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Controlling Their Own Destiny
So many questions for the gaming industry, so many Austin game developers to answer them
"...Austin gaming pillars Richard and Robert Garriott, late of Origin Systems, to the Congress Avenue-based Aspyr Media Inc., which..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Great Gifts for the Digerati
Computer Fun for Under $100
"...among the front runners for trackballs. Ultima Online from Origin Systems is a visually compelling game that pits one..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Screens Feature by John Avignone

Top 10 Games of the Decade
"...as nothing more than a cheap knock-off of the original, but if you look closely you'll find greatly enhanced..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Digital Anvil Chorus
Wing Commandeer Takes Flight to the Big Screen
"...and Wing Commander mastermind Chris Roberts' hasty exit from Origin Systems and their parent company Electronic Arts, Digital Anvil..."

March 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Brain Boom
Austin's Techno Geeks and Slackers Cash In
"...small operators in Austin - started his career at Origin Systems, a local 300-person game development firm. "A lot..."

March 20, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

In Between Days
Austin's Gaming Community on Where It's at and Where It's Headed
"...in the way of online gaming. Companies such as Origin and Verant really got the ball rolling with Ultima..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Feature by Brendan Sinclair

The Game Report
What's on the Boards With Austin's Game Companies
"...You've seen it on television. You've read it in..."

May 30, 1997 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Scanlines
"...Origin Systems..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

Desert Island Games
"...out of arcades into the world of Atari game systems, Saturday morning cartoons, and the hearts of kids developing..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Thinking Outside the Box
"...Back in 1988, while serving tenure at Austin's fabled Origin Systems, expat-Brit Chris Roberts created one of that company's..."

March 5, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

After a Fashion
Join Stephen on his adventures with Buh-buh-buh-buh-Bing's widow, some cuties at Club DeVille, and the scene at Factory People, Austin's latest grab at its allocated 15 minutes.
"...of way, is a co-founder of the wildly successful Origin Systems and new company Destination Games as well as..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Entertainment Economy
As the Austin film, music, and gaming scenes become a "cluster," civic leaders are looking for industrial-strength creativity
"...Jackson Games, the latter of which brought Richard Garriott's Origin Systems to town. "And that nexus started from there...."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Doom Generation
"...and exorbitantly priced box set presents 1941 in its original aspect ratio and in CAV format. It also incorporates..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature

Why Wall Street Is Betting on Austin's Multimedia That Magic Touch
"...Lucky for the social engineers, some of the original purity of the Internet survives. Take the "learn, work,..."

March 5, 1999 Screens Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Cream of the Tech-Top
The Year in Multimedia
"...9. Origin's Wing Commander IV..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Screens Feature

Scanlines
"...Origin Systems..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Screens Feature

Roll 'Em
March
"...Amy Irving, who was the only survivor of Carrie's original rampage. (Mar. 12)..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mayor's Race Contribution & Expenditure Reports
"...don and frequent city contract recipient Andrew Ramirez, $250, original Circle C landowner Ira Yates, $250...."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Every Day Is Mardi Gras at Cypress Grill Cafe
Owner re-creates essence of Louisiana at Southwest Austin cafe
"...a lavish birthday party for Richard Garriott, founder of Origin Systems, and preparing decadent, Cajun-inspired meals for others with..."

Feb. 7, 2013 Food Post by Angela Shelf Medearis

When Steve Jobs Was Fired, and Other VC War Stories
SXSW alum 'Something Ventured' debuts Monday on KLRU
"...like Atari and Apple first came to be? Their origin stories start with venture capitalism, which is the subject..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Gaming Luminary Writes DuckTales Comic
And no one thinks this is weird?
"...started in the video-game industry working for Richard Garriott's Origin Systems and founded the Austin branch of Ion Storm...."

June 30, 2011 Books Post by James Renovitch

Off the Record
UT and KUT's communications about the Cactus Cafe remain off-grid, while David Kimbrough Jr. reinstates his late father's legacy at TC's, and Alejandro Escovedo goes viral from the Stone Pony in Asbury Park
"...Garriott: Man on a Mission, which traces the Austin-based Origin Systems founder's civilian ride to the International Space Station..."

July 30, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

A First-Class Seat to Stargazing
Austin's Beef & Pie Productions shines a light on Richard Garriott's space travel in Man on a Mission
"...the wealthy and revered founder of Austin-based gaming company Origin Systems, was having a personal epiphany of the type..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Geek Behind the GURPS
A conversation with Steve Jackson
"...into the computer side of things. We worked with Origin Systems many years ago and got a couple of..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Destination: Online Profit
"...and Robert, with whom he later teamed to start Origin Systems, ultimately sold to Electronic Arts. This time the..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Screens Feature by Courtney Barry

Boo-ya!
Let the Summer Games Begin …
"...Ultima Online III: Third DawnElectronic Arts/Origin Systems..."

June 8, 2001 Screens Feature by Lindsey Simon

In His Corner
Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.
"...and brother-in-law Richard Garriott, one of the founders of Origin Systems, who trained at Lord's Gym. A former engineer..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

The Ultima Fans
Photos by Bruce Dye
"...Introduction On November 10-11, Origin Systems hosted the first annual fan convention for Ultima..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Summer Gaming Preview
"...expertise -- it's no surprise that Jeff Anderson at Origin Systems talks about the future of electronic gaming online,..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Everything That Rises Must Converge
SXSW 2000 Interactive Festival
"...Panelists: Matt Hulett (Atom Films), Richard Garriott (Origin Systems), Gregg Hale (producer, The Blair Witch Project, Lynda..."

March 17, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

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