaddy of Them All, Ultima Online, is fast approaching its fifteenth anniversary. We recently had the privilege of chatting with UO Associate Producer Bonnie "Mesanna" Armstrong. It's a short but informative interview about the venerable Ultima Online. Read on!
Reported on Jan 08, 2012 -
UO is Getting Old
Adam Tingle is taking the plunge into some of the genre's most venerable titles available, and finding out if they truly still have what it takes to compete. For the inaugural issue, Adam journeys back to Ultima Online to see just how much life the old bird has left.
Reported on Jul 08, 2011 -
Venerable IP Ultima-tely to Fly Again?
In The Free Zone today, MMORPG.com columnist Richard Aihoshi floats a rumor that breezed across his desk recently, namely that there is a possibility that a new Ultima MMORPG is being considered. Doubtless, that got your attention so keep reading and then let us know what you think.
Reported on May 09, 2011 -
Video Diary Offers Peek Ahead
Bioware Mythic and the Ultima Online dev team have produced a new video diary with Producer Calvin Crowner, Associate Producer Bonnie Armstrong and Lead Designer Erik Brinkman. The team discusses plans for the upcoming year including a new client art set, a new player adventure and the continued implementation of new quests.
Reported on Mar 09, 2011 -
Just As Focused As Ever
In the latest edition of the Ultima Online producer's letter, Calvin Crowner spends a bit of time discussing the word "just" and the way it is often used in sentences like "If the devs would just...". After that, Crowner goes on to discuss a wide variety of topics from arenas to a classic shard to whether or not devs are 'playing it safe'.
Reported on Aug 17, 2010 -
A Call to Arms
Bioware Mythic has issued a Call to Arms for all current, new and former Ultima Online players to return to the game. Starting today, August 5th, players are invited to join up against the minions of evil and to participate in new live events being organized by GMs across the UO servers. Players will have the chance to explore the latest UO expansion, The Stygian Abyss.
Reported on Aug 05, 2010 -
Derek Brinkmann: Why Love the Sandbox?
Ultima Online's Lead Engineer Derek Brinkmen answers the question: Sandbox games have proven that they stand the test of time. Why do you think the sandbox model appeals to players even after all these years?
Reported on Dec 18, 2009 -
Return to Britannia Campaign
In order to celebrate Ultima Online's 12th anniversary, EA has launched a "Return to Britannia" Campaign. As part of the campaign former players are being invited back to Ultima Online to play the game free of charge until October 16th. For those who have never played UO, a 14-day trial is also available.
Reported on Sep 28, 2009 -
AGDC Interview with Tim Cotton
Mythic's Tim Cotton took some time during AGDC to catch us up on what EA is up to with the venerable Ultima Online.
Reported on Sep 23, 2009 -
Stygian Abyss Expansion Now Available!
Ultima Online expands for the eighth time today with the release of Ultima Online: Stygian Abyss. Stygian Abyss allows players to play as a new race, the Gargoyle, and also introduces the largest dungeon Ultima Online has seen yet, filled with fearsome enemies such as the Medusa, Primeval Lich, and Stygian Dragon.
Reported on Sep 08, 2009 -
12 Years and The Stygian Abyss
MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller recently caught up with Ultima Online Development Manager Kelvin Crowner to talk about the game's 12 year anniversary and the Stygian Abyss expansion.
Reported on Aug 24, 2009 -
Stygian Abyss Expansion Launches Sept. 8
The eighth expansion to Ultima Online, entitled "Stygian Abyss" will launc September 8th, 2009. The new expansion will introduce Gargoyles as a playable race, include several new areas, and allegedly one of the biggest dungeons to ever appear in Ultima Online.
Reported on Aug 18, 2009 -
EA, NetDragon Partner on UO Overseas
EA and NetDragon have announced their partnership today to develop a new MMOG based on Ultima Online.
Reported on Jul 22, 2009 -
Looking Into the Stygian Abyss
MMORPG.com Ultima Online Correspondent Ryan Tullis writes this look at the Stygian Abys dungeon in the classic MMORPG.
Reported on May 08, 2009 -
Chivalry Skill Training
MMORPG.com Ultima Online expert Vitaliy Dikker has provided us with this guide to Chivalry Skill training in the classic MMO.
Reported on Mar 26, 2009 -
Welcome to Sosaria
MMORPG.com Ultima Online Correspondent writes this at-times amusing introduction to the world of Ultima Online and your character's early experiences.
Reported on Mar 24, 2009 -
Looking at UO
MMORPG.com Ultima Online Correspondent Shannon Young writes this editorial overview of the classic MMORPG, Ultima Online discussing the game from launch to today.
Reported on Mar 10, 2009 -
Cartography Skill Training
MMORPG.com's Vitaliy Dikker has provided us with this new guide to Cartography Skill Training in Ultima Online.
Reported on Mar 05, 2009 -
Bushido Skill Training Guide
MMORPG.com's Vitaliy Dikker provides us with this guide to Bushido Skill Training in the classic MMORPG, Ultima Online.
Reported on Feb 26, 2009 -
Arms Lore and Blacksmithy Guide
MMORPG.com Ultima Online writer Vitaliy Dikker writes this Arms Lore and Blacksmithy Skill Guide to the classic MMORPG, Ultima Online.
Reported on Feb 20, 2009
