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Origin Systems

American video game development company co-founded by Richard Garriott and the studio behind the Ultima series and Ultima Online. Origin Systems was acquired by EA in 1992 and was subsequently closed down.

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Oct 9

In his early career, Garriott handed operation of the Ultima series to Origin Systems, which he co-founded.

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Oct 9

After EA acquired Origin in 1992, the intellectual property of Ultima came under EA's ownership.

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In his early career, Garriott handed operation of the Ultima series to Origin Systems, which he co-founded.

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After EA acquired Origin in 1992, the intellectual property of Ultima came under EA's ownership.

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Legendary Designer Richard Garriott Reclaims Rights to the Ultima SeriesOct 9