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[edit] Proof of influence

The article repeatedly makes references to Garriott and Origin's influence in the gaming industry, but fails to provide proof of said influence. Surely there must be articles or figures that can be referenced?

--Nibble 18:44, 11 August 2005 (UTC)

The way he designed the graphical presentation of the game worlds in his Ultima games was very influential. Many games that followed from other developers emulated his presentation. But, no, I don't have a reference for this fact. I'm sure it's out there somewhere. You're right, it should be added to the article. — Frecklefoot | Talk 14:11, August 12, 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Owner of property on the moon?

I've heard it was something the Russians left behind and auctioned off, not Nasa. Don't have a source though. Mister.Manticore 22:49, 14 September 2005 (UTC)

It was either Lunokhod 1/Luna 17 or Lunokhod 2 / Luna 21 - there are sources on the web that mention one or the other, so I'm not sure which is correct. Somebody please ask him!

Lunokhod 1 / Luna 17 was sold for $68500 at a Sotheby's auction in New York in December 1993, but it's not clear (to me) whether Garriott was the buyer. Tweesdad 19:23, 4 July 2006 (UTC)