BrynS
Mr Kat says...
Hot on the heels of the Spacetime Studios publishing deal, Richard Garriott is in the news again -- he is due to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 6th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards on March 22, 2006 -- well done, sir!
The rest of the press release can be viewed here.
Cheers,
BrynS
GDC Press Release said:Creator of 'Ultima' Series Richard Garriott to Be Celebrated by Peers With a Lifetime Achievement Award During the 6th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Mar. 9, 2006 Richard Allen Garriott, executive producer, NCsoft® North America, will be honored with this year's Game Developers Choice Award for Lifetime Achievement. A respected pioneer of the computer gaming world and best known for his monumental game series Ultima, Garriott will be recognized for fueling the presence of Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (MMORPG) in the mass market. The iconic game maker, known in the industry as Lord British, is credited with being a giant force within the gaming community. Produced and hosted by the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and presented by the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), the 6th annual Game Developers Choice Awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, March 22 at the San Jose Civic Auditorium.
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The rest of the press release can be viewed here.
Cheers,
BrynS