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technology17 days ago•5 min saved

Garriott Aims to Reclaim Ultima Copyright, Signals Possible Revival

Richard Garriott says he will attempt to reclaim the copyrights to the Ultima franchise from Electronic Arts using a 35-year US copyright rule, potentially enabling a revival while not reclaiming the trademark; he notes that 'Lord British's Ultima' could appear in a future release and plans to share more at Dragon Con, with a potential entry point in 2027 when the rights lapse, though EA would still own the trademark and the path to a new game remains uncertain.

via Time Extension|

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gaming18 days ago•4 min saved

Ultima creator eyes reclaiming rights from EA via old copyright rule

Richard Garriott (Lord British) plans to reclaim the Ultima rights from Electronic Arts by invoking Section 203 of the U.S. Copyright Act, which allows authors to regain rights after about 35 years. EA has recently filed new trademarks for the Ultima franchise, hinting at potential activity or defensive positioning. If successful, Garriott would regain copyright to the original work (though not necessarily launch a new Ultima game), since copyright covers code and look/feel while trademarks protect branding.

via Eurogamer|

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gaming19 days ago•3 min saved

Ultima at a crossroads as Garriott nears rights reset and EA guards the brand

EA has filed new Ultima trademarks while Richard Garriott approaches the 35-year copyright window (2027) to reclaim the rights to his original work. If successful, Garriott could develop a new title based on his designs but could not release it under the Ultima name, while EA would remain free to push Ultima-branded projects—potentially creating two parallel directions for the series.

via TechSpot|

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technology20 days ago•3 min saved

Ultima Revival on the Horizon as Garriott Targets Copyright Return

EA renewed trademarks for Ultima, while creator Richard Garriott says he intends to reclaim the original game's copyrights in 2027 (35 years after EA acquired them), potentially enabling new Ultima material under a renamed banner; trademarks mean he can't simply release a game called Ultima, and Garriott plans to share more at Dragon Con.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

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culture20 days ago•14 min saved

Garriott Plans to Reclaim Ultima From EA via Copyright Quirk

Richard Garriott says he intends to retake control of Ultima, the classic RPG he sold to EA in 1992, by exploiting a 35-year copyright window to reclaim the work without a direct purchase. EA would still own the Ultima trademark, allowing Garriott to create a new game that is distinct from EA’s property, with more details expected at Dragon Con.

via Kotaku|

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technology3 years ago•0 min saved

"RPG Creator Joins Search for Missing Titanic Sub"

Richard Garriott, creator of the Ultima RPG series, has expressed his desire to help find the missing Titanic sub, the Titan. He believes that the involvement of the Explorers Club, which has two members aboard the sub, will increase the chances of a positive outcome. Garriott hopes to deploy Magellan ROVs to assist in the search, as he believes they can provide invaluable assistance.

via Kotaku|

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