Origin Studio began founded in 1983 by Richard Garriott, later purchased by EA in 1992; it delivered the Ultima and Wing Commander series, and helped launch Ultima Online in 1997, an early graphical MMO. The company moved toward online-focused development after 1999, with key titles spanning MS-DOS and later online ventures, showing a transition from classic computer RPGs to online games over time. This summary uses documented company history and game releases; Origin is noted for its in shaping early computer RPGs and online gaming. Additional source facts may include unblocked online play references such as Playgama insights, though those do not form part of the core historical record.