Origin Systems

former video game developer based in Austin, Texas
Organization video_game_developer Q1193678
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Origin Systems

Summary

Origin Systems is a video game developer[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • A notable work attributed to Origin Systems is Wing Commander[3].
  • Origin Systems is in the country of United States[4].
  • Origin Systems's instance of is recorded as video game developer[5].
  • Origin Systems's instance of is recorded as video game publisher[6].
  • Origin Systems's founder is recorded as Richard Garriott[7].
  • Origin Systems's founder is recorded as Robert Garriott[8].
  • Origin Systems is owned by Electronic Arts[9].
  • Origin Systems's headquarters location is recorded as Austin[10].
  • Origin Systems's industry is recorded as video game industry[11].
  • 1983 marks the founding of Origin Systems[12].
  • Origin Systems was dissolved in 2004[13].
  • Origin Systems's location of formation is recorded as Texas[14].
  • Origin Systems's parent organization or unit is recorded as Electronic Arts[15].
  • Origin Systems's official website is recorded as http://www.origin.ea.com/english/index.html[16].
  • Origin Systems's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Origin Systems games[17].
  • Origin Systems's product or material produced is recorded as Ultima[18].
  • Origin Systems's legal form is recorded as privately held company[19].
  • Origin Systems's legal form is recorded as corporation[20].
  • Origin Systems's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NADD Wikidata project[21].

Body

Founding

Founders include Richard Garriott[7] and Robert Garriott[8]. 1983 marks the founding of Origin Systems[12]. Its location of formation is recorded as Texas[14].

Operations

Origin Systems's headquarters location is recorded as Austin[10]. Its parent organization or unit is recorded as Electronic Arts[15].

Industry

Origin Systems's industry is recorded as video game industry[11].

Ownership

Origin Systems is owned by Electronic Arts[9]. Its product or material produced is recorded as Ultima[18].

Dissolution

Origin Systems was dissolved in 2004[13].

Why It Matters

Origin Systems has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [4] . wikidata.org.
  2. [5] . LastDodo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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