Shroud of the Avatar releases first test version to backers
Richard Garriott's crowdfunded game Shroud of the Avatar has released its first test build to backers, letting them create a character and explore a town.
READ MORE >Shroud of the Avatar progress video shows off 11 minutes of gameplay
Richard Garriott has released a video of the Shroud of the Avatar prototype he recently showed at the Rooster Teeth expo.
READ MORE >"Yeah, thought I hope we can stay zoomed in all the time and not have the overhead map."
see all 5 commentsPortalarium Kickstarter ends, over $2 million pledged in total
Yes, yes, people really are quite keen to see a new RPG from Ultima creator Richard 'Lord British' Garriott de Cayeux. Kickstarter crowdfunding for his new game, Shroud of the Avatar, wrapped up on Sunday just short of $2 million, and was pushed over that mark by direct pled...
READ MORE >"I dunno, it doesnt look that bad. He got my $30. If anything, I get a copy of Shroud of the ..."
see all 9 commentsShroud of the Avatar multiplayer options range from offline to dozens online
It seems people are quite keen to play a new RPG from Richard Garriott, creator of the hallowed Ultima series. As Shroud of the Avatar races towards its crowdfunding goal of $1 million, his studio has dropped more information on the various multiplayer options it'll offer. T...
READ MORE >"I backed it on day one but this makes me a bit leery, I like tight, focused designs and this ..."
see all 9 commentsShroud of the Avatar to put roleplaying back into RPGs, Garriott hopes
Richard Garriott is not the first great designer to turn to Kickstarter as a means to fund his work. But while Shroud of the Avatar, his long-awaited return to game design, directly references the classic Ultima series, Garriott is banking on more than nostalgia.
READ MORE >"I am excited about it, but the game play so far really looks generic. I did like Dragon's Dogma, ..."
see all 15 commentsEpisodic content would alleviate 'mistakes' of MMOs, Ultima creator says
Having been involved in role-playing games for so many years, starting with the Ultima games, Richard Garriott is quite qualified to discuss what is wrong with the genre. And one of the biggest mistakes being made by MMOs today is spending so much time and money on the game ...
READ MORE >"Which is exactly what it needs to be, and I think that style of gaming is going to come back soon."
see all 19 commentsRichard Garriott announces Shroud of the Avatar
Richard Garriott's "Ultimate RPG" has been revealed, a spiritual successor to the Ultima series titled Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues. It's currently seeking crowd-funding via Kickstarter.
READ MORE >"Sometimes, I say stuff as if I'm being serious, but I'm not, this was one of those times, I ..."
see all 25 commentsZynga publishing Garriott's 'Ultimate Collector'
Richard Garriott's first social game, Ultimate Collector, will be published by Zynga on Facebook.
READ MORE >"Just tested it. It's a The Sims simulator where you simulate someone trying to get a profit ..."
see all 4 commentsRichard Garriott building 'New Britannia' iOS RPG
Richard Garriott's company Portalarium has secured funding for two upcoming projects: a browser and mobile game called "Ultimate Collector," and his social RPG "New Britannia."
READ MORE >"I still need to go back and play this game at some point. I heard there were some fan patches ..."
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