Ultima fan Dee DæGraaffe has created an “Ultima” keyword on YubNub, the “(social) command line for the web”, that automatically triggers a search of the Codex of Ultima Wisdom.

The main Ultima 6 Online server has a new IP address.

A report — using Ultima 2 as its example — examining the technical hurdles and other challenges associated with preserving and re-playing (many years later) old computer games.

The CRPG Addict has put up a couple of posts, one of which examines combat and enemies in Ultima 5, and the other of which chronicles his forays into the Underworld in the game.

Pix has produced a patching utility that will automatically update Ultimas 1-4 (the Good Old Games versions) with all available patches and enhancements for each title.

Zeph’s Ultima-themed texture pack for MineCraft has been updated.

Richard Garriott, in a recent interview, evidently expressed interest in collaborating with EA on another Ultima game. On the EA side, meanwhile, the current stewards of the franchise have their own plans in motion.

Iceblade turns in one more impressive Forgotten World development update, this time concerning the consolidation of various tools he has developed and the creation of a simple trigger editor for Ultima 9.

In the wake of Publish 72 and the accounts migration brouhaha, Ultima Online appears to have gained some new art assets…and has lost its producer.

Shattered Moon has posted an additional update to the Classic Ultima Online website, in which he explains that no major progress was made during August, and offers a gameplay video that shows off some of the new features in the upcoming client.

A long overdue “thank you” to everyone who has supported the site by doing their shopping at Amazon.com.

While you’re enjoying your free copy of Ultima 4 from Good Old Games, why not update your copy of the xu4 snapshots as well?

Comparison screenshots of the title screens from the various ports of Ultima 4.

Comparison screenshots of the gameplay graphics from the various ports of Ultima 4.

Ultima 4, the first true adventure of the Avatar in Britannia, is available for download from Good Old Games. And yes, it’s free.

The ending sequence from the Nintendo Entertainment System port of Ultima 4, and the introductory sequences from the SEGA Master System and FM Towns ports.

A keyboard rendition of music from the Ultima 4 soundtrack!

Firstknight has released Beautiful Britannia 2011 R2, with over 100 new textures and thousands of new objects for Ultima 9, a little ahead of schedule.

The Forgotten World team continue to work toward their various goals, although the pace and nature of the project’s development will be changing over the course of the next few months.

The CRPG Addict continues his playthrough of Ultima 5, and pays a heavy price for venturing into Blackthorn’s castle one too many times.