G4TV

Follow G4 on Twitter

Richard Garriott Speaks On The Importance Of Indie Games »


Since he’s not busy launching himself into space (again), legendary game designer Richard Garriott spent some time with G4tv to discuss the importance of independent game development and promote the Indie Game Challenge. In addition to being one of the driving forces behind the Ultima series, Garriott is one of 12 game makers to be inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences hall of fame. Despite his huge status in the gaming business, Garriott still has a soft spot for indie development and sees it as an important source of innovation for the entire industry. Be sure to watch the full interview to hear Lord British’s thoughts on indie games.

Comments

Oldest First
  • Hrolf

    I miss the Ultima series more then any other game series.

    Posted: July 14, 2009 4:31 PM | Reply | Report
    Hrolf
  • IcemanMX

    Mr. Garriott should stop talking about independent games and start working on the next Ultima.

    I'm on board with Hrolf; I miss the old Ultima games.

    -M

    Posted: July 14, 2009 4:39 PM | Reply | Report
    IcemanMX
  • kkotd

    And they just played the MMO XPlay from 2007 featuring the review of Tabula Rasa with a score of 4 out of 5... And Adam Sessler even went so far to call it a good game... I miss his handiwork, hopefully he will release another great IP sometime that learned from the mistakes of TR...

    Posted: July 14, 2009 7:26 PM | Reply | Report
    kkotd
  • MorphingJar

    HAHAHAHA.

    games that look or play like what professional "I mean" established developers are creating.

    Bravo Lord British Bravo

    Posted: July 15, 2009 9:49 AM | Reply | Report
    MorphingJar
  • PsySal

    Sadly, I think that somehow Origin lost the rights to Ultima, or Richard lost Origin, or something like that. I think if you want another Ultima game you have to go talk to EA or something... =(

    Awesome video! Go Lord British!

    Posted: July 21, 2009 8:41 PM | Reply | Report
    PsySal

Add a Comment

Limit 5,000 characters | 5,000 characters remaining

ADVERTISEMENT

Blog Tags

g4tv.com

Poll: Should Game DLC Be Free?

Tip The Feed

Know of breaking news that should be on The Feed? Send us your “Tip” and we might post it.

Your Tip
Your Info
(Optional)
(Optional)

G4TV.com SMS News Alert

Get video game news alerts on your phone.
Text G4TV to 44636
Or enter your phone number:
 
T & C | Privacy | Cancel Alerts
Powered by 4INFO. Standard Messaging Rates or other charges apply. To Opt-out text STOP to 4INFO (44636). For more information text HELP to 4INFO (44636). Contact your carrier for more details.
Games
News
Videos
Features
Previews
Reviews
New Releases
Trailers
Cheats
TV Shows
Attack of the Show
X-Play
American Ninja Warrior
Human Wrecking Balls
Ninja Warrior
Cheaters
Cops
The International Sexy Ladies Show
Campus P.D.
Movies That Don't Suck
Web Soup
Heroes
 
LOST
Two Months. Two Million.
Cheat!
Code Monkeys
Totally Outrageous Behavior
Whacked Out Videos
Wired for Sex
TechTV Vault
 
Schedule »
Channel Finder »
Web Shows
Sessler's Soapbox
The MMO Report
Feedback
Fresh Ink Online
First 15
The Electric Playground
Videos
Video Index
Viral Videos
Video Game Trailers
Tech TV Vault
 
Multiplex
PS3 Portal
Wii Portal
VOD
Podcasts
Mobile
Events
E3 2010
Comic-Con 2010
DICE Summit 2010
GDC 2010
PAX East 2010
PAX Prime 2010
GamesCom 2010
TGS 2010
CES 2010
E3 2009
Comic-Con 2009
TGS 2009
Blizzcon 2009
GamesCom 2009
Quakecon 2009
PAX 2009
Community
Forums
Open Source with Neal Tiles
Cops 2.0
Video Viewer Mail