From Ports to Novels: A Look at Ultima in Japan

A look at the history of the game series Ultima in Japan, starting with the failed negotiations with Nihon Falcom, going over the Famicom ports of Ultima III, IV, and VI that were produced by FCI/Pony Canyon, the various ports internally developed by Origin, and the port of Ultima Underworld for the Sony PlayStation. Also a look at the various merchandise associated with the ports.

0:00 Introduction and Nihon Falcom
3:08 Star Craft and Ultima III: Exodus
5:25 Pony Canyon / FCI and general porting issues
8:39 Ultima III: Exodus
12:40 Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
17:49 A quick look at The Ultima Trilogy Ponycanyon Port
18:38 Ultima VI: The False Prophet
19:47 Ultima V: Warriors of Destiny
21:02 Ultima VII and Savage Empire for SNES
22:03 Ultima: Runes of Virtue I and II
22:59 Ultima Underworld's PlayStation port
24:44 Japanese Ultima Novels
25:35 Conclusion