Tag

Ultima

All articles tagged with #ultima

technology21 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|

#copyright #ea #richard-garriott

gaming23 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|

#copyright-law #ea #gaming

gaming23 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|

#copyright #electronic-arts #gaming

technology24 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|

#ea #lord-british #richard-garriott

culture24 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|

#copyright #culture #ea

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Ultima in Skyrim: A Dream Game Come True

A mod called Skyrim Ultima significantly overhauls Skyrim's graphics and gameplay, making it look and feel like a new-generation game, showcasing the vibrant potential of the modding community to keep Skyrim fresh and exciting years after its original release.

via GAMINGbible|

#game-enhancement #gaming #graphics-overhaul

gaming3 years ago•7 min saved

Decoding the Conclusion of Final Fantasy 16

The final hours of Final Fantasy 16 reveal Ultima's plan to destroy humanity and Valisthea in order to create a new world, with Clive as the Mythos. Clive defeats Ultima and sacrifices himself to eradicate magic and destroy the final Mothercrystal, freeing the world. The post-credits scene shows a young boy resembling Clive playing with his brother and dog, while Final Fantasy is thought of as a myth hundreds of years later.

via IGN|

#clive #final-fantasy-16 #gaming